Supporting Gestalt Language Processors in Therapy: Practical Activities and Modeling Tips for SLPs
Participants will learn what gestalt language processing is, why it matters, and how to support communication growth through natural, functional, and play-based interactions. The focus is on practical strategies that can be used immediately, i.e., using modeling in everyday routines, reducing pressure from questions, and supporting meaningful language through fun, engaging activities. Attendees will leave with clear ideas that can be implemented right away at home, in therapy sessions, or in classroom settings to better support authentic communication development.
Speaker
Ashley Causey is a speech-language pathologist with 15 years of experience and the owner of Speech at the Beach, a private practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She specializes in autism, AAC, gestalt language processing, feeding therapy, and literacy intervention for dyslexia. Ashley is passionate about providing strength-based, family-centered care and empowering caregivers with practical, approachable strategies to support communication across environments. Disclosure: Ashley will receive payment for this presentation.
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Who this course is for
Every minute is written for working clinicians, educators, and families. You walk away with real-world tools to try with your next learner, not abstract theory.
Speech-Language Pathologists
Behavior Specialists
Educators
Parents & Caregivers
After this course
What you’ll walk away with.
You leave with concrete skills and frameworks you can apply in your next session, classroom, or family visit, not just ideas to think about later.
Earn your CEUs
Attend the full course and pass the post-session assessment at 80% or higher. Your 0.1 ASHA CEUs are reported to ASHA when you opt in on the assessment.
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You’ll be able to
Define gestalt language processing.
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You’ll be able to
Describe 3 possible gestalts to model in Stage 1.
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You’ll be able to
Identify what stage GLPs start to isolate single words into individual, meaningful words.
The full 1 hour
Your learning path.
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0:00 - 5:00 Welcome & Introduction
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5:00 - 20:00 What is Gestalt Language Processing?
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20:00 - 35:00 The Stages of Gestalt Language Development
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35:00 - 50:00 Practical Strategies & Modeling Tips
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50:00 - 57:00 Putting It Into Practice
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57:00 - 60:00 Q&A & Wrap-Up
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Complete the short post-course assessment with 80% or higher to confirm mastery.
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