"The course flowed well from finding where the SLP is in their familiarity/comfort with MTSS and the next steps they can take. It also was refreshing to see other service delivery options instead of just the groups of four for thirty minutes that we are used to. I feel more confident in my understanding of the MTSS and why it is beneficial. It also gave great suggestions on how to form new relationships to help benefit our students." G.Y. (Apr. 2024)

"Implementing this into my school will be beneficial. I liked the ease of logging onto the course." M.V. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the discussion of the parameters for successful and streamlined MTSS. This course was informative." M.D. (Mar. 2024)

"The recommended delivery services were helpful. I liked the references provided." C.R. (Mar. 2024)

"Transitioning out of traditional daily practice to remediate students within IRE setting. I liked the collaborative aspect emphasis." D.M. (Mar. 2024)

"I thought the domains of SWIFT were beneficial. I liked that presenters gave different types of scenarios." J.O. (Mar. 2024)

"The prerequisites to working with teachers were beneficial to discuss. I liked the examples of resources." N.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing steps 1-5... which can be done by building relationships was helpful. I enjoyed the context for why MTSS was developed." H.H. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial implementation strategies and examples. The handout was very helpful and will be a great resource!" E.R. (Feb. 2024)

"MTSS and collaborating with special education teachers, PTs, OTs, IAs on IEP goals and ways to implement strategies in the classroom. I liked being able to pause the course as needed." M.C. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing how to implement was beneficial. The course was very informative." L.D. (Feb. 2024)

"Better understanding now of the MTSS model and examples of how we as SLPs can fit within the model. I liked the specific examples." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Practicing inclusion and promoting MTSS across all domains. I liked the data behind the movement to MTSS." A.G. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the talk about varying service delivery models. And the charts to rate and think about my current MTSS program." C.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Examples of the specific tiers were beneficial. I liked the visuals." J.A. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was very informational. Discussing the framework of MTSS was beneficial." O.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Implementation of MTSS strategies within the classroom was helpful. The information was easy to listen to, and the instructors were thorough." M.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Collaborative practices and classroom-based services. I liked that my school is doing many of the suggested steps." N.P. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the information on the tiered support and a clear definition of tier 1-3 support. This course gave a good overview of the MTSS process." J.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Team approach and scheduling/delivery options (eventually reduce and generalize) were beneficial topics. I liked the overall intro into MTSS." K.H. (Sep. 2023)

"The specific ways SLPs can work with teachers were helpful. I liked the examples the presenters gave." K.S. (Aug. 2023)

"The discussion of collaboration was beneficial." V.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific examples for interventions were helpful." J.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Collaboration ideas with teachers were beneficial. I liked I could go at my own pace." S.G. (Jul. 2023)

"The MTSS examples were helpful. I liked the examples for different age groups." L.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Ideas for scheduling and thinking about service delivery were beneficial. I liked the way this course helped to frame MTSS and how to think about it for my practice." K.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The discussion on really providing classroom-based services, training, and co-teaching with colleagues was helpful and reinforcing for me." M.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Concise and to the point. Collaborating with teachers, reading specialists and other special area teachers on how to implement speech/language into lessons was beneficial." K.J. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the slides describing the language and communication needs of children in the classroom and ways to collaborate with and support teachers in a teamwork approach." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The topic of dosage of services probably helped me the most. This discussion also helped nudge me to collaborate more with the reading specialists in our school. I am certain we could benefit from finding ways to work together! The presenters did a really nice job organizing the course around a theme. This course kept me engaged." L.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Specific examples on how to implement this framework into SLP practice. The 6 steps of collaboration were beneficial." K.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussion of different ways to collaborate with classroom teachers was beneficial." H.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the delivery models and case studies." C.S. (Apr. 2023)

"The topic of how SLPs fit within the MTSS framework was beneficial. I liked the examples of MTSS being used in real schools." D.L. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning how to view your caseload differently and looking at the caseload using the MTSS model was beneficial. I have the presentation notes to review when I am working towards understanding and using the MTSS more with my caseload, teachers, and collaborators." H.O. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the in-depth discussion about the stages of collaboration and reshaping my thinking of how to provide a wide range of service options and how to share responsibility for interventions and successful learning." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"This course provided insight into re-thinking service delivery model and learning the stages of collaboration with stakeholders, i.e., teachers and other providers. It provided insight in the workload vs. caseload approach to services." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The discussion on the support provided in different tiers at the Urban Elementary School District level was beneficial. I liked learning at my own pace. I was able to revisit topics that I was unsure of and gain a better understanding." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the resources and websites for further follow up." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"This course was very organized and thorough." K.L. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the suggestions that can be implemented in the school system. Learning tiers of support was beneficial and how they can help in the classroom." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Six stages of collaboration applied to MTSS were beneficial. I liked the pace, presentation, and the handouts." M.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical examples and opportunities for self-reflection. I liked discussion of SLP role." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Knowledge that someone appreciates the usefulness of Speech Pathologists." L.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Good resources. I liked the charts." K.T. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the classroom observation and subsequent teacher consultation. Good visuals (i.e. 3 tiered pyramid)." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was informative. The strategies and approaches were beneficial." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning implementation - seeing what MTSS could look like in my school." C.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how our field can implement MTSS in varying circumstances was beneficial." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding the 6 stages of collaboration. Course contained a lot of helpful information concerning various tiers of support and need as well as ideas of how to change service delivery location and method." C.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Loved the visuals which helped clarify the information." G.J. (Oct. 2022)

"Real-life therapy examples were beneficial. I liked how the course was broken up and organized." S.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing how to approach CAS through specific targets was helpful. I liked the video examples of treatment and parent coaching." A.N. (Mar. 2024)

"The emphasis on cues, especially hand signs. The delivery was exemplary. I also enjoyed the exposure to so many sessions on video." G.L. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing how to implement with my patients was beneficial. I enjoyed the flexibility of this course." Y.C. (Mar. 2024)

"Steps, cues, fading, and materials were all helpful. I liked the examples and videos." C.N. (Mar. 2024)

"I like the examples of students, and I liked the suggestions of how to implement therapy. I also enjoyed the example videos." J.A. (Mar. 2024)

"Evaluation, cueing techniques, and parent/family training. I enjoyed the video examples." S.K. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the cueing methods and videos of success!" K.C. (Mar. 2024)

"The use of approximations and fading cues were helpful. I enjoyed the videos of therapy in action." A.L. (Feb. 2024)

"Approximations were beneficial. I liked all of the course! Thanks a lot for sharing your methods." M.T. (Feb. 2024)

"It was beneficial understanding that prompting the approximation is still beneficial to the child. I liked that I could watch the course over, to understand it when mixed with my caseload." K.L. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial cues and specific tricks for eliciting different sounds. I liked the video examples and very well-organized slides." H.S. (Feb. 2024)

"This was such a good course as it gave me confidence in continuing to do what I am doing in therapy. I have been an SLP for 18 years, and sometimes we begin to question our methods- as cueing becomes so second nature to us. This course reminded me of the importance of including the parents in the treatment and helping them learn how to cue and what to target. The video examples." A.F. (Jan. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the use of the KSPT Test & K-SLP Methods and Behavioral Strategies. I liked the variety of slides and pre and post-progress videos." H.W. (Jan. 2024)

"How to prompt and cue, and how to fade prompts and cues was beneficial. This course was well organized and had lots of great videos." V.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Working with non-verbal children and children with ASD was beneficial. I liked the examples of techniques in use." B.E. (Dec. 2023)

"It will be beneficial to incorporate the specific cueing hierarchy as taught by Mrs. Kaufman. I enjoyed the therapy videos, which exemplified the methods discussed." D.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The best way to teach approximations towards target words as well as how to use the Kaufman cards was beneficial. Easy to follow course, great examples. I also appreciated the review of "What not to do" at the end of the course." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of the Kaufman cards and how to use them. I thought the course was very engaging." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The use of approximations to eventually produce accurate words and phrases was beneficial. I enjoyed the real-life examples via videos." J.J. (Dec. 2023)

"I found this course beneficial because it focused on clinical aspects, not just theory. I liked all the therapy examples provided." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"I have been using the Kaufman Cards for years, and now I have a better understanding of the elicitation techniques, cues, and fading of prompts. I LOVED all the therapy video demonstrations. This is what is missing in many other professional developments. Mrs. Kaufman tells you what to do and then shows you HOW to do it." D.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning to shape already used sounds into simplifications of the word. I liked the amount of videos used in the course so that we can actively see the therapy approaches being used." K.K. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked watching the videos of Nancy using her therapy methods." L.S. (Dec. 2023)

"This was a fantastic course! I liked the presenter." A.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Loved the detailed discussion about cueing and the many resources included in this course. Really appreciated how so many different techniques were discussed and demonstrated. Very practical information!! Well organized. Great resources." D.E. (Nov. 2023)

"Using pivot words and phrases was helpful. I loved watching this therapy in action." L.G. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked seeing actual therapy sessions using the K-SLP method. Discussing simplifying motor plans was beneficial, also scripting carrier phrases to increase utterance length throughout (not waiting for vocabulary to reach a certain threshold)." J.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Superb examples of therapy! Diverse and complete course. Outstanding handout as a supplement." K.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning the use and function of the Kaufman Kit was beneficial. I liked the case studies provided and the discussion of diagnosing CAS." R.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Engaging speaker. I liked the various comments made throughout the course." M.N. (Nov. 2023)

"Nancy is a great presenter, and I learned so much from her years of experience. I loved the examples shown of videos of children. Fading cues, putting words together through approximations, and using the Kaufman materials appropriately." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"The cueing methods were helpful. And use of verbal behavior terminology and techniques of teaching." K.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Target words, shaping techniques, and parent coaching information were all beneficial. I liked the videos of pre/post treatment sessions for various clients." V.G. (Oct. 2023)

"The tips for where to start with a child who is not imitating (or attending to my face in order to imitate) early developing consonant phonemes were beneficial. Nancy, thanks for your humility!!" H.E. (Oct. 2023)

"Nancy is a great presenter and had excellent video examples that helped me relate principles back to my caseload. Instruction on K-SLP assessment, 5-word lists, explanation of various cues to use, rationale and suggestions for moving forward with language therapy while continuing to target motor planning principles were all beneficial topics." J.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Everything was very helpful! Thank you! I liked the different case studies presented and the clear information provided." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Especially liked the demonstrations of cues. Videos were very helpful." P.J. (Sep. 2023)

"The 8 AVB Teaching Strategies for CAS were beneficial. The videos were very helpful in learning how to implement all the techniques." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the different types of cues, and the variety of video examples." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Specifically, I found the discussion of approximations most beneficial for my daily practice." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"All of it was excellent. Presenter is terrific. She has been doing this for years and is an expert in this field. She is engaging, specific in recs, and easy to follow." I.U. (Sep. 2023)

"All the videos were a wonderful addition to the course that helped me to see the topics/areas of discussion in practice. I liked the videos and the humor! Would love to see it in person - but for an online course this was quite engaging." M.C. (Aug. 2023)

"I can't isolate any one topic because it was all very useful. The lecture was very clear, and the video examples illustrated concepts very well. I like that the handout could be saved electronically." J.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Word approximations, treatment techniques, parent coaching. Nancy Kaufman was very engaging. Great information and videos." S.L. (Aug. 2023)

"This course was very practical. The starting lists and the overview were helpful." C.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the video examples of therapy techniques." K.P. (Aug. 2023)

"This whole course was helpful, and seeing the videos was especially helpful to reinforce what was being taught in terms of techniques. I liked the presenter!! She is amazing...so much energy and knowledge." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific cues, target selection, and how to fade cues. I liked the course format." O.R. (Aug. 2023)

"Everything was beneficial. I liked the topic of the principles of behaviorism and how to apply them to my therapy." J.L. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the overview of each child's performance on the test, and the followup after therapy." S.E. (Aug. 2023)

"I found the step-by-step approach helpful such as combining the consonants and vowels within a child's repertoire, practicing nouns, functional requests, pivot phrases etc. The speaker provided great detail as to where to start with a child and how to progress to successful communication over time. I enjoyed the videos of each child from when they started therapy until present time. It was helpful to see Nancy working with each child and implementing the strategies." D.A. (Jul. 2023)

"The use of the Kaufman method and ways of getting started were beneficial. I liked the therapy videos and seeing the framework of the Kaufman method in action and seeing the progress videos. Very helpful." J.L. (Jul. 2023)

"I found the clinical application and word lists very beneficial. I liked the numerous examples and strategies that I can easily adapt into my sessions." K.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Seeing the use of the Kaufman Cards was helpful for me to learn how to use them more effectively. All of the videos were very relevant and provided good examples of the different techniques within the KSLP method." S.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Detailed process of how to approach therapy. I enjoyed the progress videos." M.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Videos showing various stages of treatment were amazing. So helpful to see implementation in real time!" K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Learned many ways to implement the KSLP with my current caseload. I liked the video examples of the different kids (and seeing their progress)." L.E. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked all the videos of treatment sessions, especially the videos pertaining to non-verbal children." K.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Practical therapy techniques." B.R. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the K-SLP kits 1 and 2 as well as other K-SLP materials. I love that I can complete the course at my convenience." S.H. (May 2023)

"Syllable shape progression and different ideas for ways to cue and fade cues were beneficial. Lots of information packed into a succinct package. Videos were helpful to see how techniques are implemented." A.G. (May 2023)

"Learning about this approach! From where to start, how to use materials, reinforcement, fading cues, and coaching parents. I liked the handout and the videos that demonstrate how to use this approach. It was so nice to see before, during and after videos. It helps a clinician realize that the child who struggles greatly can still achieve functional communication and beyond!" H.O. (May 2023)

"Syllable shapes and using approximations were beneficial. I liked the balance between the speech motor practice and the language issues. Moreover, I liked the structured planning of the treatment from the early stages in nonverbal children to the 2-3 word utterances in functional expressive language." G.M. (May 2023)

"All the treatment plans were beneficial. I have a lot of children with apraxic characteristics. I liked the suggested words to target." E.P. (May 2023)

"The teaching strategies were most beneficial for my daily practice. Nancy's skill and expertise in diagnosing and treating students with apraxia of speech was evident throughout this course. She is an amazing presenter and was able to hold my attention throughout the course. She provided relevant and useful information in a clear way and then paired that information with real-life examples, which showed her applying the information during sessions with children. I absolutely loved being able to watch her in action!" E.M. (May 2023)

"How to cue appropriately and learning the mistakes often made during this type of therapy was beneficial. Easy to follow, and I could do it on my own time." L.J. (May 2023)

"Evaluating students with apraxia was beneficial. I liked the video examples and therapy ideas." A.C. (May 2023)

"All of it was beneficial, mainly starting with non-verbal. Presented really well. Videos great in reinforcing what was being taught." C.H. (Apr. 2023)

"The various types of cues were beneficial. I liked the thorough amount of information and the videos of real clients/therapy." R.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I really enjoyed learning how to use the approximations of the words. And I was able to watch course over several weeks on my time line." J.K. (Apr. 2023)

"Many video examples of what to do during therapy as well as explanations on why Nancy did certain things during the sessions." A.S. (Apr. 2023)

"The assessment and treatment strategies to assist children with CAS were beneficial. I liked the videos to support the content." R.J. (Apr. 2023)

"This entire training was beneficial. I can utilize these strategies with students currently on my caseload. The strategies can be taught to parents as well to support carryover. The content was clear and precise. I liked the idea of pivot phrases to increase sentence length." C.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning failures to avoid when implementing the K-SLP method was beneficial. I liked the videos showing techniques explained." M.L. (Apr. 2023)

"The therapy videos and types of cues to incorporate/fade were beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"The cueing hierarchy was very beneficial and I will make sure to fade cues when possible. I also appreciated how easy Nancy made it to explain what Apraxia is to parents. I loved the real-life videos of therapy sessions. It really helps tie it all together when I can see it done in therapy." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked that this course covered evaluation and treatment. It was helpful to watch the videos and see the methods and techniques implemented. The speaker was very specific and gave many ideas and recommendations that were helpful." K.K. (Mar. 2023)

"This was all beneficial. And the knowledge is applicable to many different types of students." G.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all the examples on how to implement this approach." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"The reference to types of cues and datasheet was beneficial. Lots of videos. Clear powerpoint." T.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I loved how she included progress videos of previous students to further provide this method is effective in treating CAS. I liked the discussion regarding having a list of favorites, various types of cues, coaching parents and guiding them how to assist students at home, and the lists of DO's and DONT'S." S.E. (Mar. 2023)

"I found everything tremendously helpful. I liked the discussion regarding simplification and use of phonological processes to gradually improve to accurate productions of words. I really appreciated the use of videos to model each point. It was helpful to see the concepts in action, and the way in which Nancy conducts her therapy sessions." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Seeing the actual therapy was beneficial. I liked the discussion of approximations. Often therapists try for full words. I liked the breakdown she explained about each phoneme blending together in a word." L.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The videos and explanations of prompting and fading techniques were very helpful. All of the videos were helpful at illustrating use of the therapy techniques described in the course." D.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning implementation of the Kaufman treatment kits. I liked the thorough way Nancy explained and provided examples of treatment." J.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Liked session on working with nonverbal kids. Lots of examples with children." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked that I could view and review at my own pace." C.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning how to use the approximations to shape the target words. I liked that we could take course on our own time. It did not have to be completed in one sitting." J.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Creating a plan for children with apraxia, depending on their case. I liked seeing the therapy progress in the videos." K.G. (Jan. 2023)

"I love Nancy Kaufman's speaking style and I use her method combined with others all the time." A.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated the review of the various cues and also the hierarchy of support regarding word simplifications. The video examples were helpful." A.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning cues and getting words to best approximation was beneficial. Engaging and great video examples to pair with her teaching." R.Y. (Jan. 2023)

"Understanding the sound hierarchy for learning was beneficial. And connecting expressive language goals with articulation." J.G. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked how she worked to incorporate the Kaufman Cards into play therapy, and also using the pivot words and phrases. And that course was broken up in sections, so you could watch a segment and easily start back up the next day. I also enjoyed the videos of "real time" practice. It was so helpful to observe and take notes on strategies of what worked and didn't work." M.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Discussion and examples of how to identify/improve word approximations was beneficial. I liked Nancy's humor, her plethora of videos from years of experience, and identification/acknowledgement of errors she made along the way!" J.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything! I'm a fairly new therapist and have a few kiddos on my caseload who I suspect have CAS, so this is helpful. I LOVE all the video examples. It's easiest to learn this way (what to do, what not to do, cues, etc.)." B.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The different types of cues and prompting were great. The examples of approximations were helpful and I liked the way it gradually increased in difficulty." A.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Specific modeling and fading of techniques and the reminder to make it fun! I love Nancy's energy. She is so knowledgeable and makes learning her techniques interesting and fun!" K.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I found it very beneficial to know that approximations are helpful in advancing the motor plan in CAS. I liked the video examples." A.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Very informative speaker with information that I can implement immediately in my sessions." A.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked being able to watch initially with a colleague, review it again, and have the handouts! This course is amazing!!" K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos. Seeing the techniques actually being applied rather than just discussed was very helpful." M.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I have the Kaufman Kits, Sign to Language kits, and the book and now I know how to use them better in therapy. I did have some misunderstandings and this course cleared them up for me. I will use the kits with more kids even those with less severe deficits as I see how they can be beneficial. I will use pivot words/phrases more often." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"It was interesting to get some therapy approaches." E.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I really appreciated Nancy going through so many different ways to cue as a refresher for me to start implementing different types of cueing that best fit the child's needs. Course was easy to follow, interesting, and the video examples were very helpful." E.R. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was easy to follow and informative. It helped me understand more of the K-SLP approach which is useful to my daily practice as well as in educating parents in the approach and methods." M.E. (Nov. 2022)

"Practical application and examples of the usage of Kaufman cards. The presenter was very clear and practical." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I feel like I benefited from hearing another SLP reinforce many techniques I try to use in my daily practice. It was also good to have reminders of the process at which to go about increasing expressive language while addressing severe speech sound errors at the same time (ex. pivot phrases, increased structured approximations, etc.). I really liked having video examples embedded in the content of the course." B.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I think that this was useful in looking at differential diagnosis and for also looking at some of the errors made on an evaluation as a starting point for therapy." E.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Very clear course and showed videos to illustrate." E.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Nancy's presentation was fun and informative!" P.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I feel Nancy's course is extremely comprehensive.  I love how she coordinated phonological process information with word approximation ideas. Nancy did a wonderful job of coming back to concepts in somewhat different ways without being redundant. I liked the modules, so I could take them at my own pace. I also enjoyed how Nancy brought her information together near the end of the course and how closely she has worked with ABA programs, an excellent way of getting systematic practice and speech progress." D.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I like that I was able to complete it at my convenience." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I work with children who have CAS and also who would benefit from this method. I like that it was divided into sections and lots of real-life examples." K.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I like the specific treatment techniques presented." H.M. (Nov. 2022)

"All beneficial areas for apraxia of speech. I will save and review all information and use it consistently. The content and the speaker were good." S.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples of therapy interventions and how to use the KSLP materials. Nancy Kaufman is an excellent, engaging speaker." S.Y. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical implementation techniques. I liked the cueing system and hierarchy." J.K. (Oct. 2022)

"The entire discussion was beneficial to my practice. I loved the application videos. And seeing how much progress the children made." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The video examples to see exactly how to use strategies in therapy were good."  W.T. (Oct. 2022)

"The real-life therapy examples were very helpful." A.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Everything about this course helps with knowing how to both assess and also treat CAS for my current caseload. The visual supports, videos and explanations were great." K.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I appreciate how specific and in-depth the course went in regards to choosing therapy targets, providing and fading prompts, and working towards early word combinations. Nancy is a great presenter." A.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The examples of evaluation and the speaker's explanation of what she was using and what she could have done differently were good." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked being able to stop and re-start when it fit my schedule. And learning to use pivot phrases to build sentence length without increasing cognitive load." A.G. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how to simplify words and the reason for doing so. I liked the videos and all of the examples." S.A. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning more about Apraxia treatment and assessments. This will be beneficial when working with the preschool population to help determine apraxia versus articulation. I liked the depth and detail of the Kaufman K-SLP methods and strategies." A.O. (Sept. 2022)

"There is extensive instruction on cues and hierarchy of therapy techniques taught to address apraxia. The videos were helpful in illustrating points."  E.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the discussion about different cueing strategies." K.F. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning how to specifically implement strategies and the videos presented were good." C.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Excellent examples. Very clinically based. Loved all the videos."  R.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the video models provided to talk about cueing and the before and after videos."  K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I'm already using the praxis cards, so it's nice to know more about the program."  M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I found all of the topics beneficial.  I liked the video presentations."  J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that the speaker focused on clinical practice after going through the foundational concepts."  A.L. (Aug. 2022)

"Great presentation. Loved having videos that demonstrated Kaufman's points."  R.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I really liked how she taught how to use shaping and telegraphic speech to meet goals. Common mistakes in implementation was also helpful. I like how she talked about how to implement methods with children with Autism.  I like the examples, videos and seeing the progress of clients after seeing Nancy."  E.S. (July 2022)

"Specifically, the information regarding the types of cueing and how to fade them out was very interesting and beneficial. I am excited to try them out in my own therapy.  The information was presented clearly, and the video examples that were included throughout the presentation were very beneficial."  A.A. (July 2022)

"LOVED the videos!! I also enjoyed Ms. Kaufman's lectures, as she is dynamic and an excellent presenter."  E.F. (July 2022)

"It was a comprehensive course highlighting important aspects of speech motor therapy that made me more confident treating this population."  O.C. (July 2022)

"The cueing, how to do it, and the videos were extremely helpful. I like that I could work at my own pace and start and stop the video as needed. I also liked the preview test." K.T. (June 2022)

"Using the cues for therapy and all the examples were extremely helpful. I was able to take the information learned and put it into practice the same day!" E.H. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed watching the progress of the students' speech with play practice on her videos. This will benefit carryover of the strategies. I liked having practice videos to watch the strategies in action." S.E. (June 2022)

"I liked that the course was self-paced, and focused on things I can use in treatment (vs. basic knowledge of diagnosis)." J.R. (June 2022)

"The course is very easy to navigate." T.R. (June 2022)

"I liked that the course discussed a variety of cues and targets (from word approximations to combining words). I also liked the resources shared regarding our clients/students who are not talkers yet. I like that it is self-paced and I can rewind if I didn't understand a concept immediately." C.T. (June 2022)

"It was a great course start to finish resource. Nancy built upon my knowledge of phonological processes to explain the how of apraxia therapy." S.E. (June 2022)

"I like all the examples and easy to understand videos and tutorials." C.H. (June 2022)

"The entire course was highly applicable and informative. I enjoyed the real life examples and video clips of evaluation/treatment sessions." S.L. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the video examples."  M.G. (May 2022)

"I liked the parent training & coaching, the word shells, and moving up the hierarchy. And the ability to revisit material several times or watch at learner's own pace." L.E. (May 2022)

"I loved the real life video examples! And learning how to use the Kaufman Cards during a therapy session." J.L. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos of actual case studies to see how to apply what was taught in actual sessions." A.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples throughout the course showing therapy in session – the therapy videos with all the children were great." A.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos of therapy with kids." E.L. (Apr. 2022)

"The topics discussed in this course are strategies that I can use immediately. The course was easy to navigate." M.K. (Apr. 2022)

"The course was very easy to understand. It was nice that it was broken up into modules." J.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the tips for cueing and all videos providing examples of treatment." L.T. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated the pace of her lecture and the real videos. It helped seeing the application from start to finish." C.F. (Apr. 2022)

"Not only using core words as first words but teaching other words such as names and highly preferred items. The teaching videos were very helpful for aiding in my understanding of what was being taught as well as to see the progress of children using the K-SLP method." J.V. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked all of the examples she showed of kids she has worked with. And learning how to use the therapy cards." T.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the principles of motor learning and DTTC hierarchy, and the real-life examples." C.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Very useful course and easy to understand. I liked the information on cueing, implementing and fading cues." S.P. (Mar. 2022)

"The entire presentation was relevant to my current daily practice. The videos were so helpful to see how to implement." C.D. (Feb. 2022)

"It is very organized and presented in an easy to understand format. The videos were wonderful for showing examples of techniques." A.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I found the therapy suggestions very helpful. The videos were awesome! It was nice to see Ms. Kaufman in action." L.A. (Feb. 2022)

"Every aspect discussed will be helpful. From choosing motivating activities and reinforcers, to evaluating sounds and syllable shapes a client can produce, and working on increasing ability to produce more sounds and syllable shapes. Great info on shaping production of sounds/words, providing cueing, fading cues, shaping more grammatically accurate phrases, etc. The presenter and material were so relevant. Very well presented - great video examples, great handouts." D.F. (Jan. 2022)

"The description of how to simplify the motor plan of words was beneficial for my daily practice." J.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I love the online video format so I could repeat sections to fully understand material and strategies." D.F. (Jan. 2022)

"Nancy was thoroughly organized and very detailed in the demonstration of the K-SLP method. The variety of client videos helped immensely." J.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I enjoyed the demonstrations via videos, and I especially enjoyed how Nancy worked with the children and their families to help improve the children's apraxia of speech. I thought it was wonderful how she showed video of children when they began therapy, and she included videos of the children as they progressed over a period of time. It was awesome to see some of the children when they were adults on their way to college." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"The course moved at a good pace and included much pertinent information to my practice." E.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the entire course! The examples/videos are so great to reinforce concepts." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Videos of actual patients were very interesting."  J.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The concept of developing single word lists beyond the therapy cards, then teaching those words across all operant as well as the use of pivot words and phrases to practice the child's words/approximations will benefit my daily practice.  I enjoy the presenter's methods of presentation, down to earth style of sharing her knowledge and the real videos. I loved that the full course was specific to what to do with students/clients in the therapy setting...hands on techniques."  K.K. (Nov. 2021)

"The entire course content is applicable to my daily practice.  Nancy presents all information on the topic in an easy to understand and functional manner."  C.L. (Nov. 2021)

"Reinforced what I use in therapy currently and learned new information regarding :-how to model modified word approximations-consider elements of coarticulation, -keeping vowel with the consonant at the beginning of words-also a reminder don't use the schwa for isolated consonant sounds."  H.K. (Nov. 2021)

"The concept of using phonological processes to scaffold up was mind blowing, makes so much sense, yet it's counter intuitive to someone who's been working to *remediate* those processes!  I loved the very clear videos showing each concept."  M.F. (Nov. 2021)

"All of this was very helpful. I work mostly with 2-3 year olds and all of this information is relevant in some form or another. I also started seeing a kiddo with suspected CAS and have learned a lot on how to improve my therapy sessions with him and get more vocalizations from him by watching this." S.S. (Nov. 2021)

"Nancy is passionate and clearly an expert in her field. I liked the videos that showed the process, from the first day, and at a later age." J.D. (Oct. 2021)

"Ms. Kaufman is a wonderful presenter as I have taken her courses pre-pandemic on several occasions. She is a gifted teacher of both children and adults she works with. Her videos were wonderful."  L. (Oct. 2021)

"It was all beneficial. Especially seeing the videos which showed the implementation of the program."  D.R. (Oct. 2021)

"The evaluation process and videos of eval and treatment/progress was beneficial for my daily practice.  Presenter was wonderful, great examples."  J.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I liked the goal ideas and specific treatment strategies for colleagues."  M.S. (Oct. 2021)

"I loved the videos! I am new to being an SLP and will likely use ALL of the info. I have several kids with a diagnosis of CAS and a few that I suspect have CAS and they are all at different skill levels. I loved the flexibility of watching at home or work at my own pace."  K.F. (Oct. 2021)

"The correct use of the Kaufman cards the rapid imitation method importance of using pivot phrases importance of teaching nouns importance of using every opportunity to teach language importance of teaching expressive language not just articulation from the start. Nancy is passionate and clearly an expert in her field.  Nancy's enthusiasm videos that showed the process, from the first day, and at a later age." J.D. (Oct. 2021)

"I like that it related to many different types of children." L.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The therapy videos were very helpful throughout.  The videos put the information into practice which was very helpful to see." L.J. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked all of the course - very few clinicians show you what they did incorrect so that others can learn from them. Also the examples of how to do therapy implementation and how to coach the parents." S.P. (Sept. 2021)

"Making imitations using common phonological processes practical uses for KSTL cards was beneficial. Nancy did a wonderful job presenting and providing real examples." R.C. (Sept. 2021)

"Nancy's practical and hands-on tools and therapeutic intervention methods presented along with the great videos were helpful.  All topics discussed were excellent!!!!!" D.D. (Sept. 2021)

"The word approximation models were helpful. I also liked all of the different cues. Nancy was knowledgeable, interesting and entertaining." A.L. (Sept. 2021)

"The section on combining words (how to use pivot words, scripting functional language, etc.) was a great reminder for me! I feel pretty successful using KSLP up to a certain point and then it is easy to get stuck.  Nancy is fun to watch and I appreciate all the video examples she provided." K.P. (Aug. 2021)

"The steps of KSLP were helpful for my daily practice.  I liked all the video examples." A.T. (Aug. 2021)

"The descriptions of ways to use the KSLP cards in sessions will help my daily practice. I loved getting to hear from Nancy, the expert!" H.D. (Aug. 2021)

"Teaching phonological processes as an appropriate way to simplify words will help my daily practice." M.Y. (Aug. 2021)

"Implementing and fading cues and use of reinforcements will help my daily practice.  I loved the videos of treatment being carried out." E.P. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed it all. I think my favorite however was getting to learn about and watch coaching of families with the K-SLP method. I also liked getting to see the progress that was made among the kiddos who participated in the K-SLP method.  I also like that she included a list of her go-to materials that would be helpful to have as a new therapist working with CAS." V.V. (July 2021)

"The actual treatment approaches will be beneficial! I love classes that teach real work, not just theory.  Nancy is an amazing presenter and the content is so accessible!" C.F. (July 2021)

"The difference between APD and ADD was helpful to discuss. Good pacing and relevant information." A.P. (Feb. 2024)

"The information on dyslexia is most beneficial for my practice. Information was presented clearly and concisely." M.M. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked all of it! The course was excellent." J.D. (Jan. 2024)

"Connecting APD with reading skills was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the evidence-based information and sound theory." B.D. (Jan. 2024)

"Increasing focus on auditory discrimination and phonemic awareness as well as the normed language skills for preschool and kindergarten. My work is with early intervention, and severe language delays diluted my expectations and targets. I liked the neurological processes of language and reading." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"I loved learning about pruning of the brain. I liked the pacing and slides." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Course was very succinct. The technical aspects of treatment and information on apraxia were beneficial." A.V. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the course organization. Auditory processing was beneficial to discuss." S.Y. (Nov. 2023)

"Understanding how dyslexia and reading challenges are language-based issues. I enjoyed the discussion of neuroscience foundations." L.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the helpful hands-on therapy information. And that course was research-based." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussion on causes, assessment and treatment of Auditory Processing Disorders was beneficial. The section on APD was a total refresher for me as an SLP. We don't tend to hear much about this once we have graduated university." J.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the different evidence-based approaches to assess and treat dyslexia and apraxia of speech. I liked all the detailed information about neuroscience presented in this course." L.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The topics on apraxia and dyslexia were beneficial." M.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Knowledge on assessments and treatment protocols was beneficial. I liked the neuroscience." C.W. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the specific help in explaining dyslexia and CAS to parents." J.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning how closely language development correlates with literacy skills. The neurologic basis the presenter provided in identifying and describing both developmental as well as acquired speech/language disorders was beneficial." S.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Well rounded course, and I liked that the speaker mentions various evidence-based research to treatment." J.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of various dyslexia and CAS programs." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial, especially the information on dyslexia. I liked the suggestions for evidence-based intervention." L.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The information was beneficial on how reading difficulties are linked to oral language processing difficulties, and how most of the school day is spent in oral language instructions, therefore showing children with reading difficulties will likely have a hard time at school. I liked the neuroscience focus." W.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the interventions. There was a great variety of scientific studies and evidence presented." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Good CAS information." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the treatment ideas." E.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the intensive neuro section." I.D. (Nov. 2022)

"The dyslexia discussion was great!" J.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the topics on dyslexia and CAS, particularly the areas of the brain that are affected and the evidence-based interventions that work." A.H. (Sept. 2022)

"The review of the neuroanatomy and evidence based interventions for each disorder were good." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the visual representations of information, charts, graphs, etc." C.E. (Jul. 2022)

"Liked the Auditory Processing and Dyslexia sections, especially the information relating to best-practices for interventions." C.E. (Jul. 2022)

"Learning about neural tracks, and interventions with research indicating effectiveness was interesting." A.S. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the visuals, brain mapping and interventions for CAS." I.H. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the overview of neuroscience and neurogenetics during each topic. Good discussion on apraxia." D.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Good benchmarks to provide parents with a general guide as to how language and early literacy are inter-related. Liked the visuals along with some of the bullet-style references regarding how many words, word combos, and types of words young children should have in their repertoire by 10-12 mos., 18 mos., 2yrs., 30 mos. and 3-4 yrs. It also reinforced my intuition of increasing the intensity of some of my apraxia workouts!" M.S. (June 2022)

"Understanding the importance of using top-down and bottom-up strategies when working with children who present with auditory processing disorders to help support working memory issues." M.S. (Jun. 2022)

"Course was informational and easy to follow." T.P. (May 2022)

"The evidence-based findings of specific strategies for treatment and differences related to ADHD and auditory processing disorders were good because I work with children with these kinds of difficulties. I liked the graphs and scans that show you research-based evidence, at times it is easier to understand when you see it visually." C.M. (May 2022)

"I find it very fascinating how the brain learns to read and spell. This course helped me better understand why. I also liked the parts about auditory processing disorders and the brain, especially how it relates to Autism." A.H. (May 2022)

"I found it all to be beneficial and very practical." K.D. (May 2022)

"I think it was important to understand how much early phonemic awareness can affect reading and language. The scientific aspect about it was interesting." M.Y. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion on apraxia and the specific tools for treatment, and the differences of phonological vs. apraxic." D.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The section on apraxia intervention and differential diagnosis was beneficial for my practice." A.F. (Mar. 2022)

"The treatment strategies for apraxia were helpful." D.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I really enjoyed learning about the treatments available for Childhood Apraxia of Speech. I currently have one student with this disorder and it was really helpful to learn about more treatment approaches." J.G. (Jan. 2022)

"Section on auditory processing, apraxia, and dyslexia was very informative – I liked the ease of taking it online." M.D. (Jan. 2022)

"Provided all the best evidence based approaches for each area discussed." S.P. (Jan. 2022)

"The information on treatment programs was helpful. I liked the practical applications of the information." M.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the relationships with Autism and APD a good revisit for further explanation to my client's family members." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the topics were beneficial. Auditory Processing deficits are not officially diagnosed but present in most of my students. All of my language students have reading problems. A number of my articulation students have CAS." K.A. (Dec. 2021)

"The beneficial thing about this course were the evidence-based practices that can be used for intervention that were discussed." C.S. (Dec. 2021)

"All 3 topics of APD, dyslexia and CAS were very beneficial."  H.F. (Nov. 2021)

"The apraxia information and treatments was most beneficial to me. I liked the therapy approaches and descriptions." S.B. (Oct. 2021)

"So informative and clearly presented. I liked the resources and research supporting the findings." S.M. (Oct. 2021)

“I liked that this course was well organized and named actual tests and intervention programs. Also, differentiating apraxia from dysarthria (really focused on apraxia vs. phonological processes).” G.A. (Oct. 2021)

"The variety of information all combined into one training was great!" B.H. (Sept. 2021)

“I enjoyed the more detailed and practical approaches to working with students with apraxia and auditory processing issues.” P.E. (Sept. 2021)

"Learning about the pathways in the brain were good." D.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Characteristics of Auditory Processing compared to ADD will be beneficial for my daily practice." L.C. (July 2021)

"The information on PROMPT is beneficial for my practice. The information about the amount of time (ms) Broca's area takes to recognize grammatical morphemes is good as well as the maturation sequence of axons fiber tracts." M.H. (July 2021)

"The technical details were very good as a great reminder." P.M. (July 2021)

“This course was informative without being tedious. I loved the images of the brain and the information that pertained to it. It was all very helpful.” K.C. (May 2021)

“Dr. Burns is an excellent speaker and is very knowledgeable. It was interesting to learn about how treatment protocols affect the brain structure.”  L.R. (May 2021)

“The segment about dyslexia was very helpful. I also found the neuroscience and recent studies interesting.” E.M. (Apr. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information on dyslexia and auditory processing, and on the areas of the brain impacted by these conditions. I liked that it was explained in an easily understandable way.”  H.W. (Apr. 2021)

"I enjoyed the neurological factors behind dyslexia and CAS. The course was very thorough and organized." E.C. (Feb. 2021)

"So many great ideas especially the websites and therapy resources." K.A. (Mar. 2024)

"Using orthographic instruction in my sessions. I liked the video examples." B.W. (Feb. 2024)

"The suggestion to combine the sight words and blended words into meaningful sentences to support language development was beneficial. This course gave me ideas on how to get parents on board with orthography even when minimally speaking." S.C. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the shared therapy ideas and materials. The discussion on connecting print to speech production instead of treating it just as a sound you produce was beneficial." C.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire course is loaded with ideas that are easily implemented into my practice. I especially appreciated the videos showing the hierarchy of target presentation. The research basis for the approach and the fMRI results were beneficial." A.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Video examples and lots of resources. I liked the shared resources and websites to help me find materials." G.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Explanation of the processors involved in reading was beneficial." S.J. (Jul. 2023)

"The layout of the content was informative and directly correlated with ways to improve each skill. The course was very easy to follow and was very educational." K.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Clear presentation. Learning how lack of attention to faces affects speech and literacy development was interesting." J.D. (Jul. 2023)

"Good resources offered, videos shown, and with lots of examples. The connection of sound production to orthographic print work was beneficial. I liked the discussion of the interrelationship between the processors." J.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the orthographic progression." T.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I particularly liked the framework regarding the 4 processors: orthographic, phonological, meaning, and context. This is a great way to talk to parents about how the processors work together and how a deficit in one impacts the child as the child goes through the increasing demands at school. Seeing this presentation prompted me to reintroduce some of these ideas with students I currently am seeing." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The resource list is amazing! The videos also were excellent. Best of all, the course was practical and positive!" D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all of the content. Learning how differently children with ASD access cognitive information for reading and writing was beneficial." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The course was well organized, clear, and concise. Learning how phonological processing should start early for children with autism." C.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked the ways to incorporate this into the classroom. The resources and suggestions were beneficial." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Building up from sounds to written words in sentences. I liked the video examples." K.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the activities provided and how to implement them right away. The description about the parts of the brain used was helpful." R.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the videos of the speaker modeling therapy with autistic students. And supporting phonological awareness of students who display hyperlexia." A.L. (Aug. 2022)

"The resources and how to systematically teach speech sounds using orthographic instruction were beneficial.  Also, the resources provided and video examples of therapy sessions were good." M.T. (Jul. 2022)

"I loved the video models and resource lists. Learning how to incorporate literacy and orthographics into therapy was helpful! The video models and systematic approach, along with materials, will really help me get started!" E.S. (Jul. 2022)

"I will begin to use the printed word along with pictures to help students with their orthographic learning. The objectives were clear, the information was clear." D.R. (Jun. 2022)

"The flow charts were very helpful." J.G. (May 2022)

"This is a relatively underappreciated treatment approach in terms of having wider applicability. I liked how the presenter is practical but links her points to research. This course makes a strong case for the applicability of orthographic intervention to a wider range of deficits we see. I thought the presenter had a very engaging style." G.R. (May 2022)

"I loved all of the examples Keli gave in the lecture, the handout, and in her videos. She gave some great resources that I am anxious to go to. I really liked the emphasis on reading! Keli brought this out so well and you could hear the passion in her voice to get children and their families into the books. It was all covered so well!" K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked how to incorporate literacy into therapy sessions even for the youngest of clients. I liked that I could complete the course at my own pace." R.K. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the information was very relevant and useful. Website resources, video examples, etc." K.T. (Jan. 2022)

