Today’s episode explores the concept of gestalt language processing (GLP), a way individuals acquire and use language. The author of the source article, Jaime Hoerricks, PhD, who is an AuDHD GLP, shares her insights on how to recognise GLP in students, often at early stages, even when traditional assessment methods fail to do so. She emphasises that GLPs process language in "chunks" or "scripts", rather than word-by-word, often repeating phrases from various sources like shows or songs. Dr. Hoerricks highlights the limitations of current educational systems in identifying GLPs, as assessments are typically designed for analytic language processors, leading to misinterpretations of GLP students' abilities and behaviours. She advocates for a shift in perspective, urging educators to “listen for patterns” and “poetic fluency” rather than solely focusing on phonics and decoding skills, to better understand and support GLP learners. Ultimately, she aims to provide a different “map” for recognising GLP as a valid and valuable form of language processing, promoting dignity and attunement over traditional diagnostic approaches.

Here’s the link to the source article: https://open.substack.com/pub/autside/p/where-the-echo-lives-the-early-signs

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