Natural Language Acquisition
The autistic neurotype has its own way of processing sensory information, attending to the environment, developing and nurturing interests, and communicating. It makes perfect sense that it would also have a unique method for learning language!
I have completed the training , passed the test, and am proud to be an NLA trained clinician through meaningfulspeech.com.
The following description is from the Meaningful Speech website. You can learn more by clicking the link to their website below:
Gestalt language processors (GLP) are "whole to part" thinkers and acquire language in chunks. These chunks of language, sometimes called "echolalia", "scripts" or "gestalts", are a vital component of gestalt language development. With the right language environment and support, these gestalts will become more flexible over time. The child will be able to mix and match portions of the gestalts (mitigating) and later free single words from these gestalts. These single words will allow the child to generate original, self-generated language. We need to embrace the child's echolalia (gestalts) in order to support the child through the Stages of Natural Language Acquisition (NLA).
Continuing education
I can't get enough of the things I love!
In true AuDHD fashion, I am a voracious consumer of information on my favorite topics. These are some of my favorite courses:
Inside of Autism
2022
An incredible 14 hour live training by Kieran Rose (The Autistic Advocate).
Goal Writing for Autistic Students
2022
A comprehensive training by Racheal Dorsey, the autistic SLP.
Autism Level Up! Bringing the Energy: And All the Autism Level Up! Tools to
2023
A really great training by the co-creators of Autism Level Up, Amy C. Laurent, PhD and Jacquelyn Fede, PhD
3 Steps to Improving Interoception: An Evidence Based Approach
2023
A fantastic training by Kelly Mahler, OTD, OTR/L
Speech Pathology Intimacy Communication Education
2023
A treasure trove of classes offered by SLP and sex educator Laura Wolford, PhD, MS CCC-SLP
A Strength Based Approach To Supporting Autistic Kids
2023
A live training presented by the incomprable Meg Proctor, MS OTR/L
ADHD-RSP Certification
2023
A 32-hour course by PESI which, upon completion and the passing of all relevant tests, allows me to add seven more letters to my signature line. The letters stand for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Certified Rehabilitation Services Provider. I dislike this, because I'm not rehabbing anyone. I support people in figuring out how to work with, not against or in-spite-of, their neurodivergent brains.
Neurodiversity Summit
2024
I am LOVING the Neurodiversity Summit that Learn, Play, Thrive is presenting right now. I've learned a lot, put a million books into my 'to read' pile, and excitedly shared resources with my husband when I find have those 'it me' moments.
2024 Low Demand Parenting Summit
2024
Amanda Diekman is a late dx'd autistic parent of kids with PDA (pervasive drive for autonomy) profiles. She runs a site and hosts this summit where she interviews people who study, have lived experience as, or are parenting PDAers.
Transforming Anxiety & Stress by Integrating the Embodied Brain
2024
Learning:
- The difference between anxiety and stress.
- How these two experiences are fundamental components to the process of resilience and healing.
- Analyze attention, intention, and awareness through the lens of interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB).
Identify the source of anxiety
Promote integration and resolution. Incorporate teachings from neuroscience, psychology, quantum physics, and contemplative practices
Integrative approach to building the capacity to integrate energy and information.
Smart but Scattered: Effective EF Strategies to Empower Children to Thrive
2024
Presented by Margaret Dawson, EdD,
Learning Objectives:
- Assess relationship between executive skills and brain development
- Develop strategies to accommodate and strengthen weaknesses in planning and organization
- Appraise assessment tools used to identify executive functioning challenges
- Connect executive function to performance and activities of daily living
- Utilize environmental modification strategies to mitigate executive function challenges
- Implement strategies to support interal regulation
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