"Keli's passion for reading and her depth of knowledge I thought it was great!" C.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked all of the background information and treatment suggestions, as well as the resources that she provided. She did a great job." C.S. (Jan. 2022)

"Keli is a phenomenal presenter and explains her intents/goals with ease. I also appreciated the therapy demonstrations." J.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the videos of progressing from sound to word to phrase to sentence level." M.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the suggestions on how to incorporate orthographies into fun activities. Lots of ideas!" E.H. (Dec. 2021)

"This course was practical with evidence-based techniques and product resources provided." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The ideas to help hyperlexics when out in the community were interesting. Great to hear about the difference in brain function in hyperlexia." K.L. (Dec. 2021)

"What I liked most about the course were all the resources that were given to help you find the activities you need for your clients and the example videos. I will use more orthographic instruction and literacy activities in my therapy sessions after learning from this course." S.R. (Dec. 2021)

"As an SLP working at an outpatient therapy clinic, we do not have the opportunity to collaborate with school-based faculty; this course provided a variety of resources and therapy activities that can easily be incorporated into sessions for ALL patients." N.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the instructional videos included in this presentation and listings of resource materials.” L.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I have not thought about the orthographic approach in terms of articulation. Of working from the written letter to pictures. I usually go the other direction.”  K.C. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was brief but provided a good introduction. The research was cited in the slides so that it will be easier to go to the studies that I want to see. I especially appreciated the confirmation that it is "never too early" to begin introducing orthographic instruction for children with ASD." R.M. (Oct. 2021)

"It was easy to access and understand. Wealth of resources!!! H.F. (Sept. 2021)

“Describing the 4 processors for reading skills in our brain and how they collaborate was insightful.” W.L. (Sept. 2021)

“This course was informative about what causes hyperlexia, and the comprehension issues that are concerning later on. It also helps to understand how to explain it to parents and teachers who misunderstand hyperlexia.”  J.S. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed the treatment techniques and instruction on cycles approach, and how to incorporate literacy how to incorporate written letters.” B.C. (Aug. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on tying meaning to the written word as a comprehension builder. I liked the presentation style." P.F. (Jun. 2021)

"I was particularly interested in the final webinar with the lists of sound loaded, and grammatical morpheme loaded books. I am interested in incorporating theme based activities in my school practice. I liked the resources provided for online and printable resources." A.C. (May 2021)

“The videos helped reinforce what was being discussed. The target sound selection was newish information that I will be able to apply immediately - loved it. The pace and flow were great. The content was organized well and had a good flow. Good information was shared as well as resources. Great online course.” H.F. (Mar. 2021)

“So many great ideas to make the language groups and individual therapy sessions fun for the students. I have to run language groups in my school district and these ideas will help both the children with IEPs and the peer models.” A.E. (Mar. 2021)

“I found the course very informative. There was more covered than I had anticipated. I especially enjoyed going over the importance of pairing print with the sounds during speech sessions. I liked the specific examples of how to pair the print to the sound. There were a multitude of examples for varying levels of development.” D.B. (Feb. 2021)

"The course was informative, and I like that the presenter offered strategies that can be applied immediately with my students." M.D. (Jan. 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion on hyperlexia and how to support comprehension and use of vocabulary as well as sound production practice. However, I expected a little more information specific to ASD." S.L. (Jan. 2021)

"I thought it was great! The presenter clearly loves what she does!" N.B. (Jan. 2021)

"As a parent with social communication disorder, the very specific examples with video to support I found extremely helpful. Certain techniques were broken down into steps that were not complex to follow. The presenter was clear and was able to have his message understood through the way the lecture was structured." E.L. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing learning style for ASD was beneficial." S.W. (Feb. 2024)

"The strategies to work with traditional moments were helpful. I liked the discussion of the significance of echolalia in children with ASD." A.D. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and structured walkthroughs of LSP questions and suggestions." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning which strategies and models best support a child with ASD learning in the classroom. The handouts and the videos worked well together in presenting the information." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The inclusion of videos made the course more relatable." K.O. (Dec. 2023)

"The videos specific to each profile were helpful." W.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the analysis of what causes communication breakdowns and the resolutions to keep that from happening." T.P. (Nov. 2023)

"Clear presentation style. The concept of who is doing the thinking and to forget about being correct, which can happen later, was beneficial." S.D. (Oct. 2023)

"I found this whole course to be beneficial for my practice. It was very well organized and presented clearly. The instructor is extremely knowledgeable on the subject area and provides practical information that can be applied to daily practice. The use of video examples was wonderful!" A.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I enjoyed when the presenter showed the video of the child with the sensory object of his preference; he fixated on the object only. The presenter gave excellent feedback on how we can help children to gradually fade out desired sensory objects and replace them with new ones without the child throwing severe tantrums. This information is very useful for my daily practice because I do have children with ASD who focus more on objects than people." A.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the videos and the handouts, and also how the instructor went through each section with us helping to identify target areas to address as it pertained to each child's area of difficulty." A.M. (Aug. 2023)

"The videos were very helpful." J.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Videos 3 through 10 were the most beneficial for daily practice. I appreciate Dr. Rydell's comprehensive handouts for his courses." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Discussion of breakdowns during transitions was beneficial. Course was easy to understand. I liked the classroom examples." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the applicable activities that were given." M.W. (Apr. 2024)

"Use of the conversation stones was helpful. I liked the practical application through videos and case studies." R.H. (Apr. 2024)

"Helping the students identify how to build their topics of conversation, show reciprocity, and develop a curiosity by asking questions of others interests in long conversations. I liked the video examples and the various descriptions of using each of the steps of conversation for various settings." S.B. (Apr. 2024)

"The Conversational Path utilizing the ball activity as a whole was the most beneficial. I enjoyed learning how the presenter set up the path and used it with different children in varying scenarios. The information on how to implement reciprocity, meet & greets and conversation recipes and scripts was also very informative." C.F. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed this course. I liked the variety of activities presented on how to build social and emotional skill competencies through the use of verbal and nonverbal communication pathways. The presenter was well-spoken and communicated her ideas well." C.F. (Apr. 2024)

"The social activities to increase communication were beneficial. I liked the video and the downloadable material." P.G. (Mar. 2024)

"Ideas/examples to use immediately. I liked the ease of following the lessons and great slides." D.G. (Mar. 2024)

"The discussion that was most beneficial was on being a mood setter, a person of interest, a curious learner, a keen observer, an opportunity taker, and an influencer. This course can help my work with students and also help every communicator." S.G. (Feb. 2024)

"Implementing the conversation path with the ball was helpful. I liked the kinesthetic aspect of this program, the videos, and the graphics of conversation path." R.K. (Feb. 2024)

"Conversation pathway was beneficial. I liked the variety of examples at different stages, the chronological development of building early attachments, and the videos." B.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Lots of specific examples of concepts and activities. Good foundational explanation of social communication/interactions. The activities such as using the ball, errorless learning with the stones, creating conversation recipes, and creating topic libraries were beneficial." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Functional for everyone. The hierarchy and therapy ideas were helpful." C.U. (Dec. 2023)

"The gathering activity was beneficial and provided good examples." S.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the videos and practical clinical implications. The use of the communication ball and the breakdown of conversation was beneficial." D.R. (Oct. 2023)

"Practical suggestions for therapy. The conversation "path" with color-coded stepping stones is a wonderful suggestion." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"The ideas for conversational goals were beneficial." E.P. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the therapy ideas. The visuals for social communication were helpful." K.T. (Sep. 2023)

"I loved the creative ways shown to present the lessons to students to support each skill for chit chat and long conversation. I liked all the videos with examples of the strategies. I also liked the suggestions for therapy." S.Q. (Aug. 2023)

"Practical applications and suggestions to implement. I liked the visual supports and practical knowledge." E.D. (Jul. 2023)

"How important social connections and communication are to society was a beneficial topic." C.T. (Jun. 2023)

"I thought the topic library poster project was a great idea to use with students." L.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Scaffolding the conversation to build into more complex forms was beneficial." M.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Learned new ways to help children communicate. I liked the suggestions for conversation and incorporating grammar, regulation, and executive functioning." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"I found the discussion pertaining to conversational elements and how they develop to be beneficial." C.M. (May 2023)

"I liked how the presenter gave you specific steps to follow in clinical practice. So many times, presenters have a strong emphasis on the theory behind things, and then you have to figure out the clinical application on your own. This course was not that way." C.M. (May 2023)

"Strategies for students and families were beneficial. Easy clinical application." N.F. (May 2023)

"I liked the color-coded conversation stones." J.F. (Apr. 2023)

"The Conversation Path was beneficial - especially the distinction between short conversations and long conversations. I particularly appreciated the comprehensive application of this approach to the four areas: receptive/expressive language, pragmatics, social cognition, and social interactions." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"This approach clearly is holistic. Using it will help clients be kinder, happier, and richer people." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the communication stones. And the different activities offered to help different clients." A.P. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the topic library, classroom management, and my topic inventory. Slide examples were helpful." K.C. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the therapy ideas - easy to implement." M.T. (Feb. 2023)

"Good suggestions and information. I liked the ideas for keeping conversations going." A.K. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked her explanation of the conversation path and how to use it in therapy." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I am looking forward to trying the conversation path. Liked that I was given a strategy to initiate conversations with some of my students who have social issues. I think some of them will like the conversation ball." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the video clips showing how to do the activities with the children." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"This broke down conversations into practical teaching steps. I liked the stepping stones and the way to make it errorless learning. I also liked the topic inventory/topic library." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the activities and strategies. Easy and informative." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The topic library is a great way to build awareness of all the possible conversation skills. I liked how it can be leveled up and built upon." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I found the videos to be useful. Course was well balanced with videos and examples, and had practical tools that I can easily use." V.Z. (Dec. 2022)

"Good examples provided and ideas for applying the lessons to the classroom setting. I found the most beneficial ideas/topics to be the breakdown of how different parts of a conversation are taught and the whole class activities to ensure every student is engaged." G.T. (Dec. 2022)

"Gave ideas and walked you though processes in a slow meaningful manner. I liked the consistency, format, wrap-up, referencing back to build on topic and help retain information." E.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to listen to and follow along. Good ideas." J.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Breaking down conversation into different parts was beneficial." M.U. (Nov. 2022)

"I thought the handout was so helpful and complete. I liked use of the color coded materials." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed activities that are reproducible!" C.P. (Nov. 2022)

"The format with videos, examples, etc was good." J.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for lesson planning. Course had good pacing and organization." H.N. (Oct. 2022)

"I will benefit from this content daily." H.A. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved the idea of the stepping stones and conversation ball. I liked how interactive the course was and how there were video examples." E.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the idea of inventories to complete as you move through sessions." H.R. (Aug. 2022)

"Good strategies to improve eye contact, greetings and goodbyes. I liked the visuals / videos provided with examples." A.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the explanation of how conversations build social relationships. Great examples of activities to use to build conversations." T.E. (July 2022)

"Clearly presented. Useful and easily put into use in therapy." K.M. (July 2022)

"Practical and easy to follow! Lots of ideas to implement – not just theory and knowledge." B.W. (July 2022)

"Interesting examples and suggestions to teach social communication that are relevant to everyday life. I liked the strategies used to teach Chit Chat." C.P. (July 2022)

"I loved it all! I especially liked the conversation stone visuals and walking the conversation path. I also like how to integrate receptive-expressive language while teaching social communication." B.W. (July 2022)

"I liked the visuals and the ideas on implementation were good." K.C. (June 2022)

"I especially liked how conversations were broken down into steps with some possible scripts for each. I liked the videos that explained and showed each piece." J.G. (June 2022)

"I liked the therapy ideas and the activities provided." M.I. (May 2022)

"I liked the functional examples provided, and description of how we can all become more effective and interactive communicators." C.R. (May 2022)

"It was very relevant to my current caseload! The videos were very helpful in explaining the conversational stones and how to use them." A.H. (May 2022)

"Course was easy to listen to and understand. I liked the ideas for teaching conversation starters." A.B. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion of generating a topic inventory to help children understand that there are shared and unique conversation topics for each individual. It's a good way to help build insight and perspective-taking." C.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the discussion of conversation specifics: greeting & farewell, chit chat, and long conversation." J.C. (Apr. 2022)

"Great organization of program & ideas – nice visuals. I liked the topic library!" K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I have kids of my own – so practical for everyone all season – love the tree visual." L.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter made the conversation very visual for the child." K.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the conversation ball activity and inventory topics to increase conversation – these were very beneficial." D.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I love the conversational blocks with the ball and will try that this week with my older students." J.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Gave examples of practical activities to introduce in the classroom. I liked the discussion of taking others perspectives and for students to realize others interests may differ from their own. Then find some middle ground/common interests." D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the videos to show examples of what the speaker was referring to. I also liked the help with goal writing." M.D. (Mar. 2022)

"The organization, visuals and video examples, as well as the therapy activity suggestions were all very good." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of conversation: greetings, short conversation, long, etc. and the visuals that we can use during our sessions to help our kids." M.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all the examples, they were very helpful for me to understand and use during therapy." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the use of the stones, conversation ball, and other visuals to help students with key conversational features." M.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked everything. I think the activities were great and the examples of how each part of the conversation applies to every day life and also how it affects future interactions with people was so incredibly powerful and useful." W.D. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the 'color my conversation' stones, which can easily be implemented in therapy sessions with various levels of communicators." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"It was great knowledge and I liked the ease of accessing."  P.G. (Dec. 2021)

"The simple dissecting of a complete conversation into it's component parts was beneficial for my daily practice." J.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the clear examples and video clips." A.S. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the good examples of activities I can try right away."  D.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I especially liked the social emotional connections. Rosslyn presented the topic in a clear and organized way which made it easy to imagine ways I can incorporate these ideas into my therapy sessions. I especially enjoyed seeing how she loved her students and made them feel special, as with the young girl who learned her birthday. What a great world we would have if all kids (and Adults!) could learn to be empathetic communicators. Thank you Rosslyn!"  C.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the examples of how to make the communication skills interesting and meaningful for children and suggestions for modification."  M.E. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated the breakdown of the conversation pathway. The visuals and idea of errorless learning to teach these skills was great. The course was clear and moved at a good pace."  H.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The effortless learning model was very helpful." S.A. (Sept. 2021)

""Extremely pertinent for 4 students on my caseload this year." S.F. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the video examples on topic conversation (conversation starters and stoppers) for my language and AU groups. The videos, and the speaker has a very pleasant voice." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the conversation stones which form the conversation path and the examples and videos." S.L. (Jul. 2021)

"Learning how simple chit chat can be so powerful to create belonging." T.K. (Jul. 2021)

"The specific ways in which to engage others in conversation maintenance are beneficial for my practice.  The desire of the presenter to help the upcoming generation to engage with people as opposed to technology, i.e., phones, was wonderful!" K.N. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the visual and physical aspect of the stones making up a pathway to follow. I often use the analogy with my clients that a conversation is like taking a walk together down a path or trail and its up to each one of us to make sure we don't lose the other person by going off topic unexpectedly, stopping the conversation abruptly, etc.  The way the speaker/author always grounded what she is ultimately doing is creating relationships & belonging and in different communities of love and trust. She's like the Mary Poppins of social & emotional skills!" S.M. (Jun. 2021)

"Examples of activities and videos with visuals (bracelets, colored conversational path w/various examples) were great!  I liked that it incorporated applicable material for all ages." H.R. (May 2021)

“The long conversation was the most beneficial. I liked the ideas, such as the topic inventory and topic library. I also liked the way to provide feedback, 3 praises, and 1 to think about. I liked the different examples of activities that could be done at each level, such as making scripts from magazine pictures, different games, and making a bead bracelet to remember the conversational steps. There were a lot of good suggestions.”  P.C. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the wealth of information." B.M. (Apr. 2024)

"The case studies were helpful. I liked that the information was research-based, and had lots of relevant articles." M.S. (Mar. 2024)

"The extensive review of the literature on ARFID was helpful. I liked the case examples. I also appreciated the extensive handout." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"Beneficial discussing general knowledge of ARFID and how it manifests. I liked the research provided." B.P. (Mar. 2024)

"The topic that I found most beneficial for daily practice was comparing ARFID with anorexia nervosa. I really appreciate the various studies that were presented. It helped to further my understanding of ARFID." L.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Good information to consider when assessing and treating feeding disorders. I liked that I could do the course at home." E.H. (Feb. 2024)

"I enjoyed the case studies at the end of the course." A.F. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing the coexistence of ARFID with other disorders was beneficial. I liked the extensive discussion of how to identify this disorder within the pediatric population." C.B. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on the background and the explanations." N.S. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the detail and the use of examples to delineate differences. With some of my elderly clients, I believe there is a component to their eating disorder that is not purely dysphagia but food avoidance." C.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Real and relatable dx. I liked the differential dx." S.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The reference with Autism was beneficial. I liked the new information." R.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Everything was good. I liked that this course used videos." M.P. (Dec. 2023)

"The information about the research was beneficial. I liked chart comparing all the possible diagnoses." R.E. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss ARFID as it relates to anorexia and ASD. The case studies were most helpful." R.F. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how complex ARFID really is and that referrals to other disciplines may be necessary. I liked learning about the origin of ARFID." P.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing the definition of ARFID and its existence as a diagnosis was beneficial. Lots of information in this course." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"The discussion of how gestalts have meaning and are valued even after students are able to communicate with grammar. All of the course was so informative and valuable." C.V. (Apr. 2024)

"Examples of the goals for each stage, and deep dive into grammar and stage 3. I really like the videos to hear the individual gestalts and the progression through NLA." K.C. (Apr. 2024)

"The stages and how to do therapy were beneficial. I enjoyed the examples." A.E. (Apr. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. It changes everything. Using movement, acknowledgement, not forcing a script, following the child's lead, and finding the hidden gems. Changing lives! I enjoyed the videos and parental information." K.C. (Apr. 2024)

"The overall information about Gestalt Processors was beneficial, this was all new information to me! Self paced format." L.M. (Apr. 2024)

"I appreciate the NLA perspective. It fills in many holes in my perspective of working with students who have echolalic language. The webinar was a nice media to be able to access on my own time." J.P. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing how to help people with echolalia was beneficial. I also liked discussing the stages of gestalt learners." K.B. (Apr. 2024)

"SO many examples for modeling! Real stories from real clients and their success with NLA." L.H. (Apr. 2024)

"I very much appreciated hearing real-life stories from Marge and Linda. Videos and transcripts helped make things clearer." M.R. (Apr. 2024)

"The grammar section was helpful. I enjoyed the videos and informal "chatting" format." A.D. (Apr. 2024)

"DSS and DST scoring understanding. I appreciated the in-depth talks of GLP and how to relate it to my own GLP clients." H.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion about specific strategies and supports you can use/try with gestalt language processors. I liked the information regarding the differences between ALP and GLP." S.B. (Mar. 2024)

"The handouts will help me better explain to parents and educators the type of therapy I've been doing and why. I enjoyed the videos of therapy showing how to help children bridge their ideas, gestalts, and intentions." B.B. (Mar. 2024)

"The video examples and transcriptions were beneficial. I liked the information on scoring using the DSS and NLT." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the importance of language sampling and parent input. I liked the videos of the students and listening to their gestalts." L.Z. (Mar. 2024)

"The specifics about grammar were helpful; Linda describing her son was amazing and all the specific examples and videos. Loved all the attention to Gestalt Language Processors, the videos, and the examples. Thank you!" N.L. (Mar. 2024)

"Using the DDS to understand and score grammar development. I liked the focus on letting the child develop grammar that is natural to them without the pressure of meeting grammatical scripts, such as "I want ___, please"." A.P. (Mar. 2024)

"The information about how echolalia communicates, and that it is an important part of natural language development will be important information to share with colleagues. I also found the information about stages 3 and 4 to be very helpful. I liked the wealth of information about how to help students move through the stages of natural language acquisition." E.D. (Mar. 2024)

"The real-life cases were beneficial. The course included a variety of theory as well as relevant practice information, along with video examples. It included a wide variety of perspectives, including academics, clinicians, clients, and parents." A.W. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the videos most helpful. What I enjoyed most were the videos and various SLPs and parents sharing their stories." J.W. (Feb. 2024)

"Movement being incorporated and starting to better understand the details and meanings behind my patient's gestalts. I liked hearing things from a parent's perspective." A.R. (Feb. 2024)

"I started learning about GLP when I was an SLPA in Marge's clinic back in 2012. I never learned about this in graduate school, but I continued taking courses and had her book always accessible. It was powerful to get to revisit and relearn a lot of this information with so much more information than was available originally! Plus, I have been able to see the progress in action with students that I have worked with over the years and see those moments when their eyes light up because I've finally "figured it out," and they know that they have been heard. Thank you for everything, Marge!" M.W. (Feb. 2024)

"The topic of echolalia was helpful. I liked the supplementary handouts provided." G.H. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing the stages of NLA and how to take language samples to note where the client is was beneficial. I liked the video examples." M.B. (Feb. 2024)

"The part about teaching grammar was helpful. I enjoyed the videos and other professionals and parents perspectives." E.L. (Feb. 2024)

"The videos that are shared to understand children better are meaningful. All the information was amazing and helped me unlearn a lot of things." D.J. (Feb. 2024)

"It was beneficial to look at gestalt processing rather than analytic processing at each stage, and also discuss that delayed echolalia is not disordered speech. Stage 3 of NLA is important because that is the natural stage when gestalt language processors realize the power that comes from referencing single words and putting their own words together. I enjoyed the therapy clips and real language samples, and the testimony from parents." N.H. (Feb. 2024)

"All of this course was beneficial! A very comprehensive discussion of NLA, including recommendations for our Stage 3 processors. I enjoyed the video examples and interviews." S.P. (Jan. 2024)

"Staying in Stage 3 for as long as possible was a helpful topic. I liked Marge's communicating about clients - her love and passion for helping them thrive." L.K. (Jan. 2024)

"Parents' testaments and advocacy, using DSS and DST, SLP's treatment plans were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the inclusion of the views of researchers, clients, families and SLPs." E.E. (Jan. 2024)

"Individualized treatment; consideration of the child's sensory needs. I enjoyed the stories about Zoe, Dylan, Sadie, Derek, and Ben." A.H. (Jan. 2024)

"I enjoyed the underlying deep respect for every human." S.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Parts 2 & 3, individualized treatment and supporting individualized treatment were the most beneficial. I loved seeing the real life therapy sessions and how to model language appropriately to help our gestalt language processors move through the stages. I liked the video examples and incorporating parent perspectives as well as seeing and hearing from different SLPs." A.H. (Jan. 2024)

"Beneficial videos and discussion about how to support NLA process and how to use the DSS to guide introduction of mitigating phrases. I enjoyed the resources." Y.M. (Jan. 2024)

"It was very interesting to learn about gestalt processing in general. The examples that were given were very useful." A.R. (Jan. 2024)

"Learning about gestalt language processing has changed how I interact and do therapy with gestalt language processors and has led to greater therapy success and less stressful session for the child and myself. I enjoyed the detailed learning. The parent videos helped to see the aha moments and what it really means in the real life setting." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The course highlighted my knowledge and helped me to remember that as professionals, we need to respect neurodiversity and often we as the SLP, especially in the school, are our student's biggest advocates. We need to ALWAYS keep finding ways to connect with our students and clients. I enjoyed the passion and ease with which both the parents and professionals spoke of NLA." C.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of grammar structures. This course was rich with real-life examples." E.F. (Dec. 2023)

"A deeper understanding beyond what my own research taught me over the last 15 years. I always was fascinated by gestalt language learning and this course gave me a whole new perspective on typical development on the NLA framework. My own son is Autistic and is a gestalt language learner. At 12 he has taken me through every stage right along with him and is the reason I even had a clue how to approach gestalt language and echolalia when I first learned about it. I liked being able to go back and forth with the modules and being able to keep them in my account to rewatch as needed." L.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The understanding of Gestalt language and its non-literal meaning. Marge was an amazing speaker." A.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I loved the practice of letting gestalts remain and reading between the lines. It is often lost in today's speech practices, and I want to harness it. Marge had so many good examples. I loved how the course felt more like a discussion." C.G. (Dec. 2023)

"The identifying and decoding of gestalts was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples and videos." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"The discussion of the importance of understanding gestalt language processors was helpful. I loved the video examples of therapy." S.R. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial to identify the meaning behind gestalt. I liked the video clips of clients at various stages." R.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The DSS presentation was great, and I like how videos were used to help us understand the material. I liked the printed materials and Marge's enthusiasm." E.S. (Dec. 2023)

"The amount of detail in this course was fantastic. I loved the energy of Marge and Linda." A.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Detailed explanation of how to use DSS to analyze current language and plan for intervention. This course provided specific information on how to proceed with implementing NLA-based interventions. I also loved all the stories about the kids / young people who are thriving when introduced to NLA." D.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The humor and real-life interviews and insights were very applicable. All of this course was beneficial!" M.M. (Nov. 2023)

"This course has been outstanding and will undoubtedly have a profound impact on my therapy moving forward. The inclusion of video examples and the comprehensive exploration of the DSS were exceptionally beneficial during this course. I found immense value in hearing personal stories, and the incorporation of both professionals and parents to share their experiences added a rich and practical dimension to the learning process." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"This course has left me feeling inspired and equipped to make a meaningful difference. While NLA Course Levels 1 and 2 laid a solid foundation, NLA Course Level 3 brought everything together in a beautifully cohesive manner. I am genuinely excited to apply the extensive knowledge I gained about Gestalt Language Processing to support both children and families effectively." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I have started to change the way I model language for my students, which has allowed them to demonstrate more progress. I also learned more about the importance of regulation. And a better understanding of pronouns and why they use the wrong ones." L.H. (Nov. 2023)

"I absolutely loved the explanation of analytical versus gestalt language learners and the differences. I loved the videos - they helped me better understand in addition to providing long lasting examples." C.L. (Nov. 2023)

"To try and live in stage 3 for as long as possible and then how to move into stage 4. I loved hearing all of the stories Marge and Linda told. I enjoyed the videos so I could see what stages 3 & 4 looked like and I could see therapy in action." B.B. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of language sampling and the use of DST and DSS. Straight-forward, conversational, lots of examples." S.R. (Nov. 2023)

"This can potentially help a large number of my clients. All of this course was beneficial: the language development topic, the background information about NLA, and the references to other research and longitudinal studies done by Marge." E.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the variety of perspectives. And the functionality." J.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Good language to use to discuss with parents." M.A. (Nov. 2023)

"After taking this course, I am very excited to get working with my children who are gestalt processors and trying to get them to increase their communication!" N.T. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the language samples and videos of individuals using Gestalt and progressing with their language development." L.H. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the whole course! The parent and child pieces particularly. The grammar section and supporting awareness that practitioners will need to join study groups to practice and continue learning beyond these courses was beneficial." M.O. (Oct. 2023)

"The instruction on how to use DSS scoring and the meaning of scripts was helpful. I liked the videos of clients showing how their gestalts actually sound and the activities that each SLP used." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"It was beneficial understanding levels 1 and 2 and how to bridge it to level 3/grammar when kids are ready." K.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Individualized treatment was beneficial. I liked the videos from treatment sessions and video examples from clients." M.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Good format and variety. Nice split between sections. I liked all the content." J.L. (Oct. 2023)

"This course gives a ray of hope for clinicians like me to learn the development of autistic natural language." V.L. (Sep. 2023)

"I loved the individual stories and connection to caregivers as those are the individuals who will carryover our modeling." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"It was beneficial learning what gestalt processing is and understanding echolalia is part of the process. Liked ability to complete course at my own pace." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion of sensory integration and its importance for this population. I liked all of the parent reports and video examples." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of the different stages and the emphasis on connection. And I liked the personal examples." D.G. (Sep. 2023)

"Emphasis on really listening to what kids say and using different lenses/approaches to evaluate their utterances. Also, the idea that when one approach isn't working to try the other for awhile and watch for the response. The videos of the kids and testimonies of their parents were great!" L.T. (Sep. 2023)

"The media scripts having more in depth personal meanings was beneficial. I liked the story components related to the child and his mom." N.R. (Sep. 2023)

"This course was very helpful in describing the STAGES of NLA and the use of DSS. It will allow me to approach my GLP learners from a "connection" perspective and natural language models rather than solely prompted models. This will allow me to meet the students where they're at and continue to move them forward with their grammatical development and meaningful, self-generated utterances!" M.D. (Sep. 2023)

"The grammar part brought me back to why we do need to consider development once students reach stage 3 and beyond. I enjoyed the different perspectives of other parents/professionals. I liked how it was broken down into modules." H.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Very practical. Real. I can apply this EBP information in real time and in an authentic manner to afford the greatest language learning opportunities for my GLPs." M.D. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussion pertaining to grammar was beneficial, as well as the discussion pertaining to sensory regulation. I liked that I could follow along with the presentation and the test." S.C. (Aug. 2023)

"Understanding gestalt, mitigations, acknowledgment, and modeling was beneficial. Good balance of examples and discussion." T.T. (Aug. 2023)

"Everything Marge covered in this webinar will be beneficial! I liked the videos of the children with therapists." A.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked that Echolalia was viewed as gestalt processing and not something pathological." C.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Thorough explanation of each NLA stage. I liked the videos of gestalt language processors." J.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the videos and conversational like structure of the course. Sensory integration to find teachable moments." D.R. (Aug. 2023)

"The information about delayed echolalia was beneficial. The speaker was very knowledgeable and easy to follow." T.A. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed hearing from the practicing SLPs in the schools with realistic application and examples. I liked the personal stories and insight from different perspectives." K.H. (Aug. 2023)

"The discussion of grammar and DSS analysis is what I most needed from this course! The rest was good information and discussion. I liked the review of DST/DSS." K.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I benefited from this entire course. The information about acknowledging gestalts and responding appropriately to gestalts was very important. The information about potential goals and ways to encourage mitigation was very helpful. I enjoyed the information presented by Marge Blanc, the parents, and the SLPs. I enjoyed the video clips a great deal." L.S. (Aug. 2023)

"The following confirmed some thoughts of my own: I'm always telling staff that a child is communicating something whether it is through words, behavior, gestures etc. Relationship with students is of the utmost importance if true progress is to be made. This course has helped me add a new perspective to hidden meanings in echolalia and how it may be used to build communication pathways for some students." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"In-depth information! Wonderful revelations I've never been exposed to before. It was beneficial discussing and understanding the meaning of echolalia and gestalts and guiding patients toward acceptance and mitigation." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"The whole idea of Gestalt Language Processor was beneficial. I have been thinking that children with Autism were using scripts to communicate, and they wanted to be a part of conversations, so they quoted scripts. This course confirmed this and also opened my eyes to the power of the child choosing movie clips to communicate. Also, it has changed the way I have approached therapy. The first child told me thank you for playing with me. They valued that so much. One child was going to be dismissed from lack of progress, and she began to make eye contact and engage with me. She even tried to feed me during play." M.S. (Aug. 2023)

"All sections add relevant information for anyone who knows, loves, or works with a gestalt language processor. Discusses "why" and importance and significance of the impact of proper, in-depth understanding of echolalia and gestalt language processing and natural language acquisition. This course isn't facts thrown at the learner. It offers the research, practice, and human stories in multiple formats (written, spoken, video, pictures, interviews, etc.) from the parent, clinician, and client perspectives." R.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Actual examples of how to model language with students who are GLPs. I liked the real life videos and examples. And how much Marge, the parents, and her colleges cared for the children." O.P. (Aug. 2023)

"The treatment videos and videos of parents talking about their children and direct therapy results/interpretations were beneficial. Course had a lot of practical application, was not heavy on theory, but did reference evidence-based theory." L.W. (Jul. 2023)

"The parental input was great!" C.S. (Jul. 2023)

"The hidden messages in scripting and reference to actual stories in this regard were my favorite. I liked the relevance of this course to practice and the case examples got me thinking about interactions I have had with my clients who are most likely GLPs." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"The details, developmental sequence, and the role of grammar in NLA were beneficial. I liked the video examples and the client-centered approach. Also, the role of sensory integration with regards to NLA." S.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the topic of acceptance of neurodiversity with educators in public school systems." K.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I always enjoy the case studies the most. You are amazing, Marge! I liked that I could work on course at any time, and that the video player remembered where I was in the lecture." L.C. (Jul. 2023)

"The entire course as a whole helps to restore humanity. You can't discuss NLA without also acknowledging that we need to be more finely tuned into the fact that our echolalic students have been communicating this whole time. This course doesn't just offer information but a new perspective on humanity. It has encouraged me to slow down and appreciate all that our students say and all they are. It is so tempting (in the name of financial survival) to go about the day's scheduled sessions with goals and agendas in mind... without stopping to smell the roses (appreciating our students and how they think)." R.M. (Jul. 2023)

"This Level 3 course I found to be the most informative and helpful. I really liked this course so much, that I purchased the book as well. I liked that I was able to print off the test and could answer questions as I went through the course. I also loved the stories and videos, which helped me to understand the process better." J.E. (Jul. 2023)

"Following student's leads, the meaning in the student's gestalts and deciphering the secret messages in their language were beneficial topics." J.S. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of what each stage can look like and appreciated the DST and DSS information. I liked that there were several different video examples." F.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Examples of therapy and reading the written out utterances were beneficial." S.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I enjoyed all of it and found specifics to therapy and goal writing particularly helpful. I also liked hearing from parents." B.C. (Jun. 2023)

"So much was beneficial. Two things stand out: 1. Deepen my listening to understand the meaning in the gestalts. 2. Use language sampling routinely in practice with NLA in students with echolalia. I also liked the stories from parents and SLPs." K.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Reminder that gestalt processing individuals have a lot to communicate if we are listening. I liked the humanity presented by talking about each child's unique abilities and personalities that came out more as they were able to communicate more." T.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Course was extremely comprehensive... lots of information. I really loved the section on the Hidden Messages in Scripting." L.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Finding the underlying meaning of gestalts. This course is meaningful for the students I work with." Y.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Gestalt processing - how to asses, model and mitigate. I liked all the real life examples and videos and testimonials." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I really liked the words of Dr. Elizabeth Torres and Jen Schonger. This was a more interactive course. The speaker's face was shown, there were a lot of great video clips and examples from students/patients, and there were interviews with parents and well-respected professionals." S.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Specific stages and how to work through them and between all of them was beneficial. I liked the specific examples." C.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The video clips were awesome! Best way to learn is by watching! Well-organized course with good video examples." J.B. (May 2023)

"I liked the topics presented by Dr. Elizabeth Torres relating to self-exploration and self-discovery as well as the importance of sensory integration and co-regulation. I loved the embedded videos of actual clients communicating and the interviews with Linda and Dr. Torres." M.L. (May 2023)

"Section 4 was very helpful. It helped me understand NLA Stage 3 (and 4) much better." M.G. (May 2023)

"The explanation of how to score language samples so that progress can be documented was helpful. Also, seeing the examples of the clinician working with the child and the responses she used in response to what the child has said was also helpful in understanding how to incorporate this method with my students." L.H. (May 2023)

"This course was well presented with many examples of the children that this approach has been used with. Seeing their progress helps us better understand how this approach can help them." L.H. (May 2023)

"The topic on collaborating with OT was beneficial. This changed the way I think about sensory integration." H.M. (May 2023)

"Sensory integration and communication availability were beneficial topics." K.S. (May 2023)

"I liked the idea of following the gestalt processor's lead and meeting them in their world. The implications of this approach are very, very useful." H.D. (May 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. This was an extremely helpful, useful, and most validating course I have ever taken. A CEU course has never made me shed so many heartwarming tears! I liked the videos and frequent examples. Seeing the principles applied and explained was very helpful." K.S. (May 2023)

"Learning how to target/model stage 3 was beneficial. I liked the self-pace for this course." R.M. (May 2023)

"I liked the "real life" discussion with the families. And learning the difference between analytic and gestalt language acquisition." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"This course was inspiring." G.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of both gestalt and analytic language processing part of NLA. I will always look at echolalia differently." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Understanding the different stages of NLA was beneficial. I liked watching the videos and learning from the different case studies and how their utterances were scored." M.L. (Apr. 2023)

"All of it! There was a good balance of theory, case studies, and examples of how to implement therapy techniques." J.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked all of it, especially the stories related to specific kids and adults. I liked the dialogue between Marge and the mothers and the stories of new revelation." L.H. (Mar. 2023)

"In-depth course. Taught in detail on a topic that is a mystery to most SLPs. This course was excellent in teaching me how to refine my student's gestalt language stage from echolalia to mitigations to effective communication." A.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Information about using DSS with our GLP students was beneficial." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The videos were very helpful to learn about waiting and responding to the student's utterances in a more naturalistic way. I liked the description of the NLA stages." E.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the sensory integration information. Lots of good learning formats." R.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the real-life video examples. Course was easy to listen to and the video examples helped to see real people using gestalt language development." M.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I loved the whole course. Marge is so passionate about NLA and has given me the excitement and tools to continue to support my students with NLA. The discussion between Linda and Marge was great in that it demonstrated the joining of ideas between the SLP and the parent. This stresses the importance of building a community with parents in order for establishing trust which then leads to progress. I liked getting the multiple perspectives from parents, SLPs, OTs, students, and educators." K.R. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the information about GLP and the videos of children. DSS and DST to know what to model at each stage." S.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I learned how to acknowledge echolalia and where to go from there. The videos with examples were beneficial." B.M. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the examples of children using delayed echolalia were extremely beneficial. The idea that these scripts are meaningful is so important. Liked the option to come back to course and listen to small chunks at a time. And option to print the test so I could listen and work on it at the same time." S.G. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved the section on hidden messages. The videos were wonderful, especially when we saw the same patient over time." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussions surrounding all of the clients. I especially liked hearing from the parents. There was SO much to take in that it was nice to be able to pause, return to specific parts, and resume. I loved all of the videos!" A.E. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the videos of clients, examples of language samples, and how to analyze them. Learning how to better support my clients who are advancing to higher stages of NLA development." C.R. (Feb. 2023)

"This entire course will be beneficial for my daily practice. Understanding gestalt language development will be essential for supporting my gestalt language processors and educating families and educators to better understand language development with autistic individuals. I love how Marge included families and other professionals in her course and shared stories of her clients." A.J. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was excellent. Wish I had had this course when I was a student!!" M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Stages 1-2 and analyzing language samples were beneficial. I liked the new information to support gestalt language learners." M.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the treatment approaches and how to model language in stage 2. Learning how to analyze both grammar and gestalt language stages." S.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I L.O.V.E.D. Ben's mum's comments on her son as well as Jen's input. Parents' input are INVALUABLE!!" H.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussions from parents and providers regarding their personal experiences with NLA. I also liked the videos of actual clients. Stages of NLA, treatment approaches for these children, sensory information, and discussion of rote skills taught and the impact that could have with their flexible use of language." S.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Examples of scoring and mitigation were beneficial. I liked the stories and examples, the hope." S.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Examples and videos of actual children and therapy sessions were very helpful. Reading about NLA and trying to apply it to my therapy sessions was difficult at first. After watching the videos and hearing about "real" kids and therapists, I felt much more confident. This course definitely helped me to really grasp the big picture." J.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I just love learning everything and anything I can about NLA and gestalt language learners. NLA is completely changing my therapy with all of my clients. It's amazing! It's like...YES! This is it. This makes so much more sense than what I was trying to do before!" J.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I loved all the parent and client perspectives. I feel like this is missing from many courses I've taken! In daily practice, this reminds me to always value the family's goals and vision." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the examples of therapy, and the integration with principles of autonomy and self-regulation for children who have autism. I liked the use of dialogue and interaction between Marge and colleagues/collaborators." J.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I always love hearing from parents. That piece was really inspirational to me as a professional and as a mom. I loved all of the video examples and the interviews/comments from real people - parents, SLPs, professionals, etc." K.C. (Jan. 2023)

"The process of mitigating gestalts was beneficial. The slides and handouts supported my learning." D.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the case studies presented by the various therapists in Section 2, because it gave me an idea of the application of this knowledge to our sessions." A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Grammar for GLPs was beneficial. I liked the real-life video examples of children and therapy sessions." M.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the variety of speakers and case examples. And the importance of acknowledging delayed echolalia as having communicative intent." D.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and the section about moving through stages 1-4." C.L. (Jan. 2023)

"For me, thinking about one student on my caseload, I now know what direction to go in. I will start by taking a language sample, and now I can make a real plan. I loved the videos and stories from parents, SLPs and the clients." H.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Marge's LOVE for her clients is so evident." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I absolutely loved this course and I learned so much! I loved how this course was organized and presented. Marge speaking on video from her clinic, conversations between Marge and Linda (loved listening to and watching Linda!), other conversations/interviews, sharing of so much important and relevant information which was clearly and thoroughly explained, and videos of the kids. Thank you!!"💜 K.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the practical application of how to work with gestalt processors." S.G. (Dec. 2022)

"The information about how to help gestalt language processors develop generative grammar was helpful. Liked Marge's enthusiasm for her clients and the NLA approach!" M.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Recognizing Echolalia as a form of communication. The presenter has a very calm delivery. Easy to understand. Nice video examples." J.F. (Dec. 2022)

"The levels of gestalt language acquisition & how to treat at each level was beneficial." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the assessment and treatment planning for GLP. And Marge’s optimism and obvious love of her clients." L.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Marge is a wonderful presenter. I loved seeing how she gets her Gestalt learners." C.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding how to model language and support GLPs has been invaluable. Course had practical discussion about how to implement NLA in therapy." J.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I enjoyed the NLA transitioning to DSS and the video examples." E.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Course went through the role of echolalia in Gestalt language development. Sample videos of therapy using gestalt language models with a variety of different clients was very helpful." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Identifying mitigations and using concepts within this course will be helpful. And the additive concepts to support pre-sentence grammar - really helping/supporting a child at the stage 3 level." C.I. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of DST and DSS and the videos of children and of the parents." T.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Good explanation of how Gestalt Language Processors learn language differently and that echolalia is not disordered language acquisition. I liked the true examples of how gestalts are used to communicate different concepts/thoughts." C.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about grammar and how to analyze appropriately. Course was easy to pace myself over time. It gave real examples. It was given from many perspectives (SLP, parents, etc.)." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked seeing demonstrations of therapy sessions as well as seeing clients who made tremendous progress. I liked the shared information and thoroughness of every guest speaker." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this information is incredibly beneficial to the children and families with whom I work. This topic is so interesting to me." D.J. (Nov. 2022)

