Episode description

Nicole Casey is a speech/language pathologist who, like me, has a passion for working with autistic kids.  In recent years she has taken a deep dive into learning more about gestalt language processing.  The thing about Nicole is that she doesn’t hold back and her love for what she does shines through. 

During this podcast interview, we started sharing stories and examples with each other and the next thing we knew it was an hour and 20 minutes later!!  So, this podcast episode is extra long…but in all the best ways.  You are going to love Nicole as much as I do after listening today.  Let’s jump in!

Topics Discussed:

• What gestalt language processing is and how it differs from analytic language processing

• Key indicators that a child might be a gestalt language processor

• Examples of gestalts 

• Free resource to help track a child’s gestalts

• Real life stories about GLPs and how connection makes a huge difference

• Where to start with gestalt language processors and strategies to use

Nicole's Bio:

Nicole Casey is a speech-language pathologist specializing in working with gestalt language processors and AAC users in her pediatric private practice, Connections Speech Pathology.  Nicole's approach is as dynamic as it is effective, blending evidence-based practices with a deep understanding of each individual's unique strengths and needs.   As a neurodiversity-affirming clinician,  Nicole has seen the transformative power of a child-led, play-based approach on her clients and their families.  Her goal is to remind all that connection is the key to communication and that all kids have limitless potential when they have communication partners who believe in them.

Links:

Nicole's Instagram (Connections Speech Pathology: https://www.instagram.com/connectionsspeechpathology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionsspeechpathology

Website: https://www.connectionsspeechpathology.com/

Free Gestalt Language Tracker: https://connectionsspeech.myflodesk.com/gestaltmeaningtracker

The Great Language Course: https://connectionsspeech.myflodesk.com/ 

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• Autism Little Learners on Instagram

• Autism Little Learners on Facebook

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