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On-Demand Course: Supporting Communication of Interoception in Gestalt Language Processors

$250.00 USD

This 7-hour course explores how to support Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) in understanding and communicating their interoceptive experiences in affirming ways. Learn how to adapt interoception strategies, like The Interoception Curriculum, to align with GLPs’ unique processing styles. Includes 4 exclusive resources designed to enhance accessible and meaningful interoception learning.


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Description

This On-Demand Course Includes:

  • Over 7-hours of instruction with 2 autistic SLPs: Caroline Gaddy SLP and Rachel Dorsey SLP
  •  6-months unlimited access to the recorded version
  • Access to 4 exclusive downloadable resources including:
    • a Gestalt Feeling & Need Inventory
    • a Gestalt Tracker
    • a Guide to Adapting the Interoception Curriculum for GLPs
    • a Glossary of Important Terms, Resources & References for Extended Learning
  • Access to a PDF version of all PowerPoint Slides for easy note taking
  • Personalized certificate of completion

What you’ll learn:

  • Explore gestalt language processing and how it differs from traditional analytic language processing.
  • Understand the communication style of a Gestalt Language Processor (GLP), specifically how they might be communicating their bodily sensations and emotions
  • Develop a stronger understanding of how mental health and emotion regulation is often impacted by the interoception invalidation commonly experienced by GLPs.
  • Examine how this trauma from interoception invalidation, misunderstanding, mislabeling, etc. can impact many aspects of life for a GLP including their understanding of how their body feels (which is a precursor to communicating how the body feels!)
  • Learn tips to strengthen your affirming approach to nurturing interoception understanding and communication in GLPs
  • Dive deep into how to adapt The Interoception Curriculum to better support Autistic Gestalt Processors
  • Learn from several case studies that will illustrate adaptations and outcomes of interoception work for GLPs

Who this course is for:

  • You are serving clients of any age that are, or you consider to be, Autistic
  • You are a Speech and Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapy Practitioner, Mental Health Provider, Educator or Caregiver who wants to help clients be better understood and supported
  • You want to remain on the cutting edge of practice and serve in ways that are in line with the most current science and lived experience
  • You want to feel empowered with information you can use to create buy-in for a modern, affirming approach
  • You are an autistic person, perhaps a Gestalt Language Processor, who wants to learn ways to adapt interoception work that matches your language processing style.

So, who are we?:

Rachel and Caroline met 4-5 years ago through a mutual friend as they were all discussing the need for more conversation around listening to Autistic voices in therapeutic professions. Shortly after that, they were working together with their dear friend Hillary to write Putting Autistic Voices at the Forefront of Care for the ASHA Leader (https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.FMP.25102020.8/full/). This article stepped up our advocacy focus in the field and created friendships and collaborations that continue to this day (and hopefully for many years to come)! Fun fact: Only after being friends for 2 years did Caroline and Rachel realize they have the same birthday!

Caroline GaddyMore about Caroline Gaddy: Caroline Gaddy, MFA, MA, CCC-SLP (they/she) is a speech-language pathologist, AAC specialist, disability advocate, and neurodiversity educator. They provide education and consultation on neurodiversity-affirming practices through their business, Vibrant Minds, LLC. They are also a Learning Consultant for Tobii Dynavox. Caroline worked for many years in school settings as a teacher and an SLP, and also worked in medical settings with adult and pediatric populations, often specializing in supporting communication access for people with multiple disabilities. They have presented at both state and national conferences and co-authored articles on neuro-affirming practices, AAC, and Autistic communication styles. Caroline is passionate about disability justice and inclusion, and firmly believes that communication is a fundamental human right.

Rachel Dorsey, M.S., CCC-SLPMore about Rachel Dorsey: Rachel Dorsey, M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her) is a Jewish   autistic Speech-Language Pathologist with 8 years of clinical experience in early intervention, the public schools, and private practice. She is the owner of Rachel Dorsey: Autistic SLP, LLC. where she provides therapeutic services to autistic clients of all ages. Rachel has presented educationally and professionally on the topics of gestalt language development, cognitive flexibility, and socioemotional support for the autistic population throughout the United States and internationally. Rachel is passionate about empowering fellow clinicians, advocating for neurodiversity-affirming care that is also clinician-affirming.

The Official Stuff:

  • Course Level: Introductory. There are no prerequisites for this course
  • AOTA Areas: Introductory; There are no prerequisites for this course
  • CE Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
    1. Define gestalt language processing and how it differs from traditional analytic language processing.
    2. Describe at least 4 examples of how a gestalt processor may communicate feelings/sensations during daily occupations.
    3. Discuss how trauma and mental health play a role in identification of internal feelings for Gestalt Language Processors.
    4. Identify at least 3 adaptations of The Interoception Curriculum that can be used to support interoceptive awareness for daily occupations in Gestalt Language Processors.
  • Contact Hours: This course is worth 7.0 contact hours or .70 AOTA CEUs
  • Completion Requirements: To receive credit and certificate for this course you must listen to the course in its entirety, pass the accompanying assessment with an 80% or higher and complete a course evaluation. Except for AOTA-approved CEUs, this course is not approved or affiliated with any governing bodies that award continuing education credits, so continuing education credits are not guaranteed.
  • ADA/Section 504:If you require special accommodations, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Kelly Mahleris an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.

Questions:

Contact us at [email protected].


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