Empowering Communication through Echolalia: An Introduction to Gestalt Language Processing
Course Title: Empowering Communication through Echolalia: An Introduction to Gestalt Language Processing
Presented by: Adrienne Koenig, M.S. CCC-SLP
Date & Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025, 9:30am – 12:00pm EST
Location: Virtually via Zoom Events
Registration:
Saver Rate: (By April, 4, 2025): $60
Standard rate: (After April 4, 2025): $70
Registration Deadline: Please note registration closes May 9, 2025.
Course Description:
This workshop provides a robust introduction to gestalt language processing. An overview of history and research is followed by comparison of gestalt and analytic processing and identification practice. The course outlines the 4 main stages of gestalt language development, explores implications for therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration, and concludes with resources for continued learning.
Course Completion Requirements:
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Participant attendance will be verified from the digital platform used to host the event.
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You must remain on a computer or tablet for the entire duration of the webinar in order to be eligible to receive CE credits.
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Participants will be required to submit a course evaluation form within 7 days of course completion, in order to be eligible to receive CE credits.
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A certificate of completion will be issued within 2 weeks of receipt of the course evaluation.
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This course is not provided for partial credit.
Target Audience: Introductory Level
This workshop is intended for speech-language pathologists, special educators, caretakers, or other related service providers who support neurodiverse children and gestalt language processors.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand background and research
- Identify gestalt vs. analytic processing in case examples
- Describe shifts in overall interaction style & therapy approach for gestalt language processors
- Identify each of the first 4 stages of gestalt processing
- Identify appropriate therapy goal areas for each of the first 4 stages of gestalt processing
- Apply concepts to activity & case examples
- Identify resources for continued learning
Training Agenda- 2.5 Instructional Hours
Time Topic
| 9:30am-9:50am | Introduction, History & Research |
| 9:50am-10:10am | Understanding & Identifying Gestalt vs. Analytic Language Processing |
| 10:10am-10:20am | Identification Practice |
| 10:20am-10:40am | Support for Gestalt Language Processors: Starting out |
| 10:40am-11:00am | Understanding & Identifying Stages of Gestalt Language Processing |
| 11:00am-11:10am | Identification Practice |
| 11:10am-11:40am | Therapy Application & Practice |
| 11:40am-11:45am | Resources & Conclusion |
| 11:45am-12:00pm | Question & Answer |
About the Speaker(s):
Adrienne Koenig, MS, CCC-SLP is the Director of Speech-Language Pathology at The Children’s Center for Communication/Beverly School for the Deaf in Beverly, MA. There, she leads a team of therapists and supports neurodiverse hearing and DHH students aged 3-21 with developmental disabilities and complex communication needs. Adrienne first learned of gestalt language processing at Dr. Lillian Steigler’s 2018 ASHA seminar and was drawn to learn more on the topic. She took courses through Northern Speech Services, ASHA, and Meaningful Speech, became certified in Natural Language Acquisition, and learned from Marge Blanc and Alexandria Zachos. Discovering that “scripting” was not a “maladaptive behavior” as she had previously been taught, but the first stage of gestalt language development, Adrienne endeavored to educate her community and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration to support a necessary shift in services for the population she served. Adrienne has provided consultations, professional development, presentations for the Federation for Children with Special Needs (2021, 2022), webinars viewable on YouTube (2021, 2022), and workshops for the Long Island Speech-Language Hearing Association (2022), Brookville Center for Children’s Services (2024) and Riverside Early Intervention (2024). Outside of her work as a SLP, Adrienne enjoys hiking and spending time by the ocean with her family.
Financial Disclosure: Adrienne will receive a speaker fee for this presentation.
Nonfinancial Disclosure: Adrienne has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
Disability Statement:
If you have a disability and may require specific accommodations in order to fully participate, please email CEdept@brookvillecenter.org, at least 10 calendar days prior to the event so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Refund Policy
In the event Brookville Center for Children’s Services cancels or reschedules an event, a full refund of pre-paid registration fees will be issued to registrants, within 30 days. Registrants reserve the right to cancel their attendance, 14 days prior to the event, with a full refund.
Complaint Policy
If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of your continuing education experience, grievance(s) can be submitted in writing to CEdept@brookvillecenter.org.
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