"It validates and helps strengthen my understanding of gestalt learners." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Wow! There was so much information. I feel like all sections provided beneficial information for daily practice. She did a great job of having different speakers and video clips to help the 10-hour course move along and keep our interest." L.G. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked seeing Marge's wonderful therapy space." J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how to use gestalt first in therapy - I've always approached therapy from a play and sensorimotor premise. Seeing how to use gestalt to work backward to the single-word level makes complete sense now! Great videos. Marge is fun to watch and listen to." A.P. (Oct. 2022)

"Good examples and real-world cases. I liked the goals and targets for gestalt language processors." K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the examples and hearing from a variety of people. And the discussion about self-regulation and how it truly affects a child's participation and language." T.N. (Oct. 2022)

"I really enjoyed all of the videos that showed NLA first-hand." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Liked seeing the kids developing their language, the grammar section, the importance of self regulation, and that there is no limit for language if it is useful for the child." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I could pace myself, one class at a time, one session at a time, go back when I felt I did not understand the concept, taking time to process and implement the information." D.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the client examples and references from other clinicians to their own learning through practice." S.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The course allowed me to learn at my own pace and take in information from current clients to apply. Liked the goals and how you integrate the goals into specific therapy." M.C. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was systematically presented. Learning the grammar development with respect to gestalt language processing was beneficial." A.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved learning more about the sensory techniques to help boost my speech sessions! Of course, learning about the gestalt language processing is why I came here too. :)" T.R. (Sept. 2022)

"It validated and put names to what I felt about working with children with autism. I have always believed in a play based language focus and I feel with all of this new research, it is validating."  D.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I very much enjoyed seeing client examples and video clips of the different types of gestalts. The video examples of the clients (especially Jez and Zoe) and clinicians helped NLA and gestalt language processing come to life! Additionally, I was happy to see the information about moving away from that traditional model of therapy and moving into a more neurodiverse-affirming, child led, and affirming interests, thoughts, feelings, and echolalia as unique beautiful parts of our clients. More and more clinicians, parents, and educators need to know more about this. Accepting our kids as they are, validating their ways of thinking, feeling, and communicating is life-changing!!"  J.B. (Sept. 2022)

"This course has been crucial to enhancing my therapy skills with GLPs. I liked the real life examples."  B.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Best continuing ed course I've ever taken!"  K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"All of the course was beneficial, and the discussion about how it's not about "correct" grammar, but self-generated grammar was meaningful. I liked the many examples as well as Marge's teaching style."  K.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I work with autistic students so everything that was discussed is beneficial to my daily practice. I loved the visuals."  S.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning to listen carefully to scripting and to read between the lines (and talk to others on the team) to figure out the meaning was beneficial for my practice." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire course was very helpful. This gave me a structure of how to educate my co-workers about gestalt language and how to describe this best to families. The course will definitely help me with better goal writing and focusing more on mitigation and stage 3, when the kids are ready. The grammar section was great - I had no idea that you can introduce verbs too early, and this will be the biggest shift in my practice." E.K. (July  2022)

"I liked that I could take the course at my own pace." M.L. (July 2022)

"Highly applicable to supporting my students." L.W. (July 2022)

"I found the information about sensory integration very important. Also the explanation of individual treatment sessions was helpful. I really liked the perspective coming from a mother. MAN, her smile could light up the world." J.R. (July 2022)

"Learning about the hidden meaning in gestalts, learning how to individualize treatment for GLPs. I like that it targets an area that I really needed to learn more about!" M.M. (July 2022)

"I feel that the bulk of my caseload consists of NLA processors and I can already see that shifting my focus of intervention is improving their willingness to engage and communicate in the context of treatment sessions." L.G. (July 2022)

"Extremely detailed and informative. I liked all of the content." D.T. (July 2022)

"This course was enriching and inspiring." R.S. (July 2022)

"Oh my goodness. ALL of it. I wish that I had this all ten years ago. I knew the term gestalt and that some kids learned language as "wholes" but I never knew what to do with that information. The DST and DSS were also new to me (or maybe long forgotten?). This is a game changer in my work with autistic students!" S.C. (June 2022)

"I loved the videos of clinicians at work with kids." K.C. (June 2022)

"The section on sensory regulation was very helpful. It was also very useful to learn a bit about how AAC can be used with GLPs.  I loved how in-depth this course was. I also really appreciated all of the case studies/real-life examples." J.W. (June 2022)

"Big emphasis on relationship and connection was very well portrayed throughout." T.S. (June 2022)

"Everything was great! From the basics to the client videos and especially the parent perspective. I appreciated so much that Marge presented primarily from her speech center and not from behind a desk." S.L. (May 2022)

"I liked learning about the differences between gestalt and analytic language processors as well as employing more appropriate language strategies for gestalt language processors." S.L. (May 2022)

"I liked both the specific 'how to' of scoring the NLA and DSS, and also the more general perspective of respecting gestalt processors. The guest speakers helped break up the course." G.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the real life examples – seeing it in action is so much more beneficial than hearing what to do." K.M. (May 2022)

"I am astonished that I have been practicing for almost 25 years with this population and knew nothing about NLA. I liked Marge's easy, loving, joyful, sensory-filled approach to therapy. I began in a rehab center collaborating with OTs and PTs and have felt that it was right for my kids. I did not always get a lot of support even when that positive results were evident. Now, I have the validation and immediately added a trampoline and BIG JOE pillow to my not very big, but very fun playroom." K.K. (May 2022)

"I liked all of it, especially the information on moving into stage 3 and the grammar section with the DSS and DST." C.K. (May 2022)

"I liked the video examples and parent stories." H.J. (Apr. 2022)

"Enlightenment onto the importance of echolalia as acceptable, part of a child's development, and how vital they are for "connecting" to others. Seeing the PASSION in of all the therapists when doing their job, when connecting with their clients...the passion to succeed in communicating with ASD kiddos and adults." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the examples of how to mitigate at stage 3 - Marge's DSS chart." D.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the developmental sentence scoring, and the ease of access of the course. " J.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I currently have a student with Autism and he is echolalic. I now have the knowledge to teach him language." D.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I loved all of it! Especially the grammar section." J.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I currently have a student who needs to begin to move from Level 2 to Level 3. This course was very helpful in helping me plan my therapy. I liked the content because it addressed treatment and gave many examples of techniques being used. I also liked that it was recorded and that I could work at my own pace." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how to model gestalts that can be easily mitigated to move a child from stage 1 to stage 2." K.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the deep dives into various specific cases to see different ways GLPs can sound and different ways NLA approaches can be implemented. I love REALLY picking apart language development, and this course went full speech nerd with me."  S.L. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all of it – real life examples. It was perfect!." D.B. (Feb. 2022)

"There was soooo much in this course that will impact my practice. I am re-visiting the way I write goals for my gestalt processors and trying to follow the NLA skill progressions. It's amazing how much more engaged children are when I follow their lead and don't force artificial/unreasonable expectations (e.g., all the sentence strips).  I appreciated the video examples and the parent input." D.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Level 3 of the NLA courses is a must for every SLP working with children who are gestalt language processors. Levels 1 and 2 allowed us to learn the NLA stages and guiding treatment principles. In this Level 3 course we learn how to individualize NLA intervention for specific clients with a host of differences, how and why to incorporate movement, and the power of grammar. Marge eloquently guides this course as we learn to tailor NLA intervention to meet the needs of real children and their families within meaningful and engaging contexts, ultimately fostering sincere and organic expression." C.H.

"With the background of knowing about NLA assessment and stages, the level three course gave me an understanding of how to incorporate this knowledge into treatment. I am able to set up an affirming environment for reciprocal, self-generated language without relying on frustrating techniques such as withholding items." E.F.

"Marge Blanc does it again! This course is a phenomenal in-depth deep-dive into all the areas the first two courses left you wondering about. We can truly wrap our heads around Stages 3 and 4, and it all makes so much sense! The case studies are incredible, and really help solidify and put into action all that Marge teaches. Every single pediatric SLP needs this information. It really should be required coursework in graduate school." A.Z.

"I thought the mind map and the direct quotes to use for perseverance were helpful. I think these examples are useful to share with classroom teachers. I liked the direct quotes/scripts for teaching different levels of resiliency and some of the tables and charts (i.e. intelligence area and relevance to society, teaching risk taking)." M.E. (Apr. 2024)

"I was very interested in how I could build stronger resilience in my students, and this course helped me understand many different ways to accomplish this. I liked the presenter's practical ideas to enhance the different areas of resilience with young students/children. I also liked that she presented research to support and enhance her approach to developing all the different aspects of a student's resilience. The discussion on self-efficacy was particularly insightful." C.F. (Mar. 2024)

"Mind Maps and role-playing were helpful topics. The course gave a lot of hands on and realistic advise and strategies." A.P. (Mar. 2024)

"The topic of giving choices was beneficial. I liked the examples." J.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The discussion on letting children struggle instead of jumping in immediately to help solve a problem was beneficial. I love that resilience can be taught even to those who struggle." M.C. (Dec. 2023)

"All of this course was helpful! Well organized, easy to follow. Excellent examples!" M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The Mind Map was a beneficial topic. The presenter's slides were excellent!" M.S. (Dec. 2023)

"It was interesting that a resilient mindset can be taught, that it just isn't genetic or the result of a privileged childhood. I liked that the presenter mentioned the Help 4 workbook for problem-solving activities, which I hadn't looked at lately." H.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Learned how I can empower children to do for themselves by teaching them to be resilient. This was a great companion course to Developing a Growth Mindset." S.B. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was easy to follow, with lots of good examples, and well organized. Discussing the seven core competencies was beneficial." J.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I loved the inside-outside feelings. I liked the reminder to ask more questions - I get stuck on my direct instruction sometimes!" C.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Practical, functional, positive. I liked it all." S.C. (Oct. 2023)

"The presenter was engaging and practical." M.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Provided useful information I can use on a daily basis. I liked I could complete the course at my own pace, and the discussion that it is okay to make mistakes and learn from them." C.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Appreciated the presenter's enthusiasm for helping children build resilience in meaningful interactions both in therapeutic interactions as well as those with peers and adults. I liked the clear presentation with specific examples and summation at the end of each section." J.H. (May 2023)

"All content was beneficial. Can be applied to daily life as well. Love the resources. Thank you." J.E. (May 2023)

"Good presentation. I liked the section on self-efficacy." B.C. (Feb. 2023)

"This is empowering to students. We learned growth mindset and zones of regulations in our elementary school and this course re-enforces that." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the practicality of this course and how it can be used across many populations and age groups. The presenter is fun to listen to and easy to understand." A.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Excellent ideas for all children. I liked the Mind Maps." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"This was the first course I have taken that discussed the importance of building up the emotional/mental resilience in clients. I thought course was excellent!" A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Interesting and relevant to work and real life. Encouraging a positive attitude about challenges being a growth opportunity." M.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning that resilience can be taught. The 7 core competencies were clear." P.A. (Nov. 2022)

"The subject matter was different than typical continuing education courses I have taken, and it is an area of great need in many students in my school. I appreciated the examples and information provided in each competency area." N.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Good organization. I liked the examples of how I can help children with their frustrations." C.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to follow, great presenter." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"There were many examples. I liked the mind map." A.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning ways to incorporate the teaching of resilience in therapy sessions was beneficial." M.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The course is user friendly and the presenter was engaging." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was very good at giving examples which can be used in therapy or the home or when talking to parents. It was really good to be able to see the speaker." C.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative course. I liked all of the presentation." B.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I learned better ways to approach children that I work with who have the cognitive capacity to comprehend and/or discuss messages that promote resilience." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the overall conversational topic." K.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.Z. (Aug. 2022)

"The flow of the course was excellent!" H.T. (July 2022)

"I liked the strategies to promote optimistic thinking in children. I liked going through the different core competencies and teaching of strategies." L.G. (June 2022)

"It touches upon a vital role that we as clinicians can play in the lives of children and it is helpful to have a framework for being able to contribute to this." G.R. (May 2022)

"I liked EVERYTHING! Everyone needs this course! Very practical information." L.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the practical nature of helping a child build these skills while simultaneously building up language." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I like that these skills can be learned. This is empowering to children." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"The idea of looking at mistakes as opportunities to learn as well as helping kids walk through the steps of figuring out solutions. We can talk through cool thoughts and hot thoughts to build impulse control by helping kids build their awareness." S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"Take this course! As a school based SLP for over 30 years, this is one of the most relevant and practical courses I have taken. You can apply this information to ALL of your students!" G.J. (Dec. 2021)

"It was beneficial to discuss managing feelings of helpful or unhelpful thoughts. I appreciate that I can apply this immediately to students who speak unhelpful thoughts in therapy. I liked all of the examples and scripts that were provided. An incredible amount of information in the presentation." A.E. (Mar. 2024)

"I like how she gave suggestions for more appropriate ways to praise students. Examples given." B.S. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the use of praising strategies, avoiding evaluative praise. The section on emotional regulation was very helpful." F.T. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing emotional regulation was beneficial." A.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Great course for not only my students but my own kids. I loved the example of the brain as a muscle...I used this already and loved the other examples." M.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The most beneficial information provided to implement in daily practice was the types of praise you can give. The best thing I liked about this course was learning about growth and fixed mindset as well as implementation in daily practice." L.E. (Dec. 2023)

"The examples of evaluative praise were helpful. I liked the video examples." J.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Moving away from evaluative praise and instead describing the effort, describing what I see was beneficial. I liked the video examples of therapists and classrooms teaching with a growth mindset." S.B. (Nov. 2023)

"I enjoyed the examples of growth mindset techniques. I liked the Stroop video test." A.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Every bit of this course was beneficial. The clients I see present with all of the characteristics Ms. Soclof mentioned, with the older kids often afraid to make a social mistake. I liked the broadening of examples given in the slides." P.H. (Oct. 2023)

"Behavior management techniques were beneficial. I liked the specific examples given." E.D. (Aug. 2023)

"Presenter is engaging and practical." M.A. (Jul. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. The sections on mistakes and emotional regulation were most pertinent to my work and home-life. I liked all of the examples, strategies, and additional resources provided." L.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Very practical and ready to use information. Section on praise and growth mindset was beneficial." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"The ideas for shifting language and self-talk from a negative attitude to positive action were helpful. And to be very specific and descriptive with praise." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I loved all of this!" R.J. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the approaches to praise. The course was easy to follow." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The instructor provided excellent examples and offered simple activities that can be used in the therapy setting. Learning strategies to help discouraged students to view their "mistakes" as opportunities to learn and grow their brains was beneficial." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it, especially how to appropriately praise." O.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked the instructor’s enthusiasm regarding the topic. Appreciated the real world examples." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding what mindset I bring to therapy sessions and how to use the growth mindset during therapy sessions was beneficial." L.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the examples provided and ease of understanding presenter. And activities and books I can use to teach about the brain." M.E. (Nov. 2022)

"How to encourage a growth mindset and learning effective ways to praise are beneficial to my daily practice." M.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Course provided a nice selection of strategies to promote executive functioning skills, praising effectively, and I enjoyed the videos used in the session." S.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I like the convenience to study and review at my own leisure." H.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The strategies in this course are helpful for speech therapy, and also for parenting and life in general. I liked all the specific examples provided." R.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked that the course information was paired with the online presentation. And learning to give more specific praise, and not evaluative." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"It was interesting, applicable, and easy to follow along! Good use of expressions to promote a Growth Mindset."  S.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the videos by Carol Dweck showing how Growth Mindset is used within the classroom. I also liked the books on how the brain is like a muscle." E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning Growth Mindset statements to use with my students every day rather than general statements such as "good job," which are non-specific." E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the examples of feedback."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"Easy to follow and liked that I could complete it on my own schedule. Learning growth mindset and how it affects children’s view in learning. Also, how important descriptive praise is and the outcomes it has on children."  C.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The use of language to reinforce the idea that mistakes are an important part of the learning process was beneficial to my practice. The approach was friendly and not so technical that I couldn't absorb it. Lots of examples to reinforce course objectives."  A.H. (July 2022)

"Easy to follow with lots of examples. The Growth Mindset tools were great!" C.P. (July 2022)

"The examples of analogies to help students understand the process of learning and how new learning can challenge and grow our brains was good." M.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the hands-on activities that were shown and described in detail, and the books listed to help children learn about the brain." A.A. (May 2022)

"I always like ideas I can use immediately. The script to problem solving during a reading comprehension task is something I can use right away when working on inferencing." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I often work on problem solving with students, so I found a lot of the information helpful for solving social problems as well as ways to target negative thoughts and teaching students how emotional regulation helps them learn more easily." K.C. (Apr. 2022)

"This course is so timely and relevant to meeting the needs of today's youth, particularly after all the time spent in eLearning these past couple of years. I appreciate the specific examples given throughout the presentation, as growth mindset feedback is so different than what many of us automatically use." R.G. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the information was helpful. The course was well organized, and provided models." M.I. (Apr. 2024)

"Using smaller and grade-appropriate stories over story books initially was helpful to discuss. The speaker was easy to listen to and provided practical ideas for implementation of ideas." C.F. (Apr. 2024)

"Narratives and complex language were beneficial to discuss. I liked everything!!" E.P. (Mar. 2024)

"The guidance in shaping or retelling the story and what to say to the students if they've missed a step or didn't use a complex word or sentence was beneficial. I enjoyed learning how to better do narration with my students." L.B. (Mar. 2024)

"Loved the assessment information. Very well done slides and practical application." R.C. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the examples and details." M.A. (Dec. 2023)

"Clear presentation of the story re-telling method. I liked the slides and videos." A.D. (Dec. 2023)

"Great video examples of course principles in action. The value of oral storytelling was beneficial." S.B. (Nov. 2023)

"I love the icons and will be using them. I liked the videos that were shown." C.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how to use the icons during storytelling to depict parts of the story was beneficial. I liked how this intervention contributes to language comprehension vs asking WH questions." P.F. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked all the handouts. And the instructor's enthusiasm and knowledge." M.H. (Sep. 2023)

"A very structured way of teaching story retelling. Prompting info was beneficial. I liked the free online resources." D.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The depth of detail regarding the 10 principles of intervention was beneficial. I liked the video clips!" D.V. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of narrative vs. exposition similarities and differences. And learning about the principles for effective practice." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning how to teach story grammar itself. As a SLP, I feel I have taught a lot of these elements, but not from this perspective. SLPs have a lot to do. Sometimes you take a training and feel that now I have to do this too! This approach, I think I could incorporate without stealing time from something else. Also, I have not gone yet to the websites with the resources noted, but those seem valuable." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"Detailed narrative language principles with specific examples, the embedding of the current research, and education on the importance of oral narratives on literacy. I liked the learning platforms (e.g., presentation slides, with pictures, with videos)." A.P. (Feb. 2023)

"I appreciate the detailed information on how assessment and intervention could look with doing the narrative intervention. The variety of videos, visuals, and examples were useful." A.G. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated the topic related to repeating, repairing, recasting, and expanding when a child makes an error during therapy sessions. I liked the concept of re-telling stories and the way the presenter taught the audience to facilitate this for better learning." A.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of teaching the narrative intervention and how it is critical to use stories that have the essential ingredients (character problem, feeling, action, and ending). I have used these components when working on listening and/or reading comprehension, but not with oral language. I will definitely be doing some things differently." G.S. (Dec. 2022)

"How to implement teaching narrative stories was beneficial. Liked enthusiasm of presenter, and the videos." Z.N. (Dec. 2022)

"The storytelling aspect is very practical to incorporate into my therapy - will look into cubed and story champs for my practice. I found course informative in an area I wasn't super familiar with." K.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I feel I have a new tool that I can use immediately in my practice. Course was well organized and informative. I enjoyed the videos." G.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning overall how to approach narrative skills. I liked the free resources." L.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Lots of video examples. I liked the free Storybook Supports." H.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Stewart's video with fading visual supports was very helpful. And learning the steps for teaching oral narrative and how to model/prompt." J.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the information specific to story champs and how to implement this program very helpful. I enjoyed the videos, which helped to illustrate the speaker's points well." H.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the relationship between listening and oral language AND reading and writing. The organization and speaker were good as well." H.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The structure for implementation of training narratives and specificness of strategies and guidelines were helpful. I liked the repetition of the content with video examples."  D.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The ways to encourage active participation and responses was good information." T.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The supports of narrative intervention and the hierarchy were good. I liked the examples and videos." C.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The CUBED resources will be very helpful." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Very thorough coverage of the topic - including instruction in oral language - sentence complexity as well as vocabulary in narrative instruction." K.I. (Sept. 2022)

"Trina is such a great teacher. I felt compelled to try new things in my therapy setting. She is easy to listen to and well educated on this topic." K.B. (Aug. 2022)

"How our role in schools applies to the curriculum was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the free resources." R.I. (Apr. 2024)

"Learning that I could be more effective by teaching these 5 main areas rooted in research. The pace was good. The information was specific." M.S. (Mar. 2024)

"The different tiers or levels of vocabulary were beneficial, as well as the resources available on the knowledge website. I liked the fact that I could begin, stop, and restart the course at my convenience. Also, I’d liked the fact that I can pause on certain slides if I want to review or internalize the information that was just presented." D.A. (Feb. 2024)

"The website given was a very helpful resource for materials. I liked getting resources for therapy materials. I also was glad to find out which complex syntactic structures are most helpful to teach explicitly to facilitate better listening and reading comprehension." C.P. (Feb. 2024)

"I appreciated the concrete examples of how to teach academic language and reference to the Core Knowledge site for materials to use during therapy. The course was very functional in terms of giving specific examples of how to teach academic language." L.V. (Jan. 2024)

"The specific examples of goal writing and the website were helpful. I liked the free, practical suggestions to use." T.P. (Dec. 2023)

"Overall, this course was very interesting for me." K.O. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial information about how to integrate vocabulary instruction from the academic curricula into therapy. This is something I struggle a lot with, and this course taught me why it's so important. Very clear and easy to understand." E.W. (Dec. 2023)

"This is a topic I have been talking about for years in my clinical work and recommendations!! Dr. Spencer provided excellent examples of how to coordinate intervention with academic instruction - and a very well-developed reminder about how to set good goals. I LOVE LOVE the recommendation for read-aloud!" D.E. (Nov. 2023)

"This entire topic was beneficial. It teaches the core of what speech pathologists should be doing in school settings or not." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the tiers of vocab and discourse." M.L. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked how practical and clear this course was. The website resource, the 5 components of academic language, and the way to write the objectives were beneficial." S.C. (Nov. 2023)

"I found how to teach academic language the most helpful." J.C. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was explained well, easy to follow with practical examples and resource suggestions. Learning how to integrate academic tasks using Narratives as the framework to work on the different areas of academic language was beneficial." T.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Suggestions for teaching writing. Course was easy to follow." L.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Speaker was very engaging and kept my interest. I liked the examples of goals." K.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I am grateful for Dr. Spencer's emphasis on the Dimensions of language. As a school-based SLP, I find myself flip-flopping back and forth on what goals to target with my LI students depending on the presenting problems described by the classroom teacher. The Dimensions gives me the road map to be an SLP when it comes to focusing on how to improve academic success and using my expertise as a SLP to support what I would say are the underpinnings of academic language." S.C. (Jul. 2023)

"This content was very specific to what I was looking for to bring back to my therapy practice with language impaired students in order to provide them with the skills and knowledge to improve academically." S.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Using the curriculum as the context for teaching and practicing target skills gives the biggest bang for the buck. I haven’t looked at this topic, academic language, in a while. It was a great review for me. I thought the through line from concept to goal development to intervention and reassessment was very helpful. Always great to get some new resources to use for free." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The core knowledge website will be extremely helpful. I liked the goal examples and information on where to find resources." R.L. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the goal writing examples and resources related to curriculum. And the examples of resources that are available for school-based SLPs to implement with their students." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Goals that I can use for various interventions. I liked the pace, knowledge of presenter, and the resources." A.E. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the presentation and the strategies to present academic knowledge." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Ideas for overcoming barriers. I liked the goal examples." J.F. (Jun. 2023)

"Helpful resource materials geared to the student's curriculum. The examples were very meaningful." B.R. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the ideas on incorporating academic language into SLP therapy." B.K. (Jun. 2023)

"The connections between each area of academic language and how they can be integrated to target more than one area was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the inclusion of sample goal writing in each specific language area as well as the provided resources to access the curriculum in an easy manner." S.H. (May 2023)

"I liked that this course content was very familiar to me and reinforced the appropriateness of my therapy activities." D.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I especially liked the sections on Discourse Structures and Inferential Thinking. I thought the visual icons were excellent for each of the sections and the principles within the sections. I appreciated the philosophy that sees language as an integral part of academics. Language therapy or intervention must be integrated with academics if it is to be relevant to the child, to the child's teachers, and to the parents." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Very much pertained to my everyday job and duties. I liked the examples of goals." J.E. (Feb. 2023)

"The review of adverbial clauses, transition words and elaborated noun phrases was beneficial. I am constantly asking my students, "Do you know what that word means?" as I am working with them. The resource of www.coreknowledge.org will be beneficial." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"I work in the elementary schools. I try each year to use in my therapy sessions what the classroom teachers are using. I now have advice to request what I need from the teachers." A.E. (Jan. 2023)

"Voicing to academic staff that the foundation of reading and writing is listening and speaking. The charts were helpful to understand what the presenter was discussing." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"All of the areas discussed in this course will be beneficial to my practice. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and I was able to gather information to use in my practice." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the sample goals and online resources for materials. I love working on academic language, so I found this course very interesting." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The breakdown of parts of language that need to be taught during speech therapy to improve academic language was beneficial. I liked the core knowledge.org resource." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good examples of goals for each dimension of academic language." D.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the visuals on the dimensions of academic language. Good visual supports." J.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked the core knowledge resource and goal writing examples." T.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of the tiered vocab and how the levels of academic vocabulary are integrated." L.B. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to follow. I liked learning all of the new concepts from this course." M.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Good information!" S.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Understanding the importance of knowing the curriculum and what is being taught in the classroom to support academic language is beneficial for my practice."  E.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The breadth of the topic; knowledge of the speaker; applicability to my work were good. I liked the ease of learning narrative structures over expository structures because they are already familiar." R.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the examples and resources as well as the goal writing for complex strategies." J.E. (Sept. 2022)

"Detailed information on academic curriculum. I liked the format of the powerpoint slides and not feeling overwhelmed by information." K.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions for classroom collaborating. Also, suggestions of the foreknowledge website!" R.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the very practical examples, the resources, and the design of the slides. The design of the slides was exceptional and will prove to be a helpful reference to the content presented in this presentation.  C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Great speaker - clear and easy to follow. Evidence based ideas and suggestions. Helpful resources and examples. Great visuals. I liked the discussion and breakdown of academic language, including the justification for integrating academic language and contextualizing language intervention." A.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning exactly what "academic language" is; the importance of working with the curriculum; an organized model to frame how to approach therapy for students in the schools. The instructor was knowledgeable, gave great examples, very appealing and informative slides." V.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I always like practical information such as the core knowledge website." M.M. (Aug. 2022)

"Goals and how to teach it! Course was easy to follow. Good powerpoint.  Pleasant voice. Excellent information."  B.K. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the variety of language that was covered that relates to school based language use. I liked the specific ideas for working within the curriculum." S.R. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire presentation. It provided a great blueprint and resources for teaching academic vocabulary.  The Power Point was clear and easily understood. I loved the inclusion of the CoreKnowledge website."  B.S. (June 2022)

"The examples of how to integrate multiple dimensions of academic language into a session were beneficial for my daily practice. The course was very informative and covered a lot of info." B.F. (June 2022)

"I liked the practicality of the course and resources and actual direction of how to apply this knowledge." D.J. (June 2022)

"The information was organized with great examples and the resources are greatly appreciated." M.D. (June 2022)

"I appreciated hearing about multiple types of goals that could fit what we learned. It was information that I could easily use in therapy." C.B. (June 2022)

"Practical and specific targets to implement in therapy. I liked the goal writing." L.S. (June 2022)

"I found topics on morphological knowledge and inferential thinking most beneficial. I liked the examples of goal writing and how to apply it to all areas. I also appreciated the informational website filled with resources." D.B. (June 2022)

"Information regarding the Core Knowledge website will be very helpful! Course was well organized and engaging. I will be able to utilize a lot of the information." H.H. (June 2022)

"It was to the point and easy to follow. I liked the use of narratives and academic language to help students." S.M. (June 2022)

"In depth discussion about Academic Language! I liked how she explained and provided specific examples of academic tasks that integrate multiple dimensions of academic language (storytelling, informational writing, reading). I also like how she provided specific examples of how to integrate academic language into specific subjects (science, social studies, etc)." H.P. (June 2022)

"Easy to listen to and she went at a good speed. I liked all the resources." A.P. (June 2022)

"It covered a broad spectrum of the academic language content." K.Q. (May 2022)

"The specific topic of vocabulary will be the most beneficial to my daily practice. I liked that sample goals and activities were given at the end of each dimension of academic language." J.C. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed hearing how effective using discourse and curriculum topics is for students as well as how to touch on multiple language areas. This course was very informative, research backed, with example goals and example therapy, and resources provided." K.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the link to language dynamics group, and that I was able to pause the video to take notes." C.T. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific goal writing examples, as well as the three activities that help with conceptualizing academic language." M.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The sequence of teaching will be helpful. I've been teaching vocab in context, but not in the framework, and have been frustrated by lack of retention." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"The topic was quite relevant to the work I do. The presentation was thorough and practical." J.A. (Apr. 2022)

"Very easy to follow, extremely helpful, short and sweet and addresses something seen in the schools very often. I liked examples of the goals written out and I liked the resources provided." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the treatment goals and how she explained everything in a clear, concise manner. " S.B. (Feb. 2022)

"I particularly enjoyed the different intervention examples and the specific goals provided. Presenter was well spoken, knowledge, and provided succinct information that I felt was functional." K.B. (Jan. 2022)

"The course gave specific examples of parts of language SLPs typically teach (morphology, vocabulary, etc..) and how to teach those within academic content rather than as isolated entities (via worksheets, skill lessons, etc...)." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Helpful reminders about how essential it is to provide contextual opportunities for learning vocabulary and the use of academic language." C.B. (Jan. 2022)

"It was very helpful to learn about the importance of academic language and including the lessons in my sessions. The course was clear and I was able to follow along with the slide show." C.L. (Dec. 2021)

"Coreknowledge.org vocabulary resource discussion is something that can be utilized nearly immediately. It is a great beginning course to talk about the tier 1/2/3 vocabulary framework, narrative/expository frames, and complex sentences. I completed "Creating Complex Sentence Competence: Evidenced-based Treatment to Improve Receptive and Expressive Syntax Skills" before this course. I wish I had completed this one first, and followed with the more in-depth CEU course. This is a great precursor course to the other." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the website suggestions and the sample goals to be very helpful. I loved the framework for academic language and the way inferencing ties it all together." L.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The information about making vocabulary relevant to academics and how to address academic vocabulary and the statistics mentioned which support the importance for focus on academic relevance are beneficial for my daily practice.  A lot of helpful information about why and how to address vocabulary relating to academic materials and the website resource."  K.T. (Dec. 2021)

"Information regarding academic language and how to teach it in the classroom will be beneficial in my daily practice.  I liked the presentation of information." M.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the goal writing tied to core curriculum requirements. Everything that Trina presented could be immediately utilized in the school setting." J.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked that the presenter was concise and provided a clear framework for a lot of material." J.T. (Nov. 2021)

"Lots of examples of practical activities and ways to integrate multiple goals." M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the information regarding the skills that I teach my students, and how they can be incorporated into the academic curriculum most beneficial. I hope more SLPs utilize academic language within their sessions with their students. It definitely provides teachers, parents. and most of all students with a better understanding of Speech/Language services. What I liked best about this course was how easily the content can be connected to everyday Speech/language goals and therapy, with meaningful outcomes."  I.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I really loved the examples and resources from coreknowledge.org. I also liked the easy to follow, good speaker, and the content aligned with what feels important to me professionally." A.L. (Nov. 2021)

"I currently supervise two wonderful SLPA's and I would like to share this information as it supports what I have been encouraging them to do in their therapy sessions. Trina is an excellent speaker and teacher. Her presentation was clear and detailed."  C.D. (Oct. 2021)

"The speaker provided the listener with excellent examples." G.J. (Aug. 2021)

"Learning about the dimensions of language and how I can integrate them into functional academic activities for my students will be beneficial for my daily practice. The practicality of all the information was great." J.T. (Aug. 2021)

"The whole concept of academic language and the specific ways to integrate instruction will help my daily practice. Excellent course from start to finish." W.C. (Aug. 2021)

"Core Word and Core Vocabulary and how they are utilized to communicate using CVES as a starter for AAC was beneficial. I liked the slides and her examples on the table." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"The idea of a low-tech AAC could benefit many non-verbal students and understanding what vocabulary to use that can support communication of a variety of communication needs. The materials were practical and the examples and tools provided can be used with a variety of students." O.Z. (Apr. 2024)

"I found all of the course very beneficial, I particularly liked the resources provided for planning core words and extended vocabulary. Also transitioning from CVES to other systems. Resources, handout examples in the last section." P.Z. (Apr. 2024)

"I liked the ideas of how to incorporate core words into daily routines." M.T. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing core vocabulary and the first functional words from all children was helpful. I liked all of this course." P.C. (Apr. 2024)

"Imageability and CVES were beneficial topics." A.J. (Mar. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss how to use CVES. Great to see the speaker on video next to slides." S.L. (Mar. 2024)

"Excellent course." C.C. (Mar. 2024)

"All of this course was helpful. I work with many preschool and school-age children with ASD who benefit from the use of visual icons to enhance their understanding and expression of basic needs and wants. I enjoyed the accessibility of viewing the speaker, reviewing the slides, printing out handouts and watching the videos in my own time." V.M. (Mar. 2024)

"The instructor was so knowledgeable. Learning how to choose specific vocabulary." R.F. (Jan. 2024)

"Beneficial topics included aided language input, modeling more than what the child may use in their exchange, communication loops, and the child being both speaker and listener (practice both roles). Well organized and good overview of CVES." C.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing low-tech devices was helpful. I liked the checklists." P.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Excellent presentation with valuable expertise." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked learning how to use CVES, the visuals, and the pace of the course." E.B. (Nov. 2023)

"The course content was very easily absorbed with great examples (I loved examples!) and quite easily carried into everyday practice. Learned the concept of pruning and the loss of cognitive function over time if receptive and expressive language stimulation isn't varied in order to grow white matter in all communication areas." S.G. (Nov. 2023)

"All of the topics were very helpful as I am new to AAC and trying to gain a better understanding. I found how to correctly use the low-tech devices in my therapy the most beneficial. I loved the videos the presenter showed of her clients using the low-tech devices and communication exchanges." K.H. (Nov. 2023)

"It was helpful to learn more information about AAC. The explanations were easy to follow." A.L. (Nov. 2023)

"The organization of the core vocabulary was helpful. I liked the visuals of the low-tech AAC boards." C.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the concept of this system and will use it with students. Clear slides and very well explained by the presenter." E.D. (Oct. 2023)

"We have many students who use either PECS or the Proloquo2Go application on a an iPad. I've had a hard time bridging the gap between the two, as well as teaching core words using PECS. This course provided great input regarding these two issues, as well as many functional tools for assessment and activities to facilitate increasing utterance length and vocabulary repertoire. I liked the assessment tools and handouts, and video examples." G.O. (Oct. 2023)

"The core checklist was helpful to determine the plan for targeted vocabulary based on what words the child understands, uses and generalizes. I liked the course handouts and charts." V.F. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the rationale for beginning with the 105 to 189 word sets. And the ability to take the course when & where I have time." S.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how to use the CVES system with different approaches was beneficial. This course addressed many of the issues that PECS and core board have." M.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Speaker was knowledgeable. I liked the reinforcer assessment and use of CVES." M.P. (Sep. 2023)

"The entire presentation was very comprehensive and organized. The information presented thoroughly described how to implement the CVES program. The core word acquisition checklist seems very useful to assess ongoing progress." K.R. (Aug. 2023)

"The steps for language acquisition were beneficial and including the desired words. I liked the different ways for using requests, labeling, rejecting, etc." L.W. (Aug. 2023)

"Data collection and reinforcer assessment tools were helpful. Good organization of materials presented." E.E. (Aug. 2023)

"The topic of personal core is meaningful. The importance of teaching core vocabulary and what is meaningful to students using AAC. Instead of using random core words, I will choose words that are imageable to increase communication. Her presentation included visual examples and how to implement them in therapy." S.G. (Aug. 2023)

"All of it was useful! I liked the examples of what the CVES looked like and how it is used." R.R. (Jul. 2023)

"I found that the CVES was a systematic way of introducing a low tech communication system to facilitate language acquisition and communication intent to mainly non-verbal students. The system is customizable to individuals and incorporates personal core to the already 400 core vocabulary. The presenter demonstrated how to initiate the system and to facilitate language development. I liked the many forms and examples." M.L. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the core vocabulary usage. Course was easy to follow." W.S. (Jul. 2023)

"The speaker was interesting, and time flew by! The overall design of this program with charts to track will be extremely useful. All the handouts were very detailed and comprehensive, which allowed more attention to listening to the speaker and adding notes versus taking notes." E.V. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter was well-spoken and provided a lot of research and examples throughout. Learning to use a low-tech AAC system to transition to a higher-tech device was beneficial. I liked the course pace." B.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the idea of keeping icon pictures in the same place for motor memory and color-coordinating types of words. The idea of placing white masking icons around a target word was a great teaching tool. The addition of core words to a student's visual schedule was also a great idea. This course was well organized and there were several examples of how this system would work throughout the day." S.Q. (Jun. 2023)

"This information is usable and relatable. I liked the reinforcer profiles and the checklist for words being used and in what context they are being used. I also liked how this system combines using core words with a picture exchange and with a motor plan component." M.J. (May 2023)

"I liked the discussion of core vocabulary with autism. And the CVES binders." A.G. (May 2023)

"Quality instruction and knowledgeable instructor. In-depth discussion of the Core Vocabulary Exchange System." P.S. (May 2023)

"Handouts and presentation were clear. Learning prompts to be avoided was beneficial." C.C (May 2023)

"I liked the speaker's knowledge and this use of AAC." L.V. (May 2023)

"The entire discussion! I soaked it all in! I appreciated the supplemental videos. I liked the whole course!" C.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked learning how to integrate the CVES into therapy and routines." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"This system makes so much more sense than the basic picture exchange for items in immediate environment. Personally, the section on autism and the neuroscience behind attention and filtering deficits was the most beneficial." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussion on how to implement and use CVES with students. I thought the structure of explaining the purpose of CVES, how to put the tools together, and begin introduction for use was helpful." S.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Reasoning behind single word use. I liked the entire course and especially loved all the checklists and planning tools." S.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Language development (SNUG), motor planning were beneficial. I liked the focus on language, resources, and videos." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the concepts of low-tech and core vocabulary with AAC systems and how they can be used in situations where hi-tech cannot be used. Core Word Acquisition Checklist will be beneficial." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the core language and the case studies." B.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Seeing how to use CVES with students in therapy was beneficial." R.I. (Jan. 2023)

"Course was practical. Examples were easy to understand. I liked the use of core vocabulary." O.R. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was excellent, and the resources will be extremely helpful." C.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Thorough and great handouts - and videos of actual use of program." M.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Good pace and demonstrations." C.R. (Dec. 2022)

"I learned more about brain functioning in ASD individuals, and the possibility that we can influence that development via language and communication skills learning. Excellent language development review. Specific information on how to use the system. A presentation I could easily refer back to, as needed." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"This is a great AAC tool and helpful for those patients that aren’t ready for a high tech device. I recently took another AAC course and the content in this one was very consistent. It mentioned the following: elicit requests using preferred reinforcers, give adequate response time, and having icons in the same place is very important for motor planning." J.V. (Dec. 2022)

"Very clear, organized presentation. One of the best I have ever attended." T.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Easy to navigate course." E.S. (Nov. 2022)

"The combination of the speaker's instruction, videos, materials, and examples for better understanding was good. I liked the connection between typical language development and the actual use of CVES." A.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the structure of the handouts and the idea of imageability. Good protocol for initial core word identification." T.C. (Oct. 2022)

"Format of course was good. I liked the explanation/discussion of core words." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the visuals included in the slides. And learning how to assess for core word acquisition." R.M. (Oct. 2022)

"Using CVES to increase both expressive and receptive language skills was good to learn. The course was rich in content." A.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how it tied in with typical language development. And learning how to setup the core boards and binders." P.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked all of the content - choosing core words and fringe vocabulary for specific children, and taking data for understanding and use." D.K. (Aug. 2022)

"The whole webinar was beneficial for my daily practice."  V.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning how to use picture exchange when teaching vocabulary was good. I liked all of the course content."  N.C. (Aug. 2022)

"Great information to utilize in practice."  M.C. (Aug. 2022)

"There was a lot of information and examples provided that allowed for application of the knowledge. I liked the demonstrations for carryover of skills for more than communication for basic statements." A.R. (July 2022)

"I liked the instruction on phrases to model using child's preferred activities." M.V. (July 2022)

"Learning how to incorporate low tech AAC into different forms of communication was beneficial. And learning how to use this form of communication with different populations." L.K. (July 2022)

"I loved the organization, the colorful slides and using the CVES pictures. I loved recording the baby’s first 10 words and analyzing what word types they are using." J.S. (July 2022)

