"I liked the parent interview." K.W. (Apr. 2025)

"Real life information and research. I liked the assessment." M.B. (Mar. 2025)

"This course was accessible and thought-provoking. It combined knowledge of the linguistic aspects of AAC with examples of students whose varied needs were explored through the lens of AAC." V.C. (Jan. 2025)

"Going over low tech, high tech AAC systems was beneficial. The instructor is very engaging and passionate about the subject." L.D. (Jan. 2025)

"Suggestions to aid in assessment for AAC were helpful." S.P. (Jan. 2025)

"Different recommendations for each age or skill level were helpful." K.D. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the don't be a nouner; communication is not just requesting! Easy to follow/understand, good information." C.N. (Jan. 2025)

"Supporting AAC from early intervention level. Presenter was clear and engaging. She covered a wide range of information to get started on the AAC inclusion and acceptance path." G.F. (Jan. 2025)

"The most beneficial topic from the course for my daily practice was the emphasis on Aided Language Stimulation and modeling AAC systems. This concept reinforced the importance of demonstrating the use of communication tools to my clients, integrating it naturally into their daily routines, and fostering their understanding of how to use AAC effectively. By incorporating this technique, I can better support my clients’ communication development, empower their families with practical strategies, and create a more inclusive environment for learning and interaction." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"What I liked best was the practical and hands-on approach to implementing strategies like Aided Language Stimulation and the integration of low-tech and high-tech AAC systems. This course provided clear examples and actionable steps that I can directly apply to my daily practice, making it both engaging and highly relevant." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was relevant to my daily practice. I liked the parent interview and specific information regarding the ASHA articles and the recommended books." K.C. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked discussing inclusion for everyone. I liked being able to see the presenter." V.H. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the evidence-based information. Clear Presentation." M.F. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was useful. I liked the examples of real people the presenter knows or has worked with who were included in the presentation." B.H. (Jan. 2025)

"After viewing this course, I am looking at assistive technology through a slightly different lens. Using technology to support someone with anxiety, selective mutism, ADHD, or other issues that impact their functional communication abilities wasn't always at the forefront of my mind when developing a plan for that child. I will absolutely be using this course to think of additional ways to support the students I serve at school, at home and in the community. I liked that this course wasn't just a professional narrating a script or reading from slides. I liked that she incorporated various pictures and videos to break up the monotony of the presentation. It was a nice way to support the information she was providing during the training." C.R. (Dec. 2024)

"The expanded view of AAC was beneficial. I enjoyed the parental interview." T.B. (Dec. 2024)

"It was beneficial to know the kind of AAC and how to choose the device for each kid." M.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Just the overall presentation itself helped with considering multiple views and perspectives from all AAC team members (including the user). I really liked seeing information about the Reddix Center." M.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion of why it is important to have AAC available for students to feel included. I also enjoyed hearing from the parent." M.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The evaluation and SETT frameworks were beneficial. I liked all of the information." C.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Ideas for evaluating were beneficial. Good broad presentation on AAC throughout life span." R.M. (Dec. 2024)

"It was interesting discussing the new terms such as diversity and inclusion while using AAC. The speaker was well versed in this topic, and the course was easy to follow." D.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Example goals were helpful and I liked the video of the caregiver." A.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Loved how they incorporated the link to an AAC evaluation tool." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion implementing AAC across the lifespan and across settings. I liked the examples provided." M.M. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the presenter and guest. The implementation of AAC was helpful." N.T. (Nov. 2024)

"Resources were helpful. I liked the topic on Early Intervention." K.T. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial." J.O. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial examples and demonstrations seen in real-life situations. I liked the flexibility and completing at my convivence." J.H. (Oct. 2024)

"Great reminder of the topic. Very enthusiastic and engaging teacher." M.C. (Oct. 2024)

"The speaker was very encouraging for SLPs to learn about AAC, and I liked the speaker's passion." C.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Exploring all areas of the client's life to determine the most appropriate system for the age and ability. The presenter exhibited practical knowledge as well as a passion for providing the best device(s) for communication." S.E. (Oct. 2024)

"AAC evaluations and treatment were beneficial to discuss. The presenter was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter." J.C. (Oct. 2024)

"Lots of practical tools of how to create a supportive AAC environment for students within schools and recognize general barriers for potential use of AAC. I liked the presenter's knowledge and delivery." E.C. (Oct. 2024)

"How Modern technology aids in communication, and acceptance of AAC systems were beneficial topics. I enjoyed the flow of delivery and the relevance of how I can apply course to my population." D.L. (Oct. 2024)

"The use of assistive technology for all students. This includes students who are verbal, but may exhibit disabilities in other areas or are hesitant to speak in front of others. I really enjoyed the interview with the parent and her experiences with her son using AAC." L.S. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussing different methods to assess a person for AAC was helpful. I liked the learning objectives." T.J. (Sep. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion on how to evaluate a student for AAC systems as well as client advocacy. The presenter was clearly passionate about her clients as well as teaching other SLPs about this topic." S.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing helping kids to speak even with no or low-tech options was beneficial. This course gave many examples of what to use." K.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Great presenter - kept my attention." T.G. (Aug. 2024)

"The variety of low and high tech was helpful to discuss. I liked the demonstration of pts who use AAC." A.K. (Aug. 2024)

"I love the versatility of the Communication Checklist to ALL areas of clinical practice. I haven't worked with kids in years, but see a huge use of it in the adult/medical practice arenas. Met the DEI requirement, and clearly the speaker is passionate about her field and that is refreshing!" M.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Collaboration with family members was beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of use of this course." D.U. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the discussion that "AAC is not done in isolation". Very concise, easy to follow course." H.H. (Jul. 2024)

"The discussion that there are all different kinds of children, teens, adults who would benefit from AAC, and that work with AAC needs to start early and it can be either low tech or high tech or a combination of both. You want to use what works best for the client and that is going to be the most beneficial. Discovering that it's not just speech-impaired clients that benefit from AAC. It can be used in a variety of other situations. It is so so important to use to help a client find their voice so that they can functionally communicate." B.L. (Jul. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial. I liked the course's flexibility." M.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Modeling the AAC was helpful. The course kept my interest." G.L. (Jul. 2024)

"Showing parents how to best learn to communicate with their child. The lecturer gave a lot of information and made it interesting. I thought this was going to be a to-do course. It turned into a what-if and thinking course." C.N. (Jun. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the variations in the AAC devices. I liked the passion of the presenter for our position on early intervention and inclusion as SLPs." J.H. (Jun. 2024)

"Use of AAC was beneficial to discuss. I liked the course format." J.H. (Jun. 2024)

"All the content was useful. This course was so powerful. The presenter is so passionate about AAC. It really helped light a fire under me." S.G. (Jun. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss integrating parents to practice/participate with AAC." M.K. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the experience and passion of the presenter." L.D. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing how AAC devices support and improve communication was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples." L.A. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the resources offered towards the end of the presentation." J.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Advocacy for students requiring AAC was beneficial. The presenter was so passionate about AAC and the ways in which to assist students in utilizing and practicing their AAC outside of the therapy room environment." T.J. (Jun. 2024)

"Considerations and barriers to address when selecting the right device for the individual. Really good flow to the presentation, and information was conveyed in a manner easy to understand." B.S. (Jun. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss considering contextual factors when evaluating AAC. The presenter was very knowledgeable and seamlessly presented the content in a manner that was easy to digest." H.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Evaluation and support for AAC was beneficial. I liked the online format." J.A. (May 2024)

"Discussing the specific use of AAC was beneficial. I enjoyed the personalized presentation." M.R. (May 2024)

"The presenter was very dynamic and easy to listen to. The section discussing AAC for adults was helpful." L.H. (May 2024)

"The videos and examples were great. I liked breaking the information into smaller modules." S.W. (Apr. 2025)

"I appreciated going over implementation of AAC devices as well as the videos." C.G. (Apr. 2025)

"Discussion of Access Methods was beneficial. Liked that I could go at my own pace." M.B. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the presenters and the info on evaluation." J.L. (Mar. 2025)

"Feature matching was a beneficial topic." C.B. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the overview of a variety of AAC systems. The course information was organized." S.C. (Mar. 2025)

"It was helpful to discuss how to use and access different forms of AAC. Difference between low tech, mid tech, and high tech. How to support children and families. I enjoyed the intervention strategies and in-depth explanation of different AAC." A.S. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the topic on the different types of AAC and how each video was presented to demonstrate. I liked that there were resources/handouts provided." S.R. (Mar. 2025)

"The dynamic assessment was helpful. So much information- very comprehensive." S.E. (Mar. 2025)

"Tools for evaluation, cues for intervention and training were beneficial. I liked that I could take the course when I had time, the videos and the research summaries." A.M. (Mar. 2025)

"I primarily work with the ASD population and the discussion on the various assessments I could utilize in my daily practice was most beneficial. The case studies were helpful in utilizing information provided." S.O. (Mar. 2025)

"Learning more about the evaluation and customization process of AAC was beneficial. I liked the example goals provided for various areas of communication." K.S. (Feb. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial! I was recently named our district's AAC Specialist, and everything I have learned from this course will be helpful in my new job! How thorough each section was- I learned SO much!" L.O. (Feb. 2025)

"All topics were helpful. Lots of examples. Unbiased, research and experience based." M.G. (Feb. 2025)

"CVI devices were beneficial to discuss. I appreciated the forms that came with the course." E.S. (Feb. 2025)

"When reflecting on the course content, I found the discussion about aided language input and its impact on language development to be the most beneficial for my daily practice. The emphasis on modeling language using AAC systems not only reinforced the importance of integrating AAC tools into natural interactions but also provided practical strategies for implementation. This topic highlighted how consistent modeling, paired with engaging and meaningful activities, can significantly enhance pragmatic, semantic, syntactic, and morphological development in AAC learners. This information has directly influenced how I approach therapy sessions, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with families and caregivers to ensure AAC modeling is consistent across environments." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"What I appreciated most about this online course was its practical application of evidence-based strategies for working with AAC learners. The inclusion of topics such as aided language input, the importance of core vocabulary, and feature matching in AAC evaluations was particularly valuable. Additionally, the course’s focus on collaboration with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams emphasized a holistic approach to AAC intervention. The structure and depth of content made it both engaging and highly relevant to the needs of the individuals I support." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss working with staff and students new to AAC." K.M. (Jan. 2025)

"Planning for AAC for a client was helpful. I liked the child videos." J.M. (Jan. 2025)

"All information regarding AAC was beneficial." B.H. (Jan. 2025)

"It was helpful to discuss the barriers to AAC, and not having personal vocabulary accessible to each patient." S.B. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was excellent and really broadened my knowledge of AAC. I have so many clients who will benefit from this knowledge. It had multiple modes of information so it was pretty accessible for me even with ADHD." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"This course created trauma-informed content surrounding AAC and I found that super helpful and consistent with providing services in a way that supports the mental health of our clients." B.T. (Dec. 2024)

"Feature Matching ideas and how to get PT/OT involved were beneficial. Very detailed." A.A. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial for me as I have a lot of kiddos on my caseload who benefit from AAC." K.D. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the order and organization of the various modules; instructors were engaging." K.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Evaluation and treatment were helpful topics. I enjoyed the in-depth information from each module, great pictures, charts, resources, research, and videos." Z.V. (Dec. 2024)

"Planning AAC use was beneficial to discuss." D.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Assessments were helpful. I enjoyed the various ways to implement AAC." C.Y. (Nov. 2024)

"The presenters provided information regarding every aspect of AAC. Their pacing was good and they were engaging. I found the portion discussing evaluations to be most useful." J.W. (Nov. 2024)

"While I've been a practicing SLP in the school setting for 20 years, I have not had a child with AAC needs on my caseload for quite some time. I am thus learning the information for the "first time" in a while and so feel that all areas covered are beneficial to me in this stage of my learning." S.L. (Oct. 2024)

"This is a go-to resource for this area of our profession! This course is truly amazing in its breadth and depth of information. It was so thoughtfully presented. I appreciated having two speakers deliver the content. Video examples were excellent, as were all supporting documents." S.L. (Oct. 2024)

"The entire course was helpful to better understand AAC from the beginning through to implementation. The last section on planning and intervention will help me to support a lot of my clients, families and co-workers to better help with positive outcomes. Helpful and applicable information I learned! The videos were helpful to visualize the content being taught and the extra resources will be SO helpful!" J.C. (Oct. 2024)

"Evaluations were helpful. This course was comprehensive and had great resources." E.G. (Oct. 2024)

"All of the topics were beneficial. I appreciated the ability to start and stop at my convenience." B.C. (Sep. 2024)

"I work heavily in an AAC Autism school, so this whole presentation helped so much. I liked the printable PowerPoints before watching the sessions." K.R. (Sep. 2024)

"I appreciated all the examples of different vocabulary options/ trials, access method discussion, and possible goal options." A.S. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussing how to implement AAC into sessions was beneficial. The course was very well rounded and touched all areas of AAC, from what it is to how to get a device to how to use it, etc." E.N. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing different types of AAC devices was helpful. I liked the layout." A.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Specific examples and modeling of intervention techniques were beneficial. Also, the handouts are excellent; I can refer back to them whenever necessary." K.T. (Aug. 2024)

"Evaluation process was beneficial. I enjoyed going over all of the different systems." M.P. (Aug. 2024)

"The assessment and treatment modules were helpful. Well paced, lots of great information and examples." J.L. (Aug. 2024)

"I liked the emphasis on teamwork and prompt strategies to help everyone to at least try. Very inclusive course." C.N. (Jul. 2024)

"I don't have much experience with AAC, so all of the content will be beneficial. The presenters were interesting, and the video examples were helpful." C.D. (Jul. 2024)

"Application opportunity was beneficial. I liked the detailed information." M.M. (Jul. 2024)

"AAC and CCN; practical application of what was discussed. I liked that I could stop and come back, go back to sections that I needed to review before moving on." D.D. (Jul. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial! Especially the treatment portions. I liked how much detail was included. It was more advanced than other courses I have taken and just what I needed to "up" my AAC game!" K.F. (Jun. 2024)

"I really enjoyed the discussion about goal writing and how it's important to be looking for all of the initial skills (i.e., joint attention, attempting to touch device, etc.) when tracking progress! Lots of great video examples!" E.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I felt the assessment and interventions for using AAC were beneficial. I appreciated the different forms provided that will be helpful in planning how to teach AAC use across settings and how to target vocabulary." C.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Feature Matching ideas were beneficial. I liked the case studies." J.W. (Jun. 2024)

"The treatment module was helpful. The course was very thorough and in depth." C.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed the in-depth information." T.M. (Jun. 2024)

"AAC evaluation and implementation was helpful. I feel better prepared now to support my students who need AAC." S.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The discussion on AAC was beneficial and I liked that the course was online." S.F. (Jun. 2024)

"This is a comprehensive course on AAC!! If you wish to learn more about AAC, take this course. The presenters were excellent with such useful and insightful information. WOW, I learned so much. Thank you for sharing your expertise. I will be able to use so much of this information with my students." G.J. (May 2024)

"This was one of the most comprehensive, well-done courses I have taken. The self-study format is fantastic. I love how it was broken down into different modules. The use of research was so well done. Clear examples were given in terms of assessment tools, case studies, etc. Well done!" J.F. (May 2024)

"I liked that this course included video examples and bonus strategies." J.S. (Dec. 2024)

"LSP Strategy was beneficial to discuss. I liked the guidelines for addressing ASD therapy." R.T. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial strategies for sensory seeking and avoidant children. This course discussed ways the communication partners, therapist, and environment play a role in successful interactions. I benefited from his explanation of possible barriers and he gave great recommended strategies. I appreciate the importance of recognizing these learning styles and I thought his suggestions for adaptations was well thought out with great examples." N.B. (Dec. 2024)

"I have many children with ASD on my caseload this year. This course detailed new ways to identify social-communication skills and behavioral breakdowns between children with ASD and teachers/peers in the classroom and therapy room. I learned from the case studies that were presented in detail." K.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The use of JARS was beneficial. Thorough explanations and practical ways to implement strategies." M.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the video examples followed by adaptations/adjustments." H.C. (Nov. 2024)

"Entire course is valuable. I loved how videos are used and different scenarios are discussed to reinforce concepts presented." G.S. (Aug. 2024)

"I loved all of the video examples." M.W. (Jul. 2024)

"Including peers during therapy for students with ASD was a beneficial topic. I liked the visual examples." C.C. (May. 2024)

"Loved the soccer practice - soccer game approach and Texas two-step. I enjoyed the video that showed the left-to-right agenda and coaching model." P.B. (May. 2024)

"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 really liked the videos and learning that we need to understand each individual, and these kiddos or young adults are not just stimming, but there is always something that may be hidden between the lines." J.Q. (Apr. 2025)

"Going over the later stages of GLP as well as the discussion of DSS & DST were most helpful. I liked the respect and appreciation for GLPs and Autistic individuals." H.H. (Apr. 2025)

"I enjoyed the practical examples, sensory integration strategies, and personal examples." S.S. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the pace of the course. I liked hearing from parents and the language examples." T.W. (Apr. 2025)

"Being alert to the deeper or hidden meaning of gestalts was useful. I liked the self-paced nature of the course and great stories." A.C. (Apr. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial! I truly wanted to become knowledgeable in NLA and this course was so insightful. Seeing the "case studies" presented; the wonderful moms/children sharing their progress over time." S.C. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the entire course, very informative on this topic." R.S. (Mar. 2025)

"The videos and discussion afterward with the clinician were helpful. I liked the video examples." K.M. (Mar. 2025)

"Learning what to say in play with GLPs depending on their level. Learning the stages of GLP." L.P. (Mar. 2025)

"Engaging in the gestalts by acknowledging them and stop with the sentence strips. I liked the examples of the kids." M.T. (Mar. 2025)

"In depth NLA grammar breakdown. I liked the handouts and research." S.G. (Mar. 2025)

"Providing individualized therapy to a GLP was helpful and identifying the stages of NLA and learning how to analyze it. It was a very comprehensive course. I loved the videos and the interviews. I also loved being able to watch therapy in action." C.W. (Mar. 2025)

"More focus on Stage 3, pre-grammar and early grammar distinctions. I liked that this course was a blend of information that I had already learned and consolidated from earlier courses, and some new ideas (for my learning)." S.O. (Feb. 2025)

"The entire course was new information. I enjoyed the relaxed manner of the presenter." M.J. (Feb. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial, particularly emotional content." C.P. (Jan. 2025)

"I loved having more examples of clients and dissecting of gestalts to understand what they may mean to a client. It was an interesting topic and a newer way of thinking when working with AU and GLP kids." S.B. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial. I could study at my own pace, stop and rewind when I needed to hear something again and pause when I wanted time to process some information. I was able to complete the course in sections rather than all at once - so allowing for consolidation of information before moving on to the next section." S.T. (Jan. 2025)

"The individualized treatment modules were very informative and provided examples and strategies that I can apply during treatment. The videos and commentaries make this online course very interesting." J.V. (Dec. 2024)

"Talking about stage 3 and how to incorporate grammar was beneficial. I liked the examples of clients to see the principles in practice." L.O. (Dec. 2024)

"Use of the DSS and DST. This is new to me. I enjoyed the video examples." S.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial implementation of the NLA philosophy with my patients, who are gestalt language processers. I can begin using it in my sessions immediately, and it will fundamentally change how I treat my patients." J.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Learning the different stages and how to progress was helpful. I also enjoyed the sensory/OT section." N.G. (Dec. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss not to push grammar and learning "the right way" that someone should talk. I enjoyed the clarity in which these novel (to me) concepts were presented!" R.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I loved the entirety of this course and found it to be so informative and so practical to use with my clients. I liked the video presentations." A.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I really appreciated all the tips about selecting vocabulary targets/models for my clients. I really liked the videos and examples, followed by the thorough discussion of how to interpret what was happening." S.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Good videos of case studies. Integration of sensory processing and regulation scoring of DST and DSS. I liked the convenience and flexibility, real examples, transparency to focus on clients and not immediate results, and transparency that it takes time for these learners." C.H. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked all of the great examples and videos of clients." J.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Course was all very beneficial. There were a lot of examples." J.L. (Dec. 2024)

"Strategies for working with students who are gestalt language processors. I liked the real-life examples." R.K. (Dec. 2024)

"Good information that can be used in clinic." L.R. (Dec. 2024)

"It was most beneficial to see how to track data during gestalt language therapy sessions. The course was very informative." C.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Many things that were discussed have me rethinking my approach with AAC clients, who are older and appear disengaged. I liked the discussion on the importance of regulation and OT input!!! I really liked the case studies and the clinical videos and specific examples for implementation of therapy. I am excited to try mitigating with my clients and can see where some of them are at. I was excited by Derek's father's story of his son's language continuing to grow after departing from speech therapy." S.J. (Nov. 2024)

"The interview style felt very natural and comfortable. I have a better understanding now of level 3." N.K. (Nov. 2024)

"All of it! I liked the stages laid out for NLA progression, the videos of therapy sessions and mitigating. Marge Blanc is great!" N.H. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning a new way to teach students to progress from echolalia to self-generated language. I liked the descriptions of each of the four stages of NLA." L.O. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussing how gestalt compares to analytical language development was beneficial. I liked following along with the test preview while watching the videos." K.G. (Nov. 2024)

"I found the videos of actual clients extremely helpful in making me think about my own clients and their gestalt language learning. I liked the format of individual sessions that allow you to go back and forth to spend more time on areas of interest." J.W. (Nov. 2024)

"Very informative course, worked at my own pace." S.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I loved how I can directly apply this to my practice. It gives me confidence in my practice and what I should put in place with my clients." E.L. (Oct. 2024)

"I enjoyed the treatment activity ideas (e.g. integrating movement, following the child's lead). I liked all the treatment videos." L.H. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked hearing from many parents, clinicians and educators!" H.A. (Oct. 2024)

"Beneficial discussing that babbling/jargon is an important stage in language development and recombining gestalts as models. I liked the acknowledgment and focus on the priority of sensorimotor." M.D. (Oct. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about the DST. The course contained real-life examples and video clips of actual clients." S.M. (Oct. 2024)

"It was beneficial learning more about grammar and how it impacts children with autism. I liked the videos of therapy." A.T. (Oct. 2024)

"I had a high school student who mitigated his comment right after I acknowledged it...he added "Yes, the blue one." He had never done that before. Now I understand WHY! I feel supported and ready to go to bat for him re: educating his teacher (and Parent) that his utterances are NOT meaningless. With the help of this course, I believe I can demonstrate that with some recovery work and hopefully reversing some of the negative experiences and models he has had. The case studies teach the most information because we can see the examples in real-time." S.G. (Oct. 2024)

"The discussion about echolalia and scripted speech being meaningful was very eye-opening. I enjoyed the examples provided of children using their language to talk about their interests." A.O. (Oct. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the differences between Analytic Language Processors and Gestalt Language Processors, the stages of NLA, the importance of Stage 3, and benefits of using the DST and the DSS in addition to NLA with Gestalt Language Processors. Ben's mother, Linda, is so very insightful!!! I so enjoyed her conversations with Marge." S.J. (Sep. 2024)

"In-depth discussion on stage 3 word combinations in gestalt language development. I enjoyed the videos of real therapy situations and how therapy geared toward supporting the natural language model has positively impacted their communication." J.K. (Sep. 2024)

"This is one of the best courses I have taken and I really enjoyed it! I work with a lot of GLPs and I will be using this often. I loved the video examples." A.H. (Sep. 2024)

"Learning the DSS and DST were the most helpful for guiding my practice. I liked the real life examples." A.B. (Sep. 2024)

"The discussion in regards to sessions being very child-led in treatment. Providing adequate adult modeling when in treatment, but not forcing a child to use your exact modeled examples. I absolutely liked that the course itself is self-paced. If there is a section not understood you can go back as many times as needed to watch material over and retake an exam. Being able to retake an exam gives the opportunity to determine where you did not understand something." E.B. (Sep. 2024)

