Gestalt Language

Gestalt Language

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Talking with Tech Podcast Episode 287: Dr. Barry Prizant (Part 1): Echolalia and Gestalt Language Processing

by Rachel Madel and Chris Bugaj

This episode focuses on the topic of gestalt language with an interview of one of the authors of the early research in echolalia, Dr Barry Prizant. Dr Prizant shares his view of language acquisition as being on a continuum, and emphasizes the need for individualized approaches. He uses the ASHA definition of evidence-based to support the use of gestalt language interventions as a means to establish a stronger research base.

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Communication Development Center

by Marge Blanc

One of the most comprehensive sources for all sorts of information on Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) and Gestalt Language Processing (GLP). There are lots of handouts to learn about about characteristics of Gestalt Language Processors and the stages of Natural Language Acquisition.

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Let’s Give Them Something to Gestalt About

by The Informed SLP

Review of the research base of the topic of gestalt language processing and the perspective of The Informed SLP research clearinghouse on the topic.

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Language Sample Instructions

by Maureen Nevers, M.S. CCC-SLP

Overview of the process of collecting a language sample for identifying baseline and monitoring NLA progress.

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Gestalt Recording Form

by Maureen Nevers, M.S. CCC-SLP

Blank form for recording gestalt, what they might mean, and where they were derived from.

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