"It was packed with an abundance of information. I liked the downloadable handouts/inventories. Also the therapy clips of the children using CVES." L.M. (June 2022)

"It was all superbly explained and pertinent to helping my youngest students who are just beginning a language journey. The Aided Language Input section was especially helpful; also showing first 10 words, and how to use masking. The presenter did a marvelous job of comprehensive coverage of CVES and all its components as well as explaining all of the what/how/why basics." K.A. (June 2022)

"I liked how it supported functional communication. The video clips showing use of the visual schedule, masking icons, SNUG and specific uses of the CVES were good. The handouts are helpful including the reinforcement assessment, etc." C.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the entire course. The instructor was great!" R.E. (June 2022)

"I liked learning to use core with the first / then and scheduling, how to use core words in their many functions, how to get started - the inventories and language acquisition, and that I was able to view course in my own time and place. Also great resources." T.P. (June 2022)

"It gave excellent explanation on how to teach core vocabulary using picture exchange. I liked the discussion on how to choose core vocabulary based on imageability." S.Z. (May 2022)

"I love that it was on demand and saved my progress!" J.F. (May 2022)

"I liked the examples for language expansion." A.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the use of core words in language acquisition and expansion. Appreciated that the presentation was divided into sections with access to print the slides." M.H. (May 2022)

"I liked the concept of parents filling out the inventory at the beginning, then again after a few weeks to assess progress and determine goals." S.F. (May 2022)

"I love the idea of pairing our daily schedule with core words (I'm currently a Pre-K teacher, though I've also been an SLP for many years). The information was very practical and very clear." R.W. (Apr. 2022)

"The use of the CVES system as a low tech AAC system for use with my low to non-verbal students will benefit my practice. I liked the course. It was a wonderful presentation." N.W. (Apr. 2022)

"The course was very easy to understand and interesting. Learning how to incorporate core vocabulary and aided language into my sessions, creating a communication loop, and using the icons to respond back to my students was beneficial for my practice." D.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the availability of how to start with use of icons, then track and keep data on progress." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Very practical. I liked the imageability and methods to create inventories." D.G. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was engaging. I liked the ideas to mask words for students who are learning at a slower rate." J.G. (Mar. 2022)

"The course had the content and style of in-person, yet it was online. Very convenient." L.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Will definitely be utilizing this process. Very, very useful!" J.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning that with ASD there are connectivity deficits in the brain and their impact and how we as clinicians can connect the white fiber tracts via receptive input to reduce over-pruning." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I think this will benefit some of the younger kids at our school." J.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the blend of best practice and research information, and learning about an exchange system highlighting core words. I liked how CVES can be a bridge to a speech generating device with robust language pages." M.J. (Mar. 2022)

"Excellent Workshop! This system is completely new to me and I'm excited to try it!" D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the importance of core vocabulary overall and how to use it with picture exchange. The presenter kept my attention throughout and it was easy to follow." K.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information on how to start choosing vocabulary and then how to build child's language going forward using the device. Sometimes choosing vocabulary can be overwhelming as there can be so many options." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Great conference - excellent examples - well explained and demonstrated." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter was very easy to follow and kept my attention even though it was online." L.T. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked all of it as I continue to struggle with how to use low tech devices with nonverbal children. We do not have a system in place so I will have to order this one. Plus being able to watch tutorials on youtube is very helpful." N.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Excellent examples - well explained and demonstrated - great handouts." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"Presenter was very easy to follow and kept my attention even though it was online." L.T. (Jan. 2022)

"She's done her research and walks the walk. Great job!" M.V. (Dec. 2021)

"I loved the incorporation of receptive and expressive language into an exchange type format. I loved the pairing of core words throughout the day and activities.  I loved the discussion of brain impact when not addressing all parts of communication." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Love the refresher in development and also how to work with BCBA."  R.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I was not familiar with the CVES but have been interested in it for use with my students. Presentation was very good and linked to numerous references. Demonstrations were also helpful." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It was clear and concise and used real-life examples."  S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"All of this presentation will be incorporated in my daily practice." K.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the research about tactile input and benefits of moving pictures versus pointing to them helpful." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"The Core Word Acquisition chart will be almost immediately utilized in my therapy session with several students." S.B. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning how this communication system is built for a child using core words, fringe words, and how it ties to developmental milestones in language." E.C. (Nov. 2021)

"I appreciated all aspects of this course...the review, the handouts, and the wealth of information." J.S. (Oct. 2021)

"Presented in an orderly, clear, and concise manner. One of the best online courses I have done." C.M. (Oct. 2021)

"This tool seems very detailed and comprehensive but flexible. It seems to be based on both research and practical experience. I appreciate that the pre therapy data collection and the ongoing data collection tools are included." S.P. (Oct. 2021)

"How to use the checklist and how to select from there the actual target core/fringe words based on their preferences was good information.  I like the manner explained, examples, visuals, material and all of the resources examples provided." S.V. (Sept. 2021)

"I appreciated having the handouts for where to start - gathering the preferences and word lists, then the explanation.  Being able to have all the materials, especially the docs to implement the program and then moving at my own pace to reflect upon the student that I will be using CVES with." K.H. (Aug. 2021)

"The discussion on the CVES system and how it works for core and fringe vocabulary and reinforcing language development along established pathways was beneficial.  The client videos showing us the CVES system were nice." S.M. (Aug. 2021)

"I love this system. I have grappled with many types of systems thru the years and this seems to address all of them." S.T. (Aug. 2021)

"The new information on autism and brain function was beneficial." S.W. (Jan. 2024)

"The correlations between ASD & APD were helpful to discuss. The course was succinct." A.V. (Dec. 2023)

"All of this information was very beneficial. I enjoyed the research that was provided." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss that early intervention as soon as possible helps children's development." S.J. (Nov. 2023)

"Latest research regarding neurodevelopmental disorders. I liked the auditory processing theories in ASD." J.J. (Oct. 2023)

"The discussion to encourage parents to talk to their children as well as read to their children was beneficial. I liked the review of the brain connectivity areas and the high amount of research cited, as well as the links to go to for reading more about the research. I was super pleased that Dyslexia's complexity was included." S.F. (Sep. 2023)

"Importance of training parents in responsive teaching and the importance of literacy from day one - and lots of it every day! There is tons of current research to support her arguments." M.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the clinical applications and the parts that discussed auditory processing & autism." G.M. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the information on ABRs. The course was beneficial." E.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Learned a lot about brain function that had been forgotten. I liked the way everything is pulled together to justify the usage of auditory processing techniques in children with ASD." D.K. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked seeing another set of research showing the importance of early intervention. This course was easy to access and learn from at my own pace." J.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Martha Burns is superb. I wish I had her brain power." A.K. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how poorly the brain receives auditory information if a child has ASD. The course was clear and easy to follow." K.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Interesting to learn about the newest brain research." A.K. (Jan. 2023)

"The different types of auditory training programs that can help children with rapid language processing. Course supported by quite a lot of interesting research." B.G. (Jan. 2023)

"The impact of auditory processing issues with children with ASD was beneficial. The course was easy to follow." P.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning what age to begin to intervene for ASD - I liked the research and practical recommendations." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the multi-deficit approach in dyslexia and how dyslexia can be a sign of auditory processing issues." A.P. (Nov. 2022)

"Very interesting and good for moms. I like that you can do the course at home." K.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Discussion of the need for early intervention because we now have even more proof, through these brain studies, that it works (but I knew that), and WHY it works. I loved to see that it was proven again that parents need to talk to their infants, for many reasons. I learned so much about brain studies which I had not been seeking out in the last few years." M.G. (Nov. 2022)

"The information presented about RAP testing being used on infants or newborns (or within the first year) for identification as well as research from San Diego and emphasis on early detection/intervention was good." C.R. (Nov. 2022)

"All updated research. I like the presenter's knowledge about this topic." S.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The relationship between auditory processing, developmental dyslexia, and phonological problems was great to learn." C.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The link between auditory processing and most disabilities I work with was good to see." C.O. (Sept. 2022)

"This information will benefit my practice daily." J.U. (Aug. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." A.L. (July 2022)

"I liked learning about the important role of white matter tracts, cause and effects, and that new born babies should have a stapedial reflex test." G.G. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about all the new research being done. As someone who is passionate about early intervention and absolutely adores children with ASD, the auditory processing component/connection discussed in this course has given me a new lens. I kept thinking, that makes sense... this is why... I know iPads and iPhones are NOT good for my little bitties, and, yes, now I know why certain therapy techniques and combinations thereof, are working!" M.S. (June 2022)

"I gained more understanding of the underlying causes of ASD, and why these symptoms are present." A.A. (May 2022)

"I liked the in-depth discussion of research and the importance of early identification." A.H. (May 2022)

"I have always believed that early interventions and an enriched language environment are important for children to develop language skills. The research supported my beliefs. I always enjoy Martha Burns' knowledge." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies for training auditory processing, and that I could do course at my own pace." T.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding red flags for differences as early as 1 year, and how therapy can change the brain. The presenter was knowledgeable and there were many references." P.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Supported by research and presented clearly." J.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the explanation on the neurological side of these disorders." M.F. (Dec. 2021)

"Concrete anatomy and current research." J.C. (Dec. 2021)

"It was really helpful to learn all about the brain and research as it relates to autism and auditory processing." K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Understanding more about the parts of the brain affecting those diagnosed with ASD.  The areas of ASD that were covered were good." A.W. (Nov. 2021)

"The part that I would take out of this for my daily practice is the early signs of ASD. I learned how early signs start to show." A.V. (Aug. 2021)

"The course is so informative and practical based." M.K.S. (Aug. 2021)

"I learned about some new research on ASD and APD and liked the information on dyslexia." M.H. (Jul. 2021)

"The discussion on DMRI and tractography I found to be helpful." K.A. (May 2021)

“This course provided a clear summary of the research in this field.” S.S. (Mar. 2021)

“This well-organized presentation highlights recently conducted neuroscientific research. The newly revealed studies indicate support for very early intervention to occur in many cases. Earlier initiation of therapy with supportive parent training especially for infants showing signs of ASD offers favorable results.”  A.M. (Jan. 2021)

"A great refresher on neuroanatomy and neuroscience. I liked the discussion of the interconnections between hemispheres and lobes and how they impact language and speech." K.H. (Apr. 2024)

"Beneficial information regarding the layers of the brain and the difference between an SAH, SDH, and ICH as well as how this affects patients functions and severity. I liked the addition of visuals and diagrams." A.M. (Feb. 2024)

"All the neurophysiology in detail was helpful to discuss. I enjoyed the knowledge of the speaker." Z.R. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing neuro pathways connecting the ‘geographical’ areas we have memorized for so long was beneficial. I liked the pictures, diagrams, and the latest research." J.W. (Jan. 2024)

"I work in a SNF, so the review of general neuroanatomy and physiology was very beneficial for me, especially the basal ganglia (the excitatory, inhibitory, and reward processing). The research over neural oscillations (theta especially) was also helpful. The images; very helpful for a visual learner." J.H. (Jan. 2024)

"Updated the neuroscience in clinical practice. Hard topic but didactic and good explanation." S.P. (Jan. 2024)

"The neuroanatomy review was great. I liked the content." L.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Information on Autism and Parkinson's was beneficial. I enjoyed the slides." R.P. (Jan. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing brain development from conception to birth, then all the way through one's 20s. So much good information about how our brains are formed, how they work, and how they learn and mature." L.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Appreciated overall review of anatomy and physiology and current research." J.S. (Nov. 2023)

"I found the discussion on neurodevelopment to be of greatest interest to me, along with the information about research into ASD. I needed a refresher on neuroanatomy, as it has been 38 years since graduate school for me. The slides were well-presented." R.W. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the depth of information provided. And the review of the various fibers/tracts and cortical regions and their responsibilities helpful in identifying deficits in my stroke patients." E.E. (Nov. 2023)

"Understanding how new research will help us to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of language therapy. I liked the review of the brain structures and current research." J.R. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the information about gene development and ASD. The review of neuroanatomy and new research was very beneficial." P.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Good review of neural systems. This course also had good visuals." A.P. (Sep. 2023)

"The entire review of brain anatomy with all the updated research information was very rewarding in this course." S.S. (Aug. 2023)

"The areas of the brain related to language/phonology was a beneficial topic. I liked the review of all structures of the brain." M.B. (Aug. 2023)

"It was fantastic to have a review of the new literature after not being in graduate school for so long. Also, I really appreciated that the speaker was constantly pointing out how a presented topic of brain anatomy is relevant to an SLP." L.P. (Jul. 2023)

"The speaker was fantastic! She really elevated what could have been a dry topic and kept the entire lecture engaging." L.P. (Jul. 2023)

"Very needed updated information." D.F. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed hearing about all the new research." S.C. (May 2023)

"It was very helpful that the information was tied to practical application for the SLP. Ensuring the patient's attention and engaging them in the activities is critical for positive outcomes. The overall refresher was helpful for me as I am a program leader for our brain injury and stroke programs. I was also interested in the updated research that is taking place at NIH and will be excited to see those results." S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the way Dr. Burns phrased how the stretching of axons resulting in a TBI affects cognitive-communicative inefficiency, and I will use this with our brain injury patients since many have negative scans and it is difficult to explain DAI to patients." S.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Great content - This area fascinates me. I liked the updated information - it's been a while since I have heard more recent information and research findings." M.B. (Mar. 2023)

"New research. I liked the depth of knowledge provided." M.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The connections to executive function and language were very interesting. The instructor was engaging and the material was very interesting." C.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The development of the prefrontal cortex and how it relates to students that have difficulty with executive function, making sound decisions, and problem-solving. I liked the refresher in anatomy." B.G. (Jan. 2023)

"New research on connectivity and learning. Update on existing knowledge." S.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I plan to apply this new information to speech and language treatment of my pediatric and adult patients." S.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked Martha's approach to teaching. Afforded the learner the ability to accomplish a comparative & contrast analyses of "Traditional" vs. "Contemporary" neurology, neuroscience and neurodevelopment required by SLPs for clinical competence." S.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Dementia and neuroscience. Very informative course." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"New research regarding ASD. I liked review of all parts of the brain." E.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning brain function associated with networks and connectomes; neuroplasticity; oscillatory patterns. The images used for the PowerPoint depicted the information very well." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning correlation between brain tracts and therapy approaches. I liked the use of examples to illustrate difficult concepts." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the ASD studies. Beneficial information overall." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Relevance to education. Charts were most helpful." P.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Clinical application. Great details and review." C.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how Martha tied clinical research to how our treatment is shown to effect physical changes in the brains of our clients." S.J. (Nov. 2022)

"The applications of how learning changes the brain were good. I liked the discussion on brain herniation and all the new research. I liked Martha's energy and knowledge, and how she continues to keep us up to date." I.U. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." S.S. (Oct. 2022)

"It was a very good reminder of the functions of the brain and how important each part is to helping a child learn to communicate." K.N. (Sept. 2022)

"The anatomy of areas important for executive function and regulation were beneficial." M.F. (Aug. 2022)

"This course covered a lot of information." K.B. (July 2022)

"What wasn't beneficial! This course was a much needed refresher. Not only did this course jog my memory but I learned so many new things. The visuals and graphics in the course are amazing. I wish we had those in grad school!" J.G. (June 2022)

"Clinical applications – the explanations with diagrams of different brain views were very helpful in understanding." K.S. (June 2022)

"Covered a broad range of topics in the area of neuroscience." L.L. (June 2022)

"Clinical application throughout the course. She was very thorough and the visuals really helped to connect her information." C.G. (June 2022)

"I appreciated the connections to the interventional aspects, and the depth of information." J.B. (May 2022)

"Discussion of fiber tracts, role of thalamus in language, and new clinical research was all good information. I also liked that I was able to go at my own pace." M.C. (May 2022)

"The relationship of the limbic system to functioning of memory and learning was interesting. Each major point was followed by clinical application for the knowledge." J.H. (Apr. 2022)

"Well organized and efficient coverage of extensive education." J.E. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of implications in clinical practice – a very informative update on neurology." K.V. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the updates on bilateral vs. coordinated whole brain functions. The graphics really help." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Liked the presenter's wealth of knowledge. I don't spend a lot of time studying or reading about neurology or neuroscience. It was challenging but stimulating to stretch my knowledge and Dr. Burns was the perfect expert to provide the challenge." S.G. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the activities in session to promote dopamine and help with joy and memory." H.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the connection between therapy and changes made in the brain. The speaker provided great examples!" S.G. (Jan. 2022)

"All information was excellent, and was well directed to the SLP field of practice." S.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed learning about current research that is happening in the field of neurology." D.Z. (Sept. 2021)

"I was encouraged by research that shows that neuroplasticity lasts longer than we thought. The course was very informative." M.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Love this presenter!" A.B. (Sept. 2021)

"The functions of memory and attention control will be the most beneficial information. This course was very detailed, great visuals, and challenging." G.G. (Jul. 2021)

"I will use this info to help parents understand what we do as therapists and to explain to parents and prospective parents why their role in educating their children begins at birth. The presenter was so knowledgeable that the information flowed from her easily." O.S. (Jul. 2021)

“I very much enjoyed the latest technology used to image anatomy and its function. The course also provided basic information and linked it to more contemporary information.” D.J. (Jun. 2021)

“Excellent information on the necessity of the limbic system/emotional regulation in learning. Updated research information and upcoming research in the field.” T.C. (Jun. 2021)

"The impacts of problems at various stages or within various areas of the brain are good topics.  It was very detailed and evidence based." K.R. (May 2021)

“This course was well organized. And in such short time, the speaker was able to convey a good amount of very informative material.” L.A. (Feb. 2021)

"Strategies used for ASD were beneficial. I liked the different techniques that can be useful for therapy." J.G. (Apr. 2024)

"How to design a therapy session given the 10 LSP areas was helpful. The structure was easy to follow and very applicable." P.Z. (Apr. 2024)

"Designing sessions was beneficial to discuss." S.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Relevant presentation of information in an easy-to-follow format. The discussion concerning various design strategies was helpful." E.N. (Dec. 2023)

"Material presented was very functional. The suggestion on echolalia was very useful to me." H.K. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the link between problem-solution. Good examples to clarify the strategies." R.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The suggestions for interaction using Coach Rotations and peers as mentors/wingmen were helpful. I liked that this course talked about learning style challenges that we have experienced and gives great direction on how to address these challenges." C.L. (Oct. 2023)

"I appreciated the initial concept of interacting with object-oriented children and starting with modeling the activity before giving the child objects to interact with." N.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Information about the LSP was beneficial. I liked that the presenter had himself on the video. It is much easier to listen to an online class when you can see the instructor." J.E. (Apr. 2023)

"The entire course was full of useful information." M.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The concepts of shared control design were very helpful. As a clinical fellow, I have not heard of this method, and I think it would be useful to integrate into my practice. I like the self-paced, complexity of the material and the "food for thought" questions provided afterward." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The speaker is very knowledgeable! Excellent class!" A.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the notion of relinquishing control and sharing. The information on how to better use peers in the therapy setting was beneficial." J.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned how to arrange the room - making it less cluttered and more structured for the session." B.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." E.R. (Aug. 2022)

"The pointers/ideas for designing therapy such as have peers be wingman and using mentors/peers nonverbally is good." T.E. (July 2022)

"I liked that the course explained specific challenges of students with ASD, and then gave useful ways to implement therapy to avoid behaviors before they even start. The information in this course was very useful and directly relates to my students. I look forward to using the suggested design considerations when working with my students with ASD." M.M. (June 2022)

"Good use of examples. Learning the importance of having a game plan to build into the therapy session to avoid pitfalls." J.T. (June 2022)

"The examples of how to design therapy based on certain ASD challenges was very beneficial to me. I am currently a preschool special education teacher, so I look forward to using some of these examples of design with my students who I know present these challenges, including using peer models, the pivot-grammar approach, staying away from scripted/verbal repetition, and avoiding presenting objects to an object-oriented child at the start of therapy or teaching." M.M. (June 2022)

"Dr. Rydell gives such an organized talk. He gives great examples for the therapy setting. It is well thought out and organized so we can all follow the format and understand where he's going." K.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the therapy applications – easy to understand and broke down important aspects of treatment." L.F. (May 2022)

"I liked the availability of the slides and the information presented in both formats was good." L.N. (Apr. 2022)

"I found the information about transitions and "coach rotation" to be the most beneficial for my daily practice. I liked how the online course was easy to follow along in the sense that each section was similar formatting and many examples were provided." S.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the generative language for gestalt learners – the overall organization of the course." J.T. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the 5 questions or TEACCH approach, and the strategies that would be helpful for each specific behavior." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Gained specific strategies on how to target challenges associated with ASD – assisting children with transitions." S.H. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked how down-to-earth and practical the presenter was with his examples. Course content was applicable to my therapy situations." C.F. (Feb. 2022)

"Useful ideas to use in my therapy". T.J. (Feb. 2022)

"I thought the Shared Control piece was especially helpful, and overall, all aspects of Dr. Rydell's presentation were very beneficial to my therapy design. Dr. Rydell was quite easy to follow. His course was very organized." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the concept of peer modeling and its benefit to eliciting behavioral participation. The design recommendations and how they could apply to specific behaviors was helpful." C.E. (Jan. 2022)

“The presenter was very thorough with his explanations of the challenging behaviors encountered and the designs that may be used to reduce these behaviors when planning for therapy sessions.” H.T. (Dec. 2021)

“I found the use of visual and peer models vs. over talking through a situation to be something to consider to decrease demands on the already overloaded child. I like the situations presented and the suggestions made.” H.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Different ways of thinking about working with kiddos who have ASD - definitely going to try some of these strategies!" B.G. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the information shared will be beneficial to my daily practice with students with ASD. Very practical and realistic." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"To the point....good practical suggestions." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the strategies to facilitate easier transitions, and the systematic presentation for each ASD Learning Style component." A.B. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the information shared will be beneficial to my daily practice with students on the ASD." A.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Patrick Rydell is so well organized and logical. It makes learning easy and lasting."  G.E. (Nov. 2021)

"I thought this course was nicely placed."  J.W. (Nov. 2021)

"Use of peers early on as part of therapy and having student experience story/activity prior to therapy session to help build confidence in therapy. All the suggestions recommended to help design successful therapy sessions were very good."  J.T. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was very logical and interesting new ideas for therapy.  I liked that the speaker was confident and straightforward instruction."  K.F. (Oct. 2021)

"The breakdown of the 10 questions and design practices for each was very useful."  L.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The five question of structure for the therapy design and the information regarding transitions were very helpful.  The course was very well organized and easy to understand because of practical examples." K.C. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the entire presentation and thought it was excellent." R.L. (May 2021)

“I found the use of the 5 questions in planning a session and providing clear expectations for a child in a session to be helpful.” M.W. (Feb. 2021)

“I found the LSP principles and just how to consider more of the flow of my session and how the certain transitions or structure of activities themselves might impact individual children to be very beneficial. Also, that it causes us as clinicians to really consider not only what we are teaching our children but how and how the structure of each session and even transitions might need to vary greatly between children.” C.M. (Jan. 2021)

"The most beneficial for my daily practice was controlled variation, best practice for JARs, and the importance of visual organization. What I liked best about this course was the overall organization and comprehensive material." L.A. (Feb. 2024)

"The entire course was helpful. I enjoyed the presentation." R.S. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial use of visual guidelines. I liked discussing the goals." S.A. (Jan. 2024)

"Relevant information and strategies presented in an easy-to-learn and follow format." E.N. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the sequential discussion of the therapy process. The use of peers, rotating who is the lead person and varying the activities, one component at a time, was helpful." D.R. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how to implement JARs was beneficial. I liked the detailed slides." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"Great course all around. Very well shared and makes sense." R.R. (Oct. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about how useful peers can be using the JARs strategy. I will use the concept of structured flexibility during conversation practice." K.O. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the ideas imparted which enable a student to organize their thoughts, and lead to the same organization in speech, through peer participation. The suggestions to impart each step were beneficial." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the speaker, and learning how to best teach communication skills with peers for my students with Autism." A.E. (May 2023)

"The hard and controlled variables were beneficial. I liked the specific examples and goals." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The information was clear, well organized, and usable. Learning differences between prompting, modeling, and verbal mapping and how verbal mapping is the best way to support true language." E.R. (Apr. 2023)

"The ease of info presented was good. Varying activities to prevent rigidity." P.F. (Mar. 2023)

"The entire topic will be beneficial for my daily practice. The presenter was very knowledgeable about incorporating joint action routines in order to assist children with autism in overcoming communication challenges." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Very clear guidelines! Fantastic material. Loved the pieces about systematically changing JARS; using peers to support social interaction; and sharing the role of the coach." H.W. (Feb. 2023)

"The idea of shared control and allowing for controlled variation in the session. I liked the simplicity of course format." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Helping autistic children communicate in a group was beneficial. I liked the detailed information to facilitate communication." S.E. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the visual organization topic." R.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenter was very easy to follow and slides were well organized. The information about verbal mapping was very helpful." A.Y. (Dec. 2022)

"I have been trying to learn ways to benefit my ASD students in their communication. This course was well presented, organized." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"The visual organizer to reduce confusion and anxiety, and the varying of JAR to prompt a tolerance for flexibility is beneficial. Course was clear cut and well presented." L.N. (July 2022)

"This course has provided me with a new perspective on running small groups with individuals with ASD."  M.H. (July 2022)

"The course was clearly presented. I liked the concept of what we say is what and how we think." B.S. (June 2022)

"Unique perspective. Controlled variation was an interesting concept as was directing children with ASD to look to their peers for clues." H.S. (June 2022)

"I appreciated his breakdown of how we would move from start to finish with a student beginning with adult coaching to guiding peer mentors to conversational skills with our students diagnosed with ASD." K.S. (June 2022)

"The course was very clearly laid out. The speaker used a comfortable pace and made good use of visuals in his Powerpoint presentation to support what he spoke about." K.S. (June 2022)

"Learning the importance of peers. I liked the examples that were provided." F.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the way to vary a JAR to encourage flexibility, and the emphasis on using peers to teach these skills." A.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the goals included at the end – the emphasis on peers." K.S. (Apr. 2022)

"All of the helpful tips for running a group session and which strategies we should no longer use when working with students who have Autism. The thoroughness of the topic discussed." L.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the 10 ASD learning style components that focus on moving children with ASD with learning style strengths in order to build independent capacities in social development. I liked the handout in order to review it later on in the year." C.B. (Mar. 2022)

"Using variation to increase flexibility and several ideas on how to do group sessions." J.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked all of it - the flow and inter-relatedness of the information." J.R. (Jan. 2022)

"It is something I can use right away." J.W. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the technique of verbal mapping and the difference between verbal mapping, prompting, and modeling and the clear and concise way in which the information is provided." A.P. (Nov. 2021)

"A highly organized presentation by Dr. Rydell!!! I really enjoyed the fact he repeated and rephrased the important information two and three times over the course of the presentation." I.K. (Oct. 2021)

"Coaching strategies and training paraprofessionals/aids to use visual, nonverbal cues instead of always directing children with ASD verbally. This is a very important component for all of us." C.B. (Oct. 2021)

"This was a helpful discussion of how to use peers in the intervention process along with establishing variation in joint action routines. The course was very organized and had good examples." A.S. (Oct. 2021)

"Easy to follow, good layout, organization. Topic very relevant. Test questions were straightforward and based firmly in the content of the presentation." B.H. (Aug. 2021)

"The use of non-verbal/demonstration preceding verbal modeling; review of stop-wait [OWLING]; goals were beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the systematic presentation." T.W. (Jul. 2021)

“The speaker had extensive knowledge and experience regarding ASD. And used clear concise examples.” L.P. (Feb. 2021)

“I liked using peers to help with social interactions. Good ideas for varying an activity to work on flexibility.” P.D. (Jan. 2021)

“I appreciated how to construct a joint action routine to maximize its benefit for the child. Dr. Rydell is very organized, and I loved how he summed up his course with the "Takeaway" list.” C.F. (Jan. 2021)

"Discussing how to maximize JARs was helpful. Great examples." A.S. (Apr. 2024)

"I like the review of JARS. Information is organized and makes sense." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"Specific topics that were most beneficial were Joint Attention Routines, Coach Rotation, and Peers Model Words, Phrases, and Social Use of Language. What I like best and appreciate the most about this course are the strategies provided and Dr. Rydell's presentation style." L.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing JARs was beneficial. The content was explained very thoroughly." C.C. (Feb. 2024)

"The use of peer mentors was helpful. I enjoyed the part of having the child with ASD think so that he/she can lay down and practice speech/social pathways." S.A. (Jan. 2024)

"All of the course was beneficial. I enjoyed everything. It was such good information." S.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Organized and clear presentation. Strategies to facilitate functional communication in more functional social interactions as well as provide the basis for future verbal communication development." J.H. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the ease of adaptability of JARs into therapy sessions. The specific examples of target vocabulary in 2-word utterances with the use of JARs were beneficial." J.D. (Dec. 2023)

"The description of joint action routines was helpful." K.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Simple example of how to implement. I enjoyed the use of several semantic components vs one. Good reminder re: pivot grammar." D.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire topic was beneficial. I enjoyed the content and presentation." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"The concept of completely relying on a non-verbal peer model during the initial presentation of a joint action routine is interesting. Also, I am interested in attempting to change roles and allow the target child to take the lead in the activity. I liked that the instructor provided a specific example." A.L. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was full of information. I liked the coach rotation information and implementing peers." L.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the review of how to best incorporate joint action routines and the use of peers to help in the process." S.S. (Oct. 2023)

"The use of peers in order to generalize language and social skills was helpful. This is a different approach, specifically structuring variations and choices within the activity to expand language." D.R. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning how to contrive turn-taking opportunities with peers where the coach trades off. I really appreciated the example provided with the crashing/splashing cars and trucks." L.S. (Oct. 2023)

"The goal of teaching language and how to achieve it using JARs was beneficial. This information was very helpful to me, as I work in a private clinic where more than half my patients have ASD, ADHD, or social anxiety." V.H. (Oct. 2023)

"Very clear presentation. I liked using peers as mentors." T.R. (Oct. 2023)

"JARS are an excellent way to teach children with autism how to improve their social language abilities. I liked the specific examples, truck/ramp routine." M.P. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked learning about JAR. I've used this system for years with students with ASD and it's nice to have a label to put with the practice." S.E. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning how to use peers effectively. The presenter was very knowledgeable and gave great analogies to help me understand." R.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Pivot Grammar in JARs was a beneficial topic. I liked the multiple explanations of materials to help with long-term knowledge." T.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Concept of peer mentoring in a naturalistic, child-led role was beneficial. I liked Dr. Rydell's presentation style." M.A. (May. 2023)

"This approach adjusts to the specific needs of the child with autism. Provides tools for SLPs working with ABA team." R.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Language mapping was beneficial. I liked the characteristics of good joint action routines." L.R. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the coach rotation, creating joint attention routines, using pivot grammar. Themes are based on the child’s intrinsic motivation and interest. Actions are sequenced into logical plan of action. Multiple opportunities for learning and practicing." M.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Going into detail to define JAR was beneficial. I liked the goals presented and course clearly laid out things to think about when implementing JARS." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The presenter provided examples of how to incorporate joint action routines into activities. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the components of joint action routines and how to incorporate those components into an activity." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning how JARs could be used to facilitate communication with children with ASD. As a behavior clinician, I see my role as so vital in a child's learning. The speaker explained in depth, and his use of scenarios was amazing." A.O. (Jan. 2023)

"The information on JARs will be very helpful for the classroom-based setting I work in. The speaker was clear and easy to follow. The information was also easy to follow and take notes." S.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Easy to follow and practical application tips. Information on expanding and developing language and relationships with peers was beneficial." S.E. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the use of JARs and the value of play with peers. And the theoretical base which is "sound" (grounded) and from highly respected researchers." S.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the idea of starting with non-verbal play routines. I feel sometimes as SLPs we constantly control the situations and we use too much language. I liked the suggestions of the non-verbal JARs, and also using the five semantic categories as a means of establishing and expanding on social routines." M.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Using actions with peer involvement for student's language development was beneficial. I liked that course emphasized peer involvement in therapy." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how presenter outlined what to do and how to include peers. Also how to begin with a non-verbal activity and build language on top of it." J.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I will glean ways in which to teach and interact with joint action routines in a more specific way demonstrated in this course." K.K. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the peers model and helping children notice/learn from their peers. I also liked the concrete examples." C.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The concept of JAR and the benefits for life-long learning were helpful. I liked the idea of teaching children with autism how to find value in learning from their peers." K.J. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that course was delivered in a simple and precise format." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that the notes were available to print and the presenter was easy to understand." V.G. (Dec. 2022)

"We are beginning to implement Jars in our school so the entire presentation was informative. What was particularly interesting was the use of peer mentors and the rational behind that. Very practical to daily practice." J.M. (Nov. 2022)

"In our ETS program we facilitate several joint action routines in which we target expressive, receptive language, imitation, play and social skills. The examples provided here were helpful for this." R.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I enjoyed all aspects of this course. Dr. Rydell is an amazing presenter. I found the discussion surrounding the verbal and non-verbal Jars valuable. The use of non-verbal JARs will help me to lay the foundation for language development with my newer learners in our class." G.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The JARs example was a great way to explain how this can be implemented with students. I genuinely liked the entirety of the course and all of the information provided. I liked that he went into detail about the steps needed to facilitate the JAR approach and other approaches used to increase understanding, engagement and carryover." C.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the depth and examples - the breakdown of what is part of an effective JARS routine." C.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear presentation." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the organization of material and direct instruction of implementation." S.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The basic idea that you establish the non-verbal JAR and overlay the verbal component was great! The course was well organized." B.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The discussion of using semantic comparisons to build vocabulary and generative language was helpful." A.G. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the practical ways to bring peers into JARs. This course was engaging and informative." D.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed the discussion about the benefits of peer modeling vs adult modeling in language/social learning. This course was easy to understand and was very interesting with many good concepts that are easy to apply to daily therapy sessions." R.P. (June 2022)

"Clear examples. I liked the examples of what to say and how to use the peer." C.W. (June 2022)

"I liked the tips on vocabulary to use during JARS. The course was easy to follow along." H.E. (June 2022)

"I especially appreciated the discussion point pertaining to JAR based vocabulary. The vital importance of expanding sematic category goals for children with ASD was emphasized. The course provided valuable insight and guidance towards the development of JARs." A.M. (May 2022)

"The course was practical." K.R. (May 2022)

"It was easy to understand and follow." A.B. (May 2022)

"Post pandemic, it has been difficult for speech providers to receive training in JARs. This course is worth taking to give insight into how to create, implement, and evaluate JARs.  It went step-by-step over how to create an effective JAR." M.L. (May 2022)

"The break-down of peer involvement in Joint Action Routines was very informative and thorough.  The overview and explanation of the foundation and implementation of Joint Action Routines in relation to the Learning Style Profile strategy was good."  A.C. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the selection of vocabulary to implement when completing a verbal JAR series."  K.D. (Feb. 2022)

"It was well-organized and easy to follow."  K.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated how Dr. Rydell discussed everything from the Learning Style Profile to Peer Modeling of words, phrases, and the social use of language. I enjoyed the way he talked about going from basic nonverbal communication teaching to coaching, using peers, and/or the child with ASD so that the child can achieve an ability to socially interact with others." E.H. (Jan. 2022)

"The presenter was very clear and gave good examples. I liked the variation of different play schemes (and the corresponding language)." B.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the handouts, and examples of how to implement the LSP. Enjoyed the speaker's way of presenting information, easy to understand with clear objectives." J.S (Dec. 2021)

"The course was a nice review of joint play strategies. I liked the illustration of inclusion of peers." A.R (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the suggestion about giving choices, comparison, and options to build language." M.A (Dec. 2021)

"I find that I currently implement these strategies in daily practice, but this was a nice refresher."  J.W. (Nov. 2021)

“I found the JAR examples and use of the Pivot Grammar Approach to be very interesting. I liked that he provided real-life examples, making it easy to relate to children on my caseload.” J.B. (Oct. 2021)

"Discussing the awareness of including peers immediately was most helpful. I liked the straightforward information." S.S. (Sept. 2021)

"Using peers as a source of information, and not just teaching nouns, but add in comparisons and actions." R.H. (Sept. 2021)

"The course was presented in a clear manner." B.H. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the JARs outline, ideas, and suggestions. The interventions covered were most beneficial." M.B. (Aug. 2021)

"This course relates and expands on my experiences in therapy. It is easy to follow print outs directly related to presentation." J.S. (Jul. 2021)

"Including peers in JARs and the explanation of how to incorporate them were good. The presentation was very well organized with slides and specific steps and explanations." E.V. (Jul. 2021)

"The components and process of Joint Action Routines will benefit my daily practice. The verbal Mapping explanation and example of Joint Action Routine are good." S.L. (Jul. 2021)

"Use of peers, in my case since I do home intervention, I will use family members (siblings) more frequently." C.S. (Jul. 2021)

"Very explicit on how to use "verbal mapping" within the context of labels, generative language and social language and Very well organized and covered so that the development and implementation of JARs within the SLP's practice is met with complete success!" J.S. (Jun. 2021)

"Great example use with the cars." B.R. (Jun. 2021)

"The peer model with the practice will be beneficial for my daily practice. The presentation was easy to follow and understand." T.D. (Jun. 2021)

"Learning what a JAR is and how to use it is beneficial for my practice. The course is simple to understand and implement, and applies directly to therapy." M.L. (Jun. 2021)

"The specific topic I liked is the idea of using non-verbal joint routines and giving multiple control." M.K. (May 2021)

"I liked the simplicity of the concept presented." P.L. (May 2021)

“I liked going through the JARS routine and how to incorporate peer models in non-verbal and verbal capacities.” S.B. (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information on targeting peer play during teletherapy session.” M.G. (Jan. 2021)

"The need to take things slowly and not focus on a correct response is something that I sometimes struggle with. I liked the methodical way he explained the steps and what was expected as an outcome." C.S. (Feb. 2024)

"I appreciated the reminder to help the child focus on us / people, not on toys, their clothing... I liked this focus on us as mentors and guides and the source of new learning and interaction." N.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The clearly stated 10 steps were beneficial. Clear and concise information overall." S.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the step-by-step goals and strategies. Talking slow and slow like molasses not to elevate the situation and dysregulate the child was helpful." J.D. (Nov. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial. I enjoyed the entire course." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Well organized and clearly presented course. The importance of helping to provide effective support for a child to view others as social partners." J.H. (Nov. 2023)

"Information was relevant. I liked the specific goals and areas to focus on." A.O. (Sep. 2023)

"Specific, actionable suggestions." A.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Teaching parents to stay focused on what to do with their child was beneficial." S.A. (May 2023)

"I liked the suggested goals for starting with children at this level. Great suggestions and ideas on how to engage children in reciprocal engagement. Liked the practicality and honesty, and the validation in a lot of what I've felt was appropriate and more beneficial for children with ASD." C.I. (May 2023)

"The steps for focusing more on people were beneficial. And I liked the toy demonstrations." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the goals for object-oriented learners." L.R. (Mar. 2023)

"The suggested goals and strategies for moving from object to people-oriented goals were/are the most beneficial for daily practice. The strategies that were provided, such as clearing the room, presenting one toy at a time, etc., were what I liked best about this course." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"The presenter provided strategies that I can implement tomorrow in my practice. He was very knowledgeable about the topic discussed." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the quote "this toy comes with me" and teaching the social priority. All of the examples for getting children to engage with people over toys were beneficial and I liked the idea of being a mentor vs. teacher." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Reminder to slow down and use a soft, low tone voice and to not feel the need to "entertain" the child. I liked the repetition of ideas and that the presenter offered ideas for goals regarding this stage of social communication." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the step-by-step format." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked clearing the room of toys and distracting items. And less talk to gain attention of autistic students." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. Rydell is so easy to follow. He presents his information in such an organized fashion." L.K. (Dec. 2022)

"Quick, specific ideas to share with families and caregivers. Examples and explanations were great." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Being a source of information to the child - this changed my thinking about my approach and set-up to therapy sessions." M.E. (Nov. 2022)

"The slides were excellent and I appreciated the presentation with the speaker in the corner of the screen." M.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Setting goals to achieve precisely what needs to be achieved, and reviewing techniques in therapy i.e. setting, materials, etc was helpful." M.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The information on how too much talking and the tone of our voice can make the autistic person withdraw or become anxious was interesting. I liked how we should not give up but continue to Reset and Repeat our activity until we notice a change in the individual. I also liked the handout." R.F. (Oct. 2022)

"Practical suggestions. I liked everything - especially the emphasis on basic things like tone of voice and physical proximity of therapist and child." A.S. (Oct. 2022)

"I LOVE this! This is such a great way to build trust and rapport and COMMUNICATION." D.J. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the concept of clearing the room, and that I was able to see and hear the presenter." E.J. (Sept. 2022)

"The information was presented in a simple, easy format to follow." E.J. (Sept. 2022)

"Clear and specific strategies to help kids become more people oriented." A.G. (Aug. 2022)

"Course was easy to process and follow along with. I liked the basic principals of attention and methods to aid in increased directed and focused attention." A.R. (July 2022)

"I appreciated learning about the differentiation between the vital role of mentoring verses teaching skills especially during the early stages of intervention." A.M. (June 2022)

"I felt the biggest takeaway was that our models do not need to have a verbal component." R.H. (June 2022)

"Strategies are easy to use. I liked the use of slow and deliberate actions and speech." E.R. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical steps for the environment and manner to approach the student. I enjoyed the content and how the presenter paced the course as well as brought in real life examples." D.A. (May 2022)

"I liked the idea of not chasing, enticing children to come to you and view you as a source of information. Handouts will be great reminders of key points, especially when teaching assistants and parents." A.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of object vs people oriented with examples – great explanations." D.P. (Apr. 2022)

