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Speech Therapist Secrets Revealed: A Sister's Story Part 2 - Ep 16 - From The Ground Up


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This is the second of a two-part interview with Chloe Cope of Cope Speech Therapy in New York City. Among other secrets revealed, they discuss Gestalt language processing, an approach that addresses language understanding and development, particularly in children with autism. Chloe explains how 'echolalia' or the repetition of phrases and sounds, often considered as vocal stimming, can be a precursor to a child developing functional speech. Calling the traditional bottom-up approach to speech into question, Chloe explores the idea of 'top-down' learning, where full sentences are gradually broken down into single words. Two successful use-cases are also discussed to provide a practical perspective. Recommendations are given for parents and therapists to identify and encourage Gestalt language processing for their child's progress.

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01:26 Introduction and Hosts' Background
01:51 The Importance of Siblings in Autism
02:32 Understanding Speech Therapy
03:34 Chloe's Journey to Becoming a Speech Therapist
05:08 The Scope of Speech Therapy
07:37 Finding the Right Speech Therapist
10:20 The Evaluation Process in Speech Therapy
15:50 Recognizing Red Flags in Speech Therapy
18:44 The Importance of Cooperation Between Disciplines
21:56 Understanding Gestalt Language Development
24:16 The Importance of Vocabulary in Gestalt Language Processing
25:02 Real-life Examples of Gestalt Language Processing
28:12 The Impact of Gestalt Language Processing on Therapy
31:18 The Natural Language Acquisition Framework
34:42 The Importance of Recognizing and Supporting Gestalt Language Processing
35:43 Finding Support and Resources for Gestalt Language Processing
41:54 The Role of the Community in Supporting Families with Special Needs
43:06 Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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