"I found all sections had important information that will help me understand and better treat my gestalt language learners. I liked the whole section of NLA development and how to assess language of gestalt learners." M.V. (Sep. 2024)

"How to look at language development in a NLA framework - how to actually encourage and build gestalts as well as how to identify them. I liked that we got to see Marge talk (rather than just listen). She is a dynamic speaker with a passion for this topic and I learn much more from watching people than from just looking at slides." P.I. (Aug. 2024)

"Every single bit was beneficial! I loved that it is all so relevant! Especially liked the real-life examples, from autistic people, SLP's, parents, and academics." S.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Going into more depth and explanation of the DSS. I have some experience with it, but Marge's in-depth explanation really helped me understand the process of using it for language samples and the purpose for modeling grammar. The course was very thorough. I really liked Linda's description of her son Ben. So beautiful to see her joy in loving her amazing son and the joy of discovering more and more of who Ben is and who Ben is becoming." S.D. (Aug. 2024)

"How to really listen and try my best to understand my preschoolers gestalts and help other educators who work with them understand that they ARE communicating. I liked that I could attend to the course at my leisure. I liked that Marge provided different speakers from different backgrounds and experiences to share what they know about GLP. I liked the video examples of GLP kids working with their therapist to really see it in action." N.C. (Aug. 2024)

"The example videos of gestalt language processors were helpful in seeing real life application." L.H. (Aug. 2024)

"The stages of language development in NLADST. I liked the ability to do it in one's own time." D.T. (Aug. 2024)

"The examples shared about some gestalt learners and how they benefited from being supported in a gestalt language processing way instead of an analytic way. I enjoyed the video examples of clients and reflection of growth in clients when supported in the gestalt language learning way." D.S. (Aug. 2024)

"Understanding how my students may be using echolalia to communicate. Liked all the personal stories." P.T. (Aug. 2024)

"Listening more closely to the echolalia and what the child might be communicating. I also thought the DST and DSS information charts were good resources, and the slides that provided some resources for myself and my families will be very useful. I liked the real-life videos." S.G. (Aug. 2024)

"All information was woven together and presented thoughtfully. Appreciated the examples. Valued the many perspectives and voices in the conversation. I enjoyed Marge’s passion and strong knowledge and experience base." K.N. (Aug. 2024)

"How to help gestalt processors through stages 3 and 4 was beneficial. I liked the discussion on how to help educate parents and colleagues and the videos and specific examples." M.I. (Aug. 2024)

"Beneficial strategies to teach mitigation and new combinations (working through the stages). I can help parents whose children are gestalt language processors to engage with their children using their current language abilities." S.D. (Aug. 2024)

"The whole definition of Gestalt was helpful. I liked the resources, video cases, and words of caution for future." S.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Language acquisition of stages of development were beneficial. I enjoyed the videos and charts." C.F. (Jul. 2024)

"The samples and videos were helpful. Very interactive in its presentation with all the interviews." R.N. (Jul. 2024)

"The entire course will be beneficial, as GLP and NLA were not something I learned about extensively in grad school. The video examples!" K.G. (Jul. 2024)

"All of the information was great. I enjoyed the video examples and interviews with parents and other professionals." E.D. (Jul. 2024)

"The individualized therapy was helpful, and I liked the video examples." E.R. (Jul. 2024)

"The explanations and rationale that allow me to respond to practitioners who do not acknowledge NLA were beneficial. I liked the comments on the research for NLA, this is what I was looking for in order to be able to defend the NLA/ GLP to those who say it is not evidence based. I also liked the examples about different GLPs, which helped me to process the concepts being taught." J.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Loved the video clips and stories of real students." K.H. (Jun. 2024)

"I loved the clips with Marge and other therapists discussing NLA. It helped to put NLA in perspective. I enjoyed hearing testimony from Linda. I also enjoyed watching clips of live therapy." W.F. (Jun. 2024)

"Level 3 - section 4 - really helped me to understand how to tackle pre grammar and then grammar development and importance of stage 3 gestalts. I loved the sensory integration section, too. I appreciate the life-long access to the course, and being able to listen and re-listen and then listen again!" S.M. (Jun. 2024)

"The specifics of supporting a child in moving from one level to the next and the tools for assessing which level a child is currently exhibiting. The course was convenient to complete." L.R. (Jun. 2024)

"The parts about sensory integration and ways to incorporate GLP strategies within IEPs were beneficial. I enjoyed watching Marge talk about GLP. So many videos consist of powerpoint slides and voice overs, and seeing the enthusiasm and joy that Marge showed while talking about GLP was really inspiring and nice to see." K.H. (May 2024)

"Understanding Level 3 and how they should stay there for as long as possible as it is similar to levels 1-3 in analytical and learning vocabulary. Examples and examples for potential goals." N.B. (May 2024)

"I enjoyed the real-life examples and real cases." D.M. (May 2024)

"The difference between gestalt processors and analytic processors was a beneficial topic. I enjoyed the ease of being able to leave and come back to complete sections. Also being able to print the test to be able to follow along with the course." J.C. (May 2024)

"The entire course is SO beneficial. It's so helpful to have examples that Marge provides and to have her talk through them. It's easy to use and handy that I could go at my own pace, as time allowed me to. The charts and visuals are also very helpful." S.P. (May 2024)

"I enjoyed the scope of the information!" S.B. (May 2024)

"This course resonated with me deeply and contained an abundance of information that I did not know I needed to hear.  I can now move forward and continue to provide what I know to be right for gestalt language processors and feel empowered to educate staff. I loved the real-life examples and felt connected to the individuals and their families." W.B. (May 2024)

"The explanation of the stages/progression of Gestalt Language Learning was helpful. I liked the clear repeated outline of the stages of Gestalt Language Learning, and the examples of therapy sessions." M.K. (May 2024)

"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 found it helpful to think about how I am making the expectations known to the student at the start of the session through the setup of activities, schedules, timers, and other tools. The presenter was very clear and direct, bullet points were helpful." K.S. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the ideas on how to better plan for treatment sessions." K.A. (Jan. 2025)

"The importance of designing sessions proactively to mitigate challenges a child presents with was helpful to discuss. Systematic, well organized course." L.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Overall setting up expectations for a successful session was a beneficial topic. The presenter obviously has experience with treating children with ASD." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Working with object-oriented students was a helpful topic. I liked that the structure was clear." G.F. (Oct. 2024)

"Transitions and shared control were beneficial to discuss." C.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Good reminders about how to engage and gently increase challenges for greatest success and less behavioral responses when working in sessions with students with ASD." J.S. (Oct. 2024)

"The presenter was able to discuss strategies that could be implemented today in therapy sessions. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the content." M.H. (Aug. 2024)

"The process of having the child start by following the model to becoming the model in an activity was beneficial. I liked the practical examples and suggestions recommended in this course." H.W. (Aug. 2024)

"The presenter really focuses on the actual challenges that happen often in therapy. Very practical and neurodiverse affirming. Very clear." M.F. (Aug. 2024)

"I found the course helped to increase my cognitive flexibility about how I design sessions and build in variability and flexibility, distal learning for kids with ASD. It was organized in a manner that was easily absorbed and built on skills related to the LSP." B.D. (Aug. 2024)

"I felt the material was informative." F.G. (Jun. 2024)

"I think the most helpful thing that I learned was slightly changing different aspects of therapy (time, place, etc.) so the child doesn't get so stuck on a specific routine. This really gave me a different perspective on how to structure therapy for children with autism." C.B. (Jun. 2024)

"I appreciate the preparation of a game plan from the SLP to foresee what some potential conflicts might be for children with ASD. It is especially helpful to be reminded of the reduction of speech bombardment and providing visual information, peer modeling, and time to alert the child as a way of aiding the child in understanding transitions. I appreciate the understanding that we are helping the child with reducing their anxiety in how we teach considering questions that will reduce what is unknown to the child." S.B. (May. 2024)

"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. (Feb. 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. (Feb. 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. (Feb. 2022)

“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. (Jan. 2022)

"Different ways of thinking about working with kiddos who have ASD - definitely going to try some of these strategies!" B.G. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the information shared will be beneficial to my daily practice with students with ASD. Very practical and realistic." A.S. (Jan. 2022)

"It was all fantastic and very applicable to kids on my caseload. It was just very simple, easy to follow, and provided practical strategies based on research." A.P. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the speaker's ability to keep the flow of thoughts going. Very interesting course." D.T. (Apr. 2025)

"The use of establishing the routine with no words and adding words on top was helpful, and using peers. I liked the plan to give a child with ASD a lifelong mentor for learning." S.S. (Feb. 2025)

"Coach rotation was very interesting. Dr. Rydell was easy to follow and his handouts were excellent." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"Discussing the JAR was beneficial, the idea about children talking about what they know, the idea of having children watch and learn a skill as they lay language down on top of that. Well put together! Nice flow." K.C. (Dec. 2024)

"The ways to promote cognitive flexibility from the get-go, so that verbal and social flexibility are possible, and the importance of peer-based learning were beneficial discussions. Clear explanations." L.C. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial." M.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Defining and understanding how autistic kids learn as a learning style. I liked the practicality of incorporating this type of intervention into daily communication." R.Z. (Nov. 2024)

"I enjoyed the JARS information. It's very practical info. Course was clear and descriptive with good examples." C.P. (Nov. 2024)

"Joint action routine was beneficial. Course is very relevant to my caseload this year." D.G. (Nov. 2024)

"The discussion of setting up joint action routines with good visual support to show everyone what is expected was beneficial. This course was well-organized." L.R. (Sep. 2024)

"Not using the same activity in the same way more than two times in a row was a beneficial topic. I liked that the format allowed me to take the test at my own pace." C.O. (Aug. 2024)

"Prompting levels were helpful to discuss. I liked the course organization." K.H. (May 2024)

"Learning how to build in systematic flexibility about one variable at a time as to prevent a child with autism from becoming routinized and scripted. I do appreciate the explanation of how this format of JAR is presented." S.B. (May 2024)

"Verbal mapping, JARS, and visual organization were all beneficial. The course was short and organized." S.D. (May 2024)

"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 loved the real-world example of how to modify language to include nouns, verbs, etc. The pacing was great and the information was very applicable to my practice." A.P. (Apr. 2025)

"The use of JARs to decrease direct instruction and increase self-led learning by "looking up" and "looking around" to peers was most beneficial to my clients. The presenter was very engaging and had concise, well-written power points to review over time." S.O. (Mar. 2025)

"How peers can interact and help 'teach' the child with ASD was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples given." K.M. (Feb. 2025)

"I really enjoyed this course and will definitely be reviewing the 10 components needed to create and maintain a JAR. It was fast, informative, and the presenter seemed passionate about the material." K.R. (Feb. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss using nonverbal strategies first and to include peers as early as possible." A.K. (Jan. 2025)

"Using peers for engaging was a helpful topic. I enjoyed the clear slides." E.S. (Jan. 2025)

"I appreciated his emphasis on varying the teaching so that the child has to keep developing variations on their speech, not becoming robotic in their responses. I think we tend to use the same carrier phrases over and over to develop skills instead of generative language. Speaker is very specific and supports each statement with specific requirements." L.S. (Dec. 2024)

"The rationale provided for the implementation of non-verbal JARs prior to verbal JARs was very helpful." S.G. (Dec. 2024)

"The value of peers as mentors, and the need for children with ASD to seek out, orient to and learn actively from peers as role models was a beneficial topic. I liked all of the information." L.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Limiting directives and instead focusing on orienting to peers was a beneficial topic. I also love starting with nonverbal routines, then overlaying language (verbal mapping). This course had a large amount of information. Very clear. Will refer back to handout for specific wording." K.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Peer Modeling was beneficial. Loved the explanation by speaker on powerpoint slides." L.H. (Aug. 2024)

"Using peers to develop social communication during routines was a beneficial topic. The course was easy to follow." J.W. (Aug. 2024)

"Incorporating peers in JARs from the beginning was beneficial to discuss. The course was very thorough and well-organized." M.J. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked how the presenter suggested including peers in the joint action routines right from the beginning. This helps with generalization. Also, I liked how he teaches children with autism to look up, look around, you have value. I'm glad he included an example of a joint action routine." A.C. (Jul. 2024)

"Great ideas for how to model and have peers model social language and turn-taking. I liked that this course pertains to my daily work." M.R. (Jun. 2024)

"The examples were beneficial and the course was very clear." L.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Building in coached, structured, yet free-flowing play. Great uses of examples in a real, planned play routine." S.K. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing the flexibility of who takes the lead and orienting a child with autism to learn variation from the variety of language to create flexibility as well as learning from peers as a source of how to engage in conversation. I liked that the interactions are contingent upon one another and being aware of what is going on around them. Clear teaching and order of how to build JARs." S.B. (May. 2024)

"Beneficial discussion on autism. I liked the practical examples." R.I. (May. 2024)

"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. (Feb. 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 (Jan. 2022)

"The course was a nice review of joint play strategies. I liked the illustration of inclusion of peers." A.R (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the set up of this presentation. Not focusing on eye contact." K.M. (Apr. 2025)

"Working with children with ASD, I appreciate always learning new techniques. I found Dr. Rydell's 10 steps very simple and concise for increasing people-oriented attention. Dr. Rydell's style of teaching with quick, easy-to-follow guidelines and straight forward approach is great for learning a new skill within a busy lifestyle." S.O. (Mar. 2025)

"The suggestions of how to initiate services and not focusing on eye contact were helpful. I liked that the course was very easy to follow and the information will be helpful." A.A. (Mar. 2025)

"Moving slow, presenting children with "new information" rather than relying on correct responding. I like how the course was broken down into 10 pieces of information." K.C. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the discussion that it's important to talk less, using a soft tone of voice. Short and sweet; the course reemphasized to follow the child's lead at times during play." K.M. (Feb. 2025)

"The LSP and learning steps will be something I review and look into more in the future. I liked the presenter's enthusiasm and easy-to-understand slides." K.R. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the common sense goals and suggestion for adult behavior." T.D. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the idea of clearing the room and only presenting one toy at a time. I liked how the course was done in a PowerPoint presentation style." L.K. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the goals presented and the explanation on how to present one toy at a time and remain in control of the toy. I like the modeling of how to explain to the parents what you are trying to accomplish." L.J. (Dec. 2024)

"The entire concept of people-centered vs object-centered was beneficial. The concept of establishing people-centered learning prior to any "teaching" /language development/requesting/etc. I liked the presentation style with the PP and the instructor visible simultaneously." K.W. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the importance of slowing down to build social focus/ social curiosity rather than rushing to teach skills. Clearly laid out and presented." L.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Seeing myself as a mentor rather than a teacher. The course was clear, concise, and practical." L.R. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial." M.P. (Dec. 2024)

"The topic around adults providing the toys rather than children choosing was beneficial. I liked the goal ideas for joint attention." K.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Energy is energy and whether it is talking, anxiousness, or big movements all of this can cause dysregulation! I enjoyed the presentation and pace of the material given, the examples provided and the value of the information about joint attention routine (JAR)." A.B. (Jun. 2024)

"The goals section was helpful. I enjoyed the overall discussion on au treatment." C.M. (Jun. 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. The course was practical and well presented." D.D. (Jun. 2024)

"Two of the most beneficial strategies for me were that "the adult sets the stage" and "model and demonstrate." I teach students with moderate to severe autism, and they indeed are so focused on how they want to play with specific toys. These strategies are going to be very helpful in guiding my students to be more people-oriented than object-oriented. I like how the instructor breaks down each strategy to make it easier to understand and implement within my classroom." M.L. (Jun. 2024)

"People orientation vs object orientation was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the suggestions." S.S. (May. 2024)

"Good reminder to always 'read the room' when entering, look up and around to gather social cues and information. The course was brief and well organized." S.D. (May. 2024)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the topics presented in the course were beneficial for my daily practice." A.M. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated the use of the Learning Style Profile and how to incorporate the information into more purposeful social goals for children with autism. I like the intervention method that was introduced the best." M.C. (Apr. 2025)

"I was happy to find this course as it applies to my position. I find teaching social skills to be very challenging and often look for new perspectives and ideas. So this course was very helpful. The use of peer modeling and reducing prompting by adults is necessary to increase independent social skills." J.S. (Apr. 2025)

"This is systematic and makes sense. Learning the importance of building social responsiveness and social flexibility/adaptability nonverbally before expecting social initiation." L.C. (Dec. 2024)

"All of this information was helpful." M.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Teaching children with ASD to look up and take in social cues around them was beneficial. I liked the rotation of coaches model." C.J. (Aug. 2024)

"Look up and look around; using a "wingman"; varying routines. I appreciated the handouts that I could follow along with during the course." L.C. (Jun. 2024)

"How to incorporate peers more into therapy was a helpful topic. Very specific examples." K.F. (May 2024)

"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. (Feb. 2022)

"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. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the explanations of how to go through this process as well as the examples of goals." L.S. (Jan. 2022)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"JARs and how to implement them on an increasing complexity scale will be most beneficial for me. I appreciate the course structure and layout. I was able to focus on the content in each section better as it was broken down into manageable lectures." S.O. (Apr. 2025)

"My students will benefit from visual guidelines to reduce confusion and to know what to expect next. I really liked the breakdown of each step to encourage children with ASD to engage in a more natural way." K.M. (Mar. 2025)

"All the examples were helpful." K.A. (Jan. 2025)

"So many practical ideas. I especially loved the strategies for building executive function skills by using organizational strategies within the session. The context is wonderful - I am implementing in therapy with good results." R.J. (Dec. 2024)

"Minimizing talking, and steps to increasing participation across distance and with distraction were helpful topics. I liked how applicable the information is." E.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Incorporating turn-taking and peers early on to improve social communication was beneficial. I enjoyed the course flow and how each component built on the previous one." J.W. (Aug. 2024)

"Information on teaching joint action routines was very beneficial to my classroom, as well as how to teach visual prompting before verbal prompting. My students have moderate to severe autism, so I am excited to implement these techniques within my classroom! This training was easy to follow. I liked all of the examples that were given along with each section." M.L. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the idea of "when...then instead of if...then" and the practical examples." J.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing the idea of when-then vs if-then was beneficial. I liked the multiple examples of each concept." L.C. (Jun. 2024)

"Each topic truly helped my area of work. I have worked in a Peds setting for 4 years now. There are always children that are object oriented which we can continue to learn about. Each topic was thoroughly discussed with excellent examples." S.C. (May. 2024)

"The use of the terms "when - then" for transitioning was a new concept for me. Dr. Rydell had very concrete and practical methods for enhancing language skills and positive behaviors with ASD children." M.K. (May. 2024)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"I found the discussion on just sitting with the child when they're young and being nonverbal but still teaching with peers and cues really useful. The videos were helpful to see the course material in action." S.U. (Apr. 2025)

"The discussion about shared control was very eye-opening. I enjoyed the discussion about symbolic/verbal communication." S.F. (Mar. 2025)

"I loved the descriptions of each learning style and the handouts to follow along with." K.M. (Mar. 2025)

"LSP #1 - reinforced and strengthened my awareness of that social connection from the very beginning. I needed the reminder to help parents understand that communication begins with a social connection - once that is solid the parent/therapist can teach the child anything more successfully. LSP#2/3 - This reinforced again the social connection and also the need for demonstration and modeling about what to do. Kids need to learn how to play from both adults and kids, and they need to be encouraged to stop their own activity long enough to watch/see others. I also appreciated the reminder not to tell kids what to say and that telling them what to say was in fact adding to their prompt dependence." D.D. (Mar. 2025)

"LSP #4- I have worked with older elementary and middle school kids who clearly get "stuck" - I am now seeing how some of my structured predictable therapy plans, while successful at the moment do not help the kids become more flexible and tolerant of change - which ultimately will be required for transitions within one classroom or between classrooms and with multiple instructors. The section on Shared Control was excellent - a good reminder for me in my sessions and for me to share with parents as they interact with their kids on a day to day basis. Everything was helpful - especially the 5 questions to help kids develop a visual game plan. Overall, I like the long-range focus on social connection which can be done through verbal and non-verbal means. I liked the many video demonstrations - they made the points clear. I also like the developmental framework of the LSP and its applicability to people of all ages. It provides the critical backdrop or foundation for all the other verbal "stuff" that SLPs pay attention to." D.D. (Mar. 2025)

"The underlying theme of helping a child to develop a "game plan" (i.e., the idea to stop, wait, look up and look around) as an ongoing strategy to engage more effectively with others and to meaningfully "put language on top of what you know". I liked the foundation for the program as a developmental approach to supporting and facilitating effective communication and interaction skills as opposed to a behavioral structured approach. Additionally, the multiple video presentations were an effective tool for presenting the different aspects of the LSP program." J.H. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the topic on how to structure or start off sessions (i.e. not having toys easily accessible already, directing activities but in a child-led way, etc)." H.W. (Jan. 2025)

"Getting a good foundation and social language will follow. I liked the videos." K.A. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the structure of the presentation and the learning profile # objectives. Easy to recall. The videos were amazing and helpful. Great way to remember the strategy in action." K.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial reminders to ask, "who is doing the thinking?" I liked the use of real video samples." H.M. (Dec. 2024)

"The LSP framework was beneficial, and I liked the emphasis on focusing on early social interactions and strategies to decrease object-focused interactions." R.J. (Dec. 2024)

"I found the concept of working nonverbally with children to establish the basis for later verbal communication to be a new concept. As a speech pathologist, I've always been so language focused, always focused on language modeling. This will really help me to know where to start with my nonverbal kids - establishing joint attention. The information was so well organized. The videos really helped me understand the concepts he was explaining." L.S. (Dec. 2024)

"The importance of modeling with minimal verbal input was a beneficial topic. I liked the information's applicability." E.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Examples of how to use the LSP intervention strategies. I enjoyed the videos providing examples of clients/goals being targeted." L.H. (Sep. 2024)

"The modeling in different settings with different coaches was beneficial. I liked the LSP framework." C.J. (Sep. 2024)

"All of the different learning strategies; made me rethink how I will establish some goals for kids with ASD. Lots of great video examples." L.W. (Aug. 2024)

"The practicality of the 10 step approach and all the examples of how to use this in daily practice for goals for the client. I liked the way the course was divided into modules, and the wealth of videos." H.G. (Jul. 2024)

"Discussion on not encouraging verbal prompting, just social cues, was beneficial." V.F. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing how children can become prompt dependent was beneficial. I enjoyed the real videos, seeing everything evolve." J.S. (Jun. 2024)

"I really found all of it to be super beneficial! A lot of these concepts, I never thought about before such as the distal learning and the "look up and look around" approach. This is the best CEU course I have ever taken. I am excited to start the next series. I loved it all." C.B. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussing the idea of "look up, look around, and tune it" was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples and discussions from experienced professionals." L.C. (May. 2024)

"I think the overall approach lessons on how to teach children to become more tuned in to people was helpful. The content was very helpful. The videos helped me to understand the information." H.M. (May. 2024)

"LSP 1&2 as they fit a lot of the children that I had recently been getting at our clinic. COVID set back a lot of children as they became dependent on iPads, tv's etc. I enjoyed the visual videos of how to utilize each technique/ strategy with each child." S.C. (May. 2024)

"The topic on not talking too much was helpful! I need to look at my own behaviors from LSP 1. Some approaches are unique and non-traditional SLP approaches but all the levels and points make sense." T.C. (May. 2024)

"It was helpful to have a greater understanding of different learning styles and how those are manifested in different communication styles. There were very practical examples and videos." M.K. (May. 2024)

"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. (Jan. 2022)

"School interventions were helpful to discuss and I liked that the course was evidence based." A.E. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked the treatment approaches and the research." A.A. (May. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the myth buster about children recovering better than adults with TBI- this information will help me justify services to insurance adjusters." A.D. (Mar. 2024)

"I found this course completely beneficial. The amount of information and variety of necessary factors related to children and adolescents was well provided. I liked the amount of multiple variables and complete domain of the topic." D.K. (Oct. 2023)

