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The Problem with Neuronormativity: Challenging the Dominant Narrative May 17, 2023

In our society, the concept of "normal" is often deeply ingrained, influencing the way we perceive and understand the world around us. 

Neuronormativity is a term used to describe the dominant narrative that places neurotypicality—the typical functioning of the human brain—as the...

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Why We Should Create An Allyship Plan May 10, 2023

We believe that creating an allyship plan is essential in today's society to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Allyship refers to the process of building supportive relationships with individuals from marginalized communities to work towards achieving common goals. 

It is important...

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Quick Tips For Integrating Sensory Needs When Working With Gestalt Processors May 03, 2023

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month! 

And the reason I am so passionate about sensory processing is because I recognized how sensory differences were affecting my clients’ ability to access language. 

So in honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month, I wanted to give a few quick...

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Using Sensory To Build Language In Gestalt Processors Apr 26, 2023

As human beings, we rely heavily on our senses to process and interpret the world around us. Sensory processing involves our ability to take in, organize and respond to sensory information from our environment.

In speech therapy, using sensory strategies can be extremely effective in...

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Why Understanding Dysregulation is Important for Gestalt Processors Apr 19, 2023

Language development is a complex process. 

And we know how important it is for parents, caregivers, and educators to ensure that children receive rich and varied sensory experiences in order to promote language development. 

When we understand how dysregulation can affect our ability...

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