Understanding Gestalt Language Processing: A Parent’s Guide
Does your child repeat full lines from shows, songs, or conversations? They may be a Gestalt Language Processor—a child who learns language in meaningful chunks rather than word-by-word. In this post, we explore what GLP is, why scripting is valid communication, and how to support your child’s natural language development.
Neurodiversity-Affirming Speech Therapy: 101
Wondering why traditional speech therapy doesn’t feel quite right for your child? Neurodiversity-affirming therapy offers a more respectful, child-led approach that honors how your child naturally communicates—without forcing them to mask or perform. This post explores what makes it different and why it might be exactly what your family needs.
Special Interests & Friendship
Special interests aren’t just hobbies for autistic kids—they’re a powerful source of connection, confidence, and joy. In this post, we explore how passions can spark authentic friendships, and why honoring them is more supportive than trying to redirect them.
The Double Empathy Problem
What if your child’s social “struggles” weren’t about a lack of empathy—but a mismatch in communication styles? This post introduces the Double Empathy Problem and why both autistic and neurotypical kids benefit from learning to understand each other.