"This course was extremely thorough. It included information to support a wide variety of TBI presentations. I liked the treatment approaches." C.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Lots of resources, references and clear, concise information. Treatment options and learning how TBI can affect patients long term." J.C. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on attention and the neurocognitive stall information." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning the unique aspects of moderate-severe TBI. I liked the completeness of the presentation and the information not normally available to SLPs." P.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the current research and the treatment focus. This course was organized and I liked that I could stop and restart the content." E.E. (May 2022)

"I appreciate that I learned more about concussions such as how they happen, symptoms, and to watch for ongoing concerns to develop over time. I liked that I was able to watch it as I was able to, saving my progress as I watched it." L.L. (Apr. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss concussion, brain injury in preschool and early elementary school age children." H.G. (Feb. 2025)

"The specific recommendations for return to school and sport and specific client examples were helpful." M.K. (Dec. 2024)

"A good refresher course on TBI." S.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Beneficial discussing the behaviors that are often seen in preschool COULD be relative to a prior TBI or concussion, especially in the littles with ADHA. I felt the information relative to sports injuries was very interesting (and scary!!)." M.B. (Jul. 2024)

"Discussing the role of SLP was beneficial. I liked the ease to take the course." A.Y. (Jun. 2024)

"Return to learn stages was helpful. I liked that this course was evidence-based." A.E. (Jun. 2024)

"Knowing how a concussion can affect the brain and subsequent functioning was beneficial." B.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The in-depth information was all beneficial. I liked the detailed and variety of knowledge regarding this topic." D.K. (Oct. 2023)

"Concussion, as it directly relates to football players, was a beneficial topic. I liked the availability to take the course at my own pace." H.B. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the focus on TBI in children. The importance of being on a team and involved in concussion identification and management was a beneficial topic." J.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Discussing the role of SLPs in concussion management was beneficial. I liked the personal stories and their impact." R.T. (May 2023)

"I liked the discussion on CTE. The course was well paced." H.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated the implications for SLPs. The return to school stages and the discussion regarding mTBI in preschool-age children was beneficial." J.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Working in acute care at a level 1 trauma center, we evaluate pediatric patients with concussion/mTBI. Our focus is on patient/family education about symptoms and return to school planning. I liked the examples of concussion standardized tests e.g., SAC and other tools that can be applied to acute care." H.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Practical advice for clinicians." F. P. (Oct. 2022)

"All topics were beneficial. Practical information for everyday practice." K.E. (Sept. 2022)

"I will benefit from this course content in my practice." R.W. (Sept. 2022)

"Recognizing symptoms post-concussion and understanding how these will affect a child in their daily life was beneficial." S.L. (May 2022)

"I enjoyed the real-life case examples. These helped to put all the information into context." S.L. (May 2022)

"The information surrounding the younger demographic was helpful – I liked the straightforward nature of course." C.O. (Apr. 2022)

"The topic itself was interesting. I didn't realize how long it could take to recover from a concussion." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I thought it was interesting to learn the most common causes of concussions based on age. Being knowledgeable about the impairments that could possibly occur will be helpful for me to know in daily practice." K.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I learned a lot of new vocabulary!! I loved the connection to the future, and preparing our students for a fulfilling life in adulthood, and creating objectives/choosing targets accordingly. The speaker kept my attention, and his anecdotes were very helpful." N.B. (Jan. 2025)

"Skilled clusters were beneficial to discuss. I liked the flow and the setup of the information." C.Y. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the matrix and the quick rating scale used as it is easy to implement." A.V. (Dec. 2024)

"Block scheduling, and working with others as a consultant were beneficial topics. I liked the course's ease of access." S.L. (Dec. 2024)

"I feel like moving towards an integrative model for service delivery makes so much more sense than seeing children individually for all of our service minutes. I am with them for such a short period of time during their day. I liked the concept of asking parents what their dreams are for their children and incorporating that into their educational program. I also found the visual for the friendship circle interesting. Got me thinking about the students on my caseload and how scarce some of the most inner rings would be since they are primarily non-verbal and are emergent learners on the autism spectrum." C.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Examples of functional goals were helpful." K.H. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussion of the Matrix and thinking outside typical practices was beneficial." M.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Finding functionality in AAC beyond making requests was a helpful topic." J.U. (Sep. 2024)

"AAC intervention strategies were beneficial. I liked that the course covered both assessment and intervention." M.K. (Sep. 2024)

"All content was helpful. Self-directed study, very convenient." J.H. (Jul. 2024)

"The ideas about integrating disciplines to make functional goals for students that help them better access their entire learning environment. Engaging course and easy to access and follow. The examples helped to solidify the topics covered." N.T. (May. 2024)

"I felt the goal writing section and how to move through supports was very helpful. I liked that the course was easy to follow and the speaker provided detailed information about assessment." N.P. (May. 2024)

"I liked the topic of authentic assessment because I learned many useful strategies to better test my students' progress with their communication devices. I really also liked learning more about the idea of presumed competence because it is becoming such a popular subject amongst SLPs. The speaker had a very clear speaking voice and good pacing." C.C. (May. 2024)

"How to integrate AAC in the natural environment was beneficial. I liked the example situations 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. (Jan. 2022)

"The different areas of executive functioning were helpful. I liked the intervention strategies broken down by area and age." Q.L. (Feb. 2025)

"Variety of concrete intervention strategies. I liked the discussion of materials." B.T. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the references to research-based evidence and real life examples and explanations of what we might see in children who require support in certain areas/skills that comprise "executive function" skills." M.K. (Dec. 2024)

"Loved the breakdown for all of the executive functions with examples. This will be helpful to know what breakdowns to look for and how we can improve these in intervention. Great examples and case studies were helpful." C.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Strategies for each area of executive functioning. I liked the different strategies/interventions provided to support executive functioning skills." D.G. (Nov. 2024)

"Intervention strategies were beneficial. I liked that this course broke down each EF skill and how it impacts the kids we treat." L.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The information about self-regulation was beneficial. The speaker was very clear and easy to follow as she went through this course." R.A. (Nov. 2024)

"The game suggestions and the list of resources were helpful." M.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Providing specific treatment ideas and evaluation tools was helpful. This course was easy to follow, and the information flowed well." A.M. (Sep. 2024)

"The speaker was knowledgeable, organized, invested and engaging. And I appreciated the printable resources! This course provided detailed description of the different aspects of Executive Function, potential causal factors and concrete consequences, in addition to strategies and materials to facilitate improved function." J.H. (Sep. 2024)

"Specific intervention strategies for helping each age group with EF." K.C. (Jul. 2024)

"Ways to teach middle school children organization skills was helpful as I treat middle schoolers with executive functioning deficits. Case studies were also helpful in applying learned information." A.C. (Jun. 2024)

"So many practical ways to implement intervention." C.P. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the strong emphasis on self-regulation for infants, preschoolers, and elementary school-aged children especially helpful. The comparison of EF skills and self-regulation to an airport traffic controller was great. I also appreciated the many ideas about the emergence of self-regulation, the disruptions that can occur in development, and the practical suggestions to give to parents and teachers." D.D. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the comprehensiveness of this presentation - tracking kids from infancy to adulthood. The presentation was clear and understandable, and the handouts were wonderful!" D.D. (Jan. 2024)

"The information on executive functioning and treatment was beneficial." N.B. (Nov. 2023)

"The course content was relevant and applicable to assessment and therapy. I liked the tools and handouts provided." K.F. (Oct. 2023)

"I love learning about EF." V.H. (Oct. 2023)

"Beneficial interventions to work on specific areas of EF. Also love the studies and information to refer to about the impact of screen time to share with parents. Showing the brain development and how quickly it grows early on and the slowing process as they get older." E.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked all content. Excellent details." N.Y. (Feb. 2023)

"I enjoyed the speaker and her examples. She was easy to listen to and follow the information. I liked the strategies to help build the specific areas of weak Executive Function skills." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the strategies and resource materials provided. Things were presented in a way to assist with learning the material, i.e., practical experience, research studies." R.L. (Dec. 2022)

"Very applicable for my caseload as children seem to be coming to school less and less regulated." C.G. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked discussion of middle school students. Presenter was very easy and engaging to listen to." J.W. (Nov. 2022)

"Detailed descriptions of executive function components. I liked the examples of executive function tasks." J.S. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning executive functioning development and how to specifically target this area." E.M. (Nov. 2022)

"The speaker was very knowledgeable and gave many examples. I liked the discussion on executive function as it relates to caregiver attention." I.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Reviewing activities and strategies that build executive functioning skills was helpful. I liked the list of resources and activities to build specific executive functioning skills." J.O. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the ideas for activities that target executive functioning." S.A. (Nov. 2022)

"Strategies for building executive function were beneficial. I liked the research and resource materials." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"ALL the resources! I liked the overview of all that is covered under executive function. Most specifically the "this is what it looks like in a child with..." L.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Applicable information to employ in daily practice." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The course covered several age groups and provided specific intervention strategies." B.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the case study. Pace was perfect, great examples." K.P. (Sept. 2022)

"The presenter organized and explained the large amount of material very well. I liked the discussion about how stress affects children's executive function." V.D. (June 2022)

"As an administrator, I will be recommending this course to all of our district SLPs." R.F. (May 2022)

"Very comprehensive course. Learning what to expect at certain age levels." S.J. (Feb. 2022)

"Always love the presentation of newer research and updated information. I liked the cutting-edge information within our profession." M.B. (Apr. 2025)

"I liked the discussion on ADHD. It was informative, and helped me to know how various cognitive systems work." M.A. (Apr. 2025)

"Enjoyed the evidence-based articles/studies. I liked the discussion about working memory." D.G. (Dec. 2024)

"The strategies and specific tools used to help students were beneficial." J.B. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the classroom ideas. The course was easy to access." M.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Differentiation of ADHD vs APD. I liked the suggestions of how to work on these areas in therapy." S.M. (Oct. 2024)

"ADHD and APD as related to literacy skills. Good information on neurological aspects of these disorders and how they all interconnect to manifest in the learning/literacy challenges we see." R.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Guiding SLPs on cognitive activities was beneficial. I liked the neuro refresher." M.P. (Oct. 2024)

"I liked all of it. Very hands-on." F.W. (Oct. 2024)

"ADHD goal setting strategies were beneficial." S.N. (Sep. 2024)

"I have learned so much! I enjoyed the infusion of research to support the points being made!" E.P. (Aug. 2024)

"Intervention methods for children with attention problems were helpful. I liked the provision of concrete therapeutic ideas." E.B. (May 2024)

"This course was well organized and comprehensive. I found the entire course helpful in providing an overview of the topic with the most practical portions being suggestions for therapy." W.F. (Mar. 2024)

"I found the focus on working memory, fluency and goal-setting especially useful in terms of having immediate practical use. I also appreciate the information about overlapping conditions, particularly auditory processing disorders, attentional challenges, dyslexia, and autistic spectrum disorders. I liked the up-to-date information on the neurological foundations for cognition, theory of mind, social communication, etc. The presentation was comprehensive, well-paced, and clear. Dr. Burns has a wonderful way of giving practical explanations of how the brain works with examples of behavior that one might see when the brain is not working optimally." D.D. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the tasks to improve attention. Lots of evidence and research." A.E. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial strategies for increasing classroom attention. Very informative; good mix of information." B.P. (Dec. 2023)

"The general discussion about how ADD/ADHD are related to other disorders was very helpful! I enjoyed learning about the evaluation techniques!" K.O. (Dec. 2023)

"Good overview of working memory, add/adhd, executive function, and auditory processing with suggestions for treating each deficit. Goal setting for major projects with older students was beneficial - teaching them to plan and organize in small increments to meet objectives along the way rather than all at once." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Techniques for increasing working memory as related to following increasingly complex directions and auditory comprehension of sentences and stories. Learned how cognitive functions relate to receptive language skills and the underlying neurophysiology." A.G. (Nov. 2023)

"I work in a school, so all of this information was very beneficial." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Learned that training in executive function such as working memory and attention affects brain maturation. And learned that medications do not have long-term effects for ADHD." L.M. (Nov. 2023)

"Very, very useful and helpful. Activities and programs that SLPs can use to target specific skills. I liked all of the information! So informative and thorough." L.H. (Oct. 2023)

"The specific interventions to do in therapy that included both tech activities and physical games were helpful. I liked the research presented." H.M. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the intervention methods to consider in daily practice. Information was understandable with resources to provide examples and assistance. Neuro brain pathways and their impact on working memory was beneficial to discuss." H.J. (Jul. 2023)

"I really appreciate the treatment ideas. I can easily start to implement these in my practice, especially with my concussion population." K.W. (Jun. 2023)

"I found this entire presentation to be beneficial to my practice. The presenter was very knowledgeable about the topic and provided a wealth of information to be integrated into daily practice." M.H. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated all of the online resources that she provided for treatment options. I really appreciated the research specific to medications as I feel children are over diagnosed and overmedicated with ADD/ADHD in my experience." S.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the therapy suggestions for targeting working memory and social skills." A.L. (Nov. 2022)

"Plenty of useful resources. I liked the suggestions to enhance classroom listening activities." C.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The organization was very conducive to learning. The coverage of attention and memory are hugely applicable to my school-based practice." J.Z. (Oct. 2022)

"Targeting working memory in children who appear to have auditory processing issues was interesting. I liked the treatment suggestions." W.J. (July 2022)

"I liked the therapy ideas suggested for classroom intervention. And the practical approaches for helping students improve their cognitive control in the classroom." M.M. (July 2022)

"The information on working memory will be beneficial for my daily practice." A.M. (June 2022)

"I liked the reminders of brain function when dealing with a student whose behavior may be difficult. The flow of the course was good and stayed relevant throughout." A.A. (May 2022)

"I liked the strategies provided at the end. Course was very detailed and provided where she obtained information." D.A. (May 2022)

"I like that I could take the course at my own pace and reference past slides to enhance my understanding. Comparison of attention, memory and social skills was great, plus the resources and strategies." E.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Pretest helped focus my attention on the content and gave me an idea of the content of the workshop. It gave me an opportunity to think about what I know and preactivate my memory and background knowledge." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Neuro, networks, comparisons of attention, auditory processing and memory, how each affect each other in dyslexia and language impairments – all very interesting and beneficial." C.K. (Apr. 2022)

"Looking at students with ADHD differently - seeing their behavior more as a form of self-medicating. I always enjoy courses that focus on the brain - this one was excellent in that respect." K.G. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked the examples of therapy goals and techniques." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Discussion of memory assessment and how characteristics of memory difficulties are displayed in the classroom. I also liked the treatment suggestions for classroom teachers and clinicians." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"The information about drug use for ADHD not being predictive was very interesting as was the data on social issues and executive function neurology and intervention." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"In general, I have many students who have working memory deficits. I found this course to be very relatable and helpful to my practice." R.S. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the neurological research and brain structure lecture. And how the neurological considerations were shown to directly impact the child's functional activities in classroom settings." A.P. (Mar. 2022)

"Course was beneficial in learning ways to improve assessment and research based treatment to improve children's comprehension and overall functioning." K.K. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the thorough information that she included on the slides so that I can go back and reference them when needed. And the examples of how to incorporate things in the classroom and how to better set goals to increase the success of students with cognitive deficits." M.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated her discussion of how to use the information in a school environment, as that is where I am working currently. I appreciated her ideas regarding how to enhance cognitive control in the school setting. I appreciated her review of anatomy throughout." S.K. (Feb. 2022)

"The effects of noise on degradation of sensory cortex development - I would like to learn more about this." S.M. (Jan. 2022)

“I found it all to be beneficial for my daily practice. It is so important to understand the neurological components in dealing with cognitive deficits! This is information that anyone who is working with students should know and be exposed to. It truly was one of the most beneficial and informative courses I have ever taken. The course exceeded my expectations. I loved it! She was an excellent speaker and very informative! Loved it.” C.G.

"I appreciated going over the stages of GLP and how to move back and forth throughout them. Also the understanding of how stage 2 can look like stage 4 so we just have to keep collecting data and analysing their language to best help them grow. I liked Marge's voice and presentation style. She knows her stuff!" J.T. (Apr. 2025)

"How to plan the intervention was most beneficial. I liked the explanation and discussion with real-life examples and videos." S.S. (Apr. 2025)

"The treatment comparison of NLA in neurotypical and neurodiverse populations was beneficial. I liked the videos that broke up and enhanced the presentation. I was able to imagine students in my practice who are similar and get ideas for treatment." J.D. (Apr. 2025)

"I enjoyed being able to see the videos as examples and how Marge and other therapists would interact with the patients. Overview of Level 1 and then going more in depth about GLPs and NLA framework." L.B. (Apr. 2025)

"Use of sensory regulation as it relates to language production. Easy to navigate, pause, and play at a quicker speed." R.N. (Apr. 2025)

"Discussing the stages of NLA and how to include sensorimotor considerations into treatment. I liked the real-life examples/videos." A.W. (Apr. 2025)

"I found the case studies and the emphasis on regulation and connection very validating to my current daily practice with GLPs. Emphasis on really trying to understand the stages of utterances and the common mistakes (e.g., what is self-generated vs. gestalt/mitigation). I liked the real-life examples of therapy and case studies." E.M. (Apr. 2025)

"The NLA assessment. Sensorimotor experiences. Redundancy versus repetition. I liked how the examples were transcribed, then observed, then reviewed!" M.L. (Apr. 2025)

"Tailoring treatment and the treatment considerations. I liked the ease of course access." E.B. (Mar. 2025)

"I love how you can feel just how much Marge enjoys her work." C.A. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the clarity of material and video examples." S.G. (Mar. 2025)

"How to choose effective language models for gestalt language processors was beneficial to discuss. I liked the therapy videos and language samples." R.O. (Mar. 2025)

"Love hearing examples of easily mitigable gestalts to model. Videos were great and then getting an explanation about it." C.R. (Feb. 2025)

"All of the information was helpful! NLA and Gestalt Language were not a part of my graduate program. I am already using the knowledge learned here in my daily practice. I like having the power point slides for taking notes." K.C. (Feb. 2025)

"Comparing typical language to NLA was beneficial." M.E. (Feb. 2025)

"Learning about the stages of NLA and how I can work within that framework to build communication skills of my gestalt learners will be incredibly helpful. Marge Blanc is so knowledgeable and has so much experience to draw from!" T.O. (Jan. 2025)

"I have students currently at the level as the students presented in the videos. It was helpful to see the videos and the language modeling taking place." K.M. (Jan. 2025)

"Seeing therapy ideas in action was helpful. I liked the examples of how to use these strategies in real-time. It was also helpful to see how students progress." S.Q. (Jan. 2025)

"I found the entire course helpful as relates to my current caseload. I especially appreciated the discussions on Regulation. I found the videos helpful for many reasons, especially the way the sensory motor piece was incorporated into the sessions with the language piece being subjectively included. I love that this course went into further depth as relates to the stages of NLA. It helped me to understand treatment more as it relates to what types of models to use to help a child mitigate gestalts. The videos and the language transcripts were wonderful." C.W. (Jan. 2025)

"The inventory tracking as we see the treatment was beneficial. It reminded me of my son a lot. There is a lot of aha moments." S.S. (Jan. 2025)

"I like that this course confirmed the issue of regulation when providing therapy. I liked the use of video to show the process." J.J. (Jan. 2025)

"Assessment and percentages of each stage to guide SLPs. I liked everything." C.P. (Jan. 2025)

"Beneficial review of the stages of GLP / NLA and how to differentiate stages that might "sound" similar. I liked the real video clips of students." E.C. (Jan. 2025)

"I benefited from having the language transcript of the therapy video before watching the video and then watching the video again. It takes time to process all of the aspects of a session. I enjoyed the video examples and then the explanations of what was happening. I also liked how the stages were described in real-time." P.B. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the different videos of different needs of different children who are gestalt language processers and how to aid in language development in individualized ways. Practical application." C.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Data collection and the importance of regulation were beneficial to discuss. I liked the video examples." S.C. (Dec. 2024)

"Mix motor development and self-regulation with language learning was beneficial to discuss. I enjoyed the new ideas or ways about thinking about gestalt learners." R.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial topics were the stages of natural language acquisition, the need for self-regulation, the idea that you can be at different stages at the same time, and that some regression to earlier stages does happen. The videos were helpful to see and hear a session and how to model it." Y.K. (Dec. 2024)

"I enjoyed the specific examples of gestalts. I also appreciated the discussion about emotional regulation and how important that can be to establishing language. Lots of great videos." J.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussion of gestalts and mitigations was beneficial. The presenter was wonderful." L.R. (Nov. 2024)

"I'm a parent and I thought the topics of the 50% rule helped me understand when it's appropriate to move on to the next stage and to spend enough time in stage 2 & 3. I liked the videos." A.J. (Nov. 2024)

"Real life examples of language samples and therapy sessions. Lots of examples." K.H. (Nov. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about case studies for students with this style of learning. I enjoyed seeing real-life therapy videos." E.C. (Nov. 2024)

"Treatment goals for children who are gestalt language processors, following the NLA protocol. I liked the blend of video lectures with slides, video examples of real children, and useful handouts." B.R. (Nov. 2024)

"It was helpful going over all of the steps and how they can intermingle. I liked the videos and commentary." K.M. (Nov. 2024)

"The treatment videos and the use of sensorimotor elements in therapy were beneficial. I liked the holistic approach to this language issue and the depth of knowledge that Marge possesses." N.H. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the examples from actual treatment sessions." H.K. (Nov. 2024)

"How to implement Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) assessment and treatment. Actual language samples were beneficial." S.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the video examples of actual therapy. Description of the levels of gestalt language development were most beneficial since I am working on assessing my students using this framework." L.S. (Nov. 2024)

"How to identify and plan treatment according to their language level and regulation needs was beneficial. I liked the language samples." C.D. (Oct. 2024)

"I am the mother of a 13-year-old Romanian child with autism who has echolalia. I noticed that he was trying to communicate, but I didn't know how I could help him. Going through this course helped me to understand it better and form the basis of communication. The fact that it is online helped me a lot. In Romania, unfortunately, speech therapists do not know how to develop gestalt language." R.A. (Oct. 2024)

"The real-life video examples and discussing observations from the videos afterward were beneficial. I enjoyed the videos." K.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Loved watching the videos and listening from a totally different perspective, all while thinking about kiddos on my caseload. Also, just how important the sensorimotor piece is for regulation and coordination for everything, importantly, language. I liked the debriefing of each video to "see" what is going on and watch the progressions." A.W. (Oct. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss that you are treating students who are developing using NLA in very similar if not the same ways as kids who are developing language in a different way. I liked the examples of how to monitor and update progress." P.B. (Oct. 2024)

"The discussion regarding treatment and choosing targets for each level was beneficial. I enjoyed the examples with actual students." A.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Recognizing and understanding where the child is at in their development in order to provide appropriate models. I liked the videos - to see the session 'in action' and then hear the discussion later about how the SLP's responded." B.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Discussing how many different areas are all used to maximize on the child's stage was beneficial. I liked the presenter!" L.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Just everything. I love how Marge uses sensory regulation to tap into language development and retrieval. I liked Marge's calm voice, love of children and use of videotaped sessions." J.K. (Oct. 2024)

"It was helpful to see the language samples written out from the video clips and to walk through the video with sound off and sound on. Seeing the progression from stage 1 gestalts to more self generated language and that children might go back and forth from one stage to another." N.O. (Oct. 2024)

"Understanding that echolalia is a normal language stage was beneficial, and understanding strategies to help children move from scripting to self-generating language." L.O. (Sep. 2024)

"Helpful understanding that we provide 'other language sources' for children to naturally acquire language. I liked the supplemental videos giving examples in each section." K.W. (Sep. 2024)

"Discussing what treatment sessions look like was beneficial. I liked the ability to go back and watch videos." N.Z. (Sep. 2024)

