Gestalt Language Processing Support
Your Autistic Child’s Movie Quotes Aren’t “Just Scripting” - They’re Communicating With You
Have you ever been told to have your autistic child to stop scripting or using language they hear from TV, movies, or songs? At Speech Therapy Connections, we want you to know something important: Those scripts are meaningful communication, and they are a critical piece to your child’s language journey.
Understanding Your Child’s Communication Style
Many autistic children communicate using delayed echolalia. Delayed echolalia is when a child hears something and then uses it in the exact same way it was heard at a later time. These children are referred to as gestalt language processors as they tend to learn language in meaningful “chunks.”
What Parents Often Share With Us
Many parents feel uncertain about their child’s scripted language, unsure how to respond or worried about their progress. Traditional speech therapy may not have worked, leaving families frustrated and searching for answers. With the right support, parents gain confidence, strengthen their connection with their child, and find joy in uncovering the true meaning behind their child’s scripts.
We often hear from families who…
Have been told their child is "just scripting"
Feel unsure how to respond when their child uses scripted language
Worry their child won't develop "typical" language
Have had years and years of speech therapy with no success or limited progress
Want to support their child but don't know how
Feel frustrated that others don't understand their child's way of communicating
When children who use delayed echolalia to communicate are properly supported, families feel…
Deeply connected with their child through their natural communication style
Confidence in supporting their child’s language development
Joy in discovering the true, underlying meaning behind many of their child’s favorite scripts!
Our Approach to Gestalt Language Processing Support
Our Approach at Speech Therapy Connections
We believe in meeting your child exactly where they are. Those movie quotes and scripts aren't meaningless repetition - they're your child's way of making sense of the world and we can teach you how to better understand that. We don't try to stop your child from using scripts and recognize each child is on a different developmental journey. Our therapy approach is different because we focus on:
Understanding the meaning behind why your child is scripting
Using scripts as a way to support their language development
Celebrating all the ways in which your child communicates
Ready to learn more about how we can support your child's natural language development?
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