"Valuable information specifically on helping children become more people-oriented." V.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I appreciated the clear strategies for implementing this approach. To have a concrete guide for how to go about this was helpful. And the emphasis on the importance of establishing joint attention, which is so critical for working with this population. I also appreciated that the presenter provided some ideas of goals that could be relevant to this process." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I was interested in hearing about the importance of low energy levels.  The slides were helpful in following along."  J.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I loved the step-by-step hierarchy of achieving this, most vital, goal for children with ASD."  M.F. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the simple break downs presented. Great slide information to support speaker's focus." A.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Clearing the room, simplifying and not talking. As an SLP, I've been preaching 'not talking' to colleagues for many years - it's nice to have back-up!" E.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I will be more conscious of clearing the space of additional toys and stimuli and prompting less. The instructor was pleasant to listen to and covered the points in the outlines and goals presented in the beginning of the session." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"All of the topics presented in the course were beneficial for my daily practice." A.M. (Dec. 2021)

“Loved the overall review of how to approach this issue. The presenter's knowledge and the examples he offered were great. I liked his teaching style.” A.N. (Dec. 2021)

"I enjoyed the discussion on reducing distractions in the space and focusing on showing play first before letting the child take the object."  S.W. (Nov. 2021)

"The entire discussion about the 10 strategies to increase a child's people oriented learning style was great! It was a clear discussion with well spelled out points and very geared to parents. I felt that it was very important to make this course parent friendly because it works and trains these strategies across settings, the home being the child's main setting for working on these strategies. This brings home and school closer together for generalization of this learning style."  A.H. (Oct. 2021)

"Content presented in a well organized sequence, a lot of information presented at a non-hurried pace." R.T. (Aug. 2021)

"Establishing joint attention and using modeling and demonstration, can set a child up for life-long learning. I liked the direct style of instruction." K.M. (Aug. 2021)

"The idea that establishing social orientation and focus comes before requiring the student to give correct responses is helpful. The course was very organized."  A.S. (Aug. 2021)

"Learning to slow down and consider that your energy level could be a factor in creating anxiety or withdrawal will be beneficial in my daily practice.  The course presented clear principles to help change a child's focus." H.L. (Aug. 2021)

"The topic that is most beneficial for my daily practice is that you should use others to help with the social interaction as models and to make things as natural as possible." C.M. (July 2021)

"The reminders of how to 'control' environment for interaction was helpful for my daily practice. The importance of interaction/engagement foundation skills first was great!!" J.M. (July 2021)

"The hope that ASD kids will not always view others as an annoyance." M.H. (July 2021)

"The 10 strategies to follow when trying to establish people oriented vs object oriented interactions. The behavior styles of modeling, providing new information, modeling conventional actions with objects, of the adult being the "wingman" and source of useful information for the child to learn to seek them out will be beneficial for my practice.  I liked the visuals that were printed out on the screen to follow as Dr. Rydell discussed." S.L. (July 2021)

"Goals and strategies for building strengths in social communication, with establishing a primary focus on people versus objects.  The relevance of the topic, practicality, and presenter style is good." L.K. (May 2021)

“The entire program is very beneficial. It was presented in a wonderful way for implementation.” L.B. (Mar. 2021)

"The most beneficial for daily practice was the topic of how to prepare children with ASD to make friends. The "formula" was great! This course provides strategies that I can readily use in my practice." L.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Excellent outline and presentation! The speaker was amazing!" K.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Clear process for implementation. Pat has a great common sense approach to this topic." S.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial explanations for the "why" of the approach. Good analogies and walkthroughs of content." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the intervention set-up and the explanation and importance of rotating coaches. Presenter spoke clearly and explained ideas well." A.M. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the treatment ideas - how to use JARs and charades during a session." J.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Understanding that our students with ASD aren't cueing in to their peers at all. The presenter spoke clearly and slowly with a lot of good information." K.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Learned things I can use tomorrow in my therapy sessions. I liked all of it." A.P. (Aug. 2023)

"The suggested goals were beneficial." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the topic of using peers and aides and the emphasis on switching roles and having children think for themselves. The slides were clear and instructive." P.H. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was able to provide background information, suggested goals, and intervention methods for the Learning Style Profile. I enjoyed this entire presentation by Dr. Rydell." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"The speaker was engaging. I liked the outline and specific examples of the 3 Rotations." R.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Step-by-step directions. I liked the coach rotation and carryover to peers." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Dr. Rydell spoke clearly and explained everything very well. He kept my attention and it was very interesting. I liked the discussion of not always telling the children exactly what to do, but modeling and having them look for social cues." K.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Well presented, organized. I liked the introduction of peers for social growth." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the topic of the behavior of children with Autism in social settings." M.G. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was clear and easy to listen to. I liked the process to get more peer mentoring." K.L. (June 2022)

"The need to get away from the constant prompting & telling students exactly what to do, when to do it, & how to do it. I see this every day with untrained aides or aides who are just there to "get the daily job done" & "keep things running smoothly". I liked the sequenced presentation." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Very practical language and examples were used. The presenter was very down to earth and knowledgeable." M.T. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the advice to drop the prompting and let the student read the room and figure out what to do even if it takes some time (not to immediately jump in with a prompt). I liked the explanations of how to go through this process as well as the examples of goals." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the explanations of how to go through this process as well as the examples of goals." L.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the concept of a wingman and following the wingman for social cues. I also liked the emphasis on trust and confidence as crucial elements to independence. I found the course to be highly applicable content and an excellent framework for how to think about and approach social language intervention." K.S. (Dec. 2021)

"Teaching independence to the child – practical suggestions to use tomorrow." C.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I don't work with this population however my son has ASD and I feel I can apply it to our home life. I loved how the presenter broke down all the steps of how to take the child with ASD from focusing on objects to focusing on the environment and peers. Finding the wingman." (Nov. 2021)

“This course was organized, concise, and full of useful information.” C.F. (Nov. 2021)

"Very practical. Can use immediately in therapy. Enjoyed the speaker." A.H. (Oct. 2021)

"The suggestion to create a people-centered (as opposed to object-centered) classroom and how to do this will be helpful in guiding classroom teachers who are teaching social skills in the classroom." E.M. (Sept. 2021)

"The Joint Action routines could work with my non-verbal autistic population - that was most helpful." J.P. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the organized, comprehensive description of the roles in the approach." H.W. (Aug. 2021)

"The use of common routines and activities to establish joint attention and develop the uses of peer mentors was good." A.S. (Aug. 2021)

"Very good practical information on the correct way to utilize peers in social skills interventions." J.B. (Aug. 2021)

“How to teach children with autism to learn social skills from peers. It was explained in a very easy and clear way to be understood.” R.O. (Apr. 2021)

"This is one of the most relevant and highly useful courses that I have taken on this subject. Working in a school setting with intensive structured learning environments and ABA therapy being the trend, this course was extremely relevant as to why we need to move away from the prompted and structured discreet trial methods and focus on the social skills that will allow the child to think and process what he/she is taking in from the room. This is an area that I struggle with as ABA is becoming the above all type of treatment and in my opinion, taking away from the very social interaction skills that it believes it is training. Thank you for a relevant and useful course." M.K. (Jan. 2021)

"Discussing how to protect privacy when using teletherapy was beneficial. The course was clear and practical." M.N. (Dec. 2023)

"Knowing what other forms of service delivery are acceptable. Very easy to follow course." H.M. (Dec. 2023)

"The recommended activities for telepractice to relay to parents confirmed what I would do. I liked that common sense was provided as well as necessary privacy needs." S.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I love the reminder that language can be incorporated into all everyday activities. The discussion of limiting screen time was good. The continuum of interaction and passiveness was beneficial." S.Q. (Aug. 2023)

"Considering the client's environment and routine when providing carry-over activities was beneficial to discuss. Clear and short presentation." D.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I appreciated the list of recommended activities for parents/families to engage in during distance learning. I appreciated the presenter giving us a short history of other pandemics and how people coped with them. I liked that she recognized that teletherapy is not easy and it is not for every child and/or family." C.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Good information about how parents can help and making sure parents have what they need. This course offered helpful information and websites when doing online therapy." L.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenter spoke slowly and deliberately and with many examples. I liked the educational information for supporting families and teachers. The references provided in this workshop will be beneficial." K.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content." K.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Good reminder to be creative with what the child has at home to work with. And that we can still control screen time even if we are doing telepractice." M.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course to my SLP colleagues." K.W. (Jul. 2022)

"I liked the supportive information for having parents directly involved, and using daily activities and materials in the home as a means of providing effective therapy. So many parents continue to expect the clinician to wholly and consistently provide 'academic' materials & activities on screen. Prepping and sending needed hands-on materials for pre-K & K students has been absolutely overwhelming at times! All of the suggested activity ideas & resources are very much appreciated." K.L. (Feb. 2022)

"Practical suggestions for providing speech and language activities at home. Also, considering the parent's work load, number of children at home, stress in household, etc... when planning speech and language sessions and activities for the child." K.W. (Jan. 2022)

"Great examples related to screen time and recommending activities for use in home with family involvement. I liked the discussion on screen time, i.e., negative impacts, and how to minimize negative outcomes." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for functional language and speech activities in the home." T.A. (Jan. 2022)

"I loved all of the recommended activities to implement when you have to deliver a different service model." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

"It's beneficial to note that telepractice may not be the best practice; that as an SLP, there are many options for providing support, services, and follow up with clients and families. These opportunities may even be more welcome, now, than if they were suggested during normal times as carry-over or family activities. It was reinforcing to the SLP and the efforts being made to provide services in a challenging time." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"Thank you for providing an in depth study into how Covid 19 has affected our profession as well as other professions. Also, the strategies offered were very helpful and useful." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

“It contained good background on the current situation, legal considerations, and suggestions to improve interactions with our students.” K.F. (Oct. 2021)

“I enjoyed the historical context provided by the speaker.” S.C. (Sept. 2021)

"More current information in regards to ASHA, legislative and HIPAA recommendations and procedures were beneficial. The overview of the timeline and descriptions of impact of COVID on our populations was good." J.G. (Sept. 2021)

"It was very well organized and thorough. I appreciated the specific therapy and activity recommendations." J.L. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated the review of consultation service delivery. I also found the digital citizenship resources beneficial. It was a good overview of issues and options to consider in telepractice." K.F. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the new information provided about concerns with HIPAA and privacy requirements as well as the pacing of the presentation. I especially enjoyed going over the specific home resources for caregiver/family practice generalization of skills." T.G. (Jul. 2021)

“I enjoyed the history of distance learning. Functional speech-language strategies. And the limitations of telepractice.” V.F. (Mar. 2021)

“This course concisely covered all areas of teletherapy. It provided good practical and functional information.” K.D. (Feb. 2021)

“I liked the reiteration of using functional communication to enhance daily routines and empower parents.” E.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Great ideas and techniques during this difficult time. I especially appreciated going over how to approach teletherapy to help clients during the pandemic." E.S. (Jan. 2021)

"I appreciated the information about how distance learning is affecting families and children. This was a good overview of issues to consider when providing teletherapy." M.G. (Jan. 2021)

"The specific techniques and activities reviewed at the end were beneficial." B.H. (Mar. 2024)

"Beneficial information on how to better understand focus and motivation. The course was presented in a way that was easily understood and applied." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing the importance of self-regulation in building executive function skills was beneficial. Covered anatomy and physiology of the brain involved in EF and included a review of current research." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Very detailed course. I liked the use of collaborative social-emotional therapeutic processes." B.G. (Nov. 2023)

"The relationship between motivation and achievement for our clients was beneficial." S.B. (Nov. 2023)

"The top-down and bottom-up approaches were helpful. I liked the course pace, handouts, and different treatment ideas for pts." E.B. (Oct. 2023)

"I enjoyed hearing how neuroscience explains the "bad" behaviors. I liked the neuroscience background that I was not aware of." L.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning the effect of stress on memory and cognitive functioning. I liked the method of presentation. Just the right amount of information." A.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I love anything I can learn about EF in my pediatric patients. There were many tools that I can use in treatment." V.H. (Oct. 2023)

"I've always used motivation in sessions and sometimes felt like it was impractical for a child's day-to-day school experience. I really appreciate the science behind the benefit and just how important it is! I liked the science behind the principles and specific examples of why and how." K.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Excellent, relevant, useful knowledge. New research on working memory. Ideas and resources on incorporating cognitive training into my therapy sessions." A.R. (Jul. 2023)

"New research on cingulate cortex, limbic system, and emotion and learning. I liked the varying tools of knowledge and therapy practices." D.K. (Jul. 2023)

"It was beneficial discussing working memory - role and intervention. I liked the neurological discussion and specific strategies." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The many, MANY resources cited are most beneficial to my daily practice. I have already shared about 4 of them! Fantastic resources." A.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Practical information to incorporate into therapy materials." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"Presenter provided intervention approaches and ideas. I liked the three-tiered approach to intervention for academic confidence and teaching social competencies." M.J. (May 2023)

"I really liked the way the presenter explained that we modulate the difficulty level to a manageable level so that the balance between the expected reward outweighs the anticipated effort, therefore, maintaining motivation and student follow through. I can’t wait to help teachers problem-solve ways to do this within their classrooms! I liked the variety of research and reference materials that we can refer to for additional information." J.D. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the amount of information and research support provided. Learning to include work on executive functions of attention, working memory and goal management to help my students to be more confident that they can learn and therefore more motivated to try and work at their speech and language goals and academics." L.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Therapy ideas were beneficial. I liked the review of neuroanatomy." A.W. (Mar. 2023)

"Top-down approach to helping my students and making sure therapy is challenging as well as novel to motivate them. I liked the ideas speaker gave to motivate students and how important it is to understand what is behind that motivation or lack of." M.E. (Mar. 2023)

"I particularly liked the discussion about instilling belief in clients and using scaffolding to manage difficulty to increase confidence and, ultimately, the cost-benefit ratio of school performance. I also liked how much information was packed into the amount of time we had for the course!" A.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the neuroscience discussion and how it applies to daily behaviors." D.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information related to adolescence." L.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The intervention training was beneficial. Course was well paced." S.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This was a very applicable course that I can use in my therapy sessions. Learning different treatments that can strengthen areas of weakness. I also liked the visual supports to help understand the content." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the research studies and discussion of specific therapeutic strategies based on these studies. The organization and presentation of material was easy to follow." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Concise and clearly presented. I liked the 3-tiered approach to intervention for academic confidence." A.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the research on mindfulness and the impact on EF, and the importance of self-esteem. I liked the updated research and intervention ideas." P.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I found all aspects of this course helpful, including the neurological data, current research, clinical relevance, and treatment suggestions to address the difficulties. Dr. Burns is one of the outstanding lecturers on these topics and she is extremely skilled at synthesizing relevant information into clinical suggestions that are extremely helpful." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciate how Dr. Burns covers current research and neurological data relevant to clinical treatment. She pulls all that information together in a cohesive and understandable lecture with clear suggestions for the next clinical steps in diagnosis and treatment." B.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the information on motivation and neuroscience rationale." S.S. (Sept. 2022)

"Learning how motivation and self-regulation are connected, as well as how the limbic system can affect learning. I also appreciated the practical therapy ideas for working memory, etc. The instructor was really engaging, and the content was challenging." C.M. (July 2022)

"All of it was beneficial. Super helpful as I serve birth-21 and not a specific population. Quick, efficient, and great info. Also, I LOVED the specific treatment techniques that I can further investigate and utilize with my clients. Very tangible and helpful." R.C. (June 2022)

"Very current research/clinical info, practical strategies. Liked the new info and strategies for attention and executive function." S.D. (June 2022)

"I liked the therapeutic approach of taking a major project and working backward to break the task into small, manageable parts." T.D. (June 2022)

"The executive function targets related to ADHD were helpful." T.K. (June 2022)

"Beneficial to learn therapy activities and systems within therapy that help promote confidence, engagement, etc. at a biological and physiological level. I liked that this course offered some concrete activities and strategies to implement that are backed by research about best practice." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"Practical therapy ideas for students to work on executive functioning skills, including information on adolescents." R.O. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the activity ideas for working memory, and suggested word recall exercises for younger children. Course was well organized, with many links and resources to refer back to." J.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed how the presenter reiterated the level of difficulty tasks are for the clients we work with, and how there needs to be a balance." S.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning more about executive functioning. I thought that the information was well organized." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the explanation of social competency skills and the relationship of SEL to Executive Function skills." K.L. (Mar. 2022)

"What staff reaction should be for bad behaviors – the top-down, bottom up foundations. Course was straightforward." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Understanding the connection between emotion and memory – I liked the background information and resources." J.J. (Mar. 2022)

"It was a good review about the importance of bottom up and top down. Also, all children can learn when we individualize and balance "expected" rewards versus anticipated effort. I liked her interactive activities and the demonstrations." K.H. (Mar. 2022)

"I learned how to better facilitate motivation. I liked the topic and content." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"Excellent course! Easy to follow and SO relevant to my job as a school-based SLP! Brain information was fascinating! Great course!!! Take it!" G.J. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the incredibly valuable information about EF and the emotional aspect of learning. The discussion on terminology, the why, the science behind the why and what was most beneficial. The course was excellent." A.H. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the motivation breakdown balance of incentive and effort. And info concerning stress on brain and learning." T.S. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the focus on motivation and confidence – functional use for my clients!" K.G. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the executive function strategies, science underpinnings, and practical examples." L.N. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the practical activities listed – the course was thorough." M.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the discussion of all of the brain research in relation to memory & emotion. So much important information." C.K. (Oct. 2021)

"The examples of $10 words and warm ups and the very end ideas for sustaining a therapy session were good." C.M. (Sept. 2021)

“I am extremely excited about the idea that adolescence is the age of opportunity. So many educators today just give up on the adolescent. I also liked that it was positive, and it stressed the point that anyone can learn.” C.D. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated going over the relation to brain structures. I liked the visuals and examples." A.B. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the current research examples cited. The examples of therapy tasks for attention, working memory, goal-setting, etc. were very helpful." S.O. (Jul. 2021)

"The overall content was extremely helpful. I think the suggestions for activities near the end of the lecture were helpful and can easily be put into practice. I liked the pace of the speaker, explaining the material, and the visuals." K.H. (Jul. 2021)

"The references to young children was beneficial since that is my caseload. The material was presented in an interesting manner."  L.K. (Jun. 2021)

"The information was interesting and applicable." S.M. (May 2021)

“I like courses by this author. She challenges me to understand new research, but in a very organized way translates it to connect with my prior knowledge and experience. Just like good therapy.” S.P. (Feb. 2021)

“I found it very helpful to hear the ideas for how to build the skills necessary to improve executive functioning skills. Particularly for school-aged clients. I appreciated that before we got to the teaching of how to target growth of executive functioning skills, we were taught the information about and research on executive function skills and why we target what we do to strengthen these skills.” M.W. (Jan. 2021)

"Discussing the role of SLP was beneficial." R.M. (Apr. 2024)

"The course was all great - thank you so much! I loved all the resources and evidence used to back up claims." K.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Discussing intervention was helpful. I liked the ability to stop and go back if needed. I liked the presenter, and how the presentation was organized." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the entire presentation to be beneficial as I have not had much experience working with Selective Mutism. I feel that I have a better understanding now of what SM is and how I can help students with this difficulty. I liked the entire course. The speaker did a great job defining the condition as well as treatments. I also appreciated the video examples and case studies." J.D. (Mar. 2024)

"The discussion that we are fully equipped as SLPs to assess and treat SM was beneficial. I liked the videos and specific examples of what to do and what not to do, as well as explanations of why." C.G. (Mar. 2024)

"Anxiety cycle description was helpful. I loved the way that the course started with a broader description and then showed specific roles or SLP assessment and treatment methods." S.B. (Feb. 2024)

"The intervention information was helpful. Well organized, practical, answered many questions." G.F. (Feb. 2024)

"I enjoyed the videos of the therapist using techniques in therapy." M.F. (Feb. 2024)

"The entire course was very beneficial. I was never taught how to assess or treat SM in my graduate program and I have several students on my current caseload with SM. I will be applying the information and relaying the information to the teachers at my school who work with my students. The videos and real demonstrations of how to implement were very helpful." K.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing treatment was beneficial." R.Q. (Jan. 2024)

"CDI and VDI were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the supporting materials." S.T. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the discussion of the role of the SLP and the great breakdown of assessment and treatment, lots of resources too! Comprehensive course." S.L. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the techniques discussed for treatment. Case histories and videos utilizing discussed techniques." S.D. (Jan. 2024)

"This course was perfect, and everything was relevant. Gave specific activities, things to say, reasons why you wouldn't do certain things. Every area was described very well. I liked the videos showing the right/wrong way to do interventions." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"All the materials and concrete examples provided were helpful. It allowed me to visualize my client immediately and framework my interventions." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Effectively assessing children with SM. I liked the application to working with children in schools." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The hierarchy of progressing towards independent speech production was helpful. The charts were also very helpful." L.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The stages and techniques to use with students who have selective mutism were beneficial. Many wonderful resources, including free resources. Great to have videos showing therapy in action." K.T. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire presentation was well done - very informative and helpful for both assessment and treatment. Detailed information." C.R. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the treatment section with the video examples. So helpful to get specific examples of goals, tx activities, and resources." L.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing CDI vs VDI was helpful. The info was presented in an easy way to understand and apply." C.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Having worked with several students with Selective Mutism in the past, I found this discussion quite informative. Knowledge of Child-Directed Interactions and the VDI Question Sequence are particularly beneficial to Speech Pathologists working with SM students in therapeutic, classroom, or clinical settings. Many of the visual graphics and videos were very helpful in supporting the key points discussed in this presentation. I was also impressed with the amount of detail the presenter went into regarding each SM student and how that affects their treatment program. This was a great course on Selective Mutism." C.F. (Nov. 2023)

"The treatment progression was beneficial. This course was easy to listen to and follow - very specific." C.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Treatment strategies and information for families was beneficial. I liked the knowledge and manner of the presenter." M.L. (Sep. 2023)

"The concept that there is no neutral response, and that we are either strengthening the bravery cycle or the anxiety cycle was beneficial. I liked learning the basics about SM and how to approach therapy." M.E. (Aug. 2023)

"Specific guidelines for therapy. All of this info will help me provide EBP. " K.A. (Aug. 2023)

"The difference between treatment approaches with CDI and VDI was beneficial. I liked the video examples with commentary on what to do." S.W. (Jul. 2023)

"All of this content is excellent. I can put it directly to use." L.A. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was very organized and engaging. I found the information about scaffolding to be the most beneficial. Provides a step-by-step of how to move these children to being verbal communicators. The presentation provided a lot of good resources." M.L. (Jul. 2023)

"The presenter gave several resources and detailed treatment options that I can begin using in my daily practice. I liked all of the examples, case studies, resources and treatment ideas." M.J. (Jun. 2023)

"The topics of CDI and VDI were extremely helpful as well as the videos demonstrating both. I was very unsure how to work with a student on my caseload who fits the profile of SM and seeing how easy it really is to treat with these excellent models was beneficial." D.B. (May 2023)

"This course was very well organized and executed. I enjoyed the entire course. The explanations, video models and case studies were very beneficial to my understanding and subsequently wanting to put these methods into practice." D.B. (May 2023)

"I liked that this course showed videos for how to do each task. I hope to use this content with Middle School Kids. I liked the video examples." T.P. (May 2023)

"This course dove more deeply into actual treatment approaches and ideas than any other course on SM for SLPs that I have come across. This was very helpful. I have already recommended it to another SLP. I liked the specific treatment ideas, examples, and videos." C.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the specific treatment suggestions and strategies. Good organization paired with specific examples and treatment approaches." E.D. (Apr. 2023)

"The review of assessment and the examples were really thorough, and I liked how the presenter gave additional resources to further enhance understanding of this topic." L.F. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the strategies for working with individuals with Selective Mutism." A.V. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning our role in assessing and treating selective mutism was beneficial." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the speaker’s delivery." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The fact that it is anxiety based; how important that is to remember, and the communication bridge as well as the screener in the handouts. Loved the handouts and ease of understanding the material." M.E. (Feb. 2023)

"LOVED all of it. Ax and tx strategies for SM. Discussion about the negative reinforcement and how to discuss this with teachers and parents." C.J. (Jan. 2023)

"The presenter was thorough and explained all areas well. I liked the discussion on goals and accommodations." M.F. (Jan. 2023)

"The whole presentation taught me a lot of material about SM that I can use. I liked everything." A.B. (Jan. 2023)

"I found the treatment section to be most beneficial as it gave me new ideas for current sessions I have with my patient. I appreciated the different visuals/charts provided." W.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning what is and what is not SM. I liked the hierarchy of language complexity and therapy ideas." K.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Awareness of multi-professional and parent involvement; dietary/biochemical issues; anxiety triggers were beneficial. I liked the intensity and scope of information." E.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear, concise, practical information." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the information on selective mutism, the assessment of clients, and the resources for treatment. I liked the assessment strategies and practical suggestions of therapy activities." S.D. (Dec. 2022)

"The use of videos for demonstration purposes was excellent! I was able to see what mistakes I need to avoid when treating SM patients. I liked all of it! Course was well presented, with actual information and video demonstrations." Y.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Course was specific and descriptive enough in both providing information for diagnosis and treatment so that I could easily transfer the information into my daily practice. Thank you, so much!" L.A. (Nov. 2022)

"SLP role in working with kids with SM and treatment strategies were helpful. Handouts available as well." L.H. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked all the resources and videos." E.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I appreciated the valuable content - very informative! I appreciated the thorough examples, recommendations & videos." M.B. (Nov. 2022)

"The general information for my practice was beneficial." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The flow of this course is excellent!" B.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I especially appreciated the videos showing CDI and VDI being implemented and the breakdown of the techniques used in each. I also appreciated the many links to handouts and additional resources." R.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I really liked the information on ways to respond to the child and to engage them in conversation without asking questions or just talking to myself to fill the gaps. Lots of great info. I LOVED that I could speed up the replay, that is so amazing." M.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the way the course was organized. It also helped the person giving the course was a school SLP.  All aspects of the course were very good and relevant." V.K. (Aug. 2022)

"Very helpful for working with selective mutism. Good presentation order." J.H. (July 2022)

"There were a lot therapy ideas. I liked the step by step incremental increase on how to increase complexity of therapy." M.B. (July 2022)

"I found the Assessment and Treatment sections of the presentation to be the most beneficial. I found The Social Communication Bridge to be important for both parents and clinicians. I really enjoyed the videos showing CDI being used correctly and incorrectly and VDI being used correctly and incorrectly. This really helped me to understand." L.C. (June 2022)

"Clear presentation. Well organized and useful examples. I liked the breakdown of treatment strategies with video examples." J.F. (June 2022)

"Very relevant information for my caseload." C.M. (June 2022)

"The course was very organized and descriptive. The progression of therapy was very helpful, in relation to child-directed interactions vs. verbal-directed interactions, and how/when to use these techniques. I really liked the examples given throughout the course, including the example of what a therapy session might look like. I have a preschool student who might have SM, and I feel more equipped to work with her now that I understand more about SM and various techniques I can use with her to encourage communication." M.M. (June 2022)

"I thought it provided a lot of really helpful information on what SM is, how to treat it, what my role as an SLP is, and it gave good resources." R.L. (June 2022)

"It was most beneficial to talk about treatment. I liked that she gave videos to practice identification of skills." C.H. (June 2022)

"Very well organized, videos to see techniques in practice, case studies, and concrete examples to utilize in therapy." C.D. (May 2022)

"The information regarding assessment and treatment of SM was very beneficial." E.M. (May 2022)

"I liked the intervention strategies and hierarchy of treatment approaches. Lots of good information." R.P. (Apr. 2022)

"It was all very informative from the assessment information to the treatment. Lots of good practical information. I loved the specific examples of videos and how you can incorporate SM into groups with other students. I liked the resources to utilize, specifically free resources to use with parents and teachers as well as some I can use." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"The anxiety portion helped me so much in so many different aspects as well as helping different students! The pace was amazing and I learned so much about selective mutism that I never knew before!" K.M. (Apr. 2022)

"It was very clear, organized, and gave good tips on how and/or what to use in your practice." S.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I enjoyed the entire course. The content was sequential and easy to follow. The PowerPoint had the important information listed. The presenter was fluid and easy to understand. And I was able to access this course as my day allowed." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"It was very thorough and included tons of resources." N.A. (Mar. 2022)

"Very thorough content, use of videos and case examples." J.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the therapeutic discussions. It was especially helpfully to not only have a discussion of the therapy, but to see videos with it done well and less well. It was well-organized and beautifully descriptive with pertinent examples/videos." L.M. (Dec. 2021)

"The course was very informative! I learned a lot!" A.C. (Dec. 2021)

“This course was full of resources that I will share with my colleagues and use in my practice. In particular, I will use what I learned about CDI and VDI when working with students with selective mutism.” K.W. (Dec. 2021)

"The presenter provided information about assessment and therapy approaches. It was very thorough and provided a great deal of helpful information. The videos were very helpful." S.H. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the discussion on how to assess and treat students with selective mutism most beneficial. I really enjoyed learning about the possible causes of selective mutism. It was very interesting."  E.F. (Oct. 2021)

"Very thorough presentation of the characteristics, assessment, and treatment of the disorder." P.M. (Oct. 2021)

"Easy to follow slides and video examples." C.W. (Oct. 2021)

"Very informative." M.B. (Sept. 2021)

"I have a student with Selective Mutism and everything will be extremely helpful! This is a student who recently became my student and they were not receiving any direct services prior and now I feel much more confident in how to offer therapy for him." C.C. (Sept. 2021)

"All aspects of this course will be helpful - from the assessment to the treatment. The resources cited were especially helpful.  It was nice to be able to listen to the lecture at my own rate with the handouts printed to refer to." K.H. (Jul. 2021)

"Basically all the information was beneficial. The presentation was very comprehensive and videos were helpful. The speaker was well informed and presented everything a therapist needs to know in order to best serve SM and families. I did like hearing about CDI skills and VDI skills and how to implement them." E.V. (Jul. 2021)

"The specific therapy techniques, including CDI and VDI interactions are beneficial for my daily practice.  The course had a very thorough discussion of selective mutism and interventions." P.S. (Jun. 2021)

"It included practical ideas that can be implemented right away." K.B. (May 2021)

“I liked that the techniques and interventions for S.M. can be carried over into a variety of therapies (e.g. Early Intervention and treating language delays). Also, breaking the myth that SLPs should not treat S.M., learning how to identify it and being given specific methods of treatment.” E.P. (Apr. 2021)

“The visuals and charts were very helpful. Also, the assessment questionnaires were helpful. The course was very easy to understand while also being really informative.” G.Z. (Feb. 2021)

“This course clarified my doubts on this topic and will help guide me to select the best course of action for assessment and treatment.” D.D. (Jan. 2021)

"Love the video examples and the review of the LSP." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I appreciated the explanations of shared control and distance learning as descriptive words to use in creating goals and explaining skilled interventions to parents. I appreciated the handouts to be used in future situations and discussions with families." L.H. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the course organization and how day to day examples were explained and broke down common problems with practical solutions on how to fix it." S.D. (Dec. 2023)

"All of the content was beneficial. I liked the examples." R.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked that this course was broken down into small blocks." R.G. (Nov. 2023)

"All course sections were excellent. I liked the demonstrations of the concepts with toys and activities." B.H. (Sep. 2023)

"This information was really amazing and beneficial." M.S. (Sep. 2023)

"This presenter is fabulous. He is straightforward, and I feel like I can go right out and implement many of his strategies in my therapy sessions. When-then and joint action routines were beneficial topics." J.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Course is easy to listen to. I liked the methodical teaching of the social pieces. While I incorporate most of this into my current practice, I liked the intent and sequence." L.M. (Aug. 2023)

"The speaker presented exactly how to implement these practices with clear steps. I liked the symbolic and verbal portion of this course." S.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Direct, specific examples of how to handle situations, where to place items, what to do, and how to speak to help eliminate confusion. This course was clear and specific." A.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Attaining social cues from multiple partners and level of flexibility with objects, people and activities. Course was well organized, and I liked that it was broken into 10 different parts." V.A. (May 2023)

"Very practical. I love the idea of using JAR's and bringing in peers to support a child's ability to learn from others, especially within contexts of increasing flexibility and at distances. I liked the course outline and suggestions and examples." C.I. (Apr. 2023)

"I loved the hierarchical approach and the different metaphors to describe the techniques to parents. I liked the pace and length of the modules." K.W. (Apr. 2023)

"Setting up the environment, switching roles, using other people, setting up the JARS, transitions, all were beneficial. The directions are quite clear, as well as the rationale." P.H. (Mar. 2023)

"The entire LSP program has been great as we have implemented it into our daily treatment sessions with a number of autistic children. The degree to which the presenter describes this process was fantastic! Very informative and helpful in full understanding." L.K. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was simple and shareable, high usability. Counter intuitive to what is typically understood in helping kids with ASD." D.T. (Feb. 2023)

"I really appreciated the well-organized handout/"script" of the course. It helped me follow along with the teaching videos. I also went back later and read through the handout as well for any clarification that I needed." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"This entire class is beneficial in my daily practice. I liked the video format and the handouts." D.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the connections made between the learning issues and the intervention strategies. Examples and use of clear descriptions of activities was beneficial. Many explanations using clear terminology." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how to incorporate peers and siblings into therapy sessions. I liked the videos." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"All of it was beneficial! The explanations were based in real situations and speaker described each activity with details so it was easy to imagine each situation. I liked the toys!" A.D. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated all the interventions and strategies that followed the Learning Style Profile and worked on the 10 components. The descriptions of the strategies and how they can be accomplished was very beneficial." S.D. (Nov. 2022)

"All topics were equally engaging. I liked the video of the presenter and supportive educational videos." I.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Learning how to teach joint action routines and how to get a child to attend to you! I liked the idea of helping kids help themselves by engaging in nonverbal learning." M.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The flow of this course was excellent!" Y.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for facilitating cognitive flexibility, decreased verbal prompting, and distancing. I appreciated the explanation and rationale behind "when/then." H.W. (Aug. 2022)

"It's applicable and appears to garner better generalization of skills and long term social communication outcomes." H.W. (Aug. 2022)

"The handout for me was the best part - a really good resource." J.G. (July 2022)

"The presenter was great and made things interesting!" L.D. (June 2022)

"I loved this course for all ten segments. I liked the emphasis on nonverbal / visual at all levels until child is ready to progress to verbal." E.H. (June 2022)

"Course was easy to follow and understand. Learning how to break down and implement each of the learning style profile points was helpful." K.P. (June 2022)

"Learning how to incorporate gradually increasing distances / distance learning with specific examples of tx techniques." J.L. (May 2022)

"The Executive Functioning topic and all the examples used was great. I loved the video of set of examples and the list of each component." A.T. (May 2022)

"LSP #8-9 information was great and very informative! I liked the in-depth breakdown and implementation techniques." A.C. (Apr. 2022)

"Every part of this online course was beneficial!" C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples of what to do and why – simple, clear instructions." C.E. (Apr. 2022)

"I really appreciated the in-depth explanations of each step of the LSP and the examples given. Each level builds on the next and that progression really helped me understand how to move along with the kids I am working with. The handouts are great and helpful resources. Dr. Rydell explained each LSP using the same notes given in the handout so I didn't feel like I was searching through the reading material to learn more. He tied this all in together so well and you can tell he is knowledgeable about the material and can explain so the student can understand it." K.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I found all of the information to be helpful to my daily practice. I enjoyed all of the information presented in this online course, especially the activities that Dr. Rydell presented today during each level of training." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Great course. I liked all of it!" A.N. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked all of it. The presentation was done in two parts. The second part was more in-depth and the handouts were helpful." C.N. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked how it was broken down and organized. Using an object to transition with the student, keeping things fairly non-verbal at first. The little steps of how to transition the student to more distance learning." C.M. (Nov. 2021)

"The discussions of each of the areas of the LSP are relevant to my daily practice in some way and help me plan for both my individual and group sessions for my patients on the spectrum. I liked the examples of activities because it helped illustrate the components of the LSP in real-life therapy situations and helped me think of ways to implement the strategies with my own activities." L.R. (Oct. 2021)

"I like the flexibility with objects, activities and people, shared control, and verbal/symbolic communication.  I also liked how it was organized with a visual activity/example for each LSP component." S.K. (Oct. 2021)

“I like integrating JARs to every component and the little tweaks you can do along the way with your clients, depending on their level/learning style. Very helpful, actionable and realistic to help you plan goals/intervention for our young ASD clients, who struggle so much with attention and focus to tasks.” K.J. (Sept. 2021)

"I love how applicable this protocol seems like it will be. I liked how very clearly outlined it was." S.H. (Aug. 2021)

"Very helping in delivering therapy. I liked that there wasn't too much emphasis on theory and things that won't help right away in therapy. Very good & interesting course." G.S. (Aug. 2021)

"It was very logically presented. The first 3 topics were especially helpful." L.S. (June 2021)

"Going over when to prompt and when to lay back on prompting not being so verbal was most beneficial. I liked the course's practicality with young learners." B.C. (May 2021)

"The entire presentation was stellar, but the comments about not doing the same thing in same way twice definitely hit home." S.M. (Mar. 2021)

"I liked the clear explanations of strategies, why they work, and how to discuss with parents the value of a natural developmental style and explain how early steps will eventually lead to the desired learning outcomes." M.F. (Feb. 2021)

"I loved the example on how to implement learning style profile in therapy." J.C. (Feb. 2021)

"The workshop discussing how to implement the Learning Style Profile was helpful. I liked the practicalness of the information."  C.S. (Jan. 2021)

"It was helpful to have each LSP component broken down and therapy ideas integrated into each goal/priority. The instructor is very engaging!" K.B. (Jan. 2021)

"All of the course was beneficial. I enjoyed the presentation and videos." L.N. (Apr. 2024)

"I liked discussing more semantic language use. Great game plan for therapy and setting up support for years to come." G.D. (Mar. 2024)

"Currently retired and have a granddaughter with Down Syndrome. I see many of these techniques would reduce her scripted use of language. I liked the video examples." S.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked that breaking this presentation down into different modules made it easier to take this course in sections." T.S. (Mar. 2024)

"The importance of developing the social connection. I enjoyed all of this course - it's real! Relationship building is where we need to start. I also liked the Shared Control part." V.W. (Feb. 2024)

"All the topics were helpful. I liked the clarity of the lecturer." R.S. (Feb. 2024)

"I found it interesting when the presenter discussed the importance for an adult to do less talking and more modeling for the student and to avoid prompt dependency. The presenter was very good at holding the listeners' attention. I found this presentation very interesting and easy to follow." M.B. (Jan. 2024)

"The use of distal learning is an important advancement in a skill that has been mastered in a close proximity table task and is essential for safety outside of the therapy room. I liked the videos. As an early intervention heavy SLP, it is affirming to see how what I do know is important in skills for an older child." L.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Not introducing preferred objects was a beneficial topic. I liked the presenter, his style, and his videos." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The topic that discussed less verbals was helpful. I liked the videos." M.K. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked that there were many videos of example situations to be able to relate to. When working with the child, create a space where you find what they are doing interesting, and that will model what they should do when you create an activity that you want them to participate in." K.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Great video examples. Very clearly presented content. I liked the repetition of key concepts." T.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Easy to follow course. Discussing how to increase the difficulty of LSP as the student increases in skill level was helpful." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Great class! I liked all of it." E.B. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the examples and ease of following the content. The use of visuals and models was helpful, and not trying to add language right away to social interactions." K.H. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the concept of coaching - showing models and then giving the child a turn to coach. Also the cues of stop - wait - look around - what are we doing. I liked the many videos and the organization of the concepts into the LSP." B.H. (Sep. 2023)

"I was especially interested in videos of the younger children and how to advise the teachers for carryover throughout the week. The information was clearly presented and the examples of each LSP were valuable." W.D. (Sep. 2023)

"It is good to be reminded that children with ASD often find it difficult to shift their attention when transitioning. EXCELLENT PRESENTER and course handouts!" J.P. (Aug. 2023)

"I really learned a lot. New perspectives. All the LSPs are amazing." M.S. (Aug. 2023)

"The different ways to model social interaction strategies with students with ASD were helpful. I liked the mix of visual presentation and videos showing therapeutic sessions." M.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussion of joint attention as a specific early focus. I particularly liked seeing the examples of simple activities, which I hope to incorporate." L.M. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the shared control LSP and the "when-then" language. I appreciated the many ways to learn from this course (video, audio, pdf) and the examples the presenter used to help explain each LSP." S.R. (Jul. 2023)

"This entire presentation was absolutely excellent! It added so much knowledge to my learning. I loved the videos and the application of the different LSP approaches." E.N. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning it is important to start social communication early, even if the child is non-verbal. I liked the content. This course made me think a lot about how best to teach social communication." H.P. (Apr. 2023)

"This course provided many "real life" examples of challenges when working with kids with ASD and principles to apply to support their organic learning for communication. I enjoyed the LSP manual and suggestions and activities to support a child's attunement for learning - bringing them to you for learning." C.I. (Apr. 2023)

"The video presentations were very effective in delivering the strategies. I liked the structure and scaffolding of delivery." K.T. (Apr. 2023)

"This course did an excellent job of teaching each child as a unique individual! Dr. Rydell was easy to watch and listen to. I enjoyed how he gave real life examples and applied the different modules to actual therapy situations. I will be taking PART II." L.B. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was amazing, interacted well with his audience, and gave many pertinent examples and videos related to the various topics!" S.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I work with a lot of ASD children in my practice. I found this course validating and refreshing. I liked how Dr. Rydell discussed transitions. How to assess the behavior and what is happening for the child. I found the information and different ways to understand what might be happening very informative. I will be able to apply it to my small children who are not on the spectrum as well." L.B. (Mar. 2023)

"What and how to treat students with Autism who are pre-verbal was beneficial. I liked the video examples." A.C. (Mar. 2023)

