Training Packages - Middletown Centre For Autism

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Date

Wednesday 21 Jun 2023

Start Time

11:00

End Time

12:00

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An Introduction to Gestalt Language Processing

Gestalt language processing is one of two ways to process and develop language.

Analytical language processing is often thought of as the usual way develop language, using words first, then building these in to sentences.

Children who use gestalt language development process language in whole “chunks” or “strings of sounds” instead of processing single words in the early stages of language development. These “chucks” are often called echolalia and are in essential part of language development for gestalt language processors.

Almost all autistic children are gestalt language processors.

In this webinar, we will explore

Analytical versus gestalt language development
Language development in autism, including non-speaking children.
Supportive strategies for gestalt language processors
Considerations for AAC

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Eleanor McStay

Eleanor McStay-Fearon is a Trainer/Advisor and Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at Middletown Centre for Autism. Eleanor has worked as part of the Learning Support and Assessment Service for many years, working directly with autistic children across school and home. Eleanor holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Sensory Integration and is an Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner. She has worked closely with parents, teachers and health professionals to support the implementation of communication, sensory and emotional regulation supports across home and school environments.