"The topic where sensory play was introduced was helpful. The course was really interesting. I learned new things and a holistic approach." P.B. (Sep. 2024)

"How to coach a child through the 5 stages of Gestalt language was a beneficial topic. I liked the hierarchy of concepts. This allows the overall concepts to be more easily applied." M.H. (Sep. 2024)

"The video clips helped to show that the treatment is not as hard as it sounds and can happen naturally when the child is regulated and the SLP is following their lead. I loved all the video clips." K.G. (Sep. 2024)

"This is helpful for me to explain to my staff/therapists and guide them when trying to determine stages of NLA, treatment, and how to identify mitigations. I liked the breakdowns of conversations and walking through them to help describe what is happening and what to look for. Love the videos! Helps to visualize." K.S. (Sep. 2024)

"The section regarding treatment contexts was especially helpful." N.P. (Sep. 2024)

"I work with children who are GLPs, so this is very helpful." A.A. (Sep. 2024)

"Treatment for gestalt language processors was helpful. I enjoyed the video clips that took place in actual therapy sessions." I.J. (Aug. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial. The whole topic is so relevant. I enjoyed the videos and practical examples." S.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Language samples and videos of scenarios were helpful. How to see the patterns in language samples to relate to the here and now, as well as new experiences to continue to grow and develop." M.D. (Aug. 2024)

"It is very good to know that ASD children are following a natural language acquisition that sounds funny because it is gestalt fashion. Also it is good to know how to advance them through the gestalt natural language acquisition toward spontaneous grammar. The course was very interesting and easy to listen to and follow along. Marge made it fun." S.B. (Aug. 2024)

"The understanding that echolalia in autism indicates a language delay and not a disorder. I enjoyed the videos and the assessment and treatment activities." J.V. (Aug. 2024)

"Having kids be regulated and incorporating that into session was helpful. I enjoyed the videos and watching the boy's progress." H.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Examples and ability to watch therapy/practice were beneficial. I liked the videos and explanation of application." T.M. (Aug. 2024)

"It was beneficial interpreting assessment results and understanding the contribution of self-regulation. I enjoyed the videos and language sample examples." B.R. (Aug. 2024)

"I was especially grateful for the video models with analysis! The importance of regulation as a foundation to communication was beneficial, as well!" N.G. (Aug. 2024)

"Watching the videos and seeing the language transcripts with Marge's explanation was helpful. It is tricky to tease out gestalt from mitigations or even when it is spontaneous or mixture of them. Her reasoning was helpful to hear how she rated the phrases." S.D. (Aug. 2024)

"This entire course will be beneficial for my daily practice. I liked the inclusion of video examples and the pace." B.M. (Aug. 2024)

"The video samples and explanation of the NLA levels by the presenter was beneficial. I enjoyed all of the real-life video samples. This will make it easier for me to record and watch videos for children on my caseload in order to complete the NLA protocol to determine their NLA stage." A.M. (Aug. 2024)

"It was helpful to learn about choosing mitigable phrases in Stage 2 that will make Stage 4 grammar learning easier. I liked the video examples and explanations using real life examples." A.B. (Aug. 2024)

"Great usable information! Clearly stated and described. I loved the specific examples of possible NLA statements to build upon." P.I. (Aug. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing how regulation is really important to our practice. I liked the real-life examples." M.F. (Aug. 2024)

"Treatment and goal writing for the NLA population was helpful. I enjoyed the samples of treatment videos." L.H. (Jul. 2024)

"Video examples of children and their stages were beneficial. I liked the depth of information presented." C.F. (Jul. 2024)

"The distinctions of stage 2 versus stage 3 in NLA were beneficial to discuss. I liked the passion the presenter demonstrates. I also like the notes on making goals that are helpful for the child's regulation and autonomy that are linguistically based." M.L. (Jul. 2024)

"I enjoyed hearing examples of language to model, and seeing videos about how to apply these practices." J.C. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the discussion that Gestalt Language processors are developing language naturally. ASD kids that are GLPs are language-delayed, not disordered. Echolalia signals a delay, not a disorder. I liked the videos and analysis of the students by Marge." T.E. (Jul. 2024)

"I appreciated the specific examples of children's language at various NLA stages and I especially appreciated the explanations of what the therapists were doing in the examples to build off of the child's gestalts/current language level. I enjoyed the examples and detailing what stage of NLA they were at." K.W. (Jul. 2024)

"Reviewing the different stages children with autism go through was beneficial. I liked that Marge reviewed the information several times." P.T. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing providing redundancy to help students learn mitigable gestalts." A.W. (Jul. 2024)

"How to help move a child through each stage of language development was helpful." S.D. (Jul. 2024)

"Discussing the importance of self-regulation and identification of easily mitigable utterances were beneficial. I liked the dialogues of the children and the responses of the SLP." D.T. (Jul. 2024)

"When discussing the stages of Natural Language Acquisition, it was helpful to have the slides of the language sample/script and discuss them. The videos with the scripts provided too, showing the examples of when something might sound more "gestalty" even though it is progress and then breaking down why it is or isn't." P.N. (Jun. 2024)

"Treatment examples and ideas for personal implementation were helpful. I liked the language samples and examples from previous sessions." S.R. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussion related to activities was beneficial." P.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial discussing that some gestalt language processors develop language without intervention/ Thinking about child-led, play-based sessions. I enjoyed listening to Marge Blanc's enthusiasm and examples." J.M. (Jun. 2024)

"More detail into levels of NLA and moving through them was beneficial. I liked the examples of therapy." S.F. (Jun. 2024)

"Lots of review of the stages of gestalt language processing was very helpful to keep it in my brain. I liked the video demonstrations." C.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial reminders of how to look at language history and analyze language level. Lots of videos!" B.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Loved all the treatment ideas and how important it is to understand the difference between stages." K.J. (May 2024)

"Beneficial strategies to facilitate the child to move to a more advanced level. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace, and I could go back and rewatch." C.G. (May 2024)

"How to incorporate strategies into treatment was beneficial. I enjoyed the videos plus transcripts." E.R. (May 2024)

"I enjoyed watching the videos and then reviewing the language sample to better understand the stage levels and how to implement treatment." C.L. (May 2024)

"Ways to build models off of a child's own gestalts was beneficial. I enjoyed all of the video examples!" R.D. (May 2024)

"Supporting movement between NLA stages and identification of utterances from the various stages. I found the video examples to be extremely helpful, especially with the follow-up analysis." M.H. (May 2024)

"The Stages of NLA, especially the concept that as the client acquires self-generated language, their MLU may return to only 1 to 2 words, which is OK. I found the videos and case studies to be beneficial to my learning." M.K. (May 2024)

"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)

"Ways to help students improve executive function skills were beneficial. Practical application ideas." L.M. (Mar. 2025)

"The way in which the presentation was structured was amazing! Review of brain, recent studies, difficulties in executive function, and intervention strategies were easy to follow and informative. Included strategies to help our kids with executive functioning. Lots of presentations only give the foundational information without the strategies that work and help our students." K.F. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the strategies to assist with Theory of Mind and perspective taking for students with ASD." E.S. (Jan. 2025)

"Beneficial strategies to use in the classroom." S.A. (Jan. 2025)

"I enjoyed learning what activities develop executive functioning." H.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the provision of practical intervention activities." M.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Exec function was beneficial to discuss and I liked the course format." K.C. (Oct. 2024)

"The strategies for reading and writing to warm up the kids with something of interest to them to get them going, COPS, TIGERS - loved the strategies! The review of neuroanatomy was nice, along with the practical strategies to put to use." A.W. (Sep. 2024)

"Part 2 of the presentation, where she discussed different strategies for specific areas that students frequently struggle with was beneficial. I liked the way she presented it in chart format. I also liked the specific strategies for specific areas." D.A. (Aug. 2024)

"Giving examples in multiple areas of ways to target these specific skills was helpful. I liked that there was a big portion on practical ways to target the skills." K.A. (Aug. 2024)

"I really liked the review on neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, and suggestions on classroom activities." S.H. (Jun. 2024)

"The entire section of classroom activities and intervention tools was EXCELLENT - practical for teachers/therapists, reasonable for parents, and immediately implementable! I appreciate the breakdown of executive functions and the direct examples of how those are manifested in tasks for middle school and high school students. I also found it useful to be reminded that pre-teens and teens tend to be reward-oriented, not goal or process-oriented." D.D. (Jan. 2024)

"Organizing therapy sessions was beneficial. Applicable content." A.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Functional therapeutic activities and strategies. I liked all of it!" K.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial strategies to use for students that have Executive Functioning deficits especially in organization. The overall course was easy to follow and informative." P.N. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the easy-to-implement routines/strategies to support multiple aspects of executive functioning. The strategies appear relatively low prep to implement into a speech session that will set up students to improve various executive functioning skills." H.W. (Nov. 2023)

"Practical strategies and activities I can use in my daily sessions." S.F. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the practical activities provided for specific areas of need that can be used when working with students." T.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Practical examples in regards to reading, writing, math, language, etc. and how to address executive functioning. I liked the practical examples." J.U. (Sep. 2023)

"The ideas for therapy were beneficial, such as predicting consequences, using graphic organizers. I liked that the instructor gave specific examples." K.F. (Sep. 2023)

"I felt like I could add these ideas easily right away. I appreciated that there were many suggestions for supporting the students I work with instead of just a few ideas given at the end. The organization of the strategies was helpful." S.Q. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the hands-on ideas for warm-ups." D.K. (Aug. 2023)

"I think the 4 quadrant model of facilitated learning will come in handy! I found the anatomy and physiology intro portion very interesting, especially since I really didn't know specifically how the prefrontal cortex functions." N.G. (Jul. 2023)

"Great list of specific objectives under the category of Executive Functioning and techniques for each one. I liked the various techniques and references for further study." T.E. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical uses and activities for students. Examples on how to use strategies to increase executive function skills." J.W. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the ideas to use in therapy. This course was very informative and offered precise definitions and examples as well as ideas to put into practice." M.J. (Jun. 2023)

"Specific ideas to enhance EF. I liked the examples of strategies to implement in the classroom." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the strategies for helping students. Clear support of content with research." N.F. (May 2023)

"Linking neuroscience to function. I liked the advice and strategies." C.H. (May 2023)

"I liked the discussion on neuroanatomy." H.H. (Feb. 2023)

“This course was outstanding. Useful and practical. I have recommended this course to my colleagues who work with children who have social language difficulties.” R.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Executive Function in the classroom - I loved the Student Planner suggestions - This will be very easy to implement." A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"Provided very practical tips. I liked the speaker's proven level of expertise. And learning the neurological foundations and principles to better understand EF." H.H. (Jul. 2022)

"Good examples given throughout course. I particularly liked the research supporting Growth Mindset since the students I work with have language disorders." M.F. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the session on working memory." A.M. (Jun. 2022)

"Overview of the brain regions and specific strategies to help students was beneficial." S.M. (Jun. 2022)

"I liked the suggestions for treatment, particularly suggestions for working memory." J.A. (May 2022)

"The discussion on using planners as an organizational tool was helpful. Also, the use of a routine and how crucial it is was helpful to know with this age group." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked how the presentation was grouped into two parts. I liked the flow and found it is easy to follow along with and stay engaged." A.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I loved the treatment suggestions for students and will implement as many as possible as I work with teens frequently." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Dr. Burns' organization and presentation of the material is unparalleled. She is an excellent teacher and clinician who does an excellent job of explaining the neuroanatomy details, pertinent research and links that with relevant clinical suggestions for treatment." B.S. (Apr. 2022)

"Understanding brain development in adolescences was helpful. Identifying specific strategies to aid instruction in each area e.g. how to complete the planners. The instructor's tone of voice and pace was pleasant and conversational - not too fast and kept my interest." S.W. (Apr. 2022)

"Liked the ideas for therapy. The material was broken down to easily understand it." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"Good explanations for specific interventions - classroom strategies." B.L. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the information on attention and the classroom strategies." G.T. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the classroom activities, and the strategies to help improve executive functioning." M.H. (Mar. 2022)

"Clear and well-organized presentation. Addressed a variety of issues. Excellent graphics! I liked the strategies to help students with reading and writing skills." N.K. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the information about reading and writing exercises. I also liked the explanation of the different ADHD medicines." E.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciated going over the stages of GLP and the importance of taking a language sample with at least 50 utterances AND taking them regularly so we can see changes over time. Marge's presenting style is extremely easy to listen to and comprehend. Definitely one of the very best I've ever heard. Her information is so incredibly practical and I can understand how to apply this to my practice. THANK YOU!!!!!!" J.T. (Apr. 2025)

"The best part was the overall introduction to the new concept NLA. Very nice overview. The course improved my basic understanding of the topic." B.S. (Apr. 2025)

"Learning about the stages of NLA and how to provide treatment to support GLPs was most helpful. I liked that course was clear, the material is available to look back on." F.S. (Apr. 2025)

"Stages of GLP, research on GLP and autism, assessment. I liked the way course was divided into sections which was easy to understand and learn." S.S. (Apr. 2025)

"How to shape echolalia and facilitate mitigation of single words. Lots of information on a new to me topic." S.S. (Apr. 2025)

"Learning the stages of NLA and what they would look like in my students. Course was easy to go back and pause, easy to navigate." R.N. (Apr. 2025)

"Assessment and treatment principles. Course was easy to follow. Information was thorough." A.L. (Apr. 2025)

"Information regarding assessment and the stages of NLA. Easily accessible, on-demand format." M.C. (Apr. 2025)

"Learning the stages of a GLP learner and how to assess their language. I liked all of the information and research to back it up." E.M. (Apr. 2025)

"I found most beneficial the breakdown of different NLA stages and the permission to take time to gather language samples. I enjoyed the language samples during the course and the drawings throughout the presentation which helped me remain engaged." Z.M. (Apr. 2025)

"Using echolalia and the stages of language development were beneficial to discuss. I liked the breakdown of sections for the presentations." S.H. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked the breakdown of the stages of gestalt language development. It helped me better understand the gestalt language learning process." K.P. (Mar. 2025)

"Discussing the process of gestalt language development and assessment with NLA protocol was helpful. I liked the theory and research paired with practical ways for assessment and treatment." A.M. (Mar. 2025)

"Overview of echolalia and NLA was beneficial and talking about grammar development for older students. I enjoyed the encouragement to believe in our clients." S.G. (Mar. 2025)

"You can feel just how much Marge Blanc truly cares about children and her passion for NLA." C.A. (Mar. 2025)

"It was very helpful for me to understand the stages of NLA and specifically how to support children at each of the stages. The topic was very helpful for understanding, interacting with, and supporting a particular student I work with. I also liked that the course is simple and to the point." T.C. (Mar. 2025)

"I found the stages of NLA very interesting... Specifically how a child transitions from one stage to another to ultimately to self-generated language. Easy to follow, thorough, great examples!" J.C. (Feb. 2025)

"Discussing the stages of gestalt language development was beneficial. I liked the real-life examples." L.S. (Feb. 2025)

"The discussion that echolalia is not necessarily a hallmark of ASD was helpful. Very easy to understand." J.B. (Feb. 2025)

"It was beneficial understanding and explaining how there is a different way to process and use language." C.B. (Feb. 2025)

"I loved the emphasis on joining what the child loves as a means to determine which gestalts to use. I also liked the emphasis placed on sensorimotor differences and the importance of collaboration with PT and OT." L.S. (Jan. 2025)

"The discussion on NLA and its application to gestalt language processors was the most beneficial for my daily practice. Understanding the predictable stages of language development for both neurotypical children and children with ASD provided valuable insights into creating tailored intervention goals. The focus on echolalia as a functional and meaningful part of language development, rather than a deficit, has significantly influenced how I approach assessment and therapy planning. This knowledge helps me better support children at various stages of language acquisition in a more empathetic and effective manner." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"What I liked best about this online course was its practical and evidence-based approach to understanding and supporting language development in children, particularly those who are gestalt language processors. The detailed explanation of the stages outlined in the NLA framework and their application to both neurotypical children and children with ASD was exceptionally informative. Additionally, the course provided clear, actionable strategies for assessment and goal-setting, making it immediately applicable to real-world clinical settings." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"Learning how NLA can occur in both neurotypical and neurodiverse language learners will guide my work with children going forward. Very well laid out and informative as well as practical information." T.O. (Jan. 2025)

"This whole course was beneficial and gestalt language processing is a new thing for me. I will certainly implement everything I learned in my everyday practice." I.T. (Jan. 2025)

"The explanation of assessment and scoring utterances was helpful." L.C. (Jan. 2025)

"Learning about the stages of gestalt language development helped me to see where my students are in their language skills and where goals can be created to help them reach the next stage. Course was easy to understand." J.D. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the practical strategies/methods to use, and the ability to apply them into practice ASAP." E.P. (Jan. 2025)

"It was all helpful information, especially the Linguistic Foundations section that looked back at the researchers who have gathered this information. The assessment and treatment sections will impact daily practice. I loved the presenter's style (voice, speed of instruction, passion for the subject, tone). She shared many examples of real-life scenarios." S.M. (Jan. 2025)

"I work with children who produce echolalic speech and have been addressing building their speech production to functional communication. This course helps me better understand how to approach this level of skill. New way of looking at language development in the neurodiverse population." C.O. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial - fantastic course and topic!! Clear, take-away lessons that are applicable for the children I am seeing right now!" A.S. (Jan. 2025)

"I learned so much about gestalt language processors! I am new to learning about the different stages and feel so much more knowledgeable now on how these kids process and develop language!" K.O. (Jan. 2025)

"I appreciated when the presenter discussed the treatment in Section 6 and demonstrated ways to mitigate the echolalic chunks. I always appreciate when presenters demonstrate with clear examples." S.H. (Jan. 2025)

"Understanding the stages of language development for gestalt processors will really help me in my practice in order to better formulate an appropriate language goal and treatment plan. I liked that course was easy to understand." D.E. (Dec. 2024)

"It was beneficial overall learning about language in ASD and how echolalia has functional communicative value. I liked the research provided." L.B. (Dec. 2024)

"Learning The Stages of Natural Language Acquisition was helpful as I have not seen the information broken down this way before." S.N. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the discussion of NLA in older students. Marge was a great speaker and kept things simple and informative." A.R. (Dec. 2024)

"GLP is a newer concept to me and I can relate this to so many kids on my caseload. I liked that I could take the course at my own pace and go back and rewatch as needed." J.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Assessment and Treatment of Children with ASD who demonstrate echolalia. Clear description of the stages, examples given. Broken down into videos of manageable lengths where I could stop and start anytime I wanted." H.Y. (Dec. 2024)

"Learning the stages of NLA and language sample analysis protocol for assessment. I liked the real language examples for the NLA stage descriptions." L.G. (Dec. 2024)

"I appreciate the encouragement of layering language modeling/therapy over sensory-motor activities that help to regulate and intrigue our clients. I find this to be hugely important in everyday practice and also very accessible within the school-based environment when we add hands-on materials to our activities, playdoh, walks, trips to the playground, hopscotch, playing catch, co-treating with OT, etc." L.U. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the overview of gestalt language and NLA. I loved how the presenter divided the topics and time to more easily navigate the course." H.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Treatment and assessment sections were beneficial. I could go at my own pace, rewind when necessary, and watch multiple times if needed." S.K. (Nov. 2024)

"I learned more about gestalt language learners vs analytical learners." N.A. (Nov. 2024)

"The presenter was clear and organized and engaging. I work at a center that works with many children on the spectrum, so I found it all helpful." L.R. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the information was very helpful as I am still learning about GLP! I liked the pace and detailed explanations the best!" M.P. (Nov. 2024)

"It was interesting to note that echolalia does serve communicative intent. I enjoyed hearing about her client's and how she was able to benefit them." P.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I enjoyed how affirming this course was for neurodiverse learners. I also enjoyed learning about the stages of NLA and the connection to real life students." E.C. (Nov. 2024)

"Research background of the development of NLA, specific examples of children developing language as gestalt language processors. Interesting content, organized sections." B.R. (Nov. 2024)

"Very relevant content. I liked learning NLA stages and assessment tips." L.P. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the real language samples. And how to score and then implement therapy based on their language development scores." S.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Very informative. I liked the explanations of how children mitigate their gestalts." B.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Clear examples of gestalt processing and the different stages." D.C. (Nov. 2024)

"Learning how children effectively use echolalia and not just random reciting. Thorough and good visual materials." D.J. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the tools for students who are scripting and developing language much later. Reference for non-analytical language development was helpful." L.O. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the discussion that sounds like jargon or nonsense babbling is just unintelligible script and will form into something once a child's speech improves. Extensive detail and case studies provided." C.S. (Oct. 2024)

"The whole topic was beneficial, natural language acquisition and how echolalia fits into this, the aspect of 2 language learners. I liked the presenter and her depth of knowledge, her manner of presentation." N.H. (Oct. 2024)

"The suggestion to ask for help from families while gathering the language sample during the evaluation process was great. I always appreciate examples and suggestions for therapy and how to use the ideas." S.Q. (Oct. 2024)

"Literally all of the information was beneficial! Particularly the difference between NLA in neurotypical and ASD, gestalts, mitigating gestalts, assessment and treatment. I have already been able to recognize what I've learned in my clinic. I like having a pdf of the slides so I can type notes." K.C. (Oct. 2024)

"The Stages of Gestalt Language Development. Now I feel like I can break down my kiddos language and scripts and really help them build a foundation of language structures to help them become spontaneous and genuine with their words. I also didn't realize single words could be gestalts." A.W. (Oct. 2024)

"The breakdown of the different stages of language development using NLA was beneficial. I liked the review and repetition moving between the different sections; it's incredibly helpful for me." B.S. (Oct. 2024)

"The discussion of the NLA stages will be beneficial on how I will assess and treat my gestalt processing patients. I liked how the information emphasized on the importance of understanding every child's intention to communicate and not merely focusing on the level of language grammar." G.S. (Oct. 2024)

"How gestalt language processors can also be seen in neurotypical children. The stages were well explained." S.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Explanation and examples of the stages of gestalt language development AND examples of types of language/phrases that are most beneficial in treatment in each of the stages!!! I could change the video speed and watch at my own pace. I also loved that there were various real-life examples of clients and their language rather than only theoretical examples." S.S. (Oct. 2024)

"I really enjoyed how to assess the client's expressive language and determine what stage the child is at." C.G. (Oct. 2024)

"The acceptance of NLA as being not a disorder but a different way of communicating that should be shaped rather than changed. I liked the way the course was organized. The explanation of NLA started at the beginning for a novice and built on that." M.H. (Sep. 2024)

"The Six stages of language development for neurotypical gestalt language processors and for gestalt language processors with ASD. I liked the pace the speaker went with the material as well as her slides." C.V. (Sep. 2024)

"For me, it was most beneficial to understand how to assess and subsequently treat students who are gestalt language processors. Specifically, the structure that is layered on top of the concepts. It is wonderful to be able to take a course on my own time so I don't have to worry about taking off work or missing time with my children." L.S. (Sep. 2024)

"I especially liked the topic discussing the stages of Gestalt Processing. It was very relevant to the children I handle. I was able to relate their experiences/progression to the topic and had deeper understanding and clearer expectations on GLP progression. The course is easy to access, and there is no time pressure in completing the course. Most of all, it is very relevant to the current cases I handle, especially post-pandemic and with the rise of gadget-use." M.T. (Sep. 2024)

"The assessment section was particularly helpful. I enjoyed the neurodiversity affirming framework and the relevance of the information." M.M. (Sep. 2024)

"All of the information in this course was incredibly helpful. The assessment portion was incredibly helpful. I liked how it gave a solid foundation on the language development, and discussed evaluation and treatment. The personal examples provided by the presenter were fabulous." M.J. (Sep. 2024)

"It was helpful discussing how to collect language and analyze samples. Having a scoring system to write goals and monitor progress. So clear, informative & encouraging." S.L. (Sep. 2024)