"Course gave examples and videos that were relevant and useful." M.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Everything was beneficial for my SLP practice." J.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Dynamic instructor. Information makes sense and is very applicable." M.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Specific intervention strategies. I liked the videos." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Decreasing prompt-driven therapy. I liked the modules - made it easier to take breaks and review." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"I really liked the handouts and the manual that were provided." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"In the context of having children who come to school with hours of ABA behind them, have trained scripts that they don't use in new contexts, and are prompt-dependent, this course gives me ideas for action and language for conversations. I liked the focus on the child's doing the thinking, and specific ways to address this." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the videos and the discussion about them. This course refreshed, built on, and tied together pieces of my background, including experience with ASD children and training taken a while back (SCERTS)." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"All information will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the format and accessibility." D.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the whole notion of the importance of developing non-verbal techniques for initiating, maintaining, and responding as a basis for social and linguistic development. The appropriateness of encouraging spontaneous responses v. imitated ones. The importance of modeling and developing maintenance techniques on the non-verbal level to overall language development." R.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Assisting staff, family, and peers to provide modeling was beneficial, and rehearsing with rotating roles, coach vs responders, variety of objects, people, activities, and places. Linking the activities and techniques to the learning styles was helpful." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Loved JARs, 5 questions of structure, and cueing vs. prompting. I found it helpful to think about distance, using social modeling for conversations, and taking turns being the "captain". Lots of videos and examples (aka demonstrations) - super helpful." H.W. (Jan. 2023)

"So many useful strategies to help ASD children be productive learners. Dr. Rydell speaks through many years of experience and the videos were extremely helpful to demonstrate strategies using everyday activities." M.D. (Dec. 2022)

"How to incorporate peers in therapy sessions was beneficial. I liked the videos." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Reducing prompting. Makes sense not to TELL kids to say...." M.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial. Very interesting. I liked the presenter and material." Z.N. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of the Learning Style Profile. It really helps identify the stages a therapist needs to work on with children with ASD. I liked all the examples and visuals Dr. Rydell provided as he discussed each of the 10 LSP components." S.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning how to help a child shift from object oriented to people oriented. Video examples and repetition of information was helpful." B.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the videos of working with the students and the teaching before and after. Dr. Rydell's manner of presentation is so much more interesting than often seen. I appreciated that he was on a stage walking around rather than following a person teaching from a seated position. This was much more engaging." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I was most interested in the use of peer modeling instead of adult directives. I liked the many video clips showing the different elements of the LSP in action." D.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Dynamic presenter. Establishing the social glue before moving on to other goals was beneficial to learn." S.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I loved the way to shift from object-oriented to people-oriented for those who are struggling. The information was taught so well and the videos were great information." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Lots of video which demonstrates the importance of different LSP approaches." W.T. (Sept. 2022)

"The videos are helpful... Pat's explanations and pauses during the video help. Thank you for sharing. I've already tried to implement in my therapy session with a co-worker and saw a difference in the child calming down." Y.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. The idea of how to help kids be less object oriented was beneficial." M.S. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the early steps of the LSP. Videos were helpful in demonstrating the strategies." J.G. (July 2022)

"I liked the tools and resources provided. And learning how to handle a child with ASD in social interactions." J.M. (July 2022)

"This whole course was extremely beneficial for my practice. The LSP approach has really changed my perspective on how to teach my students with ASD. It most importantly has taught me how to create a social game plan so that my students can learn on their own rather than being so prompt dependent." M.M. (June 2022)

"I really liked how the instructor broke down each section of the LSP and gave various video examples on how to implement therapy. One important take-away from the video examples was how I can use less talking and more cuing." M.M. (June 2022)

"I found the entire class to be great! His presentation was very easy to listen to and the videos really brought his ideas to realization." L.D. (June 2022)

"Easy to follow and understand. I liked the information on executive functions as I work on executive function skills with many clients." K.P. (May 2022)

"Straight forward information, supporting the idea that you can't explicitly teach every single thing, but teaching kids how to learn from others." J.C. (May 2022)

"I liked the video examples on how to implement." C.L. (May 2022)

"Specific treatment examples with explanations. I liked the ideas on how to explain the theory behind the practice to family members and teachers." J.L. (May 2022)

"Moving therapy away from scripted communication and toward natural, spontaneous communication was beneficial." S.S. (May 2022)

"I liked the videos illustrating his points, especially how the videos also showed some "what not to do" – that it wasn't all perfection. The early LSPs will be beneficial to my practice because I work with very young children with ASD and need strategies for establishing joint attention and social referencing." A.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciate how Dr. Rydell broke down the LSP and its components while also providing examples through videos of actual patients." A.C. (Apr. 2022)

"The discussion on shifting our patients from Object-Oriented to People-Oriented was very helpful and an easy first step to implement in my daily practice." A.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I thought the video examples were great. The entire course was excellent. I was happy to see that this was an advanced course worth more than 1-2 hours of credit. At this point in my career, these are the kinds of courses I need." N.R. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the examples of clinician behaviors to give children the best interventions." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"This approach to ASD therapy makes so much sense! I appreciated the easily applicable modifications to current approaches and how easily these strategies can be worked in and targeted. I appreciated the layout of the 10 objectives and the focus in #1 on minimizing distractions/objects in order to set the stage for the person/therapist as being the most important "object" to interact with in the room." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the many examples, videos, and explanations of how/why each technique is effective. I also appreciated the presenter's willingness to show imperfections in his own sessions, as we can all relate to session by session successes and failures in our approaches/strategies." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"The 10 LSP are useful to organize my thoughts and analysis to a child. I liked the videos, examples and protocol." C.C. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked how Dr. Rydell discussed information on how to work with children with ASD; I enjoyed the videos of the work that he did with his children and their families. I liked how he emphasized how children need to feel that glue which builds their confidence and then the language goes on top of that." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked all of it! So common sensical when you hear it." T.K. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the simple way the speaker presented complex information." S.O. (Dec. 2021)

"Presented new ideas when working with ASD children in a way that was easily understood, and provided videos/examples on how to use each part of the learning style profile program. The whole seminar was very beneficial!" C.M. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the topic of clearing the room and not giving the child an object but rather having the child look around and get joint attention with you beneficial." D.A. (Oct. 2021)

"This has completely shifted my way of thinking as an SLP and how I structure therapy. All of the topics covered were relevant. He did an amazing job outlining all of the principles of LSP." L.V. (Sept. 2021)

"I loved all the videos and the concept of foundational teaching for these children with ASD. I appreciated this new perspective of how to help those with ASD and the LSP model." C.M. (Sept. 2021)

"Excellent course! Information was presented clearly. Enjoyed watching the video presentation!" A.G. (Aug. 2021)

"Excellent speaker and very helpful video examples, especially showing student growth over time." M.L. (Jul. 2021)

"The flexibility and generative language, shared control, and executive function will be beneficial for my daily practice. The relevance of the information, the knowledge and enthusiasm of the presenter, and the video examples were good." S.K. (Jul. 2021)

"Everything-amazing and best online course I have ever taken. I loved Pat-very effective at communication the LSP particularly given the videos to follow." J.G. (Jun. 2021)

"I can't pick just one! LSP #4 and LSP #5 were the most enlightening. I love the whole idea of modeling without using words and teaching the young child to switch roles in activities. Clear, practical strategies that I understand today. Given a framework to work within. It builds on the knowledge I already have, but looks through a different lens. Thank you for producing the program." M.G. (Jun. 2021)

"I am working with the younger-aged children and finding it difficult to find ways to engage them in activities, to stay in the room, to not climb onto the counters, etc. This course has given me some useful ideas with one child in particular - the "runner", with no apparent comprehension or communication. I have gotten him to sit in a chair with me for up to 20 minutes, with occasional eye contact while I'm playing with a toy. I hand it over to him after he has watched me and sometimes I have to provide some HOHA, but he has gotten better at watching me, looking at me, and taking a turn. Great examples and working through the LSP steps or levels." K.S. (Jun. 2021)

"The use of videos enhanced what the speaker was teaching." M.G. (May 2021)

"I work at a private school in which my entire caseload is students with autism. For me the most beneficial topics would be to helps my students become more people oriented and the concept of when/then rather than if/then." R.R. (May 2021)

“I think tying together CERT model, joint attention, executive functioning to a learning style profile is wonderful. I liked that the presentation used videos, lecture, and handouts.” S.M. (Apr. 2021)

“I can't pick just one! LSP #4 and LSP #5 were the most enlightening. I love the whole idea of modeling without using words and teaching the young child to switch roles in activities. Clear, practical strategies that I understand today. Given a framework to work within. It builds on the knowledge I already have, but looks through a different lens." M.G. (Apr. 2021)

"The presenter was a dynamic speaker and kept my attention throughout the course. The organization of the course was great. I especially enjoyed the video paired with discussing child's agenda. The videos gave a real feel of the lsp approach." D.L. (Apr. 2021)

“The content was excellent, and the videos provided outstanding examples that support understanding.” S.S (Mar. 2021)

“I enjoyed the examples and the reassurance that it's okay to not know what you're doing at first. I can also relate to his early practice experiences. It was very detailed and relatable to my clinical experience.” A.D. (Mar. 2021)

“I liked the 10 principles that came from boiling down a lot of info.” L.B. (Feb. 2021)

"I really enjoyed learning about JAR and how to mix/match simple words to create greater verbal flexibility. I enjoyed the podcast aspect with input from parents, teachers, and clinicians." H..F. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the logical explanations to use with parents to explain the use of (non-verbal) instruction/prompting. I appreciated the emphasis throughout on cues as opposed to prompts."  M.F. (Feb. 2021)

"I appreciated the treatment strategies via LSP and how informative the course is." R.T. (Feb. 2021)

"I liked the practical strategies provided. Dr. Patrick Rydell's manner of presentation was excellent. The Rocky Mountain Autism Center sounds like an excellent facility." M.M. (Jan. 2021)

"The parent teaching suggestions were most helpful. This was a logical progress of the Prizant and Weatherby approach and was very comfortable and made total sense to me." G.E. (Jan. 2021)

"It was beneficial to discuss using different strategies with restrictive or rigid food intake and information for premature infants and children. I liked the interactive videos and labs." A.A. (Apr. 2024)

"The anatomy and physiology portions were helpful. The course was easy to follow along with. Loved the case studies and examples." H.L. (Mar. 2024)

"The feeding strategies were beneficial. I enjoyed all topics." R.D. (Dec. 2023)

"All very valuable. Excellent presentation." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"Assessment & treatment discussions were beneficial. I liked problem-solving what is being seen." L.T. (Aug. 2023)

"Research and premature babies section was beneficial. I liked the flow of the presentation - building from Part 1 and 2." V.A. (Jul. 2023)

"I will use the information about treating premature infants in therapy, as my hospital has a NICU. I liked that it was one video and not broken up constantly by tests like other courses. I could focus well. I also loved the case study questions." K.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Support with taking medications (never come across this before in a training). Plenty of time to watch it - I like that my course access didn’t expire." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning interventions for children with medical complexities was beneficial." A.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Adapting adult strategies I am familiar with, and targeting peds appropriately." M.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies. This course was easy to navigate." C.S. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion regarding babies and children with ADHD. The examples of therapy techniques were beneficial." C.B. (Jan. 2023)

"This content was well presented. I liked the discussion of premature infants and feeding difficulty." N.L. (Dec. 2022)

"All discussions were beneficial - information on tube feed weening, information on premature infants and bottle feeding, information on cleft lip/palate and bottle feeding, information on attention deficits and feeding." C.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The review of the cranial nerves and swallowing function was good. I liked being able to go back and repeat topics again to make sure I understood." A.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the structure and pacing of this course. It was helpful to build upon the previous content, and to engage in more clinical problem solving. I enjoyed that I was able to self-pace, and that the information was presented in a clear and concise way." K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the videos, application questions, and lab exercises." J.S. (Jun. 2022)

"I am new to working with patients with feeding/swallowing deficits, so all of this information will be beneficial to my daily practice. Great information." M.W. (May 2022)

"Organized, easy to follow. I liked that I could complete it at my own pace." E.E. (May 2022)

"I liked the varying medical diagnoses and the treatment plans for each - the treatment sections with real-life examples." B.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the case studies and tx approaches." G.P. (Feb. 2022)

"All of the different practices (exercises) offered to understand better what our patients with feeding difficulties go through, along with such a detailed and great explanation of how our oral structure works, muscle by muscle, motor abilities, etc. The presenter's way of explaining all information is such an easy way to digest! THANK YOU FOR YOUR WORK!" C.R. (Dec. 2021)

"I was pleasantly surprised to learn how complicated the impact of ADHD on feeding can be; I have many kids on my caseload with ADHD and plan to dig deeper into their specific feeding issues. I also appreciate the tips on encouraging/eliciting tongue elevation as well as improving bottle/breastfeeding with cleft lip. The complex case studies and suggestions for therapeutic interventions to address specific areas of need/impairments were the most helpful."  N.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the vast number of references."  M.G. (Nov. 2021)

“I liked how informative this course was about GERD. And other issues infants may present with.” N.G. (Sep. 2021)

"This course was great! This course provides tons of information about how motor works with sensory input." J.M. (Jul. 2021)

"I like the practical applications and case studies." S.K. (Jun. 2021)

"This course was very comprehensive. It will be a valuable tool to save and review as needed in the future. All the information related to aspiration, swallow, positioning, and signs/symptoms was beneficial." A.T. (Jun. 2021)

"I enjoyed the information about children with cleft palate. The practical everyday exercises that will help improve my interaction with students to help increase their skills." S.J. (Jun. 2021)

"I liked the examples and the actual therapy techniques given to address specific issues." M.W. (May 2021)

"The information related to GERD was very helpful. I liked the patient examples and application activities." L.O. (Apr. 2021)

"The discussion on ASD sensory aversions and describing therapy options for sensory aversions was most beneficial." E.B. (Mar. 2021) 

"I appreciated the therapy techniques to use with those with GERD and picky eaters and the videos." R.D. (Feb. 2021)

"Great information, great practice through the application activities. I especially enjoyed the discussion on attention difficulties and their impact on feeding and prematurity's impact on feeding and GERD's impact on feeding." A.M. (Jan. 2021)

"Many of the students in my school district with swallowing and feeding difficulties are medically-based and I didn't even know where to begin. I like everything about it, but the videos and labs after Parts 1 & 2 were especially useful." G.S. (Jan. 2021)

"How to integrate AAC in the natural environment was beneficial. I liked the example situation and goals." C.G. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the emphasis on making a decision and speedy implementation of AAC device. The course was well organized." L.M. (Mar. 2024)

"Variations for data collection was a beneficial topic discussed. Good handouts, references for later use." S.G. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on goal setting and the broad range of information." K.H. (Dec. 2023)

"The suggestions for authentic assessment vs. relying on standardized or criterion-referenced measures were helpful. I liked the description of underlying principles for best practice in AAC assessment." K.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Very informative and presented in an organized and thorough manner. Overall overview on AAC was beneficial. I am not very familiar with this area, especially in the school setting, and a lot of the terminology was new, so I found this course extremely informative." E.W. (Dec. 2023)

"I appreciated the discussion of goal suggestions and alternative forms of service delivery. I also liked the collaborative approach." L.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The strategies for AAC implementation were beneficial. I liked the use of functional assessment." K.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the focus on students with severe disabilities." M.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Use of skill clusters and ideas on how to implement them was helpful." C.H. (Nov. 2023)

"This course presented very practical information as to how to integrate communication across contexts in a functional manner for the user." V.A. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the assessment criteria." K.A. (Nov. 2023)

"I found the goals samples to be the most beneficial for my daily practice." J.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Presenter was clear with great examples. I liked the matrix." A.J. (Nov. 2023)

"The importance of least dangerous assumptions and how it is vital that we not limit our client's abilities based on an assumption that's not proven correct." D.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussion of types of assessment was beneficial. I liked the examples." M.S. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the application of the student's needs specifically, not just what the family wants to see them communicate." M.R. (Oct. 2023)

"The discipline-free goals and Criterion of Ultimate Functioning were beneficial to discuss. I liked that this course covered a lot of information at a reasonable depth." M.A. (Sep. 2023)

"The examples for each item were very valuable to understanding the new vocabulary. Dr. Calculator's extensive experience brought a depth of knowledge that was evident throughout the presentation." E.G. (Sep. 2023)

"Well-paced course with helpful examples." A.P. (Sep. 2023)

"Use of consultative model vs direct units was beneficial. I liked the visual supports and the presenter." M.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Clear and concise. Easy to follow along. Feature matching with AAC was beneficial." T.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Incorporating AAC into the student's school day. I liked that course was self-paced." L.P. (Jun. 2023)

"This was a good reminder to take into account the whole person and to move toward more functional goals that will benefit the patients in a variety of settings. I really enjoyed all the examples and case study-type scenarios that were embedded throughout." K.W. (May 2023)

"Useful information for my AAC students and easy to follow course." J.H. (May 2023)

"Discussion on what is realistic for families vs. what takes place in the therapy room. I liked how comprehensive this course was." M.B. (May 2023)

"Discussing ultimate goals was beneficial. Functional course." S.W. (May 2023)

"I liked the functional goals and team approach to targeting goals." K.B. (Apr. 2023)

"Friendships as a goal really expanded my social skills concepts with AAC. I liked the overall collaborative approach." M.V. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated the time spent on authentic assessment. The presenter held my attention and gave real-world examples." A.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Evaluating across multiple settings during the day. Keeping communication options, both low and high-tech available and honoring requests." B.R. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the research that showed how the degree of disability did not correlate with the amount of services/supports needed/given. I liked the actual examples of cases that demonstrated the material presented." A.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the real-life examples. Skill clusters and natural supports were beneficial." L.O. (Dec. 2022)

"Information was presented clearly. The matrix procedure was very helpful and can easily be applied to my daily practice." M.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Clear examples on how to implement with a team." B.W. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved all the content. Everything was super applicable to my setting." L.S. (Nov. 2022)

"This course was very enlightening in considering the needs of our students in all areas of life." M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The collaboration with other professionals was good." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of the course content." T.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the amount of content covered and issues addressed." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." A.A. (Aug. 2022)

"The examples of working with other team members were helpful and addressing peers for motivation." S.V. (Jul. 2022)

"Professor Calculator is a joy to listen to and learn from. He is easy to follow and understand. The entire review of ecological assessment, peer supports, person centered planning, and other topics will enhance my ability to recommend and design treatment that is the most far reaching and meaningful for clients and their families." D.B. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked everything about this course. Incredible knowledge and practice of the presenter." E.G. (Jun. 2022)

"Clear presentation of valuable material. Good reminders for AAC goal development." N.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the goals creation and integration of AAC. And that I was able to take it in a self-determined time." K.A. (May 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable. I liked the idea of use of natural supports to encourage and reinforce communication efforts. I also found the Matrix Procedure very interesting and useful. Learning about integrating AAC throughout the day and having the SLP consult regarding recognizing and facilitating natural communications for persons using AAC." S.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Informative for breaking tasks down into more than just requesting. I like how he teaches the SLP to include all professionals when setting up goals/objectives for various tasks on the device." D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The presenter provided thorough and concise information covering a wide range of instruction. I liked the use of discrepancy analysis for goals, use of natural supports, and integrated objectives." E.M. (Feb. 2022)

"The matrix was helpful with generalization of device use, and I liked the emphasis on presuming competence." C.N. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the non-standardized assessment for AAC users, and the real-life examples." A.B. (Jan. 2022)

“I love that it specifically addresses use and assessment of AAC for students with severe/multiple disabilities in the school setting.” M.U. (Dec. 2021)

“I really appreciated the "big picture" approach, in which life goals for the individual are the driving force behind his/her goals and objectives.” I.D. (Nov. 2021)

"Spoke to pros and cons of AAC use and implementation." T.K. (Oct. 2021)

“The slides provided helpful information for me to look back on later when I have students using AAC.”  S.Z. (Oct. 2021)

“This course is extremely relevant to students that I work with, and the information is critical for student success. Overall, this course was excellent. I am very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this course. Thank you to the speaker for sharing this invaluable information and sharing your insights.”  L.W. (Oct. 2021)

“The presenter has dedicated many years to the research presented. He also provided relevant stories about observations he has made.” L.D. (Sept. 2021)

"I liked the ideas for intervention that are more informative and appropriate for complex communicators." S.V. (Aug. 2021)

"The validation of the collaborative model of service delivery was beneficial. I liked the discussion of generalizing skills (not just communication skills) over several different experiences." A.I. (Aug. 2021)

“I appreciate the idea of going beyond the wants and needs, while also placing importance on the parent's goals for the child. I find incorporating all disciplines in cooperative goal planning is essential.” A.S. (Jul. 2021)

"Learning about some new buzz words including least dangerous assumption, skill cluster, discipline free, self-determination and criterion of ultimate functioning. I appreciated some new research information as well to share with parents." J.B. (Jun. 2021)

“Discussion of integrated goals with increased collaboration between disciplines, and the use of multiple communication modes at one time was helpful. It was an easy format to watch on-demand, I appreciate the ability to start/stop as needed with the inclusion of slides/handout.” L.M. (Jun. 2021)

"Excellent course! It's too hard to pick just one beneficial discussion! Looking at HOW to assess in different ways, writing goals, and how to provide therapy/consultation - all beneficial discussions. The examples used were helpful - overall this course was excellent and very informative!" K.T. (May 2021)

"All of it was beneficial! This course really opened my eyes to the number of considerations that one must take in order to select the most appropriate AAC device." L.B. (Apr. 2021)

“This is a thoughtful presentation with real life examples.” B.F. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated the focus on implementation of communication goals throughout the day with a practical method for collecting data across settings. I liked the comprehensive content and availability of printable materials." A.R. (Mar. 2021)

"It was helpful to get examples of how to incorporate AAC throughout a student's day. Also how to view goals that can be targeted throughout the day. It was very comprehensive from assessment to treatment." T.K. (Feb. 2021)

"Very positive and theoretical approach, and with many real-situation examples." J.M. (Feb. 2021)

"It was helpful in thinking about developing objectives for children with severe impairments. The pace was great." M.S. (Feb. 2021)

"The presenter was factual, clear, and applied information to real-life scenarios. I enjoyed the use of the integrated model and use of the matrix." S.G. (Jan. 2021)

“The discussion on specific ways to collaborate with other team members to provide an integrated approach to services/goals was helpful.”  E.K. (Jan. 2021)

"It was helpful discussing the history of the field." R.J. (Mar. 2024)

"This was a great summary of the current research related to autism and neurology." S.C. (Feb. 2024)

"I really appreciated the resources provided at the end of the presentation." J.D. (Nov. 2023)

"This course is packed full of information. The discussion about the neuro-developmental and genetic aspects of speech and language disorders and the role language plays in dyslexia and reading were beneficial." L.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Very thorough course." K.S. (Oct. 2023)

"All topics were beneficial. ASDs seen as a complex polygenetic neurodevelopmental disorder." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Great info on Autism!" T.W. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the part talking about resiliency in children. And the history of the professions." H.B. (Jun. 2023)

"The entire concept of SLPs changing the brains of young ones was beneficial. I liked how easy this course was to listen to." T.W. (May 2023)

"This course was interesting. The discussion of standardized tests was beneficial." E.M. (May 2023)

"I enjoyed the section about intellectual disabilities and autism. Course covered a lot of history behind different areas. It tied into some people I learned about in my psychology class." M.Y. (May 2023)

"All of the topics in this presentation were beneficial to my daily practice. I liked that this course provided a lot of information about speech sound disorders." T.P. (May 2023)

"Articulation of R was beneficial. I liked hearing about what has changed and what is happening now." M.M. (May 2023)

"Reviewing history information was beneficial. I liked the ease of learning." D.G. (May 2023)

"I loved how this course showed the changes in the way that Speech-Language disorders are viewed throughout the years." S.W. (May 2023)

"I enjoyed understanding the background on Autism and its movement from an externally-caused disorder to a heterogeneous-caused disorder involving both external/environmental factors to genetically-based factors. I liked the historical perspective of change in views of speech disabilities tied into different approaches, i.e. moving away from the singleton Van Riper approach towards moving to the pattern-based, cycles approach hailed by Hodson." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked that this course delved into the history of developmental disabilities and it gave perspective on language impairment and provided increased understanding of dyslexia as a language-based disorder. It was most beneficial to understand dyslexia from a multisensory angle and the importance of building oral language skills, morphology and executive function as combative resilience factors." M.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of Autism and information on tests." D.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The many approaches addressed throughout the presentation were beneficial." A.N. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the information regarding dyslexia and the overview of updated research." J.P. (Nov. 2022)

"I felt the discussion on ASD and background information was helpful. I enjoyed the history that was reviewed during this course." S.B. (Nov. 2022)

"I did find it interesting to learn how these impairments have been thought of over time. I enjoyed learning about the history of speech-language studies and thoughts from the 1920s to the present day, and how it has evolved during that time." A.L. (Oct. 2022)

"Research is presented to back up the information provided. I liked the information on standardized assessments to support the gathering of information for students with autism, dyslexia, or phonological processing needs." L.C. (Aug. 2022)

"The review of the history of our field and autism was very helpful! I have never heard a presentation like this before. I love listening to Marty Burns. I chose this course because she was the speaker." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the brain research fascinating. Connecting predisposing and precipitating factors in dyslexia and autism." A.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the information on ASD. I enjoyed the information on the history of the profession." A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The historical perspective was great." L.N. (Aug. 2022)

"The history of dyslexia and the evidence that it can also be related to auditory processing disorders was interesting. Liked the historical perspective of speech and language disorders." M.M. (Jul. 2022)

"Learning history of autism. I liked the historical information about speech and language." R.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Good course. I liked the discussions of dyslexia and autism." C.R. (Jul. 2022)

"Loved the historical perspective and how it influences what we know today." L.D. (Jun. 2022)

"Martha Burns is incredibly knowledgeable and provides cutting edge research in understandable terms." A.K. (Jun. 2022)

"Each topic was beneficial for daily practice." D.B. (Jun. 2022)

"Very informative and interesting refresher on the history of our practice and disorders we treat." L.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the perspective presented. Good level of complexity." J.H. (Jun. 2022)

"Interesting learning how our field has changed and grown." L.W. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked learning background details regarding therapy approaches and how they have evolved throughout time." C.M. (May 2022)

"The information was thoroughly researched and fascinating. The new tests and historical perspective to emphasize need for individually selected treatments cross disorders." E.T. (May 2022)

"Detailed research explanations re: autism to help better inform parents." J.L. (May 2022)

"The information on dyslexia was helpful. In general, the course was a good summary of the history of speech-language pathology." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated hearing the specifics of the history of language/articulation, dyslexia and ASD. Very interesting!! I will use this background information to support the fact that SLPs have the expertise to diagnose and treat reading difficulties." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"I will use Dr. Burns suggestions for diagnosis and therapy on all topics she covered. I also found the information about genetic predispositions for various language-based difficulties fascinating and the details about end-phenotypes for genetic effects on reading and language, too." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Speaker walked us through neuroscience research in a easy to understand way. I liked the report of best assessment options." A.B. (Mar. 2022)

"It helped knowing some of the science behind why my students are exhibiting the difficulties they are and how to treat the underlying difficulties first in order to help improve their skills globally. I liked the thorough explanations and use of intervention and assessment strategies as examples." C.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The assessments and treatment practices to incorporate into therapy were beneficial." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I found the discussion regarding testing for children with ASD to be informative. I appreciated how technical the discussions regarding dyslexia and ASD were." J.W. (Dec. 2021)

"Review of past researchers to current research to understand how we got to today's approaches towards intellectual disabilities and how they originated will be helpful in my daily practice. The course was presented at a good pace and use of examples and charts." C.F. (Aug. 2021)

"It was a great refresher on the history of each disorder." S.C. (Jul. 2021)

"I have a better understanding of ASDs.  The education covering multiple disorders and the histories behind them was good." K.G. (Jul. 2021)

“I achieved a greater understanding of childhood apraxia. The history of dyslexia was interesting and gave me a deeper understanding of the evolution of the therapies we now employ. The review of tests available was also helpful.”  E.C. (Jan. 2021)

"IEP goal development was beneficial. I liked the connection between theory and practice." N.F. (May. 2023)

"The developmental Learning Maps were great! I also liked the student examples." J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"It was beneficial learning the specific diagnostic criteria of ASD diagnosis and learning SLANT to increase active listening, and the 5 steps of standards analysis." C.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information as it related to children with autism and relevance of state standards." J.R. (Jan. 2022)

"Course was very organized. I liked the 5 steps of standards analysis and intervention design." A.S. (Oct. 2021)

“I liked the process of developing treatment plans that fit into the CCSS." S.G. (Aug. 2021)

“I found the case study information and layout of the steps of common core and developing goals based on strengths and challenges to be helpful." K.B. (Jul. 2021)

"I liked the process of developing a plan for two very different students with ASD using the CCSS." H.W. (Jul. 2021)

"The case studies were very helpful. The course was very informative and easy to complete." A.H. (May 2021)

"I liked the two case studies that highlighted children with very different needs. Going over the standards analysis and intervention design provided a step by step approach to bridging the gap between present levels of performance/IEP goals and academic standards." J.D. (Apr. 2021)

"Easy to follow format, concise info and case study applications." K.C. (Mar. 2021)

"The 5-step Standards analysis was interesting." L.C. (Mar. 2021)

"I appreciated going over aligning the common core standards to what goals." R.B. (Jan. 2021)

"In my daily practice, the last portion of the presentation was especially valuable. The presentation was understandable, logical, and compelling - I can understand why Dr. Burns is so passionate about bridging speech, language and learning issues together with neuroscience - they are part and parcel of each other. I especially found the scientific studies interesting - how the studies were set up, the questions the research teams were addressing, the findings of the studies, and the implications for educational and therapeutic applications as well as for future research." D.D. (Feb. 2024)

"The discussion on Autism was beneficial. I liked the detail about the brain." R.S. (Jan. 2024)

"In-depth analysis of research. Some of the research I had not been exposed to before." L.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning the effects of poverty and stress on the developing brain. I liked the review of neuroanatomy." J.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the visuals and explanations of how brain activity connects to language and learning. The diagrams, explanations and updates of neurology were beneficial." E.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Introduction of strategies that enhance neurological brain development. I liked the information on which parts of the brain are impacted by different information/stimuli." J.S. (Jun. 2023)

"The neuroplasticity information was beneficial. I liked the brain-based approach." N.F. (May 2023)

"I liked the studies which have shown brain changes as well as progress in therapy re: PROMPT, Fast Forward, benefits of teaching phonological decoding, and Growth Mindset. I liked the info on neuroscience and language and neuroscience mapping of the language network of the brain. Also, how this all has been studied in special needs populations of ASD, Dyslexia and speech-language disorders." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"Increased my knowledge of how the brain changes with intervention and to use those interventions proven to be effective in these changes. Learned more about how the brain changes and how it is affected by various challenges such as autism." K.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning to make things just difficult enough to challenge the kids - such as explaining/interpreting the text rather than just answering questions." L.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Dr. Burns explained things in a way that was not too technical and could be understood." L.C. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the topics/discussions were beneficial. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how the instruction of language and reading has such a positive pervasive effect on the brain." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Interesting, complex topic, presented in an understandable way. Martha Burns has an easy to listen to voice and cadence." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the research and information provided." C.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I love listening to Marty Burns speak about neurology. While the content is very challenging, she presents it in a way that is practical for SLPs." C.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning the brain connection between language and phonological awareness was beneficial." A.J. (July 2022)

"I learned how science backs up some treatment options with actual biometric studies. Liked the science behind decision making." S.R. (July 2022)

"How to view technology that will be most beneficial in teaching children with dyslexia, ELL , SLI, and LD." B.W. (July 2022)

"I liked the presenter! Her powerpoint and lecture were clear and informing. Interesting to learn how poverty impacts the brain." C.G. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed this entire course - all of it was extremely beneficial and very, very interesting. The information about poverty and brain development especially, as I work in rural areas with generational poverty experienced." L.W. (May 2022)

"I liked the speaker applying neuroscience to explanations of networks/processes in the development of the brain to learn literacy, reading, language, etc and factors that could affect learning. Strategies! How it explains the integration of neuroscience, psychology, education, and speech-language pathology to help me understand multidisciplinary perspectives for collaboration with other clinicians and educators." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"It was interesting to see how much more information has been discovered on the brain, and how it relates to speech and language development and comprehension since I was a graduate student." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I gained a better understanding of how important knowledge of how the brain works is to implementing effective therapy approaches and achieving optimal outcomes." M.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the speaker's manner and the background that connected to students, and the approach to reading and speech/language therapies." E.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I really liked the review of the major lobes of the brain highlighting the gyri and sulci related to language and reading, and the research showing effective use of programs such as PROMPT and Fast Forward to improve phonological skills in children." S.P. (Mar. 2022)

"The evidence regarding treatment success – I liked the research based information which can be applied to therapy." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"Learning how interventions impact brain function was beneficial. I liked the ease of understanding the course content." K.V. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the research predictors about early language disorders." A.M. (Dec. 2021)

“I really liked the background and evidence-based research that was provided, to describe brain development and how it relates to a variety of areas (i.e. poverty, literacy, ASD, etc.).” S.D. (Nov. 2021)

“Fantastic connections made between the research and the therapy room.” A.P. (Oct. 2021)

"The different ways neuroscience has improved therapy is beneficial for my daily practice." K.G. (Aug. 2021)

“I enjoyed the information on stress and the brain, and how to use the train the brain strategies. The research base was also helpful.” A.M. (Jun. 2021)

“I liked the organization and flow of the course. From reviewing areas of the brain to the types of research to the application of the research for intervention. The application to intervention and understanding of ASD will be most helpful for me in my daily therapy practice.”  D.H. (Feb. 2021)

"I found the discussion of Early Object Play Development very interesting. Many of my current preschoolers are at a 12 month level. The course was easy to follow." C.D. (Apr. 2024)

"Available screening tools were helpful. The course was very well organized and easy to follow along. The presenter was very knowledgeable." P.L. (Apr. 2024)

"All topics were most beneficial to me. Information was current and clearly presented, and the instructor was highly knowledgeable. Gave specific examples and great video examples." S.T. (Feb. 2024)

"The screening and parent questionnaires were beneficial. I liked the overall thorough review of signs and characteristics of autism at the toddler level." D.K. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing the types of repetitive behavior during play and what children with ASD lack or have the most difficulty with regarding play was beneficial. I liked all the examples/videos provided and then talking about seeing examples." G.A. (Nov. 2023)

"This course gave a comprehensive overview of signs of autism in young children and the screening tools available to screen for ASD." K.P. (Nov. 2023)

"Identifying and understanding 'red flags' that may be associated with ASD was beneficial." K.M. (Aug. 2023)

"This was a good overview of Autism and provided good reminders about helping parents as they learn about the diagnosis. The presentation was very clear and concise." C.A. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of the screening and evaluating tools available." E.D. (Jul. 2023)

"The inclusion of contrastive videos to help differentiate typical versus atypical behavior was useful. This course offered helpful guidance regarding sensitively sharing assessment results with parents along with ways to optimize their involvement during family conferences." A.M. (Jul. 2023)

"The content was excellent! Very well organized and easy to follow and understand! Learning signs to look for that would signify possible ASD and the screeners used. These screeners, although I have heard about them, I did not know much about them, so it was nice to get more information." B.L. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked review of the screening instruments as well as strategies to help families understand, process, and ultimately accept diagnosis. As well as confidence in structuring observations of communication/behaviors/sensory as early signs of autism. I liked the videos and specific examples." L.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Screening and Assessment Tools were beneficial." L.G. (Jun. 2023)

"Conveyed information so that parents can understand it and their next steps. Course information was easy to follow and understand." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the assessment tools and video comparisons." P.Z. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning about different screenings was beneficial. I liked that course was at my own pace." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning several characteristics and helping identifiers of children that may be on the spectrum." K.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Screening information was beneficial. A lot of information was shared in a concise and understandable manner." S.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Identification and use of standardized assessment to help identify the youngest children who may have ASD. I liked the videos that compared both the typical and atypical behaviors." M.I. (Jan. 2023)

"Clear and concise information. I was surprised at the lower diagnosis rate than I had heard of recently...and the average age that ASD was diagnosed." P.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Screeners and MCHAT information was beneficial." A.F. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the screening and assessment section. Great course - very informative." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning diagnosis and symptoms of ASD in babies. I liked how practical and useful the content was as I work with Early Intervention babies." M.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Videos and descriptions of characteristics at specific ages were beneficial. Chock full of research based information and practical examples of typical and atypical behaviors. Both the explanations and video clips were helpful." M.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Strategies on how to talk to parents and families about their children's skills. I liked the videos and the explanations/descriptions of what was happening in the videos." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"How to identify behaviors present in children with ASD. Course organization was great. Great videos and examples." F.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning about the risk factors for ASD was most beneficial. I enjoyed the videos." F.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Observation of normal behavior. This course was concise." D.R. (Dec. 2022)

"Strategies to use during a family conference following screening tests. I liked the videos presented." H.B. (Dec. 2022)

"How to discuss screening results with parents. Very well organized and captivating." M.H. (Dec. 2022)

"The information about consonant use was new to me. Engaging and knowledgeable presenter with an organized presentation." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was easy to listen to and engaging. The discussion of evaluations was helpful." J.W. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the extensive review of identifying behaviors/red flags, and the videos to demonstrate typical and atypical child behavior and play." M.G. (Nov. 2022)

"Seeing play behaviors in children with ASD - lots of videos demonstrating typical behaviors, as well as behaviors seen in children with ASD." S.L. (Oct. 2022)

"I found the signs and symptoms of autism in infants and toddlers to be helpful along with suggestions on how to deliver the information to parents and how to get them involved." S.K. (Oct. 2022)

"Dr. Crais was very easy to listen to and she provided engaging content that was applicable." S.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the videos. The whole course was beneficial for my practice." D.F. (Oct. 2022)

"The review of symptoms - what to look for with very young children who possibly have ASD. Good reminders about what to say to parents." A.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." E.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the do's and don'ts of communicating with parents. Also, the videos were very helpful." A.P. (July 2022)

"Truly, all of it was pertinent information. I liked the presenter's knowledge base." C.H. (July 2022)

"Course was organized well. I liked the new screening tools." D.G. (June 2022)

"Good information on prevalence and testing. I liked the flow of presentation." N.F. (June 2022)

"The video examples were interesting and illustrated the presenter's points well." R.P. (June 2022)

"Learning early signs / red flags to look for in babies/toddlers was beneficial." K.K. (May 2022)

"I learned so much from this course. To be able to focus on early signs of ASD will be beneficial for my practice." A.M. (Apr. 2022)

"Lots of practical tips, videos, and time to process information with examples. And learning how to talk to parents with children who present with these red flags, and screening/assessment tools used." M.M. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the diagnostic indicators – videos were helpful." S.E. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the new data on assessing children with red flags for Autism, and the flexibility of an online course." D.J. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the summary of different screeners and learning the strengths of different screeners – the videos were very helpful." J.F. (Dec. 2021)

"Learning to identify early red flags for ASD. The presenter had an excellent command of the subject matter and she explained the content clearly. The videos were excellent." M.E. (Dec. 2021)

"The resources that were provided will also be extremely beneficial for my daily practice. Comparison of typical vs. atypical behaviors, presented in multiple formats. Seeing video examples of various children demonstrating "Red Flags" as well as typically developing children." S.R. (Dec. 2021)

"Very informative with red flags and how to interact with parents with initial dx of ASD." B.F. (Dec. 2021)

"A good refresher of the different assessment batteries and screeners available. I enjoyed the presenter's style and overall format, and the supplemental videos were helpful." A.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I found the updated data surrounding prevalence as well as the detail on the screeners available to be helpful. It included several videos that were good to visually see what was being explained." S.B. (Nov. 2021)

"The thoroughness of course was great. Specific examples of what would constitute joint attention, symbolic play, repetitive behaviors with objects, etc." M.P. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the detailed descriptions to identify symptoms." P.J. (Oct. 2021)

"The course was very informative and formatted well." M.G. (Oct. 2021)

"Very practical and thorough course." M.N. (Oct. 2021)

"The videos were a great addition to the presentation. Learning what the key features of autism are in infants and toddlers and being able to list examples was good." N.R. (Sept. 2021)

"The entire course was very informative. I enjoyed the descriptive nature of characteristics and video examples." M.H. (May 2021)

“I loved the videos! It helped the discussion come together and was very functional. I am a newer SLP and trying to build on my skills for assessing and discussing autism with parents of young toddlers who are suspecting something but not autism. I feel much more confident in my ability to feel confident in what I am observing and LOVED the tools to support what we are seeing. I liked how Dr. Crais discussed how to bring concerns to families in a way that will be supportive but informative.” D.D. (Apr. 2021)

“I liked the breakdown between social interaction/communication and repetitive behaviors, and the different subcategories under each grouping.” D.O. (Feb. 2021)

“I thoroughly enjoyed the videos with specifics examples.” K.N. (Feb. 2021)

"The different screening and assessment tools will definitely help me with my practice. The videos and resources were very helpful and informative! As well as updated studies and results." S.M. (Jan. 2021)

"All of the characteristics clearly described were helpful, as well as how to discuss information with caregivers. I appreciated all the strategies about actually discussing the results with parents. This is not a typically discussed topic, and the presenter had many excellent suggestions." S.D. (Jan. 2021)

"Discussing the importance of sensorimotor was helpful. The course was easy to understand." K.T. (Apr. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion that it is best supporting gestalt learners through supporting other qualities. I liked seeing video examples of sessions." D.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Helpful to see how to implement the technique in videos for children with self-regulation needs." A.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Relating the sensorimotor and physical competence to achievement of linguistic outcomes was helpful. I liked the case examples." K.P. (Apr. 2024)

"Understanding the use of different language levels by children and how they can go up and down the stages." M.L. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed video examples of patients and their scripts." K.B. (Apr. 2024)

"Treatment considerations and review of procedures were beneficial. I liked the organization of resources such as handouts and forms provided." E.K. (Apr. 2024)

"How to report progress was helpful and how to build on a child's echolalia, modeling considerations. Provided lots of information that I was lacking." R.M. (Apr. 2024)

