![]() The magic of the child/person-led therapeutic approach is that we are acknowledging the forms of communication these clients have been producing yet have likely gone unnoticed or ignored. Gestalt language processors typically focus on intonation and affect, and their speech may appear to be jargon-like or highly unintelligible at times. The idea is that with the support of the Natural Language Acquisition approach, they will create novel self-generated language through the support of a trained Speech-Language Pathologist providing functional scripts to replace their oftentimes “stuck” inflexible scripts. Gestalt language processing is the concept that individuals start with chunks of language, or scripts, which then can be broken down and mitigated into smaller parts and eventually become single words. These clients develop language in a bottom-up rather than a top-down manner.Īnalytical language processing focuses on the idea that individuals start with single words which are then combined to create lengthier and more complex utterances. This means these individuals process language in gestalts, or chunks, which differs from the classic analytical approach we have always deferred to. When we provide meaning to the language our clients have been frequently repeating, we start to build an authentic and trusting connection with our clients.Ĭlients that would benefit from this approach may be referred to as Gestalt Language Processors (GLP’s). Take what the client is already providing us, provide them with the recognition for the language they are seeking, and build upon it together. ![]() When we are looking at the Natural Language Acquisition Approach by Marge Blanc, she teaches us to acknowledge these scripts and build upon them in a more functional way. Most of us were taught to ignore these scripts and focus on our desired goals. ![]() These scripts are often emotionally-charged or relate back to a meaningful experience for the client. In particular, with students on the Autism Spectrum who may process language differently, they may present with delayed echolalia (also known as scripts) that stem from favorite TV shows,movies, or music. Yet oftentimes, we are stifling their voices within sessions by having our own materials and plan rather than amplifying their perspectives and ideas. We often pride ourselves on giving our clients a voice, and empowering them to speak up for their needs, wants, and desires. There is so much magic within a therapy session when we allow our clients to share their ideas and thoughts and then we build upon them rather than the set plan we have in place. What if we started to switch up our approach, and let the client lead the way? So, what about working with clients who have their own agenda and are inundated with scripts and ideas that they want to share with us? As we all know and have experienced, most sessions don’t go as planned. Many of us may be considered ‘Type A’ personalities. ![]() We have a lesson plan with designated goals for each session, we need our materials prepared, and a way to keep track of our data and the progress of our students. ![]() As Speech-Language Pathologists, we were always taught to have a plan in place for each session. ![]()
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