10/14/2025
It’s October and that means it is also AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Awareness Month! Our team of SLP’s are going to share knowledge, tools, and resources through out the month to celebrate.
Did you know that some AAC users are also gestalt language processors?
Gestalt language processors learn and use language in whole chunks or phases (this is called “gestalts”) rather than single words. These gestalts often carry emotional meaning and are later broken down and recombined as language develops. Modeling meaningful, functional phrases on an SGD or communication board can help these communicators expand their repertoire, connect socially, and express their feelings, preferences, and ideas.
Our Speech- Language Pathologist, Janna, created a speech device page/ communication board with fall themed gestalt examples that you can try at home, in the community, or at school/ therapy. These fun, natural gestalts give AAC users opportunities to:
- Comment on what they see and feel 🍁
- Engage in social interactions 🎃
- Talk about favorite activities, places, and traditions 🧡
Comment FALL and we will message you a free pdf copy of this communication board or message us your email!
