The Great Language Partner Podcast

Dec 16 2024 17 ep. 44 mins 6
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The Great Language Partner Podcast is hosted by Nicole Casey (@connectionsspeechpathology) and Katja Piscitelli (@bohospeechie), two speech-language pathologists on a mission to bring joy to your autistic child's communication journey. This podcast is all about supporting gestalt language processors and all neurodivergent kids in a neurodiversity affirming approach.

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Actually Autistic Perspectives on the Language Development Experience with Atreus and Frey

Dec 16 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, Katja is joined by two of her best friends, Frey (he/him) and Atreus (they/them). They are both autistic adults and share reflections on their unique experiences with language development as autistic children, as well as insight gained from supporting their autistic child with language and emotional regulation. Listen to Atreus’ music : https://www.instagram.c

Playtime with Tor: A Youtube Channel for GLPs by Victoria Matkowski, SLP

Dec 09 2024 54 mins  
In this episode of the Great Language Partner podcast, Tor, a pediatric SLP, shares her journey in creating the YouTube channel 'Playtime with Tor,' which focuses on supporting Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs). The conversation delves into the differences between analytic and gestalt language processing, the importance of modeling language, and the strategies used in her videos t

Supporting Hyperlexic Gestalt Language Processors with Dyan Robson, Hyperlexia Educator and Coach

Dec 02 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Katja and Nicole discuss supporting hyperlexic gestalt language processors with Dyan Robson. Dyan is a fierce advocate for her two boys and passionate about all things hyperlexia and autism. She's an avid book reader, lifelong learner, and former piano teacher. She likes Toad as her Mario Kart driver and prefers to listen to audiobooks and podcasts at 3x speed. Her

BONUS: Affirmations for Parents and Professionals Supporting GLPs

Nov 25 2024 24 mins  
This is a quick episode to express how thankful we are for you! Take a few minutes to reflect on these affirmations and remind yourself of what an incredible job you are doing as you help your GLP on their communication journey. To learn more about The GLP Workbook for parents and professionals, visit: https://nicole-casey.mykajabi.com/glpworkbook *Use code PODCAST for an extra di

Supporting Motor Planning in Autistic Kids with Erin Clarelli, OT

Nov 25 2024 51 mins  
In this conversation, Erin Clarelli, an occupational therapist, discusses the importance of understanding motor planning, apraxia, and dyspraxia in supporting autistic individuals, particularly those who are non-speaking or minimally speaking. She emphasizes the need to presume competence in these individuals and the role of motor coaching in helping them navigate their challenges.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Supporting Early GLPs with Nicole Casey

Nov 18 2024 35 mins  
The Great Language Partner Workbook will be here on 11/25/2024!! Want to pre-order your copy of this amazing digital resource? Use code PODCAST at checkout for 5% off of your total! Get the workbook here: The GLP Workbook by Nicole Casey

Neurodiversity Affirming Speech Therapy Goals with Amy Zembriski, SLP

Nov 18 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Katja is joined by Amy Zembriski, a speech therapist who specializes in gestalt language as well as AAC. Amy and Katja discuss neurodiversity affirming goal writing. They share thoughts about what makes a goal neurodiversity affirming, IEP accommodations that might support neurodiversity affirming goals, joint attention looks different for autistic kids (and why mo

Intro to Natural Language Acquisition and the Stages of Gestalt Language Development

Nov 11 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, Katja and Nicole give an introduction to gestalt language, what it means to be a gestalt language processor, and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) stages. The Gestalt Iceberg Visual PDF: https://connectionsspeech.myflodesk.com/z6tg5aaz6i Avenlur Link code BOHOSPEECHIE: https://avenlur.com/BOHOSPEECHIE To Learn More About Gestalt Language Processing: To learn

Trauma Informed Feeding and Mealtime Literacy with Erin Forward

Nov 11 2024 61 mins  
In today’s episode, Katja and Nicole are joined by Erin Forward. Erin is a speech therapist and certified lactation consultant at a children’s hospital. She has advanced training in pediatric feeding disorders, early language, AAC, and trauma, specifically for medically complex children. She is also a DIR floor time provider and a TBIR trained practitioner. Erin is a regular co

Becoming Neurodiversity affirming with Cari Ebert

Nov 04 2024 58 mins  
In today’s show, Nicole and Katja discuss becoming a neurodiversity affirming practitioner with Cari Ebert, (She/Her). Cari Ebert, MS, CCC-SLP, is a pediatric speech-language pathologist in private practice in the Kansas City, Missouri area. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa in 1993 and her master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carb