In this episode, Tara talks about gestalt language processing in early childhood. Gestalt language processing in Autism is often seen in early childhood and typically occurs with Echolalia.

 

This is part 3 of a 4 part conversation between Megan and Tara from Autism Little Learners. Be sure to go back and listen to the first 2 episodes! 

Ep 1. Early Signs of Autism in Toddlers

Ep 2. Parents Autism & Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy

 

Tara talks about the importance of educating ourselves as professionals working with gestalt language processing and shares several resources for learning more about the subject.

Meaningful Speech (Alexandria Zachos)

Cari Ebert Seminars

Rachel Madel

 

 

Tara also discusses play in Autism and how we can encourage play development. She has created several visual resources for supporting play development in Autistic children.

Free Visual Supports Starter Set

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