"The examples given which break down how to assess and treat NLA were beneficial. I appreciated how Marge Blanc went into the data and research from the past that was so relevant to this topic and which underscored and paved the way for current assessment and treatment." S.K. (Sep. 2024)

"The presentation was very thorough and provided practical information that I can apply to my therapy immediately." N.P. (Sep. 2024)

"It was beneficial discussing the difference between analytic and gestalt language processors; examples on how to mitigate long chunks of echoed language transitioning to 1-2 words. I liked the course convenience and availability." A.O. (Aug. 2024)

"Older children - I have a few 10-12 year olds who have just started with me and I believe are GLPs. I've watched a lot of the free webinars on the NLA website so this was great to consolidate, and hearing that my 10-12 year olds may or may not reach grammar, and it's still valuable to get to mitigations if that's as far as they get because it can increase the flexibility of what they can say and when was really helpful in knowing what to aim for and how to discuss likely prognosis with parents. The course was self-paced and clear to understand." B.W. (Aug. 2024)

"As an SLP who works with many autistic students, I find it beneficial to understand how they may better process language so I can help foster a healthy environment for learning for them and to encourage language development. I enjoyed the downloadable handouts and packets that were provided for us." L.H. (Aug. 2024)

"The relevance and research regarding gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked that I could use closed captions and change the audio speed." I.J. (Aug. 2024)

"Being able to better support the kids I work with with ASD in the early learning program as they move through gestalt language stages. I liked being able to work through the sections at my pace/schedule." B.D. (Aug. 2024)

"The assessment because it can be applied in my daily setting and I have something functional to use and show caregivers. The sections made the course flow nicely." D.E. (Aug. 2024)

"Examples of language sample scoring were helpful. I liked that I could learn at my own pace (pause and stop as needed)." L.B. (Aug. 2024)

"All new info for me. Enjoyed it all. Especially learning what gestalts are and how language can grow from that." L.M. (Aug. 2024)

"A new way of looking at the development of language will help me reframe my therapy and targets within therapy with this type of language learner." A.S. (Aug. 2024)

"The discussion of how GLP can be across neurotypical or neurodivergent individuals was beneficial. I appreciated the ability to resume course when able." S.B. (Aug. 2024)

"I found all the discussions on the developmental framework to be beneficial. I enjoyed the assessment section with language sample analysis examples." D.B. (Aug. 2024)

"A deeper understanding of the importance of increasing emotional regulation. A deeper understanding of the stages of NLA and the strategies at each stage to model. Broken up for breaks and talking out what I have learned." S.D. (Aug. 2024)

"Gestalt language and mitigating were beneficial to discuss. Also breaking it down to single words because I would think that as regression. I liked the pace and how it was broken down into sections." M.T. (Aug. 2024)

"I liked the practicality and the examples." L.C. (Aug. 2024)

"Stages of language development; explanation of each stage. The instructor was very thorough and knowledgeable. She spoke throughout the entire course in a very soft but firm voice; very evenly paced. The material was much more understandable due to this." A.G. (Jul. 2024)

"This course is extremely well organized and detailed. I appreciated the overview and the discussions comparing analytic language development and Gestalt Language development. There were many visual supports and references to therapeutic intervention in the clinical setting. I also appreciated the practical aspects of the course as it relates to assessment of the child's language development and the outline and examples of therapeutic techniques in the clinical setting." A.B. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked Marge's explanations and examples." L.C. (Jul. 2024)

"I enjoyed the video examples and charts of development." C.F. (Jul. 2024)

"The benefits of understanding NLA in AU." J.M. (Jul. 2024)

"The stages of gestalt language processors and how to provide appropriate models. Very clear in providing information. Good handouts." S.C. (Jul. 2024)

"The connection with NLA and "typical" or analytic language processors. I enjoyed this flexible (digital) course." S.P. (Jul. 2024)

"Redefinition of a child who is nonverbal was beneficial. I liked the pace of the presentation." P.H. (Jul. 2024)

"The NLA Scoring procedure was particularly helpful to use as a jump off for many of my current clients who are at a mixture of stages. The course was very thorough and provided a lot of real-life examples that help explain the technical concepts." A.B. (Jul. 2024)

"I liked the examples of how to mitigate echolalia and examples of how to score language samples." K.W. (Jul. 2024)

"Understanding the NLA stages was the most beneficial for my daily practice. I really enjoyed understanding the history of the approach." Y.G. (Jul. 2024)

"The course was not time-consuming, well organized, and beneficial as an SLP who treats many ASD children." J.H. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial understanding ALD v GLD Assessment, using the DSS. Having better language to use when I'm explaining a child's language to parents and when writing reports to describe a child's language." T.E. (Jul. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss how to model a variety of combinations from their echoed utterances. I liked that the course was self-paced." M.D. (Jul. 2024)

"Analysis and treatment sections were very helpful. It is going to change my practice immediately for the better with my autism patients." E.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Understanding Gestalt language and how it relates to communication was beneficial. I liked that the course was broken down into smaller sections and the use of specific examples." P.T. (Jul. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. I'm incredibly grateful for the NLA framework to guide my practice as I support language development with many remarkable individuals. I love that I can play and replay each lesson." N.G. (Jul. 2024)

"Very fascinating to learn of the different stages and how we can complete more accurate assessment to help transition these kiddos into the next language development stage. Easy to follow, able to go at my pace." A.S. (Jul. 2024)

"The entire course was beneficial. I think it's helpful to understand the research behind NLA and understanding the 6 stages is most beneficial to understanding gestalt language development." A.W. (Jul. 2024)

"Assessment of GLPs was helpful. I liked the anecdotes from clinical experience." M.W. (Jun. 2024)

"I love the examples - it's always nice to get "real life" perspective and practice." K.E. (Jun. 2024)

"I learned a lot about the specific stages of NLA and how to analyze a language sample to figure out where a child is at and how to help them move from one stage to the next." A.G. (Jun. 2024)

"Assessing Gestalt Language processors was helpful. I liked being able to stop and start as I needed." J.S. (Jun. 2024)

"Treatment and assessment tips for gestalt processors- I felt that assessment review and materials were very straightforward and easy to understand. I liked that this course covered gestalt in both ASD and NT students." A.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The assessment was beneficial, especially the examples. Easy to follow; handout to refer back after the course is completed." B.R. (Jun. 2024)

"I related to meeting the child where they are at and what they are interested in and involving the families. Also that there was encouragement to not recreate or make more gestalts by giving an abundant use of examples of their single word. I benefited from hearing about the history and data that indicates that there is NLA for these students, and I was glad to hear the information about best not to script." P.N. (Jun. 2024)

"Examples of the stages are useful for a newish practitioner to NLA. Also, appreciated the comparisons between NLA and analytic development. Marge Blanc is amazing." J.M. (Jun. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful! I liked that the course was easily accessible in Australia." N.R. (Jun. 2024)

"Confirmed that my therapy approach is beneficial. I liked the presenter's knowledge and examples." M.A. (Jun. 2024)

"The entire topic was extremely pertinent to my job and easy to follow." R.T. (Jun. 2024)

"I really appreciated the presentation as a whole and how clearly the stages were outlined. I appreciated the examples of how to complete the assessment." E.L. (Jun. 2024)

"Learning about the stages of echolalia can help me better understand what my patient is presenting." V.B. (Jun. 2024)

"I will be able to collect a language sample from my autistic students who use echolalia and apply that information to determine the functions of their echolalic utterances. I did not know that echolalia had functional communicative value and could be used to help children with ASD develop language." J.V. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed learning about the different stages of language development and guidance on where to start teaching these little ones. I enjoyed the specific examples of how specific Gestalts were mitigated in therapy to promote movement through the stages of development. I liked the way the stages were outlined with specific examples of phrases the children used and how it shifted over time with therapy." A.P. (May. 2024)

"This course explained how you can take gestalts and expand them into more utterances and move to longer grammar sentences. I like that it clearly explained what a gestalt was and how to pull words from one to make another." S.Z. (May. 2024)

"Learning about the stages and the evaluation process was helpful. The course was very informative." J.O. (May. 2024)

"All is relatively new for me, so everything said was beneficial. I liked the organization of how the information was presented." C.G. (May. 2024)

"I felt I really learned a lot about recognizing how it is a language delay, not a disorder. I learned about how gestalt language processors develop differently but have a lot of similarities." K.J. (May. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss the process of natural language acquisition or the 6 stages. I liked the examples of gestalt language given with real students." D.D. (May. 2024)

"The entire course is relevant to my caseload and I liked the ability to take it self-paced between other obligations." C.L. (May. 2024)

"This is a new area of learning for me and I really think all the information will be relative to my daily practice. Very well presented." L.T. (May. 2024)

"Examples of stage 1 were helpful. A lot of information was covered. The course provided practical information to apply to practice." M.L. (May. 2024)

"Beneficial introduction to the topic and assessment. Illustrated with a lot of examples." S.G. (May. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the stages of language development in Echolalia. I liked the pace the course went through the material." J.G. (May. 2024)

"This course significantly increased my understanding of Gestalt Language Learning. I have a much better understanding now of the stages of development in the Gestalt Language learning style. I can now view the clients that my students provide speech therapy to in the College Clinic through that lens. It will greatly improve my ability to provide appropriate clinical education to my graduate students. The examples of the children and their "real" speech patterns were very helpful." M.K. (May. 2024)

"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)

"Treatment for echolalia and gestalt language users. This information was fantastic and the progression was logical." S.E. (Sep. 2023)

"The implications/application for assessing and treating gestalt language processors, particularly with my ASD population was beneficial. I liked that I could go back and re-listen to a concept, to really understand the examples and key points." T.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Detailed information about echolalia and practical navigation on how to approach echolalia in children with ASD." A.K. (Sep. 2023)

"All of the information presented is applicable to my practice. I liked the case studies." K.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I found the stages of Natural Language Acquisition very useful. I liked the written examples of language produced by a child going through the stages of NLA." A.L. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning how the process of natural language acquisition is acquired for children who are demonstrating echolalia was helpful. I love that this course was self paced and so informational." M.B. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked learning from Marge Blanc herself." J.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Course was interesting and straightforward. I liked all of it!" S.T. (Sep. 2023)

"Knowing that we can "plant" useful gestalts to mitigate is very helpful given that many, many gestalts that kids get from the media are not easily mitigated. This course is an excellent background and basis for how to start." A.C. (Aug. 2023)

"All of the information was beneficial. I really liked the assessment discussion. Very beneficial course - a fresh way to look at language acquisition." G.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed learning the stages of language development in ASD children, how to assess them and develop treatment plans that will make a difference. I have not been previously exposed to this type of treatment and am looking forward to level 2 and 3 for even better understanding of ASD. This course was easy to follow and very educational for a new comer to ASD treatments." P.K. (Aug. 2023)

"I enjoyed all of the examples of the kids that were seen in the clinic and how to apply what was taught. This helped me think about my clients on my caseload and how I can best serve them and advance their language to their best ability." L.K. (Aug. 2023)

"This entire course was enlightening, and I can't wait to take the next sections! Marge is an engaging and enthusiastic presenter who helped to re-light the fire of passion I have for speech." J.A. (Aug. 2023)

"I can use this information in my practice." K.G. (Aug. 2023)

"All very useful and especially the information about how to treat at each level. Course was interesting and went at a good pace. Liked that I could stop or rewind if I wanted to listen to something again." S.T. (Aug. 2023)

"I found this entire level 1 presentation relevant to my daily practice with my clientele with autism. This course was very enlightening and applicable from assessment to treatment. I liked the breakdown of the material. The history shared was not something taught in graduate school in regards to natural language acquisition in autism. Most importantly I have to highlight the assessment portion." E.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Description of gestalt language processing development, and assessment and intervention strategies to use with gestalt language processors were beneficial topics. The information was presented in an organized manner with many real life examples and useful strategies for assessment and intervention." A.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I work with neurodivergent children and families. This information is new. I found it very important to share NLA and identify gestalt language. I liked the examples and the pictures were very educational." C.S. (Aug. 2023)

"All of it was eye opening." B.F. (Aug. 2023)

"Everything! Very clear with good examples." C.I. (Aug. 2023)

"I thought discussing the stages and its research was very interesting. I liked the pace of the speaker. She was very well articulated and had a great rate of speech (for us slower processors lol)." A.L. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the novelty of this course and the research that backs NLA. And learning how to assess what stage a child is in and how to model mitigations with a child." M.B. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked everything discussed!! Love this approach!" M.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Clear explanations of how to rethink language acquisition in children." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"This whole course was informative as to NLA overall, and the specifics were good in terms of how to use it. Very clearly presented in an easy-to-understand way. The presenter, Marge, was excellent and had a lovely, warm vibe - and she obviously knows what she's talking about! Very relatable and lots of good stories from her practice that were very touching and lent credibility to her course." S.G. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked everything! Looking forward to using these methods and learning more from Marge's 2nd and 3rd presentations!" E.D. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the information, personal stories, and application of methods in case studies." K.H. (Aug. 2023)

"The presenter is fabulous! Learning about the stages of gestalt language processors was beneficial." R.R. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning how to complete assessment. Real exemples of each stage, talking through how to identify each stage." D.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Helpful for assessments. Learning that neurotypical children can also be GLPs." O.P. (Aug. 2023)

"I believe that learning about the stages of language development in our patients with autism is crucial. I have observed that sometimes people are unaware that echolalia is part of their language development, and they should not avoid it, and instead use it as a bridge to improve their language and communication. I love having the opportunity to study this information alongside the author of the book. Thanks for this online course. I'm grateful." M.G. (Jul. 2023)

"This course was very thorough and interesting. The whole topic of gestalt language processing is not something I've been exposed to over my years of practice in a school setting. Especially now, during a time of inundation of students with ASD who exhibit this type of language development, this information will be very useful in trying to help them meet their language needs." E.T. (Jul. 2023)

"New way of thinking about ASD language development. Learning that ASD has a typical language development and it can be targeted at its level and work towards improved language skills." M.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Very clear. Loved the examples with the children." G.C. (Jul. 2023)

"The case study examples were most beneficial as they helped me relate to my experiences and observations in daily practice. I love that this course combines the basics of GLP in theory and practice. This makes me more confident about advocating for my client's needs from an evidence-based background." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning the six stages of development and how to work within those stages. The examples were very helpful." A.B. (Jul. 2023)

"Clear examples of NLA stages and assessment of NLA stages." V.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Gaining an understanding of gestalt language processing will change how I approach students and therapy for gestalt processors. It will also change my conversations with parents and teachers. I liked that the sections were labeled and broken down." A.R. (Jul. 2023)

"Course is structured, highly informative, new information, and it is self paced." M.S. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the assessment and helping parents understand the stages of NLA. Real life examples." J.S. (Jul. 2023)

"Course was clearly presented with multiple research supports." K.M. (Jul. 2023)

"Real-life scoring exposure and practice was beneficial. Different information than other courses I've taken." P.G. (Jul. 2023)

"The language sample scoring process for NLA will be very helpful for determining appropriate goal targets AND explaining progress to parents and colleagues (particularly during the process of breaking down / mitigating gestalts, using individual words, and appreciating less grammatical self-generated sentences). I appreciated the information and examples provided." A.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I found the stages of NLA beneficial as it relates to quite a few of my students. I like how course is self-guided." A.K. (Jul. 2023)

"How to identify and assess Gestalt Language Processors. I liked the application to real life cases." M.A. (Jul. 2023)

"ALL of this course will be helpful with treating my gestalt language learners. I liked that it covered everything from the stages, to assessment to intervention." L.S. (Jul. 2023)

"This course helped me give words to things I have been doing and observing for years. That helps me feel like the way I am communicating with parents is sounding professional and rings true." J.R. (Jul. 2023)

"ALL OF IT!  I evaluate and work primarily with autistic students, many of whom are GLPs. Marge has such a passion, and you can feel it. This course was well laid out and easy to navigate." J.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Practical application of how to plan assessment and treatment." R.M. (Jul. 2023)

"The stages described in GLP and how to assess these children was beneficial. I liked the examples and descriptions of the stages and the assessment portion." K.H. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning to mitigate echolalia was beneficial. And applying the content to students on my caseload. Examples were helpful." A.H. (Jun. 2023)

"The materials are excellent, and this course was very enjoyable. Developing an understanding of what NLA is and the stages and understanding how assessment is carried out was beneficial. I found the recorded tutorials a really beneficial way of learning." C.M. (Jun. 2023)

"This course provided a new way to look at Echolalia. Learning the stages from Echolalia to generated grammar and the treatment examples were beneficial." B.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Changes the way I think about my clients who are GLPs. I want to share this information with families and teachers. I want to change the way we listen to these children and make sure that they are being heard! I liked the repetition, breaking down the topic." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The discussion that natural language acquisition does not “max out” at any certain age was beneficial." L.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Understanding how language develops in gestalt language processors versus analytic language processors was beneficial. I liked the repetition of material in order to allow it all to sink into my brain." A.T. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked learning about the predictable stages of language development, and the specific examples of how to choose good gestalt phrases that are easily mitigable." H.G. (Jun. 2023)

"This course made me think about specific students and think about where the gestalt came from and the idea of focusing on a single word or part of the gestalt to model language for the student." L.H. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the description of the 6 stages of NLA. Course moved along quickly and hit the main points." K.N. (Jun. 2023)

"The background history, the assessment component, and understanding the NLA stages were beneficial. Great flow, plenty of real examples, and concrete learning points." H.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Learning the stages of NLA and how to collect and score a language sample. I liked the personal accounts and examples mixed into the course content." E.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Different way in looking at assessment and tx in this population. I liked the use of examples of actual children." J.G. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the stages and assessment, interventions ideas, and discussion around older children, and observation around non-speaking autistic children and young people." R.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the concept that the language is still going through a normal process, it's just delayed." K.M. (Jun. 2023)

"How to evaluate and implement treatment for children, especially older children that are gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked the amount of applicable information and examples." S.G. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the clear, direct explanation with examples and the Natural Language Acquisition assessment." M.A. (Jun. 2023)

"Looking at the client where they are now and what strengths they have now rather than where they are expected to be was beneficial. I liked the personal stories and examples." R.P. (Jun. 2023)

"Understanding that gestalts/delayed echolalia has communicative intent. Course was practical, easy to understand, and meaningful to my work." Y.P. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked all of it! I will definitely be watching the next two levels." J.F. (May 2023)

"Stages of Gestalt language processing and description of treatment were beneficial. Clear information with examples." E.H. (May 2023)

"Concepts presented in a logical, easy to understand manner. Learning the progression of gestalt language development was beneficial." M.L. (May 2023)

"Learning the relationship between gestalt language processing in typically developing children (such a high portion of kids!) and NLA in autistic children. I loved the stories told, and found the handouts very helpful and thorough!" M.F. (May 2023)

"The two types of language development. We often talk only about analytic language development as being the only way to develop language. I liked the idea of using gestalt chunks to aid in mitigation, and the idea that grammar can still be targeted but also to be realistic that the window will eventually slowly close. And even when this does happen, there is still much to work on. I liked the course content overall and the examples." Y.K. (May 2023)

"The progression of NLA as well as basic treatment strategies were beneficial. I also liked how the stages were repeated over the course so I had a strong knowledge by the end." J.G. (May 2023)

"Stages and assessment were beneficial. I liked the examples of children and their language samples." L.B. (May 2023)

"It was beneficial having treatment ideas for each level of stage. The detailed way of assessing (and describing) a child's stage of gestalt language development was very helpful!" H.C. (May 2023)

"All of it was beneficial - starting peds OP again after 8 years with adults/acute. Very informative course. I enjoyed the slides that went along for visual learning." H.C. (May 2023)

"Learning ways to isolate and recombine words in a child who is in stage 2 was beneficial. I liked the NLA stages and the assessment tool." T.C. (May 2023)

"Learning how to analyze language samples of gestalt language processors was beneficial. I liked all of the examples! Explained at a good pace." T.R. (May 2023)

"The details of what to look for in each stage and separating out the expectations of younger elementary versus older students was beneficial. I liked the directness and applicability to my therapy sessions." N.J. (May 2023)

"I enjoyed learning about the presenter's experiences with real children in therapy. It helps you to better understand the path she took to improve her students overall language. I enjoyed learning about children with ASD and the path to developing language and how to look at it in a different light to build on their language." W.F. (May 2023)

"I now have a better understanding of what Natural Language Acquisition is. The use of all the examples was helpful." L.H. (May 2023)

"Practical and functional course. The explanation of the functionality of echolalia was beneficial." P.A. (May 2023)

"Data collection, examples of gestalt through the developmental stages, and examples of conversations with the clinician/parent input and opinions were beneficial. I liked the focus on language learned, the window to learn grammar, and breaking down the myths and misconceptions about delayed gestalt language processors." M.D. (May 2023)

"Ideas of how to use a variety of language, figuring out the meaning of echolalia, and remembering to not focus on grammar right away was beneficial. I liked the ease of doing course on my own time and the variety of information provided." R.M. (May 2023)

"I liked the assessment portion of the discussion and the examples provided." A.B. (May 2023)

"Learning developmental stages of GLP and assessment examples were beneficial." M.K. (May 2023)

"Understanding the stages of NLA and knowing how to assess a child who has gestalt language processing was beneficial. I liked the many examples and case studies." E.J. (May 2023)

"The clear description of NLA stages with specific examples was beneficial. I liked the ability to complete the course in my own time." S.R. (May 2023)

"The general concept of gestalt language processing was new to me so that alone was beneficial. This makes so much sense. I liked that the overall framework was continually referenced." B.V. (May 2023)

"This entire course is helpful while working with this population. I liked presenter's calm voice and demeanor, as well as examples while having visual slides up to keep me on track. I also liked that this course was broken down and I could come back later on to the next "chapter" to jump back in." B.D. (May. 2023)

"I liked all of it. There was so much information. I liked that I could stop and start when it was convenient for me." A.M. (Apr. 2023)

"I found the discussion of how to take language assessments for GLP students and analyzing them beneficial. I found the real-life example videos to be really helpful as well." E.O. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning what occurs during each stage of language development was beneficial, and this course clearly explained the different stages of language development." K.B. (Apr. 2023)

"The discussion on moving from gestalts to mitigated was beneficial." J.B. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked how detailed the assessment portion was." S.C. (Apr. 2023)

"Discussion about how echolalia can develop was beneficial. I liked the descriptions and links to research." R.R. (Apr. 2023)

"The explanation of the NLA assessment protocol was beneficial. I liked the examples and the research." C.T. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the specific examples of real children! The examples of gestalts vs. self-generated phrases and the knowledge that it will appear that speech goes 'backwards' as it develops was beneficial." R.D. (Apr. 2023)

"All of it was very beneficial. I'm just beginning to learn more about this topic. Great introduction! I liked the topic and research behind it." K.N. (Apr. 2023)

"I have a better understanding now of the stages and what to do in each one. I liked the ability to move at my own pace." B.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I appreciated this course as a review of language acquisition of typical and nontypical development kids. I also appreciated the references to research to back up what I was already intuitively doing in therapy sessions." L.P. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked that the presenter gave examples of how to score language samples as I often have a hard time figuring out which stage of language development a lot of my kids are in. I liked that real-life examples were provided and that she gave examples of how to score language samples." E.W. (Apr. 2023)

"The assessment section was beneficial. I conducted research for a project regarding early communicative intent and used articles from Amy Wetherby and Barry Prizant. It helped to have a working knowledge of their research in language/play development." C.S. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of breaking down the stages and highlighting when to start building back up like we are more used to doing. The course was easy to follow along." C.K. (Apr. 2023)

"The assessment was beneficial. The topic of NLA stages was most interesting. I can only imagine how the families of my students will find the information I learned super interesting. I liked the handouts and the ease with which I could navigate through the course." M.B. (Apr. 2023)

"It was so helpful to learn the different stages of language development and to learn that all children move through a stage of echolalia. I am looking forward to using the tips from the treatment section, and using the assessment protocol to guide my practice. This course was so compassionate towards the children that Marge Blanc works with and affirms their value as human beings. Thank you, Marge, for providing such a thorough and resourceful course while maintaining the human connection." L.Z. (Mar. 2023)

