Let's talk about the language development of Gestalt language processors (GLPs). It's important to keep in mind that a GLP will ALWAYS be a GLP. What does this mean? GLPs are people who develop language with a top-down approach. They initially produce "chunks" of language, also referred to as gestalts or delayed echolalia, then learn to break those chunks down into flexible language that can be mixed and matched. For some gestalt language processors, they can go through this

Speech and Language Milestones: A Guide for Parents Understanding the typical speech and language milestones for your child can help you track progress and determine when it's time to seek support in the form of a speech therapist, occupational therapist, or even a physical therapist. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) provides valuable insights into these milestones, offering a guide for parents to support their child's communication development. In this

Creating a  language-rich environment for your child  can be crucial for fostering their speech and language development at home. Although hitting those speech and language milestones is a HUGE deal, there's a whole lot of groundwork to lay before that! Your child's language development depends on many factors, but the most crucial one is...their environment! Want to create a language paradise that will make your child's vocabulary bloom? Let's explore what we can do at home

A child's first words in their speech and language development are often nouns (e.g., doggie, mommy, daddy).   Nouns are tangible, we can point to them, hold them, and show them to a child who is learning their first words. But, as language develops, it's important to incorporate verbs as well. When a child has about 50 single words, they are ready to start combining the words into phrases (e.g., Daddy ball, Mommy up). This often happens between 20-24 months old. To support t