This self-paced, text-based course, reviews “Using the Natural Language Acquisition Protocol to Support Gestalt Language Development.” Participants will learn about the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) protocol, a method to support gestalt language development, which is a style of language learning often seen in people with autism.
The citation for this article is:
Blanc, M., Blackwell, A., & Elias, P. (2023). Using the Natural Language Acquisition Protocol to Support Gestalt Language Development. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 8, 1279-1286. DOI: 10.1044/2023_PERSP-23-00098
The article is available for subscribers at ASHA Wire and for free at The Communication Development Center.
Learner Outcomes
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the importance of echolalia in language acquisition.
- Identify the six stages of the NLA protocol.
Target Audience: Audiologists; Speech-Language Pathologists; Speech, Language, and Hearing scientists; Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Assistants; and Students
Course Outline:
- Introduction (662 words)
- Reading (5507 words)
- Quiz (475 words)
- Evaluation (314 words)
Satisfactory Completion: Quiz/Exam with a score of 80% or higher.
Presenter Bio & Disclosures: Suzanne Fabel, CCC-SLP, CAGS, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and supervisor with over twenty years of experience. She has worked with hundreds of Speech-Language Pathologists, clients, and caregivers in the New York City area. Her current mission is to empower Spotlight Professional Learning readers to thrive personally and professionally through life-long learning.
Financial: Suzanne Fabel receives a commission for products and resources purchased through SpotlightPL.com. Suzanne is also a salaried employee of the New York City Public Schools. Nonfinancial: Suzanne Fabel has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.
Program History and CE Information: Content origination date: June 26, 2024 End date: December 31, 2024
Please email Suzanne@SpotlightPL.com for accommodations, cancellations, and refunds.