"I really learned a lot about the stages and what is NLA or GLP. I will also be better able to do an assessment to determine what stage/s the child is using. I liked the examples and the information." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial!! The speaker obviously has a wealth of knowledge and experience. In addition, she is able to communicate the material very well. The examples and resources provided were excellent. I will be able to go back and study particular sections again because they are presented in a good progression." K.M. (Mar. 2023)

"Explanation of the stages and how to do the assessment. The language samples and explanation of how to determine which stage an utterance is in was helpful." L.K. (Mar. 2023)

"Good content and suggestions for making language therapy more appropriate for the gestalt language learners on my caseload. I will think about my language modeling while referencing what I learned and change my approach as I learn more about each student, breaking down their scripts (if they have them) and exploring how to apply these new techniques." E.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning how to create goals and decide which gestalts to model. I liked the case study examples." E.S. (Mar. 2023)

"I will apply this to my gestalt language learners. It was helpful to know the research and rationale behind tx as well as the developmental stages of NLA. Examples were helpful." M.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"The stages of Natural Language Acquisition and Assessment were beneficial. I liked the depth of information provided and the fact that some information was repeated in order to aid in recalling the information." J.D. (Mar. 2023)

"Understanding NLA and the different stages. Lots of examples and Marge used simple terms to explain the concept clearly." P.Y. (Mar. 2023)

"Very informative. Lot of information and examples provided. Understanding the different stages of Natural language acquisition, assessment, and treatment." B.R. (Mar. 2023)

"Real life examples. All of the information regarding the development of NLA was beneficial." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"Learning the 6 stages of language acquisition. I liked the examples of pts and levels they were at, how they learned." R.F. (Mar. 2023)

"The content was presented clearly and the presenter was interesting. I liked the NLA Assessment tool." J.L. (Mar. 2023)

"Mitigating language. Interesting, well presented." J.B. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked everything....it was fascinating." M.L. (Feb. 2023)

"I found this course incredibly helpful in learning how to connect and communicate with my ASD patients. I am so excited to use my knowledge from this course and apply it to my daily practice to support NLA by encouraging language use at all stages. Marge Blanc's passion for her work and clients shines through her educational matter. Marge is truly knowledgeable about this topic and it is obvious that she loves her clients and their families." M.H. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked Marge's vast knowledge of this topic. And specific examples and case studies." S.P. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the information was applicable to my current caseload of children. All of it was helpful, especially the language samples." W.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Breaking down the developmental stages for gestalt language processors and how to determine which stage they are at most of the time to model language at their stage of language development is beneficial. I liked the examples and stories of how NLA is used in Marge's practice." G.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Very informative course. Assessment of NLA and how to identify and explain to colleagues and families about gestalt language processing is beneficial." R.B. (Feb. 2023)

"The scoring protocol and clear, distinct stages will help me tease out where some of my clients are in developing their language skills. I appreciated the extensive references, it gives me additional information to look up!" S.C. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the review and examples of the different stages. I also liked that the stages were discussed in the overview and then revisited throughout." J.D. (Feb. 2023)

"Stages broken down. Easy to follow, practical course." A.D. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the assessment portion. The presenter was easy to follow." K.L. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical application for clinicians. NLA stages of language development, assessment, treatment." A.Y. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning about Gestalt language processing in neurotypical and ASD populations. I liked the examples." M.W. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the stages of gestalt language processing was beneficial." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Looking at it as stages instead of delays was good information." L.R. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the examples of utterances from different stages of NLA." C.M. (Feb. 2023)

"The Assessment and Treatment Principles were beneficial to learn. I liked the mitigation and development of grammar." L.A. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the treatment section with examples of how to provide language models based on a child's gestalts." A.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Treatment ideas for NLA learners. I liked the examples." I.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the difference between normal (analytic kids) and ASD kids was beneficial for my practice." S.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning the language to explain to families why I get excited when their kids start developing poor grammar. I liked the assessment tool - I get frustrated when I inherit goals that try to up the MLU when the kids are mostly echolalia." B.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Understanding how to assess and then treat according to NLA steps/progression. I liked all of the real-life examples (e.g., language sampling). I liked that course was broken up into sections that I completed at my convenience." L.V. (Feb. 2023)

"This was my first introduction to gestalt language processing and the stages of natural language development, so really, the entire presentation was fascinating! I liked the real-world examples of real children she had worked with during her practice." J.K. (Feb. 2023)

"The stages of language development were beneficial. Liked having the powerpoint in front of me for notes." K.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Awareness of echolalia as having more communication intent. I liked the knowledge and research used by presenter." S.L. (Feb. 2023)

"All of it was beneficial. This topic needs to be much more widely known in the medical field." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Just understanding the progression of development is extremely helpful. I liked the content." L.H. (Feb. 2023)

"Course was a good introduction to NLA. I liked the description of the stages of NLA." A.B. (Feb. 2023)

"I work with autistic students so the echolalia being a step toward language acquisition was interesting. I liked the background and the relevance." K.E. (Feb. 2023)

"I appreciate thinking about each stage of NLA and to acknowledge the very positive language abilities in children with the ASD diagnosis. Marge Blanc shares her knowledge and insights clearly, and supportively and inspires further interest in the topic." S.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Everything about it! The assessment portion is very helpful. Marge Blanc is a great presenter and explained everything very well." B.M. (Jan. 2023)

"Assessment of NLA and how to determine at which level a child is communicating. I've been reading more and more about Gestalt language and NLA so I loved how this course explained it. It will be very useful and I look forward to starting the next two courses." V.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Knowing the steps of language acquisition for gestalt language processors and steps to take in assessment (collecting a language sample, determining the sources and meaning of gestalts, and identifying the stages of language acquisition for each utterance) will be beneficial in my daily practice as an SLP. And I appreciate that I can review the presentation as needed." G.G. (Jan. 2023)

"Love the stages and how they are all related. Great source of information and it is so true!" L.X. (Jan. 2023)

"I will be better equipped to explain gestalt language processors." H.C. (Jan. 2023)

"The idea of echolalia as intentional communication is a valuable insight and premise. I liked the subject matter and the personal approach of the presenter." E.H. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning the stages of gestalt language processors and the assessment and treatment approaches were beneficial. I enjoyed the examples of actual children's language samples and progression through developing language. I also liked the resources that can be used when talking to parents and colleagues for training." K.R. (Jan. 2023)

"I purchased the book and enjoyed solidifying my understand of NLA through taking the course. Watching this course, one can tell that Marge is passionate about the course, and extremely knowledgeable. It makes watching and listening so much easier." H.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I work with several kids who are GLPs. I was never taught in grad school how I was supposed to work with these types of language learners. I now have a solid framework to base my treatment and understanding of what I've been seeing all along." J.B. (Jan. 2023)

"The case studies and explanation of stages were beneficial. I liked the slides to support online learning." S.M. (Jan. 2023)

"The information about assessment and treatment as well as the information regarding the stages was beneficial." R.F. (Jan. 2023)

"This is a thorough introduction to Gestalt Language Processing and Natural Language Acquisition. I was empowered to know that if a child who is a GLP did not get early intervention in NLA, it's not too late for him/her to make progress through the stages, even if not all the way to self-generated grammar." T.T. (Jan. 2023)

"Every section of this presentation is useful to me in my clinical practice. I have a new lens to view the language of my clients through; both ASD and neurotypical kids. This course was well organized and easy to follow." H.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Content was relevant to my clinical practice." A.M. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated the outline of the stages of gestalt language development, and the section about assessment. Marge is an excellent speaker. She speaks at a good rate and is easy to follow. The course was well-organized." A.S. (Jan. 2023)

"The functional therapy examples were great." C.A. (Jan. 2023)

"The chart and stages were helpful for future reference." E.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked that I was provided with many visuals and case studies." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Handouts were great." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The entire course was very informative, and each topic was explained in a way to make application easy in treatment sessions." J.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The course was very informative, and I did the research that supports this movement. This course gives me a better way to view the kids that I am working with." S.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how course is self-paced, so I can adequately focus on the content." M.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Language development and gaining a better understanding of NLA. I liked the course format and content." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"How to identify stages of NLA and then assess/treat them. Self-paced and easy to follow with great resources." R.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Speaker went through the stages of gestalt processors, assessment, and tx. Practical for everyday use, can get started right away. I liked the expertise of the speaker." K.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the treatment portion for working with kids on the autism spectrum. Course was easy to follow and the instructor explained complex topics in a way I could understand." A.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked all of it and especially the assessment and treatment sections. Easy to understand and use." C.S. (Dec. 2022)

"I really enjoyed learning about assessment and listening to the break down. Course is helpful paired with the book. It is really eye-opening that there is another lens in which to look at language development." S.S. (Dec. 2022)

"The stages, examples of scripts, treatment ideas, and language samples were beneficial. The visual support and reviewing at the end of each section was great." M.B. (Dec. 2022)

"The stages of development for Gestalt Language Processors and how to apply this to treatment was really helpful." A.E. (Dec. 2022)

"The assessment process was most beneficial at this point in my learning. I liked the way the information was presented along with real-life examples and quotes." H.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessment and treatment - how to determine what stage a child is at and from there what to focus on teaching and which direction to take the treatment plan. Real life examples and demonstrations of actual students and treatment plans done with them." K.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The stages of NLA were detailed, and so were the language sample examples." M.K. (Dec. 2022)

"This course showed what NLA is and how it works. The segmentation of the sessions were clearly organized." M.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I'd never heard of this before, which is wild because I went to a school that boasted its ASD program. I will immediately begin implementing this into my work with students. VERY descriptive and easy to follow. I feel confident I could do this treatment." K.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the encouragement and reminders to analyze and look more closely at echolalic function and how to support language development." K.A. (Dec. 2022)

"I gained an understanding of the progression of language development through each stage. This gives me an excellent framework and targets for each stage. I felt that the language sample charts were really helpful in seeing where a child is at in terms of the different stages." M.J. (Nov. 2022)

"Lots of examples of language samples and how therapy progressed. I like the strong theoretical and practical foundations, along with research history." J.A. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this was useful because I didn't know a lot about gestalt learning." E.A. (Nov. 2022)

"I like the ability to move at your own pace." M.C. (Nov. 2022)

"I learned that it is important not to rush a child to the next level before they are ready. I liked that it gives some structure to language development for children with echolalia." K.B. (Nov. 2022)

"All topics are good. Developing skills to observe and understand Gestalt processors, learning a tool for assessing Gestalt processors, and a way to explain natural language acquisition by children to their caregivers." N.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Breaking down each stage of NLA and using language samples was extremely beneficial to help me understand better what level my students are at." A.H. (Nov. 2022)

"The information was very clear." J.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I like the pace." R.A. (Nov. 2022)

"The information about mitigating long gestalts into phrases and recombining will be beneficial to my daily practice. I enjoyed learning about how some individuals hear single words while some individuals hear sound contours." R.H. (Nov. 2022)

"Recognizing that ASD children with echolalia may be using the same language acquisition strategies as typically developing children who are demonstrating jargon." M.F. (Nov. 2022)

"The slides had a lot of information and the presentation went into depth on each slide." T.D. (Nov. 2022)

"Understanding the stages of language development in NLA and how to approach treatment was good." L.W. (Nov. 2022)

"It was interesting to consider neurotypicals and divergent children as passing through the same language stages at different times. I like the convenience and ease of the course. I will be able to benefit from her lifetime body of work." K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"Using the language sample model across multiple sessions will be beneficial. The pace was great." C.F. (Nov. 2022)

"Great introduction to the NLA process. Very helpful information." J.H. (Oct. 2022)

"The NLA stages, assessment, and application of goals were beneficial to my daily practice.  I like the detailed examples with students on caseload." K.U. (Oct. 2022)

"Differentiating between treatment approaches between analytical and gestalt language processors was good information.  I like the examples." B.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The references to the presenter's personal experience/stories made the information relatable. Very complete and applicable novel information to me; exciting." K.W. (Oct. 2022)

"I like the real world examples." D.A. (Oct. 2022)

"The assessment for gestalt language learners is applicable for much of my caseload and extremely important to understand." R.L. (Oct. 2022)

"A new way to look at the gestalt language processor. So glad to know this new info and share it!" D.D. (Oct. 2022)

"The clarity of the course and examples were helpful." D.B. (Oct. 2022)

"There are specific examples of language samples."  V.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The course has clear descriptions of stages."  S.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Assessing the stages through language samples and Marge's comment to keep many language samples to track progress were beneficial for my daily practice."  S.L. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was informative. Learning more on treatment for Gestalt Language Processors."  M.B. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the SLP's personal experience as examples throughout each stage. And learning the stages of teaching functional language."  E.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Easy to follow, broken into manageable sections."  L.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Lots of examples with good relevance."  K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked how there was research included to back up the information presented."  A.H. (Oct. 2022)

"My new assignment includes 3 SDC classes serving children in grades K-5. Now I can see there are children in all stages of Gestalt language processing."  K.R. (Oct. 2022)

"Love that this type of language learning is finally coming to light!"  A.P. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the examples and the reality of older children not being able to get to the more complex stages of the language grammar."  N.O. (Sept. 2022)

"I love the means of language sampling and will be using this in my practice. This framework has given me a whole new way of thinking about how to assess, write goals for, and teach grammatical language in practice."  K.J. (Sept. 2022)

"I appreciated how it was divided into smaller consumable sections."  A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"Everything in this course was beneficial to me. They did not teach most of this in grad school."  L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I appreciated the insight into the stages of gestalt language development, assessment, and intervention."  M.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I have a better understanding of Echolalia now. I enjoyed the stories about the children the presenter worked with in her research and seeing their progress."  K.M. (Sept. 2022)

"The stages of NLA and the general understanding of this form of language development were good."  T.L. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked how the course was separated into sections."  K.A. (Sept. 2022)

"The dialogue examples were useful."  A.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I now have a better understanding of gestalt language as something more than “just echolalia.”  H.K. (Sept. 2022)

"The course was very informative."  L.W. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the topic about how to assess children on our caseloads and modeling more mitigatable phrases for them."  T.R. (Sept. 2022)

"I have been very interested in NLA and this course was a great introduction. I liked that it was provided by Marge Blanc, had a strong research base, and was very practical."  H.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked that it was self-paced and that I am able to re-view the course as often as needed."  C.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I like that it's broken into sections and has lots of examples."  J.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I am thrilled to have a developmental model to follow when assessing language development for my students who are gestalt language learners. I enjoyed seeing examples of language sampling and the straightforward presentation of the material."  N.G. (Sept. 2022)

"I like that I can go back to the part I did not understand and go into depth to other part that I may have doubts."  D.C. (Aug. 2022)

"All of this is new information for me and I'm so excited to implement NLA with several of my clients.  I like that I can implement this into my practice immediately." N.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I work with many children with ASD and this course will affect how I teach them language. The course was well-organized and even difficult concepts were explained in detail."  W.F. (Aug. 2022)

"The topics were all extremely beneficial to me.  The instructor was passionate and engaging and had a good combination of research and anecdotal information to teach us."  G.V. (Aug. 2022)

"The course clarified the topic for me."  K.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I like the info it provided about a new topic."  A.M. (Aug. 2022)

"I found the review of Natural Language acquisition vs. Typical Language Development helpful as it pertains to assessment and intervention with both neurotypical and ASD gestalt language processors.  I liked the practicality of learning about how to mitigate a child's echolalia as a support to continuously building grammar and ultimately self-generated, meaningful utterances."  M.D. (Aug. 2022)

"The flexibility in completing the course was nice."  J.T. (Aug. 2022)

"The different steps you can take to turn echolalic speech into functional language were good to learn."  H.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and the presenter's knowledge."  S.T. (Aug. 2022)

"It was nice to stop and continue as needed, going at my own pace."  K.C.-M. (Aug. 2022)

"Marge is very passionate about this topic." K.W. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the way the information is organized."  B.K. (Aug. 2022)

"This course sets the clinician up for success to be able to start ax & tx right away with gestalt processors. Very practical information with precise examples to refer back to as you start working with a new client."  J.D. (Aug. 2022)

"I benefitted from learning about the origins of GLP, and how it compares to ALPs.  I appreciate how the presenter de-stigmatizes GLPs."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"This course gave a framework that can be used in practice."  A.P.-S. (Aug. 2022)

"The knowledge of ASD communication and how to better support this population was good."  L.O. (Aug. 2022)

"The use of language samples to illustrate the NLA stages was very helpful."  J.S. (Aug. 2022)

"Overall topic was of interest for my caseload and my own daughter."  (Aug. 2022)

"I like the outline, the visual paired with the lecture."  E.E. (Aug. 2022)

"The easy access and that it's available for us to continue with the program at our own rhythm is great!" M.F. (Aug. 2022)

"I loved how in assessment that it was reiterated several times that this could take a month. It is so important to get this right as to where to go with therapy." K.C. (Aug. 2022)

"Learning the different stages and assessment was beneficial. I liked the ability to access the course online, and go at my own pace." W.H. (Aug. 2022)

"Marge is engaging & provided information to reshape my therapy sessions with students who are echolalic." S.S. (July 2022)

"Each section was clearly explained and the examples from children were extremely helpful." N.S. (July 2022)

"I liked the real life examples."  M.D. (July 2022)

"Good and important topic."  C.T. (July 2022)

"The assessment portion was very helpful and the content was relevant."  F.H. (July 2022)

"I like the discussion regarding how to do the assessment and how to do the detective work to figure out the stages that are observed.  I also liked the language samples. Having not done this before, it was helpful to see examples of each of the stages."  M.K. (July 2022)

"The process of language development section was informative and I loved how Marge reminds us that until we know a child is not using language, we cannot call him/her "nonverbal." I also found the assessment and treatment sections beneficial for starting to think about where to go with my students who are echolalic.  Also, it was easy to follow, I loved the notes to follow along and the usefulness of the content."  L.C. (July 2022)

"The Information related to NLA, the stages of NLA and how to integrate those stages into treatment/practice were good."  T.O. (July 2022)

"The course is very informative"  V.L. (July 2022)

"Seeing examples of how to score a language sample to determine stages of NLA was very helpful. Both examples and research background were helpful."  L.O. (July 2022)

"The examples and language samples were easy to learn from."  N.C. (July 2022)

"The entire presentation will be beneficial for my daily practice because I work with many gestalt language learners who do or do not have a diagnosis of ASD.  I like that I can reference the course again when I need a refresher and that I am able to see the slides and videos at my own pace."  M.P. (July 2022)

"The discussion around the Stages of Development of language with the addition of the stages for the Gestalt learner was of particular interest to me. I appreciated the review of prior research and language acquisition across neurotypical and ASD children." L.A. (July 2022)

"The examples were very helpful to my understanding of how to progress a child's language development and how to assess their language sample." S.B. (July 2022)

"The stories about students, the research highlighted, recognition that SLPs need to take their place on teams to assist children were great!" T.H. (July 2022)

"I found the stages of natural language development most helpful. It is interesting to see the grammatical breakdown of utterances. I like the pace, organization and ease of navigating through the slides." J.S. (July 2022)

"Loved the assessment portion, the breakdown of stages and specifically the information about grammar and getting to single words. I like the content, and the fact that I could take it on my time." E.K. (July 2022)

"The background into the research that has already been done. I had not learned about this in graduate school, but I think it is so important as many of the students I have worked with seemed to have been gestalt language processors. I wish I had been taught this in graduate school instead of doing therapy that was just reinforcing gestalts and not offering opportunities for spontaneous language to occur." A.Y. (July 2022)

"I think understanding how the echolalia becomes mitigated and potentially how to use that more functionally during therapy will be beneficial." A.R. (July 2022)

"I absolutely loved every aspect of this course. In particular language foundation and the research articles. Case Examples too. I loved the course, was very flexible and beautifully explained by the presenter. Loved the pace and helped me rewind whenever I wanted to. The handouts offered with the course makes it easier to refer and stay on topic. It has opened my eyes to the whole world of Natural language acquisition, Gestalt language processing. A must for all SLPs. Thank you so much!"  A.H. (July 2022)

"I enjoyed the in depth discussion and examples of NLA, gestalts and functions of echolalia. The examples of language samples and scoring was very beneficial.  In depth discussion of how autistic children learn language and that all echolalia is functional. I look forward to being able to use the NLA assessment protocol to assess my autistic learners and also begin teaching new phrases." J.B. (July 2022)

"Learning about Gestalt language processing in general - this was not something we really touched on in schooling." B.G. (July 2022)

"I like the life examples." B.M. (June 2022)

"The dedication of the speaker was great!" K.S. (June 2022)

"I loved the specific examples and the breakdowns of language samples."  J.D'C (June 2022)

"I loved the practical examples provided and the language samples taken from real clients. It made the information much easier to conceptualize."  K.W. (June 2022)

"A super interesting course that helped me expand my resources to support the communication and language of autistic children. I would only hope that one day it would have a Spanish translation option.  I liked the research sources and the exposition of real cases about the boys Marge worked with."  A.M. (June 2022)

"I learned a lot more in depth about echolalia." M.I. (June 2022)

"The speaker was concise." D.G. (June 2022)

"I appreciated the assessment piece, as well as the very real examples of what NLA language samples look like." K.U. (June 2022)

"How language acquisition and pragmatic skills develop simultaneously and how treatment activities facilitate this acquisition." T.C. (June 2022)

"I have a lot of students who are gestalt language processors. This course is very applicable to my work. I always have found it challenging working on with these children. The speaker provided a good explanation about the gestalt language processing and analytic language processing which I was not exposed to this information in the grad school." T.H. (June 2022)

"The patient/case study examples with language sample analysis provided to model her discussion were great!  Thorough examples and discussion of meaning." J.T. (June 2022)

"The entire course will be beneficial for me as I begin to assess and treat my GLP's!  Marge is wonderful to listen to. She explains things so simply, yet eloquently. Great presenter and great notes to follow along with, and make notes on. This course is the foundation for the next two courses in NLA." S.P. (June 2022)

"The representor's content is impactful on a daily basis." J.A. (June 2022)

"I like the pace and relevant information." L.U. (June 2022)

"I liked that I could do it at my own pace and go back if needed." M.S. (June 2022)

"I liked that it was separated into sections. This helped to break it up and take pauses, if needed. Of course the content was great, too." T.J. (June 2022)

"I like that it has self-paced modules." N.C. (June 2022)

"I like that it had lots of repetition of key info throughout each component of the course." J.S. (June 2022)

"The explanation of how to model language for gestalt language processors based on their existing gestalts were beneficial. I appreciated the background information, as well as the useful information that can be applied to practice."  J.W. (June 2022)

"Easy to navigate the modules, great topic and useful in my practice." R.W. (June 2022)

"Can watch at my convenience, pause, come back to it, preview assessment." M.M. (June 2022)

"I found the assessment and treatment strategies easy to understand and implement. I like that it validated how I viewed echolalia and treated it as communication. It gave me better strategies on how to help develop more functional lang and grammar in gestalt language users." K.K. (June 2022)

"I enjoyed learning about the process of language development in gestalt processors. The presenter was easy to listen to and presented the information in an easy to understand way."  M.M. (June 2022)

"Learning about the different stages and how to progress from echolalic/gestalt speech to more single words, phrases, etc. Also learning how to integrate this stages into practice and how to help others foster the language development.   liked that we were provided with a handout to follow along with and there were personal/clinical examples brought in to the presentation (real-life examples)." H.P. (June 2022)

"It provided information that I can implement right away." C.B. (June 2022)

"I think the assessment analysis and examples will be helpful." H.H. (June 2022)

"This was so enlightening and made so much sense! I appreciated the history, detail and examples provided. I will use this and also apply to AAC aspects of my practice.  I appreciated the examples given throughout!"  K.N. (May 2022)

