On this episode we welcome Kathleen Oppenheimer to drop some truth bombs about what Gestalt Language Processors are and aren’t and what their proponents practice or claim to practice. Below are some resources we discussed during the episode.

Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to differentiate between the terms Gestalt Language Processing (GLP), Analytic Language Processing (ALP), and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA), as they are used by proponents of the GLP/NLA framework.

2. Understand the proposed therapeutic approach of proponents of NLA/GLP framework.

3. Be able to identify key limitations of the GLP/NLA framework

Website: https://gestaltlanguageprocessing.org

Instagram: @language_processing

A handout Kathleen created about supporting children who use delayed echolalia, in hopes of promoting collaboration when there is disagreement about NLA/GLP: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Handout-Supporting-Communication-in-Children-who-use-Echolalia-13657733

Three articles providing thoughtful critiques of NLA/GLP:

https://asatonline.org/for-parents/learn-more-about-specific-treatments/natural-language-acquisition/

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241287577

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40474-024-00312-z

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This is a short episode worth .5 CEUs in Ethics. It's a little ranty but aren't all the pods...kinda? Adam solo podcasts about the RBT Competency Assessment and how to avoid possible ethical complications.

RBT Competency Assessment PacketRBT Ethics Code (2.0)

Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts

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This episode is shorter, so the CEU fee is CHEAPER...only $2.00!!!

Adam, Kait, and Kayla discuss RFK's press conference where he discussed the ASD "epidemic" and finding a "cure." We only get off track for a little bit...that's a win for the 3 of us!

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate between varying presentations of autism, including characteristics and support needs of individuals with Level 3 autism.
• Review the current number of BCBAs and RBTs in comparison to the number of individuals diagnosed with autism, and how this may impact service delivery in the future given the increasing rise in diagnosis.
• Develop communication strategies that promote client dignity, particularly in the context of emotionally charged or controversial topics.
• Reflect on the balance between personal beliefs, professional responsibilities, and public advocacy as a BCBA.

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