Introduction to Gestalt Language Processing and AAC

Introduction to Gestalt Language Processing and AAC

Presenters

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  Emily Diaz

  MS CCC-SLP

  Emily Diaz, M.S., CCC-SLP is a licensed and ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with a special interest in AAC. She has 7 years of experience supporting children & young adults with complex communication needs in the school setting. Emily shares free ideas & strategies for AAC implementation on her YouTube channel, as well as Instagram (@emilydiazslp). She also offers paid workshops, webinars, and consulting services through her private practice - Emily Diaz, SLP.

Learning Objectives

Define the stages of Natural Language Acquisition and apply that knowledge to assessment and therapy for gestalt language processors.

Apply knowledge of gestalt language processing to AAC best practices.

Interpret and apply neurodiversity affirming approaches to evaluation and therapy practices.

Agenda

Agenda

10 minutes	Introduction
20 minutes	Review natural language acquisition stages and supports
20 minutes	AAC programming theory and feature matching for gestalt language processors
10 minutes	Questions & Answer

Disclosures

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Emily Diaz is the owner of Emily Diaz, SLP and receives payment for professional development, consulting, private practice services, and resources. Emily is an independent contractor with Meaningful Speech, LLC. Emily received an honorarium from Bright Ideas for this course.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Emily Diaz is an ASHA and SIG 12 member.
Course - Content	Emily has no additional content information to disclose
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit.

ASHA

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area

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