"Examples of treatment sessions and ways to model easily mitigable language were helpful. I liked ALL the videos that make it all make sense." L.H. (Apr. 2024)

"I have several GLPs and this was all helpful. I liked the videos and discussion/analysis of language samples." P.H. (Apr. 2024)

"Great videos with transcripts. Keeping in mind that it is a process that takes time." S.H. (Apr. 2024)

"The videos were helpful to gain better understanding of the interactions between client and patient." C.C. (Apr. 2024)

"I loved the use of gross motor activities to be included throughout each session. Glad to see videos as examples this time." S.B. (Apr. 2024)

"I liked the discussion that part of your treatment needs to help the child self-regulate - an essential part is set up of room/space to include motor sensory activities." J.J. (Apr. 2024)

"Honestly all of the course was great. Great examples, easy to understand, all info was relevant." J.L. (Apr. 2024)

"The review of a neurotypical gestalt language processor versus an ASD gestalt language processor was both interesting and fascinating. Marge’s presentation style! It was very easy to follow." K.M. (Mar. 2024)

"This information all applies to my daily work, so all of it was beneficial. I liked the instructor's passion and knowledge." E.H. (Mar. 2024)

"How to apply gestalt language processing theory to treatment. I have already used "it's" and "I'm" and he's starting to use them in different ways! It's truly amazing how much this will help in my sessions. I liked the video examples! And the focus on treatment." S.F. (Mar. 2024)

"The examples of supporting the child's sensory-motor needs are so important. Too often we think we have to sit at a desk to learn language, but the opposite is true. I'm always answering "no" to, "Don't you want him at his desk?". The videos were so informative. It's one thing to discuss it, it's another to see and hear it." K.C. (Mar. 2024)

"The discussion of how neurodivergent children move through the levels and the examples of how language can be modeled to help with mitigation was beneficial." A.R. (Mar. 2024)

"Examples of therapy activities and ways to pick pieces from a child's gestalt to model additional phrases. I loved how the importance of regulation was a key topic toward the end of this course." K.H. (Mar. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing ways I can model language during a therapy session. I enjoyed the real-life examples provided." C.K. (Mar. 2024)

"Mitigating phrases and words from whole gestalts was beneficial. I enjoyed the video examples." B.B. (Mar. 2024)

"I love the insight that gestalts are meaningful and not something we need to try to eliminate. Definitely as an older SLP I had been taught that echolalic speech was not a part of a normal developmental pattern for speech. I liked the examples of mitigation developing into more complex communication." S.W. (Mar. 2024)

"Watching the videos and being able to read the transcript and then seeing which stage each utterance falls into. I loved seeing the videos and taking the child's regulations into consideration. I had not considered how important physical movement could be to regulation and communication." C.V. (Mar. 2024)

"The different ways kids learn their language was helpful to discuss. The course kept my interest." K.B. (Mar. 2024)

"The videos and the scripts, as well as the discussion, helped me understand the particular parts of the language acquisition; thank you! The videos are great!" N.L. (Mar. 2024)

"Information about the different stages was useful, as well as watching videos of children in therapy sessions with explanation of stages. I liked that I was able to study at my own pace." A.H. (Mar. 2024)

"Understanding the use of easily mitigated language models and relevance. I liked the videos and the transcriptions." L.Z. (Mar. 2024)

"The therapy techniques and strategies were helpful. I liked the tips and tricks for facilitating play-based intervention." S.B. (Feb. 2024)

"Specific treatment ideas while recognizing each child will have different interests/preferences was beneficial. I liked the fact that the course was self-paced." I.T. (Feb. 2024)

"Recognizing how there is a naturalness to autistic language development even in the presence of echolalia. I liked the specific examples." J.J. (Feb. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss regulation and motor coordination along with SLP coordinating with OTs." C.W. (Feb. 2024)

"Including sensory regulation was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the videos." B.M. (Feb. 2024)

"Thank you for a wonderful course. Truly inspiring to see the love for our practice be creatively applied in such an impactful way!" V.R. (Feb. 2024)

"The assessment of levels and videos were helpful." S.W. (Feb. 2024)

"I really enjoyed all of the content. Course was self-paced and presented in a manner that was easy to understand! Excellent topic." S.P. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the examples of structured therapy sessions." K.G. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the scenarios and scaffolding for stages of language learning from echolalia to self-generated learning." A.G. (Jan. 2024)

"Treatment considerations, ways to mitigate to help move students to self-generated grammar, and ways to report progress were beneficial. Videos and written language samples were helpful." C.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing how to apply the NLA treatment in my current practice was helpful." J.L. (Jan. 2024)

"It is so important that our kids are understood and this course gives me greater confidence to more fluidly explain NLA and GLPs. The videos, transcripts, and explanations were priceless. Definitely going to rewatch these sections. There are many students at my school who are GLP, and they are often misunderstood by teachers, especially the older elementary and middle school students. My SLP team is currently providing training for our teaching staff and advocacy for these students." S.P. (Jan. 2024)

"The discussion that Mitigation of Gestalts and GLP is part of NLA and ASD has delayed language not disordered. I liked the videos and transcripts - description of stages and how to mitigate at stages 2-3." G.L. (Jan. 2024)

"The process and stages that a student can go through and still make progress were helpful to discuss. I liked the examples." J.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The videos with accompanying language sample and discussion were beneficial." M.J. (Jan. 2024)

"The assessment portion was useful for helping me identify kids who are moving out of one stage and into another. Also, helping to identify 'where they were and where they are going' helps me provide strategies that provide the appropriate language and sensory motor support. I liked the videos, the clear outline, and the examples that included the parent as my primary services occur in the home with parents and primary caretakers." K.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The examples of different treatments were beneficial. I liked the example videos." J.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The treatment and examples of language samples and how to code were helpful. I liked the presenter's real-world examples." B.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Beneficial review of the stages of Analytic Language Acquisition. I enjoyed the video examples and the handouts provided." C.A. (Jan. 2024)

"Using “it…” Using “let’s..” And just the enforcement of what I am already doing, which is trying to use regulation to activities to help children in combination with play therapy. I enjoyed the speaker." A.M. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked how Marge spoke about giving the child mitigable scripts because I wasn't aware that in NLA, you can do that. I enjoyed the videos and the scripts that explained what was going on." B.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Helping others understand that ASD children who are gestalt language learners are not "language delayed." S.P. (Jan. 2024)

"Treatment considerations. I liked the real-life examples." E.P. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the self-paced format, the video examples, and the comprehensive handouts." J.R. (Jan. 2024)

"The language samples of the two boys and the discussion of them was beneficial. A new approach to the treatment of children with autism." B.F. (Dec. 2023)

"The consideration of sensory needs in order to bring about the child's best language was a helpful topic." C.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The understanding and use of models for various stages of gestalt was beneficial. I liked the videos of real-time interactions and modeling during therapy." V.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Recommendations for how to build in helpful gestalts for later stages of NLA. I really appreciated the videos and the accompanying analysis." E.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial description of similarities between stages 2 and 4, and the "know where they came from" concept for figuring out where they are. Broken-down transcriptions of kids' language, and discussion of what they are showing within that language and why." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"The treatment ideas given were helpful. Easy to follow course with a lot of good information." D.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial progression of the child in the stages of NLA. I enjoyed the explanations from the videos." L.D. (Dec. 2023)

"The discussion of sensorimotor readiness for language use was beneficial." G.F. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked discussing the difference between Asperger's syndrome and Autism." R.K. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of the stages and how to score them." J.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The need to understand sensorimotor needs and regulation was helpful." C.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Understanding that everyone uses gestalt at some time. I liked the examples and videos." C.Z. (Dec. 2023)

"The explanations of delay vs disorder and why were beneficial." E.W. (Dec. 2023)

"The treatment practices reviewed will be beneficial to my daily practice. I liked the convenience of being able to view this course with colleagues and discuss various points of interest." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed watching the therapy planning/discussion when watching the videos. It helped to bring everything together. I feel as though I will be better able to determine stages for students that I work with in therapy. The videos were helpful!" K.G. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked how this course focused on treatment and used videos to help give practical therapy ideas." K.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Seeing treatment in action was beneficial. I enjoyed the real-time video examples." H.M. (Dec. 2023)

"How to set up treatment for gestalt language processors. I liked the course material, and the case studies presented." S.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The importance of a child’s regulation and to engage in activities meaningful to the child was helpful information. I liked the examples and videos." C.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Information regarding the stages was helpful. I liked that the video clips support the information." R.R. (Dec. 2023)

"This course was a wonderful continuation in learning about gestalt language processors. If you are an SLP treating neuro-divergent clients, this is a must-take course to support their learning style just as much as our traditional analytic language learners." C.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Presenter was quite interesting! It was nice to see videos of her therapy!" D.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Application to practice. I liked the example videos of therapy sessions." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the treatment contexts and activities. And real life scenarios." N.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning how to take a child's utterances and break them down to use in combination (1 - 2 word utterances) appropriately in structured tasks was beneficial." R.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Case study videos were helpful. Beneficial comparison to play-based analytic language learners when it comes to treatment." J.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The section on reporting the progress through both progress reports as well as informal reporting was helpful. I liked the use of videos to model the conversational cohesion." M.R. (Nov. 2023)

"The progression of natural language acquisition in gestalt language processors and developmentally appropriate language targets for different stages were beneficial." J.W. (Nov. 2023)

"Breaking down the stages of NLA and showing specific treatment examples was most helpful! I liked the real-world examples of therapy and the breakdown of the conversations in language samples, and that other goals were addressed." S.J. (Nov. 2023)

"Detailed and relevant examples. The review of the principles was very useful to start the Level 2 course. The usage of videos and related discussions was also very helpful." T.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and explanations. Meeting regulation needs alongside developing language. It was useful to be able to rewind and listen to explanations again." S.T. (Nov. 2023)

"I enjoyed the videos which helped me further understand the methods for treatment planning/execution." C.C. (Nov. 2023)

"This course provided valuable insights into the effective implementation of strategies for Gestalt Language Processors. The videos accompanying the course were particularly helpful, offering practical demonstrations that illustrated how to seamlessly integrate these strategies into therapy sessions. The focus on treatment was insightful." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Review of Natural Language Acquisition stages helped refresh my knowledge before looking at treatment. I liked the treatment videos and discussion on treatment contexts, activities, and planning." C.C. (Nov. 2023)

"I think taking more time to provide a thorough assessment by evaluating different communicative contexts will improve my clinical skills." G.H. (Nov. 2023)

"The explanations about observing more than one stage in a language sample were helpful. I enjoyed the video models with the explanation that followed." D.I. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked all of the videos in this section. I often use sensorimotor aspects in therapy with my kiddos, not just on the spectrum but in general. I feel like a lot of parents like the tabletop approach because "they need to learn for school," but there is so much to be said for learning in a "fun environment" that fits each kiddo. This is good confirmation and reasoning for why I will continue." C.G. (Nov. 2023)

"Both NLA level 1 and 2 are very informative. I like that everything comes from the author herself with lots of evidence." D.J. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the many examples provided. I found relief in knowing that my play-based, child-centric sessions look as they should look. I often stress now that I work so closely with parents (who are uneducated about NLP) that they want immediate growth and structured activities." D.D. (Nov. 2023)

"The targets for instruction specific to the level were helpful. I liked being able to see the work in progress on video." K.B. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the visual aides of therapy and child's mitigated gestalts vs just reading about them." A.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Real-life examples and treatment suggestions." J.W. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the examples of therapy and the thought process behind the interactions. The video examples were beneficial." S.V. (Nov. 2023)

"Using gestalt language processing to understand language development with neurotypical and ASD children. I liked the videos." F.B. (Oct. 2023)

"The explanation of the stages of gestalt language development was beneficial. The discussion that the context can influence the level was helpful." M.A. (Oct. 2023)

"The discussion of how to determine what stage of GLP a child is in was beneficial. I liked being provided with examples of how to model different stages." R.D. (Oct. 2023)

"I found the breakdown of the stages very beneficial and will definitely apply them to the children on my caseload. I learned how to use echolalia to generate better language and to slowly move into the next stage." P.K. (Oct. 2023)

"I really enjoyed the play videos that showed children following the methods and treatments, demonstrating how the concept works. I liked the examples of how to move from contacted words to individual words and liked the advice on using verbs the child produces to engage in more phrases." P.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Learning more about selecting language targets to support mitigation. I always enjoy seeing how theory works in treatment and seeing videos of treatment." E.F. (Oct. 2023)

"Discussing how to move from assessment to treatment was beneficial. I liked how functional and child-centered this course was. As well as the constant reminder that all children are individuals and their language development process and progress will look different." J.W. (Oct. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss that gestalt language processors can be neurodivergent or neurotypical. I enjoyed the videos and dialogue between clients and therapists." L.K. (Oct. 2023)

"I will be talking about the importance of regulation for our students to access scripts and language. I liked the videos and info about regulation." R.A. (Oct. 2023)

"It was beneficial to discuss how to expand upon a child's echolalic utterances and promote the development of different combinations, facilitating self-generated language." L.B. (Oct. 2023)

"This course gave a realistic view of how to support GLPs through simple play-based activities. I also appreciated how progress was demonstrated, and examples of different stages were given. The implementation with multiple communication partners was beneficial." G.J. (Oct. 2023)

"I understand better now when to add the NLA approach for students who are clearly using gestalts, and also who have what others view as babbling. I enjoyed all of this course." A.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Examples of integrating interests into language based therapy were beneficial. I liked the video examples." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the stages of development and how to choose treatment activities that align." C.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Understanding of NLA will help guide language targets as we implement play based therapy. The importance of regulation!!" K.T. (Sep. 2023)

"The treatment considerations were helpful as I work with a large ASD population in the schools. I appreciated the video examples to supplement the principles we were learning." E.R. (Sep. 2023)

"All of it! I found the assessment section immediately helpful. Individual access and pacing. Ability to view again." K.N. (Sep. 2023)

"Interesting course! Easy to follow and informative. Stages of NLA, video examples, treatment ideas." C.L. (Sep. 2023)

"The video examples and language analysis were beneficial. Explanations were clear and the terms were easily understood." E.J. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the video modeling of treatment sessions. The treatment considerations and ways to incorporate sensory needs were helpful." V.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Treatment context and planning were beneficial topics. I liked the way of presentation, well-explained strategies, and role of SLP and OT to work together." V.L. (Aug. 2023)

"The incorporation of sensory regulation activities into sessions was beneficial. I liked the videos and the inclusion of two distinctly different gestalt language learners." C.W. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed putting the knowledge to practice with the examples and case studies and given ideas of easily mitigable words and combinations for therapy." K.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the case studies and videos. And that course provided video examples of what was being taught and discussed." E.A. (Aug. 2023)

"A deeper understanding of NLA." N.H. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked all of it. Course repeats the information and explains it very well. This has been very helpful for me." K.A. (Aug. 2023)

"I found having treatment child-centered continues to be most beneficial. When providing an adult model a child centered approach allows the therapist or adult model to provide spontaneous assistance. I liked that this level 2 course went into greater detail in regards to treatment and the videos gave great examples of how a session could possibly go." E.B. (Aug. 2023)

"How to break down a child's gestalts so that they can be mitigated into developing and progressing their language was helpful. I liked the ability to stop and review concepts so that I had a full understanding." J.V. (Aug. 2023)

"A child's regulation is important to interaction and communication at their level. Learning that stage 2 can look like stage 4, and children may sometimes revert back to stage 2 at stage 4." E.I. (Aug. 2023)

"The overall topic was important for me to learn. It's an important topic that was not enough of a focus in my graduate education." S.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning that any time, any stage, it's possible to be triggered back to early stage 1/2 gestalts. However, we have to be aware that the use of the early gestalts may have nothing to do with the "original" meaning. It may be simply a place to jump off from into different meaning. So, if we over-analyze those early scripts and gestalts and assume a student is using them for what the media initially conveyed or what they themselves initially used it for, we may miss the current present meaning and usage, and we are not following the student's lead. So interesting!" L.F. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the treatment ideas, especially using the child's interest and the child's words most used." M.B. (Aug. 2023)

"The videos were helpful to see how you're using the strategies presented. I liked the videos, treatment ideas, suggestions for providing feedback and talking with parents/team." E.D. (Aug. 2023)

"I absolutely appreciated the design and content of this course. Learning about treatment contexts, activities, and planning was most beneficial. Watching a session in action from multiple perspectives clarified the multifaceted nature of the role of an SLP in NLA intervention. Watching the kids express their feelings, state preferences, and lead interactions at a seemingly "pre-mature" linguistic stage makes my heart full." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"I really enjoyed the whole discussion. This material helped me to gain better insight into some of the children on my caseload. I liked the info regarding moving from echolalia to self-generated grammar. Videos are always useful in showing how techniques are effective in a natural manner." A.R. (Jul. 2023)

"It was helpful to see the videos of play-based therapy and language models used. I liked the videos of the therapy sessions as well as the final assessment which summarized the concepts very well." H.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Topics regarding treatment and goals as well as information on the current research. I liked being able to learn at my own pace." M.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Clear explanations of the different stages and interpretation of real life case studies." J.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Gained a greater understanding of NLA, assessment and treatment. I liked the way the presentation was organized." S.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I appreciated the examples of how to address emotional regulation as part of the therapy process." A.P. (Jul. 2023)

"This course has opened my mind to be more intentional to what the child's leading and inclination is in regards to language sampling than my own agenda. I liked the real life videos and examples." L.W. (Jul. 2023)

"Understanding how to practically implement techniques that support natural language acquisition. Seeing that therapy for natural language acquisition doesn't look very different from the play therapy we already implement, it's just the target words that change." R.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Understanding the stages and the movement between stages was beneficial. I liked the video examples." B.H. (Jul. 2023)

"The idea of meeting the kids where they are and the importance of self regulation was beneficial. I had a student this year who was very similar to the child in the video. She did not like people in her space, and constantly licked items. She would elope away from others. Her lack of regulation was not conducive to accessing her linguistics and language areas. I liked the video examples and their explanations." M.L. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the other language goals that occur during treatment, such as social interaction. I liked the use of various video examples and inclusion of transcripts from real therapy sessions." G.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of how children go back and forth between stages and how all of the language in a particular sample may not be all in the same stage. It seems obvious now, but I had not thought of it that way when I took the Level 1 Course. The handouts were very helpful to organize and preview the information before I listened to the course." L.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Mitigation of core words and choosing the most salient language was beneficial. I liked the examples and videos." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"I really liked seeing real examples of therapy sessions. I enjoyed that this course was a mix of evidence-based research and real-life examples." H.G. (Jun. 2023)

"In depth explanation and easy understanding supported by slides." T.M. (Jun. 2023)

"Using sensorimotor activities to collect an authentic language sample. I liked how course was broken into sections." A.B. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the sensorimotor activities in treatment and collaboration with OT. And the video clips and written dialogue." L.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Examples of how to integrate motor and sensory needs into therapy. I loved the video examples." E.P. (Jun. 2023)

"The importance of regulation is crucial in moving forward with kiddos, and this was communicated via lecture and video clips very clearly." J.W. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed the many examples of students to follow through this course, and see them move through the stages. I liked the explanation of the GLP stages." M.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter is great. Very knowledgeable and easy to follow. I liked the video examples!" M.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussion of the stages was beneficial. I liked the assessment tool." T.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning how to document on what you are seeing. I liked that this was an extension of the first course." J.G. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the videos and transcripts of language samples." M.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning how to keep the spontaneous language flowing. I liked the video examples of therapy in action and the technical information provided in reference to each video." R.G. (May 2023)

"Comparison of typical language development and gestalt language was beneficial. I liked how other principles of therapy can be combined for all children regarding their language processing style." J.A. (May 2023)

"I liked the treatment protocols and the discussion about discerning Stage 4 grammar from Stage 2 mitigations. I feel like I now have some tools to help my students with echolalia." A.K. (May 2023)

"Specific examples of language models to help with moving to stage 3." M.H. (May 2023)

"Learning how to approach treatment for Gestalt language learners. This course was direct, to-the-point, and with concrete examples." N.J. (May 2023)

"I appreciated learning more about how to better incorporate NLA into my treatment approach. I liked the concrete examples and videos of how this can be used with clients." C.M. (May 2023)

"This course was very engaging - the videos were great! I enjoyed watching the videos of sessions being conducted. This allowed me to see evaluation and treatment in a first-hand experience." W.F. (May 2023)

"I liked the different examples, videos, and the beautiful, joyful approach to understanding these children." M.D. (May 2023)

"The examples that were shown were very helpful in seeing how the gestalt language can progress to more natural language." L.H. (May 2023)

"Treatment considerations for next steps were beneficial." C.P. (May 2023)

"Appreciating the different levels of language development for gestalt processors." M.P. (May 2023)

"Application and use of treatment techniques with varied student needs was beneficial. I liked the video models." M.K. (May 2023)

"I liked the examples of language stages through videos." S.R. (May 2023)

"This course applies to almost my whole caseload. I liked that I could do it at my own pace." T.G. (Apr. 2023)

"Seeing what a treatment session looks like and what are the goals within the session. I liked the videos and real-time demonstrations/examples." K.M. (Apr. 2023)

"The videos were very helpful, and also the summary of what we observed. The importance of self-regulation and the need to respect what a child needs in terms of sensory processing was beneficial." E.H. (Apr. 2023)

"Very relatable and practical. The videos were helpful and I recognized some characteristics of my own students in the children in the videos." P.N. (Apr. 2023)

"I will start using more sensory activities with my gestalt language learners. I liked the information on where to start (i.e., modeling gestalts with I'm, let's, and it's). I found the transcripts and the videos very helpful." H.D. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the helpful models to support a child where they are in their language development and taking into account the process of gestalt language processors." E.R. (Apr. 2023)

"The importance of regulation in treatment with children with ASD was beneficial. I liked the video clips and conversation examples." K.G. (Apr. 2023)

"This course changes the perspective in that echolalia is still a normal language development, it just seems delayed because they can articulate, but very young children can't. I like that this course changes that perspective." R.S. (Apr. 2023)

"Analyzing the stages and how to distinguish between the stages was beneficial." D.A. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning how to plan for therapy." T.Y. (Apr. 2023)

"I enjoyed the treatment portion of this course, along with how progress is reported. The presenter was knowledgeable and moved at an adequate pace. I enjoyed the video examples as well." A.K. (Mar. 2023)

"The idea that natural language modeling can be used, not just with our analytic processors but with our kids with echolalia and very little self-generated language as well, with the goal of moving ALL kids to more complex self-generated language." C.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Real-life examples and follow-up analysis. I liked the examples of the language Marge provided for the children and the way it was done." S.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning the language to describe what I see in my little clients was beneficial. I liked learning about another way children learn language and how to use that in therapy." B.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Case-based discussion. I liked the reference to individuals who have worked through NLA." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I enjoyed the discussion of how regulation can impact language development. The videos and transcripts were helpful." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the video examples of the process in action. Learning how to analyze the language sample to pull out meaningful targets." E.A. (Mar. 2023)

"Choosing gestalts that are relevant and incorporating sensory information. I liked the video examples." A.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Reviewing the levels of NLA and how to be aware of where the child is coming from and where he/she is headed." L.V. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the videos of the treatment sessions and videos showing use of suggestions." B.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning how to apply NLA in treatment was beneficial." C.N. (Mar. 2023)

"The videos depicting the way the child was responding to the clinician were very informative." N.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Videos with examples of how clinicians modeled to the child were beneficial. I liked the accessibility of course with ability to rewatch when needed." M.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Real world examples. I liked the videos of therapy." I.S. (Mar. 2023)

"The videos helped with increased understanding of the process for intervention." L.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning to analyze the language sample and then utilize that to plan language targets." A.B. (Mar. 2023)

"All content was good. The therapy videos were helpful to see the children's progress." K.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning how to help with mitigations was beneficial." A.M. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the language development principles and play therapy." K.B. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the material is very beneficial for me and my therapy with my children with autism. The videos present real-life examples which are very helpful." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I appreciated the presentation of the different children and how treatment eventually facilitates the beginning stages of grammar." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of the language sample and explanation provided. And the interactive videos." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Steps to planning therapy to enhance gestalt language development. Marge Blanc's obvious love and respect for the children with whom she works." L.F. (Feb. 2023)

"The video examples of therapy were awesome! It's so helpful to see what therapy should look like (and very validating to see that my sessions are very similar). The parts all about sensory motor considerations were beneficial. I am excited to find new materials to use in my practice that give kids access to sensorimotor experiences to aid their regulation and language development." J.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Seeing that NLA-based therapy is very easy to integrate into play-based therapy that I am already practicing. Marge is a wonderful instructor. She cares about her patients and it really shows in her work." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Informative course. I liked the language development info and video examples." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Videos of therapy. Liked I could go at my own pace and work it around my busy schedule." R.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The stages of treatment were helpful and also the importance of incorporating sensorimotor, play-based activities in therapy for optimal language input and output. I am taking a DIR Floortime course at the moment and can see how these two approaches overlap and could be implemented simultaneously for a child." G.G. (Feb. 2023)

"Viewing treatment was beneficial. I liked the discussion and analysis of language produced, and how to make language and sensory motor input part of the whole process." S.S. (Feb. 2023)

"The examples of each child's progression and examples of thinking through what each statement might have meant were very beneficial. The examples were good and the PowerPoint was effective." N.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical! Analysis of gestalts and recommendations for goal writing." K.M. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the therapy techniques. There was a lot of practical information that I can directly use in my daily practice." J.F. (Jan. 2023)

"Loved the topic of this course; very informative. Videos and first hand experience." L.X. (Jan. 2023)

"It was beneficial thinking about how to determine what we are modeling with the stage the child is at as well as where they have been." T.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Treatment considerations were beneficial. Very informative course. I liked the video clips." H.P. (Jan. 2023)

"The entire course was beneficial for treatment purposes. The videos were great examples of how to choose targeted language gestalt to mitigate in therapy. All of the treatment videos were helpful to see the material put into practice." A.J. (Jan. 2023)

"I loved the video examples! Learning that even if we encounter a GLP who is already at Stages 4-6 it is helpful to acknowledge where that child has come from language-wise and still affirm the occasional gestalts the child uses. And learning how important it is to follow the child's interests and sensorimotor needs to be able to compete with the media that naturally attracts the child." T.T. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning that echolalia is a delay, not a disorder. I liked the video examples." V.R. (Jan. 2023)

"The instructor was enjoyable to listen to and the information is so important to help the autistic community, especially those who can't explain this gestalt way of thinking for themselves." H.D. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how I could measure progress was beneficial. And that I could take course at my own pace." T.L. (Jan. 2023)

"I assess and provide therapy to many young children who are Gestalt language processors. This course opened my eyes to a better approach to assessing and providing intervention to clients as well as to explain NLA concepts and considerations to parents." N.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The discussion on treatment I found to be interesting. The Level 1 and Level 2 courses were very interesting. I learned a lot and it is so wonderful to see that those kids who are echolalic do not have a language disorder - they are just delayed. It is also good to see and hear that echolalic speech can develop with self-generated speech. I have new insight in moving forward with these kids." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Course gave new ideas! Breaking down echolalia and mitigating it was beneficial." N.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The comparison of analytic language processors to Gestalt language processors and how they are not disordered, but delayed, was beneficial information. The examples were helpful in understanding the concepts." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the stages of development - breaking down the spontaneous utterances of clients." D.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Solidified understanding that models are OK - even if you feel progress is slower." E.H. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of picking contracted forms to help with both a gestalt as well as development of grammar in higher stages of language development." C.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Videos shown were helpful." V.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Videos of treatment were very helpful as examples, and discussion of the different factors to consider when planning intervention for a specific student (especially one with significant sensory and motor needs)." K.W. (Dec. 2022)

"Picking out the word that they are trying to communicate in the echolalic speech was really helpful in this course. I appreciated the ability to go at my own pace." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I loved the videos. I also loved the positivity and focus on making the viewer feel competent and confident in both our original skills and in our new knowledge. I appreciate that concepts were repeated, but in different and new ways that kept me attentive." L.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussions about how to use effective language models. The integration of sensory-motor abilities in treatment choices was helpful." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the discussion about the importance of regulation for a child's language skills and practice. I liked that there were real treatment videos included." M.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Great way to see how to take early gestalts and find ways to mitigate and introduce new/forward-thinking content. Videos were helpful." C.I. (Nov. 2022)

"I came away with knowledge on how to treat each child based on their level of language acquisition and their interests." C.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the review of the video scripts prior to the presentation of the video to better watch for steps and needs." C.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the specific examples that were shared through videos of children." M.S. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the video examples." T.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning the language development of gestalt language learners was beneficial to my daily practice." G.C. (Oct. 2022)

"The use of the natural environment, specific speech production, and particular intentions for each child was good. I liked the course content." S.J. (Oct. 2022)

"Functional material and treatment ideas." K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I just thoroughly love this model of teaching language development to children with ASD. I have often found children that I work with using echolalia functionally. This is wonderful evidence to tie to my practice." D.J. (Oct. 2022)

"The discussed stage and method of development evaluation was beneficial to my daily practice." M.K. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the information on including sensory-motor experiences in your therapy and that you can do it even in small spaces." A.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Observing treatment sessions was very beneficial to be able to have a better sense of how it could be applied in practice.  It was great to see the video clips of how sessions are conducted in the clinic and were great examples which demonstrated how this could be carried out in the field."  A.H. (Oct. 2022)

"NLA stages and how to take these into account to set linguistic goals will guide my sessions. I will apply the NLA approach to all my kiddos."  M.L. (Oct. 2022)

"The examples from the SLP's real experiences, the video models, and transcripts were good."  E.B. (Oct. 2022)

"The explanations of the stages and how to use the assessment protocol to analyze the stages was beneficial information for me."  S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning of the stages of Gestalt language."  A.D. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked Marge's breakdown of the transcripts presented. And determining which stage the child is in."  J.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Liked learning about gestalt language processors and picking language models."  M.L. (Oct. 2022)

"The sample language exchanges between clinicians and child were good."  K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"All of the information can be implemented into daily practice immediately."  N.P. (Sept. 2022)

"Marge is a wealth of knowledge and truly the expert on this subject. I will definitely be using more sensorimotor activities and play-based routines to build gestalts."  H.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how the videos went along well with the context and topics the speaker was talking about. It was good to see live examples."  M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"This course is confirmation of what I'm doing is best practice. :)"  J.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I enjoy how this course is broken down into multiple sections. The sections are rewarding when you finish each."  J.D. (Sept. 2022)

"The specific treatment approaches to use were good. I liked seeing videos of actual clients and treatment strategies in action."  T.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the examples of gestalt models and practice identifying a child's mitigated gestalts."  M.S. (Sept. 2022)

"I like that I am able to re-watch this training as I begin to implement what I have learned and explore what this looks like with my clients."  C.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked all the videos."  W.F. (Sept. 2022)

"It was nice to see assessment and treatment techniques in action. Very straightforward presentation. Enjoyed having video content."  N.G. (Sept. 2022)

"The course helped me understand so many of my students."  K.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked that Marge stressed the importance that we have to meet the child where he is and continue to mitigate language and continue to teach to the next level of development, and that we have to consider the 'whole" child in the process---which means that we need to understand what motivates the child, what his sensory needs are and how to facilitate self-regulation and then superimpose linguistic models to match the self-regulation and move forward."  M.D. (Aug. 2022)

"The video examples and written scripts of the child's language made it easy to follow the content."  A.R. (Aug. 2022)

"The video examples were most beneficial as I can get an understanding of what terms were what stages. Easier to identify by seeing it take place than just being told by an instructor."  K.C.-M. (Aug. 2022)

"Use of video examples and discussion was good." J.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I enjoyed learning more about the stages of NLA and where children fall. I really enjoyed Marge's real-life experiences and examples to help illustrate her points."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the videos." K.B. (Aug. 2022)

"The transcripts of the child's speech and interaction with the clinician were helpful."  J.T. (Aug. 2022)

"Reviewing the scripts prior to the videos was helpful - knowing what it meant and what to look for in advance. Lots of repetition of the stages and what they look like. I also sincerely appreciate the acknowledgement that things aren't always easy to parse out." L.F. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the commentary and case studies." N.S. (July 2022)

"This was an Ah-ha moment for me that helped me understand how all language learners fit in! Break down gestalts into usable mix/match parts – non ASD kids use gestalts that sound like jargon and are usually able to break it down into component phrases or single words by the time they are intelligible, so we see those as “first words." The videos were helpful to see the therapists in action." M.K. (July 2022)

"I liked taking a deeper dive into NLA and how to incorporate it into therapy sessions." M.H. (July 2022)

"I liked the ease at which I can use this information in my daily practice with my students."  T.O. (July 2022)

"The written examples of verbalizations at each stage of development with supporting videos were good."  K.G. (July 2022)

"There were a few interesting "nuggets" surrounding gestalt language processing being considered a delay as opposed to a disorder, which was eye opening."  G.K. (July 2022)

"The videos were cute and good examples." S.J. (July 2022)

"Super applicable right away." K.B. (July 2022)

"Information from previous course was reinforced. The videos showed ideas put into practice." T.H. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed watching videos and reviewing the stages of NLA again. I liked the format as it was easy to follow and the treatment section with examples the best."  T.N. (July 2022)

"I liked the video examples which really allowed me to see the types of gestalts the clients were using in real time, also reinforcing that we need to follow the child lead and interests is key in working with autistic children.  I also liked that I could go at my own pace , take notes, re-watch videos and listen to certain sections more than once."  J.B. (July 2022)

"I learned the importance of self-regulation to set up a child’s readiness for language modeling during play routines.  Easy explanation, the slow pace helped me stay connected to the topic."  A.H. (July 2022)

"The need to cater to student interests and not focusing on compliance-based therapy is beneficial for my daily practice."  A.Y. (July 2022)

"I learned the importance of self-regulation to set up a child’s readiness for language modeling during play routines.  I liked the many examples Marge gave of clients."  J.S. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed all the video examples and transcripts.  Real life examples that were not perfect, but a realistic approach on how NLA can be applied."  L.S. (June 2022)

"This course will help me when working with echolalic children.  I enjoyed learning about the NLA protocol."  M.I. (June 2022)

"The blending of the patient's sensorimotor needs with the language and social goals during treatment sessions were helpful."  T.C. (June 2022)

"Knowing the stages of ALP and GLP (outlined in this course), I will be able to determine which kind of language processor my students are during assessments. If they are GLPs, I will now be able to take language samples and score them according to which stage they are in (most likely), using the 50% rule.  I love the stories and videos Marge shares. It helps to SEE it in action, and then breaking it down afterwards is a HUGE help as well."  S.P. (June 2022)

"The videos and explanations were good."  S.C. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos."  B.G-M (June 2022)

"All of the course was beneficial.  I like the pace and information."  L.U. (June 2022)

"Very informative and real life examples."  D.B. (June 2022)

"The real-life video examples were very helpful." J.W. (June 2022)

"The presenter appeared very knowledgeable about the content. I enjoyed that videos were included throughout the presentation as concrete examples. And stressing that therapy with these children is similar to play-based therapy for other children. It doesn't have to seem scary or overwhelming." M.N. (June 2022)

"I felt this built onto treatment plans introduced in Level 2 and I found the treatment videos helpful. I found it very functional and also I think an important component of working with ASD kids." K.K. (June 2022)

"I liked the overall emphasis on treatment with different children, and seeing therapy in action through videos." A.D. (May 2022)

"The discussion of letting a child have fun and seek what he/she says under the conditions of preferred sensorimotor experiences was good." M.S. (May 2022)

"I liked that it was broken up into sections with titles, has handouts, and audio can be made faster or rewound." R.K. (May 2022)

"The language sample analysis and case scenarios with videos and explanation from Marge were great." M.L. (May 2022)

"I appreciated all of the video examples and explanations of what was happening (and which stages various utterances were considered to be in)." C.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I really love Marge's affection for her students and her passion for the subject." J.V. (Apr. 2022)

"Discussion about stage 2 and stage 4 similarities, differences and considerations was beneficial. I liked the video examples." C.S. (Apr. 2022)

"The video clips provided good examples of sessions." H.Z. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the review of previous course information prior to starting Level 2, and the insights regarding gestalts and mindfulness needed when choosing language models. I also liked the video examples and thorough handouts." K.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I think the need to take gestalts and analyze them for the purposes of mitigation in order to move into stages 3 and 4 was particularly helpful." C.R. (Apr. 2022)

"The live videos were helpful to gain a greater understanding!" J.E. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the video examples with discussions." K.P. (Apr. 2022)

"The therapy videos and explanations were helpful. The easy to follow presentation style was my favorite." T.R. (Apr. 2022)

"I loved learning and understanding that the right therapeutic approach can make a huge difference in the child's development of language. I loved the videos and explanations of what is happening from a linguistic perspective." P.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Understanding that delayed echolalia is just a delay and not a disorder is beneficial to my practice. This gave me something to do in therapy for my students who use delayed echolalia."  L.C. (Mar. 2022)

"Videos are very interesting and helpful in describing the language play/modeling." K.T. (Mar. 2022)

"Gestalt learners is very interesting. I need this information in order to treat my students effectively. I liked that I was able to take at my own pace."  D.C. (Mar. 2022)

"This was a great course I love being able to watch these in practice." A.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I enjoyed having the different stages outlined of what therapy might look like. Having the ability to see how therapy works with NLA students was helpful." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I will be more likely to work with OT and get my students good and happy before completing a language sample. -good examples of how to score-warm and loving attitude towards children reminds me/shows me how to respond to dysregulated kids". J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I could listen to Marge speak all day. The information she provides and the detail is exceptional." M.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Lots of examples with explaining how NLA therapy works during play." T.K. (Mar. 2022)

"The detail given in relation to the videos - so informative and makes one think. I love listening to passionate people." M.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Great to learn about a topic not many other providers are covering." A.W. (Mar. 2022)

"Lots of examples explaining how NLA therapy works during play." T.K. (Mar. 2022)

"It was easy to understand while offering new information." L.R. (Mar. 2022)

"The language samples written out and discussed before showing the videos helped me to understand what I should be watching for. There were multiple videos included to support the information."  E.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the treatment and progress report ideas and the real life videos of treatment in action!" J.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the videos to help demonstrate treatment and assessment - Assessing children who are GLP and using intervention strategies paired with the videos." S.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Helpful intro to supporting a child moving from gestalt to self-generated language." J.R. (Feb. 2022)

"The videos are very helpful to see how these utterances are generated vs. just reading the generated utterances. Visual context is helpful." J.S. (Feb. 2022)

"Loved the video samples from sessions and appreciated the commentary, especially when speech productions were inaudible."  L.K-L (Feb. 2022)

"I loved the videos of therapy that Marge included in the training. It is helpful to see what a therapy session looks like with our gestalt language processors."  M.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I found it helpful to watch the videos and go through the transcripts. It was beneficial to see such individual difference between different children.  I liked learning that we just need to adjust our play therapy a bit and just a good reminder that taking data is important so we know what the child is doing and saying and how the child is communicating-what level or levels they may be at developmentally. I also enjoyed seeing the mix of sensorimotor activities while using language/communication." L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"How to mitigate and move through the levels to help my students acquire language naturally." D.T. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the topics were helpful. I feel I am re-learning this process of treatment.  The videos and illustrations with speech bubbles were helpful and kept things interesting. The simple Step charts and explanations were also helpful." R.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I love the instructor's voice and her love of her students."  L.C. (Dec. 2021)

"The idea of gestalt language processing was new to me. I found the sequence of development especially enlightening and useful. The information was a new way of thinking about language development."  S.B. (Nov. 2021)

"I love the instructor. Educated and passionate. The course is motivating."  J.K. (Nov. 2021)

"The importance of sensory regulation and how it builds opportunities for communicative success was beneficial for my daily practice."  J.P. (Nov. 2021)

"The presentation was clear and included repetition which helped with understanding the concepts."  M.M. (Nov. 2021)

"The stages of gestalt processing and how you can sit across multiple stages was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked watching the videos and reviewing the progress of each child." K.S. (Oct. 2021)

"The importance of self-regulation in order for a child to be able to communicate and/or interact with the others appropriately was beneficial for my daily practice.  I liked the videos along with language samples to see how the child and clinician interacted." C.K. (Sept. 2021)

"Everything about this course is exceptionally useful in how I approach treatment plans for my autistic clients.  The course was easy to follow, videos to see treatments in action." B.S. (Sept. 2021)

"The discussion centered around matching language to the sensorimotor activities in the treatment considerations. The inclusion of videos of a wide variety of treatment sessions were good." M.T. (Aug. 2021)

"Mitigation examples for echolalia language provided by the SLPs were good." C.C. (Aug. 2021)

"How to define and work through NLA was helpful and the organization was good." R.V. (Aug. 2021)

"I appreciated the video examples with transcripts, an opportunity to see this approach in action. I enjoyed the pace and the fact that the course was broken up into segments. I find that in this day of zoom/webinar fatigue (thank you, Covid), some presentations really rush the information in order to make the courses shorter. However, I am finding that I attend better if I can watch short segments instead of racing through an hour chock full of information." D.M. (Aug. 2021)

“It supplemented the book nicely. This has been a somewhat difficult approach for me to wrap my head around with children who are significant scriptures. Where to begin, how to adapt my language to provide a better model, activities and language that break down the scripting and build it into more meaningful language units, etc. Understanding that there is a process to gestalt language development. It was all very helpful.”  W.H. (Aug. 2021)

"I liked the engagement - using the "communication grab bag." This course was very comprehensive." K.K. (Apr. 2024)

"Using the PECS system and understanding other AAC devices was beneficial. I enjoyed the thorough explanations in each section." S.S. (Apr. 2024)

"The considerations prior to selecting an AAC device were beneficial. The videos were extremely beneficial." T.W. (Jan. 2024)

"The comprehensive description of available AAC systems for consideration and the criteria that should be considered in determining the effective introduction of a specific AAC system best suited to the needs of a child and their family. I especially appreciated the accompanying photos and videos. This course is one that I will return to for information as the need arises." J.H. (Jan. 2024)

