The Current GLP Debate – Explained
Recently, there has been a surge of conversations and debates surrounding gestalt language processing (GLP) and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework. Between ASHA presentations, published responses, social media discourse, and growing criticism of NLA, many clinicians are left wondering:
“Is GLP valid?”, “Does the research support it?”, and “Am I doing something wrong if I don’t fully buy into it?”
In this episode hosted by Melanie Weber (SLP & NeuroAffirm Team Member), we’ll unpack what’s actually being debated in the GLP conversation and break down the key criticisms alongside the shared points of agreement through a thoughtful, neuroaffirming perspective.
On this episode, you'll learn:
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What’s actually being debated in the current GLP and NLA conversation – and why it’s become so polarized.
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The most common criticisms of GLP, alongside what supporters say and where there is legitimate common ground.
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What the research says about GLP, echolalia, and neuroaffirming approaches.
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The impact of centering autistic lived experience in discussions of autistic language development.
- And more!
SAVE YOUR SEAT. WE GO LIVE @ 5PM!
LIVE Tuesday, December 30th @ 5pm!