"Gestalt Language Processing or Natural Language Acquisition was not something I was readily taught in graduate school and I need this information for my NLA clients!  Marge followed her outline and visual supports well, and encouraged the participant that they could do it!"  S.S. (May 2022)

"This provided me insight into how to work w/ a young child on my caseload who presents w/ echolalia."  C.S. (May 2022)

"This course makes so much sense that I can't believe it's the first time I'm learning about this. Using these strategies has totally changed the way that I relate with parents and children who are gestalt language processors in my daily practice."  L.W. (May 2022)

"I really like this topic – it's been so eye-opening to helping me understand the language development profiles of my clients." E.C. (May 2022)

"I LOVE the way this will help me help my ASD students learn more communicative language!!! I'm so excited to get started!" R.W. (May 2022)

"I appreciated the more in-depth discussion of sequence of learning that happens." A.S. (May 2022)

"Useful to apply to my students and their language development and states." R.K. (May 2022)

"This completely changes my perspective on what echolalia and scripting are. I now understand what purpose they serve and feel like I can rework MANY plans of care to better fit the needs of my patients. The instructor made the content easy to understand by providing examples and repeating information to solidify learning." K.D. (Apr. 2022)

"I have been looking for a course about echolalia and how to best support my autistic patients in growing language skills from echolalia, and this course was perfect! I liked the steps of language development in NLA provided and the examples of assessment and treatment." M.M. (Apr. 2022)

"The process of teaching gestalt language learners language was helpful, as I have multiple echolalic children who I work with now." L.F. (Apr. 2022)

"Learning the NLA Stages so as to understand what language I can model to help children to the next stage was beneficial for my daily practice." E.J. (Apr. 2022)

"The Assessment section and background of the framework are beneficial for my practice. I like the straightforward presentation of materials." L.M. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked that the course is self-paced." K.K. (Apr. 2022)

"The course is systematically structured, easy to follow and understand." M.L. (Apr. 2022)

"Great examples! I like hearing about the author's personal experiences."  D.B. (Apr. 2022)

"Looking at echolalia more closely as intent, and working with staff who are around our students all day to help work collaboratively to increase our student's ability to communicate is beneficial for my practice."  K.S. (April 2022)

"I like Marge Blanc's style, examples, and depth of knowledge." R.C. (Apr. 2022)

"Makes sense and gives me guidance in how to assign language goals for these kids and how to understand their language and help them progress." S.G. (Apr. 2022)

"This course made me look at language development through an entirely new lens. I feel rejuvenated in my treatment of language development for gestalt language learners." L.T. (Apr. 2022)

"I was not familiar with the Gestalt learner. This course explained how they learn." D.C. (Mar. 2022)

"It was easy to follow. The assessment section was especially helpful." T.R. (Mar. 2022)

"Recognizing echolalia as a path to better overall language."  S.H. (Mar. 2022)

"This was very informative and very interesting to follow." A.D. (Mar. 2022)

"I found the assessment and background knowledge (development) most beneficial. I liked the examples." M.P. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked that I have a little bit of all the areas to get started and that makes me feel slightly more prepared to work with my students tomorrow. I also really appreciated the comment about how we cannot call our unintelligible students 'non verbal'." A.A. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the evidence for letting children learn through their scripts, and for letting parents feel more comfortable about what is going on when their child scripts." J.B. (Mar. 2022)

"I am really interested in how to change my intervention style when working with a GLP. Excellent information that I can apply immediately to my practice." J.R. (Mar. 2022)

"The examples of different gestalt language processors are beneficial because I realized that another one of my students does this. The course clearly laid out the stages that students move through." E.B. (Mar. 2022)

"This applies to a particular student that I have been trying to figure out and will help me teach his team and create a better therapy plan for him." A.W. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked the manner in which it was presented with specific examples and consistent review of what was previously explained." S.C. (Mar. 2022)

"ALL OF IT was beneficial... especially how to move through each stage and when to move through them. Easily digestible and interesting tying the older research to newer information." J.S. Mar. 2022)

"I better understand why children use gestalt language and how that language can be mitigated in order to help them become more flexible in their language use.  I like the examples of utterances from actual children and how to assess them."  J.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I like how it was broken up into manageable sections. I also loved the illustrations. They helped me understand some of the concepts better."  C.P. (Feb. 2022)

"I appreciated the presenter's delivery. It was very clear and engaging."  L.K.-L. (Feb. 2022)

"I am working with several individuals that I plan to start assessment with right away! I found the assessment and treatment information very helpful. I like that I can assess without necessarily making extra purchases for specific tests/ tools based on what I learned."  J.F. (Feb. 2022)

"The whole course was very beneficial. I have a high number of gestalt processors on my caseload. I will start taking language samples next week!" H.C. (Feb. 2022)

"Learning how to use a child's gestalts to help the child generate novel language." M.H. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked learning language development through the lens of NLA. Course is easy to access and listen to." A.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the breakdown of language development in both typical and neurotypical children." M.K. (Feb. 2022)

"Now that I understand that many of the children that I see are using gestalts, rather than give them scripts to use like I have seen before, I can help them mitigate their gestalts into new phrases.  I liked that Marge used real examples to help us to understand what the levels of language development might look like."  C.J. (Jan. 2022)

"Going through the stages helps me to better understand where my clients are developmentally and how I can better model language during our sessions! I loved the content and thought the course was engaging and easy to follow." E.F. (Jan. 2022)

"I have been learning about NLA, and this was a good review before I dive into the next two stages."  Y.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I have read the NLA book, so was looking forward to hearing more re: the ax and tx components of the presentation."  M.S. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciate the break down of gestalts. I feel like I may be able to figure out how to use them, however, many of my clients aren't even at this level yet."  N.M. (Jan. 2022)

"Marge is SO passionate about this and it shows through her enthusiasm, quality descriptions and dedication to our gestalt language processors."  M.H. (Jan. 2022)

"I appreciate the information regarding the current assessment tools available. I love the incorporation of personal experiences and input." M.B. (Apr. 2025)

"I appreciated going over the QoL of children with apraxia, the well-being of parents, research about the diagnosis, and mental health of parents when they receive a diagnosis. I liked the holistic approach to treating apraxia. And examples given throughout the course." G.V. (Apr. 2025)

"Knowing that as an SLP, I can use many different interventions with a student, especially when the one I have chosen doesn't seem to be working. I liked the truthfulness of the presenters and their accounts." C.S. (Apr. 2025)

"Course was very informative with real life samples/videos. Examples from their own experience was very useful." A.R. (Apr. 2025)

"Parent grief process. The stages of CAS. Child's response to intervention. Intrinsic, extrinsic, and the clinical intervention strategies that facilitate increased receptive and expressive communication skills. EBP intervention products available specifically for speech language service delivery. The detailed handout was essential. Thank you." P.S. (Apr. 2025)

"CAS approaches and strategies for effective home practice. I liked the different examples of the speech therapists perspectives / things that have worked for them in therapy and their experiences." B.D. (Mar. 2025)

"Parent experiences of CAS and how they navigate the many struggles of an apraxic child were beneficial. This course was a good overview of the current practice of childhood apraxia." J.C. (Mar. 2025)

"Parental discussions for homework and comorbid issues were helpful. I liked the videos, feedback from parents and SLP." D.S. (Feb. 2025)

"Discussing the different theories was helpful." D.C. (Feb. 2025)

"CAS approaches and suggestions for home practice were beneficial. I enjoyed the home practice segment." L.M. (Feb. 2025)

"The updated research on the recognized treatments was helpful." S.P. (Jan. 2025)

"Discussing the importance of AAC in treatment for children with CAS was beneficial. I enjoyed the different modules and the amount of new things I learned and will be able to apply in my job." E.K. (Jan. 2025)

"Comparison of different approaches was helpful. Nice overview for parents and early clinicians." J.B. (Jan. 2025)

"Family/parent coping skills was a beneficial topic. I liked the interactions and personal experiences." D.G. (Dec. 2024)

"The discussion of the various programs used for treating Apraxia will be most beneficial to me. Practical level of knowledge and current info." L.L. (Dec. 2024)

"All of it was relevant and informative. The course was very organized and the speaker spoke so well!" A.G. (Apr. 2025)

"The topic of dysphagia in school settings was most beneficial. I liked the course pacing and it covered a lot of pertinent information." A.P. (Apr. 2025)

"I found the resources given to be helpful. Especially the ASHA casework calculator and the information as it pertains to swallowing in the school setting. I enjoyed the practical references and solutions that were shared and how I can apply them to situations that I may encounter one day." J.C. (Mar. 2025)

"Workload vs Caseload was helpful to discuss. I enjoyed the strategies for addressing ethical concerns." L.G. (Mar. 2025)

"All of the ASHA resources were beneficial re: ethical dilemmas; and the 5 step process to resolve ethical issues and its application. The course had very good practical application discussion and examples." L.M. (Mar. 2025)

"Information on narrative language therapy was helpful. I liked seeing the presenter talking on all slides." M.A. (Mar. 2025)

"Low incidence disorders were helpful to discuss. The course was efficient and I was able to take it during my time frame." L.L. (Feb. 2025)

"Discussion of caseload numbers feeling manageable and how to maintain ethics was beneficial. I liked that the information was catered to my specific role in the school system." S.W. (Feb. 2025)

"I found the dysphagia portion of this presentation interesting and helpful." M.L. (Feb. 2025)

"The part including dysphagia was beneficial and I liked the charts used." R.R. (Feb. 2025)

"I thought the discussion on caseload numbers regarding ethics and being able to adequately serve students was interesting and beneficial. I liked how the course didn't just talk about general dos and don'ts in terms of the code of ethics that are obvious to most clinicians, rather that it discusses daily situations that might arise within the school system and how to troubleshoot and work through them." A.F. (Feb. 2025)

"The Ethical Problem Solving Worksheet was helpful. It really makes you think through situations and recognize all the aspects of the situation. The ease of accessibility. I like the flexibility on adding to my professional knowledge without having to sit in a classroom." T.C. (Feb. 2025)

"Hearing the information about swallowing and dysphagia was helpful. I liked how detailed the information was." A.B. (Feb. 2025)

"The feeding and swallowing information was very interesting." E.F. (Feb. 2025)

"Ethical dilemmas that impact me daily at work (workload/caseload, etc). Well researched." T.S. (Feb. 2025)

"A comprehensive look at speech in the schools. I liked the workload information." E.M. (Feb. 2025)

"Workload ethical concerns were beneficial to discuss." C.M. (Feb. 2025)

"Beneficial review of ASHA Code of Ethics and ASHA Assistants Code of Conduct and differences." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked how current the research was that was referenced throughout the session. The topic of dysphagia was helpful." V.W. (Jan. 2025)

"Discussing dysphagia in schools and caseload size was beneficial. I liked the case studies." M.K. (Jan. 2025)

"Caseload/workload management research was helpful. Specific, relevant examples of school-based ethical issues." K.P. (Jan. 2025)

"Dysphagia and school-based services were beneficial to discuss. This information was very applicable to ethics within the public school setting." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"Beneficial reminder about ethics as a practicing SLP and that we 'use' ethics every day without thought. The presenter was knowledgeable, had a great voice to listen to, and had appropriate flow. Liked the case study applying ethics." S.G. (Dec. 2024)

"How to approach an ethical dilemma with a supervisor was a beneficial topic. The course was easy to follow and well-organized." J.G. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the dysphagia information; caseload number criteria. Informative and easy to follow; excellent slides." M.C. (Dec. 2024)

"I work part-time at a private elementary school. So, lots of information was relevant to my daily practice. I liked learning about the different steps to determine if there is an ethical issue and how to solve it." J.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussing ASHA code of ethics & code of conduct was helpful. I liked the 5 Step process to resolve ethical issues." S.N. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussion of ped feeding disorders gives a ton of solid ideas regarding how to handle these issues in schools. I liked the PFD information!" L.L. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss caseload ethical dilemmas and information about benefits of small-group therapy over individual therapy. I enjoyed the straightforward information and frameworks to deal with ethical dilemmas." C.S. (Dec. 2024)

"Workload management strategies; small-group narrative intervention; and group size effects were all beneficial topics." T.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Everything was important because it's present information about ethics in schools. When an SLP works in schools like me this applies, and I learned a lot from this course. Now, I can be more cautious, when I'm working with my patients, and I now know what to do if I encounter an unethical situation. I liked the resources that she presented and the way that she explained everything. Also, the topic about Dysphagia." A.R. (Dec. 2024)

"Caseload organization and management were helpful topics. I enjoyed the tips for how to manage time, paperwork and teacher meetings." A.C. (Dec. 2024)

"The research about group size and narrative language intervention was beneficial and I liked the real-life applicable suggestions." C.D. (Dec. 2024)

"Discussion of scenarios was helpful. I liked the review of resources for ethical dilemmas." L.A. (Dec. 2024)

"Going through the steps was beneficial: is it ethical/ legal; using all resources available; reminding us to review the code. Very clear presentation, thorough; essential information, ability to stop and resume at our pace." D.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Helpful information on pediatric feeding disorders and Dysphagia in schools; Information on caseload/workload. The speaker covered a variety of topics that I can use every day." A.T. (Dec. 2024)

"Caseload size discussion was beneficial. The course was precise and informative." E.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Great relevance to working in the schools." A.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the clear manner in which the information was presented." M.F. (Dec. 2024)

"Caseload vs workload discussion was beneficial." N.H. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the topics discussed will benefit my daily practice as a school-based SLP. This course allowed for time to reflect on my practice and to jot down ideas or methods to include." N.V. (Nov. 2024)

"Issues regarding caseload, workload, and impact of large group sessions on progress for students were beneficial to discuss. Knowledgeable instructor and explained the content thoroughly." N.T. (Nov. 2024)

"It was helpful discussing the causes of ethical challenges for School-Based practitioners, steps to resolve ethical issues and Workload Management Strategies. I found the information and the strategies in this course very beneficial and applicable to my profession." T.O. (Nov. 2024)

"Dysphagia/PFD discussion was interesting. The presenter was excellent." P.K. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussing ethical issues for school slps was helpful. The course was very informative." S.B. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial discussions of workload and consideration of group size for effective therapy/intervention. Visual supports were helpful with all of the technical information." R.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial methods of integrating early literacy skills into my practice. This course was very informative about background and evidence, and then also gave treatment methods." R.T. (Jan. 2025)

"The letter awareness practices were helpful." D.E. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was beneficial." A.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I enjoyed the content/course. It was a thorough presentation of the topic." A.S. (Dec. 2024)

"The structured approach was helpful. I enjoyed the relevant content." W.C. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the word lists! Reproducible & systematic!" C.J. (Feb. 2025)

"The systematic approach to success for this sound was helpful." L.K. (Jan. 2025)

"I appreciated the inclusion of words that I can use to drill and work on the sounds. Clear steps and examples." N.D. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial learning to use the tap to elicit the trilled /r/." E.H. (Jan. 2025)

"This is a very detailed method for targeting trilled /r/." M.T. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the explicit instruction in steps to produce trilled /r/ including ways to approximate it first. Excellent and relevant information on a difficult sound to produce." K.W. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked discussing the correct production of tapped "r" to facilitate production of the trilled "r". Clear presentation of examples." N.M. (Dec. 2024)

"This course was very clear and direct. I especially liked the steps as to how to teach the trilled /r/ sound." J.C. (Dec. 2024)

"The steps toward competency were helpful. I liked the way the drills were organized." E.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I loved the drilled practice and examples of complexity by consonant or vowel. Very knowledgeable presenter." R.H. (Nov. 2024)

"How to move from a tap to a trill was beneficial to discuss. The course was easy to follow along using handouts." T.B. (Nov. 2024)

"The parameters for tongue movement, airflow, and voicing for Trilled R were beneficial. The speaker was knowledgeable about the subject and easy to understand." S.G. (Nov. 2024)

"I really liked the actual models of the sounds. Easy to follow course." C.P. (Nov. 2024)

"Fantastic approach to learning trilled r, especially beginning with the alveolar tap. I liked everything!" M.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I appreciated the clear rationale and delineation of steps within the approach along with guidance about feedback along the way. Presenter style and materials were both super helpful." A.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I found most beneficial for our daily practice: the practical steps of artic drills to be used with our patients. Presented very clear and methodical. Program was very practical." H.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Using alveolar tap in English to bridge to Spanish tap and trill was beneficial. I liked that the course was self-paced and accessible." A.C. (Sep. 2024)

"Examples and word lists were beneficial. I enjoyed the ease of learning." D.G. (Sep. 2024)

"I liked that the method starts with the tap and getting used to tongue placement. The examples and explanations were clear." B.M. (Sep. 2024)

"Going over the play based approach was most helpful. I liked the explanation of everything." S.U. (Apr. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss strategies on which best to use with older students." L.H. (Mar. 2025)

"I liked all of the information. Clear and simple slides with relevant information." L.M. (Mar. 2025)

"I found the intervention strategies most beneficial. This course helped me feel better equipped to work with my older students through establishing a more personal relationship in order to achieve more positive results." M.C. (Mar. 2025)

"All the concrete therapy goals to target were helpful. Very practical. Well presented. Provided me with goals I can implement right away." R.D. (Mar. 2025)

"Therapy ideas were helpful. I enjoyed all of the information." C.B. (Feb. 2025)

"The self-advocating was beneficial. I enjoyed the practical content." B.K. (Feb. 2025)

"The consideration of MLU was helpful. Very clear presentation." C.C. (Feb. 2025)

"Discussing how families can support their child at home was beneficial. I liked the areas covering metalinguistic awareness." M.M. (Jan. 2025)

"I found the discussions regarding self-advocacy, executive skills and strategies to develop vocabulary especially helpful. The organization, specific examples given and the handout were excellent. It will be easy to review the handout to provide me with ideas and support on various topics." J.J. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the idea about modifying therapy to fit in the framework of adolescent life skills. Very easy to understand and relate to real world." A.Y. (Dec. 2024)

"Play-based tx for older students was helpful. Very thorough and meaningful to my daily practice. I liked the self-advocacy and family and caregiver strategies." R.L. (Nov. 2024)

"The information on working with older students was beneficial. I liked the flow of information." C.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Vocabulary ideas, for example using derivations of words, phonetics, morph, semantics, to help comprehension and recall of vocabulary were helpful. Articulation - ideas for words lists, for example listing people in your life with R sound. Clear examples of how to help older students in therapy and generalizing to everyday life." N.J. (Oct. 2024)

"Tying goals to student’s interests and current and future employment goals was a beneficial topic. I liked that the course addressed older students." A.O. (Sep. 2024)

"A wealth of functional and relevant goals and strategies as well as tools were helpful and added to my previous knowledge. Relevant and easily absorbed information that could be put into practice right away." T.H. (Aug. 2024)

"I found the speech-language areas specifically outlined for older students to be the most beneficial for my daily practice. I really like how comprehensive it is in 90 minutes." H.W. (Aug. 2024)

"Family/caregiver support was beneficial. The course was clear and concise." C.P. (Jul. 2024)

"The different ways to generalize and reteach skills learned in earlier years were beneficial. I liked all the information pertaining to "big kids"." A.R. (Jul. 2024)

"Intervention discussion was beneficial and all topics were important. I liked the provided information and strategies that I can use and share with my teachers and parents." G.S. (Jul. 2024)

"Therapeutic intervention and language development were helpful to discuss. I liked the amazing visuals!" A.G. (Jun. 2024)

"The graph which shows how the use of play-based therapy activities can be incorporated into your therapy sessions with older students. I liked the chart that references teaching self-advocacy, The 3 R tip chart, and discussion on steps for understanding the importance of building trust and rapport with your students." T.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Discussion about self-advocacy was helpful. Very organized and accessible instruction on what to prioritize and target with older children." C.H. (Jun. 2024)

"The second window of neuroplasticity, play-based therapy, self-advocacy for older students, and recommendations for the families were all beneficial topics. The course was very clear and practical and  highlighted the big takeaways." S.C. (Jun. 2024)

"The goal writing and vocab tied to jobs were helpful. Good practical skills for my older case load." C.S. (Jun. 2024)

"The information was helpful; specifically, topic on tier 2 vocabulary and on roots of words was beneficial." E.P. (Jun. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial, and I liked the examples." S.B. (May 2024)

"Metalinguistics was a helpful topic. I enjoyed the online format." J.A. (May 2024)

"All the information was beneficial. Mainly real strategies and steps for working with older children. I enjoyed the real-life examples and suggestions." D.V. (May 2024)

"Such a great course! The information was so relevant and interesting! Loved it! The speaker was informative and I learned so much about older children. Great ideas for speech therapy!" L.X. (May 2024)

"Excellent points for working with older clients." N.D. (Apr. 2024)

"The vocabulary instruction was beneficial. I liked the go at your own pace model." J.B. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked discussing self-advocacy. Very useful/relevant information for SLPs working with older students." D.N. (Mar. 2024)

"Self-advocacy, goal setting collaboratively, and supporting their writing were beneficial topics. The presenter was fantastic - super clear and concise and only provided relevant information." K.W. (Mar. 2024)

"Practical recommendations regarding therapy. Good length, specific recommendations for therapy." C.P. (Mar. 2024)

"Beneficial intervention considerations for older students. Practical learning and use of practical examples." S.D. (Feb. 2024)

"Loved the real-world examples and how to connect goals with real-world skills. Liked the pacing and the unique therapy ideas." A.P. (Feb. 2024)

"All of this course was informative." A.K. (Feb. 2024)

"I found discussions helpful particularly on effective therapeutic approaches for older children, with numerous suggestions for activities to engage in to build language through dramatic, constructive and exploratory play. I was also quite interested in what researchers were recommending for vocabulary instruction with older students and activities for optimal development. The use of functional life skills information on how caregivers and families can be supportive of the older child in the home environment was particularly informative." C.F. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked how this course was designed and organized. The speaker was practical in her approach to the topic, defining terms, acknowledging different aspects of an older student's life (where they are at) and how that may influence language therapy effectiveness. I thought the Summary of Key Points at the end was a good reminder for future perusal." C.F. (Dec. 2023)

"The information about MLU and the grammar knowledge of older students will be helpful. Also, learning a new way of looking at writing goals for older students is helpful. I love that this course is geared toward the older students and what they should be able to do and what they really need to focus on learning." A.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I loved the ideas provided! The discussion on the education of staff and parents was helpful." A.S. (Dec. 2023)

"Applicable and functional information. Working with families to encourage generalization was a beneficial topic." M.H. (Dec. 2023)

"I appreciated the play-based approaches that can be used with older students. All of it was very informative. The family education suggestions were helpful." H.R. (Dec. 2023)

"Intervention and tools. I liked all of the examples especially for goal writing." T.J. (Dec. 2023)

"All of the information provided was extremely helpful, especially the intervention part." C.S. (Nov. 2023)

"The play-based therapy adjustment, motivational, self-advocacy, and vocabulary instruction ideas and sequences were helpful topics. I liked the content, rate, and sequence of information presented." J.M. (Oct. 2023)

"Practical and realistic examples of treatment techniques. The visual charts were excellent, specific, detailed, and not overwhelming!" R.F. (Oct. 2023)

"I liked the dramatic play for my ASD students. And the organized graphics with dates of research." L.D. (Oct. 2023)

"Lots of easy-to-implement ideas. I am new to high schoolers and was looking for therapy approaches. I liked all of this course." A.A. (Sep. 2023)

"Course organization and information was very clear. I liked the discussion that you need to make your therapy as functional and personal as it allows." K.H. (Sep. 2023)

"I liked the interventions and the research." K.M. (Sep. 2023)

"Very organized course with lots of practical suggestions. The confirmation of why skills such as sequencing and understanding morphology was helpful." A.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the intervention suggestions and the many examples that were provided. Excellent course." B.P. (Aug. 2023)

"Each of the three areas discussed contained valuable information. I liked the discussion of therapy techniques, of course." M.L. (Jul. 2023)

"Clear and practical information. I liked the review of language development in youth and practical ideas to support students and families." O.Z. (Jul. 2023)