"This course was great! The format included photos, videos, and all sorts of other examples and real-world situations that made it all come alive, real and practical." H.C. (Jan. 2023)

"The explanation and use of eye gaze tracking systems was beneficial. I enjoyed learning about the different devices and watching them being utilized in real-life therapy sessions." T.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I found the information on types of AAC and the assessment useful. I liked the images and detailed presentation." A.A. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning about cause and effect switches versus single message communication was beneficial." H.M. (Dec. 2023)

"The in-depth discussion of the PECS learning protocol was very helpful. The supplemental videos showing the various concepts in action were also very helpful." B.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the more extensive discussion about components used to decide the best AAC for a child. Sample videos were helpful." M.R. (Oct. 2023)

"This course offered specific strategies and examples for appropriate introduction to various systems and common pitfalls that were helpful to my understanding. I liked how the presenter laid out the various types of AAC and considerations, pros and cons to each." V.F. (Oct. 2023)

"Good overview. The presenter gave great examples." E.D. (Oct. 2023)

"It was helpful to see different communication systems/apps and factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate one. I liked the emphasis on how to introduce AAC and the steps needed before pushing for message expansion." S.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning about teaching eye gaze was beneficial." J.V. (Sep. 2023)

"I found the topic of choosing the right AAC method to be the most useful and practical. I liked the presenter's outstanding skills and was able to maintain my attention throughout the entirety of the course." D.M. (Aug. 2023)

"Very thorough. Great video clips. Went back to very early levels. Good overview of PECS." R.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Helpful for implementing AAC. Easy to follow course." J.H. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the hierarchy of communications and devices explained so that I can better assess the selection of a device for potential students. I also liked the reasoning for what is needed to be successful with a device. I loved the handout provided and also the way that this course was laid out in an easy-to-follow way." T.K. (May 2023)

"I liked every single topic." K.C. (May 2023)

"Discussion on PECS was beneficial." L.A. (Apr. 2023)

"Clear discussion regarding training/implementation of AAC devices. I found the discussion regarding specific skills to target and strategies for teaching AAC to be the most beneficial." E.W. (Mar. 2023)

"PECS information was beneficial. I liked this presentation." B.R. (Jan. 2023)

"Course offered broad knowledge and intro to SGDs. I appreciated the terms introduced that label specific topics and concepts when educating a family using a SGD." A.W. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable of the content." R.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Good details on various devices and programs. I liked the different software programs for the IPAD, the tote idea, yes/no bracelet idea." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that presenter discussed various AAC systems." B.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Clear explanations and video examples. Evaluating, training and initiating eye gaze access method was beneficial." C.P. Nov. 2022)

"I liked all of the content. I liked the pace of the course, the speaker and the videos." S.T. (Oct. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content." S.K. (Sept. 2022)

"I would recommend this course." J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Good overview of types of AAC, good use of video examples." A.M. (July 2022)

"The in-depth overview of the PECS teaching format as well as the overall application of this system into practice was a helpful reminder of the process for teaching and implementing the strategies to the fullest extent. There were so many examples and application demonstrations that aided to support comprehension." A.R. (July 2022)

"The course format was excellent! Understanding the vocabulary that should be used and how AAC should be used." J.M. (July 2022)

"Lots of specific examples of types of AAC. I liked the lower tech options." D.G. (June 2022)

"Gained a lot of information pertaining to the selection process, implementation, and use of AAC evaluation application. I liked the various examples used with detailed information."  D.M. (June 2022)

"Good factors to consider for assessment." H.S. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed the videos of the kids utilizing their AAC's." C.C. (May 2022)

"The information about eye gaze systems and how to evaluate for it was beneficial. The case studies illustrated the information well." S.F. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the types of AAC devices shown – Information was clear." N.P. (Apr. 2022)

"Very well organized. Topic was presented in an easy to follow format. I like the idea of using arm bracelets to help elicit a Yes/No response. I will try out the Choice Board Creator as part of my AAC assessments. The information presented was very useful." N.W. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the strategies to progress language with AAC. The course was easy to follow." J.U. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the info about core vocabulary." D.B. (Mar. 2022)

"The course information was quick, easy, and applicable – selecting vocabulary and evaluating effectiveness." T.B. (Feb. 2022)

"The videos were helpful to see AAC devices in use." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"Presentation was easy to follow. The information is very pertinent to working with children with communication challenges." S.E. (Jan. 2022)

"Identifying children who are ready to begin using AAC - very clear presentation of the information." B.W. (Dec. 2021)

"This was an excellent presentation from beginning to end. Basic principles of determining benefits and choices for a child were discussed. A wide variety of AAC were presented with some methodology for effective training. Presentation of the AAC in use for a child were very good. Ms. McGowan spoke at a very good rate and was most clear." S.C. (Dec. 2021)

"A great review of the PECs protocol, transitioning to SGD, and different programs available for devices." L.L. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the review of PEC's, switches, and how different devices organize vocabulary." J.J. (Nov. 2021)

"Specific methods to prepare a child for learning an AAC device. Videos of actual users gave support to the lecture." M.T. (Nov. 2021)

"I liked the entire course. Great content!" T.E. (Nov. 2021)

"I found the presentation of different AAC devices both low tech and high tech beneficial." M.K. (Nov. 2021)

“The different ways to describe/discuss the device with parents was helpful.” C.H. (Sep. 2021)

“I thought it was a very good explanation of the different systems, with examples of who it would best fit. I also liked that you were able to work at your own pace and able to repeat important points.” T.L. (Aug. 2021)

“I found the evaluation of patients who require AAC to communicate to be very helpful. The examples of patients and what worked/what did not work for them was insightful.” K.D. (Jul. 2021)

"Discussion regarding AAC options and considerations for pre-intentional communicators and/or individuals with cognitive deficits will benefit my daily practice.  I liked the videos, clinical examples." L.M. (Jul. 2021)

"The entire course was very helpful. It provided a comprehensive overview of AAC. The presenter was very knowledgeable about all aspects of AAC." P.G. (May 2021)

How to train early AAC users, how to include caregivers, and how to determine the best form of system.  Information was presented clear and with wonderful video examples." M.S. (May 2021)

"I appreciated the discussion of various AAC devices and their pros and cons. I liked the inclusion of videos to demonstrate concepts and strategies. I expected more details regarding how to evaluate level of symbol recognition." J.M. (Apr. 2021)

"Learned more about the assessment process and what types of AAC are available, including how to transition from PECs to a SGD.  The information was laid out in a logical manner." M.A. (Apr. 2021)

"The detailed discussion on criteria for selection, PECS, and transitioning from PECS to speech generating devices was most beneficial. Very thorough and helpful. Comprehensive and detailed course." T.A. (Mar. 2021)

"It was helpful just to review the types of systems and options available. Also, learning the kinds of skills kids need to use some of the systems was helpful." A.M. (Feb. 2021)

"This was a great overview of AAC and what to consider when selecting devices. I liked the incorporation of videos and pictures of devices. I would have liked a little bit more information on implementing devices with new AAC users." T.K. (Feb. 2021)

"I've recently become the AAC point SLP for our district, and it was great to have the in depth look into eye gaze. Lots of good information."  K.W. (Jan. 2021)

"I enjoyed the many complex considerations in choosing an AAC system and the strategies for implementing effective systems. This course was easy to follow with a comprehensive overview of AAC systems from simple to complex and from assessment to implementation." S.D. (Jan. 2021)

“It was very thorough but also provided a very good overview of the different options available. The short video clips were also helpful.” L.G. (Jan. 2021)

"This online course by Tami Kasper is amazing!" – Nancy Kaufman, MA, CCC-SLP

"I enjoyed the iterative nature that built on itself. Predictable format. Seeing aba applied to speech." J.V. (Apr. 2024)

"Expanding language beyond requesting was beneficial." J.D. (Feb. 2024)

"Overcoming problem behavior during communication training was beneficial. I liked the videos!" L.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Improved my knowledge about the teaching and treatment of Autistic kids: vocabulary and behavior. I liked the steps in the teaching of vocabulary: how to choose the first words, how to teach the sentences and the use of some Alternative Augmentative Communication." M.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning how to properly fade prompting and what kinds of mands to utilize. The structure of the course made it easy to follow and the examples provided relevancy that is helpful for applying in my therapy sessions." A.W. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked that this course explored many options surrounding AAC and reinforcers in general in students with Autism." S.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Using stimulus stimulus pairing to create an adult/peer's presence as a conditioned reinforcer. I liked that the course could be done at my own pace, with lots of example videos." A.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The use of AAC with non-verbal autistic kids was helpful. I liked the videos and the slideshow." K.U. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the use of videos to illustrate teaching methods." S.K. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the organization of sections and video examples. The discussion on observing behavior to identify reinforcers was beneficial." A.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The videos were extremely helpful. I enjoyed the conversation around the camp and social skills groups." K.R. (Nov. 2023)

"All of this information was beneficial. I enjoyed the video clips of examples after the material was presented." R.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning signs to help children understand more vocabulary and request was beneficial." S.J. (Nov. 2023)

"I found the specific application of the behavior modification principles to be very helpful. I liked the variety of approaches taught to elicit early communication. I also liked the video examples and case studies of the children responding to the interventions." D.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I am a seasoned SLP but new to working in the schools, so this entire course was great for foundational information for me to build on. I liked that course was broken down into topic-specific modules." S.D. (Oct. 2023)

"Moving Beyond Basic Requesting was a beneficial topic. The course format was easy to watch, listen, and follow." E.M. (Oct. 2023)

"I have a better understanding now of how valuable sign language is for children with Autism. This course had a nice blend of graphics, videos, and written text." G.H. (Oct. 2023)

"The discussion of using AAC was helpful. I loved learning more about the techniques and strategies." J.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the topic of first words and being functional words. The presenter was very knowledgeable and went from topic to topic in a clear and concise manner." M.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Good video examples. Teaching social skills for kids with autism." R.N. (Aug. 2023)

"Great video examples, great material and presentation. I liked ability to review multiple times. Excellent slides. Building motivators and selecting vocabulary, teaching initial sign/AAC requests, transition to speech and improving speech intelligibility, vocal verbal imitation, using successive approximations were all beneficial topics." D.F. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the use of specific signs and labels to teach requesting vs. more, please, and all-done. Video examples were beneficial." S.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Good content and videos. I liked seeing the Kaufman visual cues for phonemes. Also, the videos were very helpful." C.E. (Jul. 2023)

"Selecting vocabulary was beneficial. Course was a good mixture of slides and videos." N.V. (Jun. 2023)

"Teaching initial signs/requests and combining more than a single word/sign was beneficial. I liked the videos of real-life kiddos." D.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the videos that demonstrated the approaches immediately after it was explained verbally by the presenter. Contriving situations to support the independent use of 'wh' questions was beneficial." L.K. (Jun. 2023)

"It was helpful to learn about establishing vocabulary development and manding joint attention. I liked going at my own pace, and the video presentations were excellent." W.H. (May 2023)

"Discussion of sign language was beneficial. I liked the video examples." M.R. (Apr. 2023)

"Moving beyond requesting was a great section in this presentation. Also, the section on social skills." D.A. (Mar. 2023)

"The first part (choosing a communication system, transition to speech, etc.) was especially beneficial. I liked the videos and examples." G.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Verbal training, communication systems, picking salient motivators, teaching manding, and choosing salient vocabulary were all beneficial. I liked the social skills videos." K.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The part regarding how to elicit language from minimally verbal clients was beneficial. I liked how the information was presented from someone who specializes in ABA and speech." M.C. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the social intervention and the videos." S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"Discussion on how to teach the components of conversation was helpful. Also, information on how to build successive approximations into targeted speech production drills was helpful. Thankful for all of the videos to clarify and provide examples of many of the topics/skills discussed." L.M. (Feb. 2023)

"Autism and sign language discussion was beneficial. I liked all the videos." A.F. (Jan. 2023)

"So many relevant videos. I liked the stimulus-stimulus pairing reinforcement procedure." L.O. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenter was highly knowledgeable and engaging and I learned valuable, practical information!" E.N. (Dec. 2022)

"New ideas to utilize in my day to day therapy practice. Course allowed me to go at my own pace." C.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I felt I gained something from every video. Liked the idea of signing and visuals for preposition teaching!" S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the Social Skills Training and all the videos." E.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the peer strategies. Course content was precise." S.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Teaching socializing and using communication. And learning how to use the reinforcement to build vocabulary in a social context was beneficial." S.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Sample videos are easy to view in small parts at a time. You can digest and practice material before moving on to next part, which was really helpful." M.F. (Dec. 2022)

"Working with older students with autism was beneficial. I liked the videos that demonstrated therapy techniques." K.A. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how to avoid the escape behaviors. I liked the videos." D.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I would highly recommend this course." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"Very applicable course." L.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I'm grateful to have found your presentation where you provide information from the perspective of both professions. Your presentation has given me sooooo much PRACTICAL knowledge in very little time! From addressing problem behavior to choosing and pairing reinforcers specific to a child, to establishing goals, to choosing a functional communication system that best works for the child." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"I will no longer teach 'more' as a first sign with clients. All of the examples on the videos with the accompanying stim cards were good." J.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the examples with videos of the children and the groups." J.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the specifics of the information presented. Pairing gestures with individual sounds to increase imitation was helpful." C.M. (Aug. 2022)

"All in all a very helpful and detailed course. Learning why to avoid teaching "me, more, all done", increasing oral communication-sound production, and videos were helpful too!" E.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the ideas to add to current therapy. Learning how to get students to start asking questions after they are able to answer them." A.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I thought the information on building motivation for one activity using another activity, and using and fading signs was useful. I appreciated the many videos." R.M. (July 2022)

"The presenter has a clear, easy-to-follow speaking style; provided several examples of concepts; presented practical information with different visual displays and videos." V.C. (July 2022)

"I liked the instructional videos and moving beyond first words." A.S. (July 2022)

"I learned that the reinforcers are based on the child’s likes and you may need to look at their behaviors to identify what reinforcer will work best for them." A.K. (July 2022)

"Learning which words to choose and the need of strong motivators. I liked the video clips." H.P. (July 2022)

"The video examples were very good. Learning to initially meet a new client while presenting more preferred reinforcers. And not taking away their reinforcers so that I will not be negatively associated with removal of preferred reinforcers." S.A. (July 2022)

"I found many of the techniques and ideas suitable for my older teen and adult clients with intellectual impairment. Clear explanations and videos of methods with real children." D.B. (June 2022)

"The course is very complete - I liked the speech interventions." M.P. (June 2022)

"The practicality of establishing motivation for children with autism was beneficial. I liked the videos. Handouts are also very helpful." H.R. (June 2022)

"Liked the information about building motivation and how to pair peers with reinforcers to build motivation for social interaction." A.J. (June 2022)

"I found the social communication activities/suggestions the most beneficial. The videos were extremely helpful." K.K. (June 2022)

"Learning the sign language vocabulary to start with was helpful. Liked the videos and real life examples." H.E. (June 2022)

"I liked the use of videos to illustrate the topics and the data keeping and documenting progress." P.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I learned there is a wide variety of motivators to increase verbal language. I liked the examples of social skills group activities. Training for peer models and others working with students is important, especially prompting, fading prompts, location in a group." P.M. (Apr. 2022)

"Enjoyed the videos, specific examples of how to facilitate a skill, and the emphasis on what is reinforcing as a primary agent to accomplish almost everything. Really well organized with repetition to allow absorption." D.G. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the technique explanations with videos of clinical application. And the vocal verbal imitation training using successive approximations." C.C. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the peer training and intervention and the videos containing groups / use of peers." E.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that the course was self-paced. I could watch segments more than once." M.S. (Mar. 2022)

"The additional handouts were excellent and will be useful to my daily practice. I liked the presenter's conversational delivery. It was fluid and delivered at a good pace." C.E. (Jan. 2022)

"Lots of videos of therapy sessions. I liked the early language strategies." E.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the information regarding use of sign language and the video examples." J.M. (Dec. 2021)

"Evidence-based practice was a great help to me." L.C. (Dec. 2021)

"I appreciated how the presenter broke down the steps for building communication with kids with autism. I loved the video examples throughout the presentation." K.M. (Dec. 2021)

"I liked the training portion of the module and that I was able to do the course online."  P.J. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated how in depth the course was and the laying out, very specifically, differing prompting methods." L.P. (Aug. 2021)

"The specific topic of sign language was most beneficial for my current practice. It was very helpful to learn which signs you should avoid in your initial therapy and evidenced-based recommendations for the structure to teach sign language. I really liked all of the specific examples that were provided both in print/written form as well as the video examples to go along with the material. I thought this was a very thorough course. I really enjoyed and appreciated this course."  B.K. (Jul. 2021)

"The content has been really useful in teaching me about the communication and language issues and consider certain approach or interventions (e.g. expressive, social skills) target problems that most children with Autism will show." C.C. (Jul. 2021)

"The sign word choice and chaining that excluded "more". I had never thought about those base signs not being the best starting point. The entire course was very inciteful to help me develop some new skills and shuck off some old habits in my therapy. It was applicable to my current caseload of students and presented informative pieces I can implement immediately. I thought it was great. I often find that sometimes Online Courses on this subject matter become too heavy with referencing of studies and do not provide in-depth and practical information like this course did." M.R. (Jun. 2021)

"I found the entire course to be beneficial. I have gained knowledge concerning the different intervention strategies when working with children with Autism. This was an excellent fast paced course to build knowledge and skills needed when working with children with Autism." S.B. (Jun. 2021)

"Teaching social skills to children with autism - the content was fantastic, the video examples were helpful, and the presenter was engaging. Great course!" L.P. (Jun. 2021)

"Liked the techniques for working beyond manding for early learners. And being able to work at my own pace and go back to review areas." B.P. (Jun. 2021)

"I absolutely loved the topic on how to start teaching social skills to children with Autism. I plan to carry over all those social skills training ideas. There was more in this training than I ever expected when looking at the title. I think it was a great course and cannot think of a way to improve it!"  J.V. (Jun. 2021)

"This had to be one of my favorite online courses. She was so knowledgeable and engaging. I learned strategies that I can try the next day in therapy without having to go out and buy stuff. I did so much self-reflecting throughout the course and I wish more courses did that. We need to stop and think about our practices and effectiveness. We need to try different methods. I loved her videos of the social groups where she was teaching her students to reflect. I would highly recommend this course to my coworkers." A.Y. (May 2021)

"I love how these topics can be applied to other students on my caseload who aren't Autistic, but may have social skills deficits.  I also learned more about Apraxia and that was a nice bonus." C.B. (May 2021)

"I really enjoyed all the information about sign language and how to go about picking which words to use and why.  I liked how it was broken up into different sections and all the videos of skills being taught." A.T. (May 2021)

"Video examples of how to implement the story mapping elements into practice were helpful. Very well structured course- I liked the first part about learning the components that impact narrative skills, and the second part about intervention using story mapping techniques." P.K. (Jan. 2024)

"I truly love the visual/magnetic story mapping for use with many purposes." K.G. (Dec. 2023)

"The presenter was a clear communicator. I enjoyed learning about a tool to improve telling narratives, including the steps of narrative development." S.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Narrative mapping was beneficial. I liked the video examples of narratives." D.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the Story Mapping tool and videos showing its use. And the videos of therapy." E.H. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was very thorough and detailed. Learning more about how ASD kids produce narratives was beneficial." A.R. (May 2023)

"The interventions were beneficial. I liked the narrative language builder and the videos." E.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the use of videos of children to illustrate points and demonstrate clinical methods. Discussion of cognitive and language skills needed to be able to understand, tell, and retell narratives was beneficial." L.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the video examples and how to support story grammar and the development of narratives along grades and ages." L.W. (Mar. 2023)

"This course provided practical suggestions for helping children with ASD to read and retell stories." D.H. (Mar. 2023)

"Good strategies and demonstrations. I liked the videos." R.J. (Mar. 2023)

"The use of the storyboard to help kids with both fictional and personal narratives was good. Seeing the storyboard in use and seeing how it helps kids go from the structured use with it in front of them to the carryover/generalization and being able to retell the story with the board removed was beneficial information." A.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Good treatment suggestions. I liked the overview of issues in autism that interfere with development of narratives. I really appreciated demonstration of the treatment practices and how to transition them into written narratives." J.S. (Oct. 2022)

"Well-organized information and explanation of ASD impact on narratives. I liked the story mapping for personal narratives." J.H. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked learning about and watching the story mapping tool being used." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The story mapping will be most beneficial to my daily practice. Presenter had a logical course outline that she followed at a good pace with video demonstrations." D.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how practical this course was and the case studies shown. The assessment and intervention ideas using multisensory input were helpful." G.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Good therapy examples." V.C. (Jul. 2022)

"Excellent videos of children's story telling. Liked the differentiation between story telling skills of central cohesion, theory of mind and executive functioning." B.S. (Jul. 2022)

"Good emphasis on intervention. I liked the multisensory approach." D.S. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the types of narratives and difference in SLI vs ASD story deficits." M.P. (Jun. 2022)

"Loved the example videos and real life application of the ideas presented." A.P. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the children's narratives and understanding barriers to comprehension." A.S. (May 2022)

"This course really distills a complex topic into digestible, discrete chunks. It provides a nice balance between theory and definitions and practical application." G.R. (May 2022)

"I liked the explanation of the areas of deficit in comprehending and creating narratives for children with ASD. I found the discussion of Theory of Mind, central cohesion and executive functioning very clear, and how those abilities relate to narratives was illuminating. The presenter helped organize and clarify the complex subject of narrative intervention." S.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated the videos that demonstrate how to use the tools/storyboard." A.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked how precise and to the point it was. Pretty much everything pertained to items that could be used in everyday clinic." M.R. (Feb. 2022)

"The examples of story mapping were very useful." M.D. (Dec. 2021)

"The liked the intervention examples. The course was complete and easy to understand." T.B. (Oct. 2021)

"I appreciated seeing various students use the visuals to tell a narrative as well as the scaffolding that helped them be successful. It was very structured and organized to give pertinent information as well as practical, useful examples of HOW to implement successful narrative therapy." C.H. (Aug. 2021)

“It was so easy to follow and was presented in such a logical manner. I liked how it was all brought together at the end by explaining how the material aligns with the Common Core Standards. Much of the language used will be helpful in developing parts of Individual Education Plans for children with ASD as well; i.e., why we do what we do. The video clips were extremely useful.” L.K. (Jul. 2021)

"It was very organized and informative! Multisensory story mapping is a great resource to use to help organize narratives and improve comprehension." B.K. (Jun. 2021)

"I really enjoyed this course. There was a lot of information covered.  Excellent, Excellent. I thought this was a great course." B.K. (Jun. 2021)

"Everything was beneficial! The course is so well organized!" D.A. (May 2021)

"I liked the review of the stages of narrative development. I also found the information regarding common core extremely helpful. I thought it was interesting to see how you can work on narratives in subjects other than ELA. It was very organized and informative! Multisensory story mapping is a great resource to use to help organize narratives and improve comprehension." M.B. (May 2021)

"I liked the arrangement of the concrete skills, leading to the complete narrative, and the processes to address narrative skills." T.D. (Mar. 2021)

"Appreciated the explanation of why narratives are so difficult for our ASD kids. I liked how the videos highlighted the explanations of how to use the story board." J.T. (Feb. 2021)

"Just good solid information about narrative development and ways to help elicit this information in children. Very well presented, lots of good video examples."  W.S. (Jan. 2021)

“I liked the Executive Function and Central Coherence. Also, the research on differences between narrative skills of children with ASD and specific language disorder.”  L.C. (Jan. 2021)

"I learned a lot about the gestalt processors with practical information. The handouts were helpful and useful for my job." B.T. (Apr. 2024)

"It was beneficial understanding that ASD kiddos who are GLPs are learning language legitimately and that I do have the ability to better assist them." S.J. (Apr. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial to help me understand my 5-yr-old grandson's issues. Clear, logical, informative." R.S. (Apr. 2024)

"I treat many children who either have a diagnosis of ASD or present with many characteristics consistent with ASD. I enjoyed learning about the stages of language development because it helped me understand what I am seeing in the children I am treating. I love how Marge Blanc presents. She speaks as though she is having a conversation with the learner, and she makes it very engaging." B.S. (Apr. 2024)

"Learning the functions of echolalia and how to use learned phrases to support more flexible/expand communication." M.R. (Apr. 2024)

"The assessment part was beneficial. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace." D.M. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning to identify each stage of Gestalt language development and the examples of each of the stages." R.O. (Apr. 2024)

"All of the course was beneficial. I enjoyed the case studies, examples reference to research and relating it to current day." K.P. (Apr. 2024)

"I liked that there are personal stories about the speaker and her patients who are gestalt processors." M.G. (Apr. 2024)

"The assessment process and the resources were beneficial. I enjoyed the real-life examples." M.F. (Apr. 2024)

"Knowing each stage of development is so helpful, as I can provide language models that are actually appropriate for a GLP. This course was thorough, and I loved the real-life examples." S.P. (Apr. 2024)

"Everything was new, useful information I will use daily working with children with ASD. Very informative, research based, practical." G.R. (Apr. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about natural language acquisition and stages of development for language. I enjoyed the real-world examples and references." K.B. (Apr. 2024)

"The entire presentation was beneficial. This is still new to me and it was so great to hear directly from Marge! I took another extensive course on GLP, however Marge's presentation filled in the missing information and was provided in a very cohesive way. I appreciate the thoroughness of the topic presented." J.K. (Apr. 2024)

"Echolalia can serve many communicative functions. I liked that I could take the course on my own schedule when I had time." S.P. (Apr. 2024)

"The course provided the slides, times for each video and was easy to navigate." E.K. (Apr. 2024)

"Examples of utterances from each stage were helpful. Very detailed and lots of examples." L.H. (Apr. 2024)

"All of this course was beneficial. I am new to gestalt language. The handouts were helpful and I liked that I could listen and process without having to try to take notes like a crazy person." L.T. (Apr. 2024)

"I love the comparison of natural language acquisition to analytic language acquisition. I liked that the course was self-paced." M.M. (Apr. 2024)

"I can definitely use every topic covered in this course. Lots of examples. Very clear and repeated ideas, so that they sunk in!" R.M. (Apr. 2024)

"The parts that discuss what we can do in treatment were helpful." J.Q. (Apr. 2024)

"It is a whole new way of thinking about autistic and even language-delayed children. The course was very informative and supplied a lot of resources to go back to." S.B. (Apr. 2024)

"I liked the information about the stages of gestalt language processing and how typically developing and autistic children progress through these stages." C.E. (Apr. 2024)

"This was the first time that I have had any continuing education on NLA and the information fits in with a few clients I currently have that I now know are gestalt learners. I enjoyed the breakdown of all the stages and how to do a language sampling to determine their language level." S.H. (Apr. 2024)

"Nice overview of all of the levels. I liked the acknowledgment that movies do not provide the best gestalt models. Therapists and parents need to engage with children at their level during meaningful shared activities and model functional easily mitigable gestalts." M.V. (Mar. 2024)

"Honestly all of the course was beneficial; I was never taught this in graduate school when I attended 2014-2016! Gave lots of nice examples and was at my own pace." J.L. (Mar. 2024)

"I enjoyed the assessment and treatment ideas for students. So easy to follow and understand. The instructor is so clearly passionate about what she’s teaching." E.H. (Mar. 2024)

"The use of this with my EI population is helpful. I enjoyed the explanations." C.C. (Mar. 2024)

"The real-life examples provided throughout helped to make connections with the information taught and my previous experiences with NLA children I have worked with. I liked the examples provided and the information given to help explain this to others on my student's team." R.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I work mostly with students on the autism spectrum and it was beneficial understanding their gestalt processes and development impacts assessment and intervention. Self-paced. Access to both handouts and questions in advance." C.M. (Mar. 2024)

"All of it was beneficial! The stages, examples, assessment and treatment are imperative to provide best practices to our clients and families! It's brilliant! I've tried with my students and the results speak for themselves. The students are developing language." K.C. (Mar. 2024)

"The assessment, scoring language samples, and identifying what Stage children are at were all helpful to discuss. This course was informative and packed a lot of information in a short amount of time." K.H. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the systematic way the information was presented to give you a fuller picture of history and foundations of the approach." J.J. (Mar. 2024)

"The stages of NLA were very helpful to break down. I enjoyed the examples of development of lang of specific patients." S.W. (Mar. 2024)

"The general review and assessment portions were the most helpful. This course gave breadth and depth about a popular topic that is not often discussed enough." K.O. (Mar. 2024)

"Learning about the specific stages and how to progress was beneficial. I liked the specific examples of gestalts and recombining." C.S. (Mar. 2024)

"I will apply this material toward working with children who are gestalt language processors." A.C. (Mar. 2024)

"All of the course was beneficial: introduction to the stages of NLA, assessment, and treatment tips/ideas. Easy access; functional (easy to address the needs of patients/families that I see on my caseload." N.L. (Mar. 2024)

"I enjoyed the history and research that has been conducted for NLA. I found the assessment topic was the most beneficial for my daily practice." J.L. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the specifics about assessment to be most helpful." K.V. (Mar. 2024)

"NLA development and the six stages were beneficial. I loved the story of Ben at the end and how he made up his own poem." S.H. (Feb. 2024)

"All information regarding the stages of echolalia development and assessment was beneficial. Good detail and useable information." R.M. (Feb. 2024)

"All of the course was very helpful. I liked that I could complete and review at my own pace." M.W. (Feb. 2024)

"Understanding that assessment/scoring is not as cut and dried and heavily depends on (knowing) the child. I liked everything!! Marge’s presentation style was so helpful- just the right speed, and all the examples and explanations made sense." P.H. (Feb. 2024)

"It was beneficial looking at gestalt & echolalia as a step in the process to possibly get to grammar instead of as "nonfunctional" communication." J.S. (Feb. 2024)

"I appreciated the many examples for each of the stages. It helped deepen my understanding of the topic. I liked the organization and summary following each section." I.N. (Feb. 2024)

"The recognition that echolalia is still communicative and more of a delay than a disorder. I enjoyed the practical facts I can use immediately." J.J. (Feb. 2024)

"I really loved the assessment section, with NLA language sampling analysis. I think it was awesome and sounded like the latest research, very relevant to many students I know, and using understandings that I have gained in working with children through experience (that have been effective), that I was not previously taught about." S.E. (Feb. 2024)

"Mix and match and mitigating were beneficial. I liked the examples of children the speaker worked with and testimonials from parents." K.G. (Feb. 2024)

"I enjoyed the real-life examples from Marge's work with children." S.F. (Feb. 2024)

"Stages of GLP, assessment, and treatment were helpful. I liked all of this course!" C.B. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial assessment of NLA, and each stage. I liked that I could listen and refer back to slides as often as I needed to." G.C. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing the 6 stages was helpful. I liked the language samples and assessment." A.R. (Feb. 2024)

"The treatment section for gestalt processors was beneficial. Marge was a great presenter, and the course flew by!" M.A. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the personal examples paired with the information about gestalt language processing and the visuals." B.S. (Feb. 2024)

"This course was a good overview of GLP. I learned a few more bits of information even after taking other courses." D.T. (Feb. 2024)

"I liked the explanation to parents of how GLPs follow the same course as neurotypical children but with two extra steps. Assessment- Language sampling for the children." P.S. (Feb. 2024)

"Everything was beneficial. I liked how much I can apply to my current practice." A.L. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing how to use NLA strategies in therapy was helpful." C.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Learning about the stages of gestalt language acquisition was most helpful, as well as the discussion about how to mitigate echolalia and work through the stages of Natural Language Acquisition with children. Well organized course and easy to use." C.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing the stages of language development for neurodiverse population was beneficial. I liked the examples from children in various stages." C.B. (Jan. 2024)

"This course will be hugely helpful for working with young children in my private practice. The presenter was excellent - a very good teacher!" K.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The language development of a child with ASD, because I can inform the parents, especially when they are worried about a child's use of echolalia. Great, clear slides and Marge has an engaging way of communicating/speaking. I also like that you give examples of how to support autistic children." H.N. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing how to assess children who might be gestalt processors was helpful. I enjoyed the examples from her practice." C.R. (Jan. 2024)

"The description of the 6 stages was helpful. I enjoyed the calming presentation." T.S. (Jan. 2024)

"Discussing the process of Language Development was beneficial. I liked the examples given after the explanations." D.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The background was helpful, good examples of how to analyze and think about language samples." S.B. (Jan. 2024)

"Assessment was beneficial. The course was to the point." E.B. (Jan. 2024)

"The course was a good review of how echolalia works in ASD and NT kids. It was a concise, succinct, and still informative introduction." A.B. (Jan. 2024)

"It was helpful breaking down of stages and how to score within the assessment. I liked the ability to re-watch, re-listen to certain parts so it could sink in better." A.E. (Jan. 2024)

"The whole course was VERY beneficial!" L.B. (Jan. 2024)

"The majority of my caseload, as well as the caseloads of those I supervise, are children with ASD, so all of this information is applicable and beneficial. I have completed many courses on NLA, so the assessment portion of this webinar was the most beneficial for me. I look forward to taking more of a deep dive into the next level of the NLA course to learn more. Excellent handouts and a good pace. Love all the extra resources. Marge Blanc is a gem!" S.P. (Jan. 2024)

"Framework for assessment and intervention was helpful. I liked that the course was self-paced and accessible." J.C. (Jan. 2024)

"The assessment was helpful. I enjoyed the organization of materials." E.E. (Jan. 2024)

"I think breaking down the stages of GLP was most beneficial for me. I liked that the course was go at your own pace." A.M. (Jan. 2024)

"A different way that language can and does develop, something to always keep in mind with any student, ASD or neurotypical, I may work with. Very insightful information that helped me better understand a less common, but no less "right" way of developing language." J.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The difference between gestalt language processors and analytic language processors. I enjoyed the examples and handouts." S.G. (Dec. 2023)

"The assessment section will help me figure out where to start with my clients. This course gave me a new perspective I haven't heard before." S.F. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the use of language scripts in language development and helping a child with ASD mitigate his language and go through the stages. The concepts were explained well." S.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Opened up a whole new mindset for me for working with gestalt language learners. Various examples were beneficial to get started with the children I am currently working with." A.G. (Dec. 2023)

"When Marge went through each stage it was very helpful. I also liked the examples of the language sample of both the student and the clinician. I liked how Marge showed the language samples and how the therapist helped to mitigate and mix and match them." B.S. (Dec. 2023)

"This was a new treatment approach for children with ASD." B.F. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the descriptions of NLA stages, specific examples of mitigated language chunk and word/unit combinations, sideways hourglass analogy. Very applicable material." L.M. (Dec. 2023)

"I have more of a general understanding of NLA and how to use scripts to support and develop functional language at the appropriate stage. Recapped - clear to follow and build understanding." C.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The topic and content were comprehensive. Learned how to classify and define Gestalt Language Processing." M.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial assessment of NLA and how grammar can be integrated into scripts for the child. I like that I could go at my own pace, and go back and listen to sections multiple times if I wanted to better understand things." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Rich information with lots of examples. I liked the discussion of avoiding jumping into grammar work too early." G.F. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning how the gestalt processing works and how to work with what they are able to say to get them to communicate with others. The mitigation of the chunks is so interesting. I love how the presenter explained how the process works over and over to get it into our heads and her use of examples." M.C. (Dec. 2023)

"The stages of language development of NLA, how to assess it, and how to work best with these types of students. There was so much helpful information that will be helpful to use with my caseload." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning the stages of NLA I found to be most beneficial. The presenter's examples of previous clients that she spoke about helped to make more sense of this topic." K.G. (Dec. 2023)

"Stages of gestalt development; assessment; I really liked Marge's style, and I can recognize myself in it. It gave me confidence in my own style, and now I have more knowledge to base my skills on." L.D. (Dec. 2023)

"Better understanding of the use of echolalia and neurodivergent affirming principles." M.H. (Dec. 2023)

"The NLA assessment protocol will inform my future evaluations with Gestalt language learners." A.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Thinking in terms of gestalt language processing is so interesting. I will model more language that can be generative, and I will use more open language. If they are going to the trampoline, I’ll say let’s go jump, instead of just requesting or trying to get them to answer with their own gestalt, like if I use something from a song that they say next line. The voice of the presenter was very pleasant and easy to understand." A.M. (Dec. 2023)

"It was beneficial reviewing the steps of language acquisition for children with ASD and the language sample. I liked breakdown of each stage and real-life examples." J.M. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing how to level students who are gestalt language learners using the 50% rule was helpful. I like that the course was relevant to working in schools with the high caseload numbers of students on the spectrum." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"All of the course was beneficial! Easy to do in parts and fit into my busy schedule." V.C. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the real-world examples. I found the assessment and treatment examples/strategies most beneficial." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Presenter was quite knowledgeable and interesting! She had awesome examples!" D.H. (Dec. 2023)

"The acknowledgment of NLA in neurotypical children as well as ASD children. I liked the speaker's calm and steady teaching style." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the examples of language - language samples and descriptions/explanations." K.C. (Dec. 2023)

"Learning about assessing to identify which stage a child is currently functioning was helpful." R.R. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the whole concept of gestalt language processing representing a form of language development." E.B. (Dec. 2023)

"Great course! I liked how applicable this course is to my everyday practice. The overview of language development for GLP was helpful." M.R. (Nov. 2023)

"How to obtain a language sample, how to apply NLA stages to goal writing, and how to target in therapy. I liked the short and very informative videos and illustrations." K.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Discussing how to provide new gestalts based on a child's spontaneous language was beneficial. I liked the NLA assessment guidelines." N.D. (Nov. 2023)

"This was a completely different way for me to view and understand my older ASD clients. I did not know how to use their echolalia as a jumping-off point to mitigate language. I liked the additional resources that were provided and how simple assessment and treatment are to begin." S.J. (Nov. 2023)

"In depth look at gestalt language processing and evaluation methods. I liked the discussion of history and research base of NLA." C.C. (Nov. 2023)

"The personal examples that Marge shared were incredible." F.A. (Nov. 2023)

"I loved the easy-to-understand slides and information. The most beneficial topic for me in my daily practice is that both neurotypical and neurodiverse students and clients can be gestalt language processors." A.J. (Nov. 2023)

"This was a clear description and explanation of NLA in neurotypical and ASD children. I now feel like I understand and can explain NLA for students with ASD." A.Z. (Nov. 2023)

"Assessing the stage of NLA and ideas for ways to mitigate into smaller chunks was helpful. This course gave lots of detail to make the material easy to understand and follow." A.P. (Nov. 2023)

"Understanding the gestalt language development itself was beneficial. I have many ASD students who I now can understand so much better! I enjoyed hearing about real-life clients and their successes." J.W. (Nov. 2023)

"Ways to tie the levels of language development to treatment. And showing how to use it with real language samples." M.R. (Nov. 2023)

"The discussion on differentiating between neurotypical echolalic children and echolalic children with ASD was helpful." J.W. (Oct. 2023)

"I enjoyed all the examples Marge gave from her real-life practice. This course provided me with a better understanding of my NLA students and how to support their language development." E.M. (Oct. 2023)

"I enjoyed it all. The presentation, set up, and examples were perfect! I liked the outlines of language samples as well as assessment/treatment examples." C.Y. (Oct. 2023)

"Reviewing that gestalt language processing is a typical form of language development was beneficial. Also, learning about spending lots of time in stage 3. I liked the way this course was broken up into on-demand sections." E.F. (Oct. 2023)

"The entire topic of NLA and the stages will be very beneficial as I now know how to approach early GLP patients and how to move through development with their treatment. I liked the combination of information provided orally and via the presentation slides." M.Z. (Oct. 2023)

"Understanding that we need to proceed through the language development levels instead of jumping to grammar. I really enjoyed the examples." C.S. (Oct. 2023)

"Very functional and had a great number of examples. The assessment of the language stage through language samples and scoring various stages of NLA was beneficial." J.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Research, assessment, and treatment portions were beneficial. I liked the conversation examples between patient and clinician. I liked that there were sections. Being a 3 hour course, it was nice to easily be able to stop and start the course where you left off." K.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Describing the different stages and how to use a language sample to help analyze a child’s utterances and language development was beneficial. I liked the examples of presenter working with her clients." C.R. (Oct. 2023)

"This is a new concept for me, and I am thrilled to come across it! This course will definitely impact my practice and approach when working with children. It was a good overview - I am looking forward to diving in more deeply." D.A. (Oct. 2023)

"New information that I can use in my practice." A.E. (Oct. 2023)

"Course was comprehensive and gave real life examples." A.W. (Oct. 2023)

"Good presentation style, and informative practical information. I liked discussion of the stages of NLA and assessment." T.D. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the stages of language acquisition and how to support my clients. And the ease of taking course from home." D.P. (Oct. 2023)

"Breaking down analytical vs gestalt language. I liked the examples and all of the resources." C.G. (Oct. 2023)

"I will rethink now the way I work with children using gestalt language. I always appreciate real examples." J.N. (Sep. 2023)

"This course gave me a new understanding of the process of teaching language through the stages of language development." D.I. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the breakdown of stages. This approach is a new way to understand echolalia and how to mitigate language to increase meaningful communication." M.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Practical examples. I enjoyed learning about the NLA assessment and stages of language development." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"This course had great anecdotal examples to understand and dissect each stage of NLA." H.V. (Sep. 2023)

"The assessment/language sampling recommendations were helpful. This course is relevant to many clients, and will have immediate impact on my practice." J.C. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the assessment and writing goals. Informative and helpful course with great examples and application to practice." S.F. (Sep. 2023)

"Very informative course and from the NLA author herself. Identifying gestalts and understanding how we can understand our children." D.J. (Sep. 2023)

"This course provided new insight on best practices for children with echolalic language. I liked learning the stages of gestalt language and how important it is to provide opportunities in therapy sessions and with daily activities that allow the child to hear different meanings and combinations of the gestalt so they too can isolate and combine them in different ways." E.H. (Sep. 2023)