"Lots of helpful information about how older students learn and how to relate to them. I liked the tips on teaching vocabulary and articulation." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Concrete, practical strategies. Clearly expressed with useful visuals, references to research, and best practices. I liked the overview of language development in older students, as well as the intervention tips." A.K. (Jul. 2023)

"The carryover activities and ways to educate and support parents and teachers were beneficial. I liked that the therapy intervention was backed by research. Nice course organization." D.H. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the therapy suggestions to use immediately. And how to help the older student learn skills that are more meaningful in their life." D.G. (Jun. 2023)

"I loved the opportunity to reflect on personal and hands-on goals that can be used with students - fundraising, volunteering, school clubs, etc. This course was organized and broken down easily for understanding and learning!!" W.R. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was functional. I liked the play therapy techniques and self-advocacy strategies." S.S. (Jun. 2023)

"New therapy ideas to use with older students." S.H. (Jun. 2023)

"Building rapport with students, vocabulary development, and how to make it most applicable for older students to generalize the information and skills they learn/practice in speech therapy." A.P. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the therapy activities, and the advice to give to parents to work on language skills and describe how language skills will affect their child in everyday life. The provided slides were beneficial." J.W. (Jun. 2023)

"These are all interventions that I can easily use. The specific interventions to use with older students were creative." D.B. (May 2023)

"I liked the strategies and tips for therapy. The information regarding the use of tier 2 vocabulary was beneficial." A.K. (May 2023)

"The framework for MTSS was helpful to discuss. I liked that the course was self-paced and I was able to take as long as needed without a time limit." M.B. (Feb. 2025)

"Examples of implementing collaboration were helpful. I enjoyed the variety of speakers and visuals." A.J. (Jan. 2025)

"I appreciate the variety of resources that can be immediately used in practice. The presenters were clear and to the point. They gave concrete examples and resources that can be immediately used in practice." A.W. (Dec. 2024)

"Having the resources for further applications and understanding within our own schools was a beneficial topic." J.R. (Dec. 2024)

"The collaboration discussion, ways to implement supports/different thinking on service delivery were helpful. Very thorough discussion." K.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Collaboration techniques with colleagues were beneficial. I liked the pace of the information presented and how the information was organized." K.A. (Dec. 2024)

"Looking at service delivery models in a new way. I liked the handouts." K.O. (Oct. 2024)

"The specific differences of intervention for speech and the actual recommendations for times of frequency/duration based on the tiers were beneficial. I liked the functional uses of therapy models." K.D. (Oct. 2024)

"The 3 tiers and explanation were beneficial." C.P. (Aug. 2024)

"The 5 essential characteristics of good MTSS service delivery and the six stages of collaboration were beneficial. The guidebook is a great tool to help keep me on track." K.B. (Jul. 2024)

"The stages of collaboration for how they can be applied to the MTSS model were helpful. Excellent visuals and resources were given." T.M. (Jun. 2024)

"Thinking about different scheduling options was most helpful.  I can see how some of the different models would be more beneficial for some of our students. Also collaborating with staff and parents to facilitate generalization of skills from the speech room to 'real' life settings. I liked being able to stop the presentation and reflect on the information presented. I also find helpful the ability to re-visit information already presented to develop a clearer understanding of the material." K.Q. (May. 2024)

"Good information. I liked discussing more about how to support students with MTSS." J.H. (May. 2024)

"Loved the reflection questions and suggestions to modify/tailor the intensity and duration of services for various students. The pace was great, and the handouts were terrific!" P.B. (May. 2024)

"Discussing levels of support was helpful. I appreciated the document included to refer back to." P.M. (May. 2024)

"Helpful examples of schools that implemented SLP support at all tiered levels, which helped to understand what our role can look like. I liked the focus on SLP implementation." J.O. (Apr. 2024)

"The course flowed well from finding where the SLP is in their familiarity/comfort with MTSS and the next steps they can take. 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)

"The specific examples of goals and therapy techniques in order to best help students who stutter were helpful. I enjoyed all the practical examples to implement these techniques." M.D. (Mar. 2025)

"The given therapy techniques and goals were tremendously helpful along with real life examples of things that work and things that are not as effective when it comes to treating stuttering. Goals given and examples of how to target the goals during therapy sessions." J.C. (Mar. 2025)

"The presenter is the best there is when it comes to stuttering!! I liked discussing how to use the ICF model to understand the experience of stuttering." G.M. (Feb. 2025)

"Descriptions of therapy activities were helpful. I liked the directly applicable strategies for approaching all aspects of stuttering therapy." K.W. (Feb. 2025)

"Step by step strategies and why they work. Great presenter. Very knowledgeable and presented information in simple terms. Provided strategies that can be used immediately with speech students." C.A. (Feb. 2025)

"The presenter was very passionate and made the course more interesting to listen to." S.B. (Feb. 2025)

"I found it all helpful. There are so many approaches to stuttering therapy. It was great to hear an approach that allows the therapist to individualize the techniques while addressing the impact as well." R.D. (Jan. 2025)

"I found the discussion about integrating the ICF model into therapy practice the most beneficial for my daily work. This topic underscored the importance of considering not only the child’s observable behaviors—such as stuttering or articulation issues—but also the personal and environmental factors that influence overall communication. I feel more equipped to tailor interventions that address each child’s unique experiences and needs. This holistic perspective ultimately promotes more effective therapy outcomes and fosters a supportive environment for both the child and their caregivers. The content went beyond merely explaining therapeutic techniques, emphasizing the importance of integrating each child’s individual needs, preferences, and cultural context. Overall, the course provided both theoretical depth and practical tools that will directly benefit my daily work with children and families." A.G. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the topics were beneficial. I liked the accessibility of the information and the way it's explained." G.C. (Jan. 2025)

"I especially liked the discussion about telling parents not to tell their child to use their stuttering strategies in public." D.L. (Jan. 2025)

"I thought the section on bullying was extremely important. Dr. Yaruss is an engaging and knowledgeable speaker." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"The applications were beneficial and I liked the special time spent on stuttering easier vs "fixing" stuttering! I enjoyed the presenter's style. He was very animated and you could see his heart for stuttering therapy all the way through the presentation. Thank you sir!" K.W. (Dec. 2024)

"Beneficial connection to ICF highlighting elements of the process and experience of therapy." H.L. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the explanation of techniques and examples of goals." L.S. (Dec. 2024)

"I appreciated the humanity of the presenter, who stressed that the primary goal is to help the students to accept themselves and reduce the impact of stuttering upon their lives, and the stress upon the student becoming more comfortable in previously difficult situations." T.D. (Dec. 2024)

"The discussion I found most beneficial to my daily practice was the list of 10 specific treatment goals and 27 specific treatment activities to choose from. I liked the information regarding the importance of building a strong foundation to help the child reduce physical tension and change the timing to reduce stuttering behaviors." A.M. (Nov. 2024)

"So practical and knowledgeable and full of solid rationales and examples. I liked the specific games and activities to use in therapy sessions." B.H. (Nov. 2024)

"Specific treatment goals & activities that address the entire experience of the person who stutters were beneficial. Scott Yaruss is a knowledgeable and engaging presenter." H.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked all the different explanations of treatment goals and therapy ideas that I can start using literally by my next session." A.G. (Oct. 2024)

"Learning goals and foundation-building strategies for children who stutter was helpful. I liked the analogies on how to present different goals and strategies and modeling the strategies." N.O. (Oct. 2024)

"All of the treatment techniques were beneficial! I liked the emphasis on different treatment activities and goals." S.M. (Oct. 2024)

"I really enjoyed the way Dr. Y. explored the fact that our field has gotten some things wrong in our understanding and treatment of stuttering. That humility is helpful in moving forward with a "when you know better, do better" approach to my own clinical practice. I enjoyed Dr. Y.'s conversational, accessible style of presenting - which was supported consistently by organized slides and information." C.S. (Oct. 2024)

"Treatment techniques were helpful. The course was easy to complete at my own pace." J.C. (Oct. 2024)

"Discussing foundational work was beneficial. I enjoyed the topic on teaching individuals acceptance." B.G. (Sep. 2024)

"I loved the gradual approach and actual REAL strategies for students and families. This is hands down the best stuttering approach/CEU/help I've seen. Everything else I'd been exposed to was not nearly as effective or specific nor as helpful." J.W. (Sep. 2024)

"Learning about the speech mechanism and staying in the moment was beneficial." M.P. (Sep. 2024)

"I enjoyed the goal-oriented approach and all the real-world therapy ideas. The presenter was very knowledgeable and engaging." T.N. (Sep. 2024)

"Teaching the speech mechanism first and desensitizing was beneficial. I enjoyed the information about treating more than just fluency but the whole child." D.R. (Aug. 2024)

"Ideas for specific goals and order of treatment were helpful. Easy to follow and understand." E.K. (Aug. 2024)

"The specific treatment goals and activities and progression of therapy were beneficial. Very organized and clearly presented." N.P. (Aug. 2024)

"I loved the format highlighting helpful goals and activities that support those goals. This has been the most helpful course I have ever taken in guiding me toward applying theory to therapy. Very logical, simple structure and the clear reasons for each goal and activity." H.M. (Aug. 2024)

"This presenter is amazing. He has great insight and helpful tips to incorporate into my sessions. Everything the presenter provided was very helpful and I will utilize the information in my sessions." S.H. (Jul. 2024)

"Specific ideas for treatment activities were helpful. I liked the resources provided and the description of treatment goals and activities." K.T. (Jul. 2024)

"The treatment strategies WOW! I liked all the information in this course." P.C. (Jul. 2024)

"Well-explained goals to target. Very well paced with practical info." M.K. (Jul. 2024)

"Treatment activities were helpful. I enjoyed the instructor." L.G. (Jun. 2024)

"I liked discussing that stuttering is more than just stuttering. We must look at the entire effect that stuttering has on other areas of a person who stutters in life. The presenter was knowledgeable and engaging and provided valuable information that can be implemented by clinicians immediately." L.J. (Jun. 2024)

"The principle of supporting students who stutter develop proprioceptive awareness of where tension is located in their speech mechanism and using that to engage in voluntary stuttering and help incorporate stuttering modification techniques while speaking. I loved the practicality of the course. I could use and apply all of these lessons right away with my clients." W.R. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed the topics addressing bullying and education to peers. Scott Yaruss has a very easy to understand way of explaining information and really made it useful on a practical level to implement these strategies and goals." J.T. (Jun. 2024)

"I really appreciated learning about having children take on the role of being the teacher to educate parents and teachers. This presentation was presented in a really great way that was easy to follow. More importantly, it kept my attention from the beginning to the very end. The presenter is very knowledgeable in the field of stuttering." M.C. (Jun. 2024)

"The practical activities were beneficial." L.B. (Jun. 2024)

"The goals and how to address them! I enjoyed everything!" S.K. (May 2024)

"The desensitization strategies were very interesting and I think will apply to many different aspects of daily practice. I like how the strategies were broken up into their own slides." C.C. (May 2024)

"Starting points for fluency data were beneficial. I liked that I could conquer this course at my own pace." S.B. (May 2024)

"Techniques and sample goal writing were helpful. The flow of information was easy to follow and understand." D.G. (Apr. 2024)

"The concrete examples and activities were beneficial. I enjoyed discussing the way to frame stuttering for the parents." C.D. (Mar. 2024)

"All of the course was extremely helpful and very practical. I loved how organized this presentation was and how the speaker had himself in a small video on the screen with the powerpoints as well because it made it more interesting to watch and listen to. He was a very good communicator and an excellent teacher. I would have loved to have him as a professor way back when I was in school." L.C. (Mar. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on managing stuttering as opposed to trying to cure it." A.L. (Feb. 2024)

"I really loved the entire course. I've been on a several-year quest to become more confident and better equipped to help my students who stutter. This reinforced for me that I'm on the right track with my methods. It highlighted the importance of spending more time on the foundational groundwork. I also loved the sections about practicing handling bullying, as well as the topics brought up about parents." V.L. (Feb. 2024)

"The activities and guidelines were practical and useful. This course really delivered in what I'm always hoping for, which is getting right to the meat and potatoes. I loved the way the instructor spoke, like he was talking to you. He was not "presenting a slide show" and reading like a robot. He was very real and honest and gave practical strategies and information that could be used immediately." V.L. (Feb. 2024)

"Helping students deal with bullying that is the result of their stuttering was a beneficial topic. The speaker was animated and seemed personable." L.G. (Feb. 2024)

"I work with school-aged students with a wide array of disorders, including fluency, therefore this course is applicable. Having the outline of possible goals for these students is very helpful in planning my approach to treatment. I liked the example of goals sections spread across each area covered." D.K. (Feb. 2024)

"Scott's continued repetition of the importance of desensitization and helping the student to become accountable to self - not to do what parents or teachers think is best for the student was beneficial. Wonderful practical examples of how to implement strategies. I liked the goals written that reflect current IEP standards." T.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Discussing fluency treatment was beneficial. The presenter was very knowledgeable." A.W. (Jan. 2024)

"Desensitization was a helpful topic. I liked the presenter." S.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The topic that I found most helpful was why we practice the pseudostutter. Learning about how to desensitize stuttering really helped me understand why it's important. I like how in-depth this training goes with examples and reasoning behind why and how we approach the strategies. It's important to know that we can't only focus on the strategies, but stuttering as a whole." S.R. (Jan. 2024)

"The presenter was awesome, very knowledgeable, and had excellent ideas on what to do for dysfluency." K.S. (Jan. 2024)

"All of the course was beneficial. The teacher was very informative and kind." T.S. (Jan. 2024)

"The treatment strategies to use during my therapy sessions were helpful. I enjoyed the layout of the information with the goal, treatment strategies, and then explanation for each." H.R. (Jan. 2024)

"I liked the discussion of desensitization being the foundation of everything." C.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial discussion that fluency is not the main focus of therapy, but more emphasis should be placed on being a good communicator. Excellent handout and manner in which the information was presented." S.F. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the discussion on how to explain stuttering to a client. This course was practical and easy to understand." M.D. (Dec. 2023)

"Simple strategies and practices. Beneficial discussion of treating each individual, not same for every student that stutters." E.B. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the high level of knowledge of the presenter. Desensitization and awareness were beneficial to discuss." S.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the idea of foundational teaching at the beginning of treatment, especially the speech machine concept. Loved the presenter's way of teaching! Very easy to follow and excellent information!" A.Y. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial topics included describing stuttering, treatment activities, and stuttering vs. fluency. I liked how engaged and interested the speaker was on this topic. It made it easier to listen to the course!" M.E. (Dec. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss is an engaging speaker. I enjoyed the clarity and comprehensiveness of the presentation. ICF approach; the concept of making talking easier rather than maximizing fluency." A.D. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the presenter's attitude and openness." K.S. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked that this was geared towards the school-age population. I very much enjoyed the materials and presentation." T.D. (Dec. 2023)

"LOTS of practical activities laid out in a methodical manner. My big take away was to be methodical in working through the 10 goals and not to jump around; that the student needs a solid foundation in order to achieve some generalization." C.H. (Nov. 2023)

"I have several students who stutter on my caseload currently, and this course has helped me to reframe my thinking on how best to support them during therapy sessions, and also how to select goals/topics to discuss to help them learn more about their speech. The presenter was conversational and provided many great examples and analogies that I feel I can use with my students to help connect with them and support their journey to making speech easier." R.S. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was super informative, and the speaker was highly knowledgeable." M.M. (Nov. 2023)

"One of the best online courses I've ever taken. Love the goal writing tips, the activities, all of it. The speaker is engaging and easy to listen to. He doesn't sound like he's just reading an outline or a script." A.J. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked that the presenter views this therapy as speaking more easily and not improving fluency or decreasing stuttering. I liked the discussion of techniques to address the bigger picture, and I like that I learned things I can directly include in my therapy." K.W. (Nov. 2023)

"Goals, treatment activities, & parent/teacher advice. I liked this approach being child/student-led and viewing it through the lens of trying to have effective communication as the overall goal, as opposed to decreasing stuttering events/increasing fluency." M.S. (Nov. 2023)

"How to write relevant goals. Teaching the speech mechanism to the point that the child could teach others. Keeping us up-to-date on things that have changed." S.L. (Nov. 2023)

"Great instruction on actual therapy activities and how/when to do them. SO much useful information." M.S. (Nov. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss is a charismatic teacher. I liked the updated research." J.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the treatment goals that were reviewed. The presenter was very clear with his course objectives." R.A. (Nov. 2023)

"The information presented by Dr. Yaruss is so extremely useable and relatable to me as a school-based SLP. His techniques and strategies are ones I can take into the therapy room tomorrow! Discussing the importance of teaching desensitization to stuttering throughout the treatment process and what effects this has on a child who stutters was beneficial." W.H. (Oct. 2023)

"The presenter was very knowledgeable and easy to listen to. Staying on the foundation of stuttering was beneficial, i.e., how they stutter, before going on to fluency techniques." A.S. (Oct. 2023)

"The goals and parent/family involvement tips were beneficial. I liked the course format, tips, ease and convenience." T.W. (Sep. 2023)

"Enjoyed the goals and activities. And the specific interventions." S.C. (Sep. 2023)

"Learning the step by step process for addressing stuttering and all components was helpful. I liked that this course did not focus just on techniques and addressed the ICF model, acknowledging that we aren't going to CURE stuttering, but how we can really help!" K.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Knowing how important it is for students to understand the "speech machine" as well as supporting them socially and pragmatically especially bullying. Dr. Yaruss was such a wonderful presenter. I really enjoyed learning from him, not only the content of the topic, but also the way he presented." M.M. (Sep. 2023)

"The presenter was passionate about helping students who stutter. It was beneficial to discuss letting the student be the teacher of parents, teachers, and bullies...with the aid of therapist and other school staff." A.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Good information and easy to listen to." J.B. (Aug. 2023)

"Very detailed presentation with lots of examples, like having children write a letter to their teacher, dealing with bullying in an efficient way." A.R. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the activities outlined throughout this course. The examples/analogies provided will be very useful in my future practice." G.S. (Aug. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of the therapy techniques and the goals provided." T.G. (Aug. 2023)

"How to address bullying and how to work on de-sensitization were beneficial topics. I liked the presenter's explanation of the big picture of stuttering." M.K. (Jul. 2023)

"Very practical! Clearly, the presenter enjoys his work and wants to help other SLPs to feel comfortable with working with individuals who stutter. I love the idea of having the individual reenact the therapy session every session! I can see multiple benefits of that - family/significant other education and support, ownership of their stuttering treatment, reinforcement, and practice of what was learned." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the explanation of the stuttering modification techniques and how they are related, and sometimes the same as fluency enhancing. I liked the activities and goals provided. I have a couple students who stutter and this progression will be helpful for them. I liked how this course addressed the parents and teachers acceptance and knowledge of stuttering as it is difficult to find time to contact them." M.E. (Jul. 2023)

"There were a variety of activities for me to use with students of all ages, and I appreciated the information regarding talking to parents as well as the strategies to deal with bullying. I have used "speech machine" discussion and pictures but will have students draw their own, reducing the use of word "fluency" and instead talk about the ease of fluency. I also will use the strategy of "teach the teacher." L.H. (Jul. 2023)

"The order of goals was beneficial, and I liked the exact goal list and rationale." N.G. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of timing and tension along with desensitization. Dr. Yaruss had an easy to listen to way of presenting the information. He clearly shows that he enjoys working with individuals who stutter and conveys this in such a way that makes the clinician more confident on taking on individuals who stutter." E.V. (Jun. 2023)

"ALL OF IT! Knowing why and how to use these goals is extremely helpful in understanding the goals set by the SLPs that I work with (I'm a Communicative Disorders Assistant). I liked how useful and practical all of the information is." L.C. (Jun. 2023)

"Engaging speaker. I liked the parent engagement and having the student teach the parents." N.V. (Jun. 2023)

"This course was clear, with written goals and great examples. The discussion around desensitization was very interesting. I will use this with my clients." L.S. (Jun. 2023)

"Writing appropriate goals and examples were beneficial. The presenter was clear and easy to follow. His slides are fantastic and will help me remember key points in the future." K.T. (Jun. 2023)

"Engaging, knowledgeable speaker and valuable information. Interesting format and discussion about working on the entire stuttering experience and not just enhancing fluency." P.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked that all the techniques and approaches provided were practical. It was beneficial discussing what to prioritize when beginning stuttering therapy (i.e. desensitization)." A.M. (Jun. 2023)

"The presenter was knowledgeable and easy to listen to! I liked the discussion related to the fact that techniques are hard to use and they will most likely not ever become fully automatic. It is up to the child to decide what is best for them (balance of stuttering versus managing the stuttering)." K.P. (May 2023)

"Very practical and informative course. I liked the focus on communicating effectively vs. fluency rate." L.S. (May 2023)

"So practical, so informative, so relatable, and doable! Discussing timing and tension and teaching students what they do in a moment of stuttering was all beneficial." R.R. (May 2023)

"I love how Dr. Yaruss supports the child and recognizes that there is no cure for stuttering. He helps the child learn to accept and how to cope with their stuttering. I loved actually seeing Dr. Yaruss as the slides were presented. It was more captivating! He had a nice pace, nice inflection that kept the participant engaged." H.O. (May 2023)

"The specific goals were very helpful. Learning how to teach kids about their "speech machine" I think will be very helpful. Course was very informational and easy to follow." R.S. (Mar. 2023)

"Loved the treatment activities." J.V. (Feb. 2023)

"Instructor is great!" C.B. (Feb. 2023)

"Well-rounded approach to helping kids who stutter. Information that I can use in therapy." L.S. (Feb. 2023)

"I liked the strategies to work on stuttering." Z.R. (Feb. 2023)

"Practical instructional activities. A good reminder about the foundation of speech production." K.S. (Feb. 2023)

"Presentation was excellent. Acceptance of stuttering for children and for families." S.H. (Feb. 2023)

"The content is directly applicable." A.R. (Feb. 2023)

"The incorporation of research-based practices, how our profession has evolved in terms of how we view and approach stuttering therapy, theoretical considerations, as well as the immediate practical examples to use in therapy sessions. I liked the formatting, pacing, and real-world examples." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss was a very captivating presenter, one where the listener could feel his love and passion for the world of stuttering." A.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Dr. Yaruss' approach to driving an initial understanding of the speech mechanism, where tension is felt/placed, and how to release it is a refreshing and pertinent way of approaching this type of therapy with my weekly clients. I liked the self-paced nature and the conversational, yet informative, delivery of information." S.G. (Jan. 2023)

"Wow, this is one of the most practical and informative courses I have ever taken! I really appreciate the advice on how to talk to parents about their child's stuttering. The activities and the goals are so useful too. I love the idea of the speech notebook and the client teaching his parents what was covered in therapy." J.T. (Jan. 2023)

"This course built upon my foundational knowledge of stuttering and stuttering therapy, and I thought the information was very straightforward and 100% applicable. I had many "ah-ha" moments because the information went into depth about the why and how to target these areas. I really loved this course and am so thankful I took it!" N.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Demonstration of therapy activities were beneficial. Clear and concise with plenty of examples." B.J. (Jan. 2023)

"Comprehensive goals rather than the focus on fluency enhancing techniques only. Thorough, organized, easy to listen to course." E.A. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the focus on the overall aspects of speech. Course was easy to understand." N.C. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of building the foundation of understanding the speech mechanism and spending more time on this so the child truly understands the WHY so they can then apply it to HOW to change their speech mechanism." N.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Techniques and strategies that assist in helping children during daily activities/tasks. Recent and up to date research on stuttering." L.E. (Dec. 2022)

"Very organized and great examples and thorough explanation of topics. Helping parents and teachers to understand stuttering was helpful." K.P. (Dec. 2022)

"I love the comprehensive approach to stuttering. It's just as important to address the negative reactions and focus on what each student is experiencing. It was comforting to know this may take several weeks to accomplish and not to move on until the student has a solid foundation." C.B. (Dec. 2022)

"I appreciated that instead of focusing on theory, Dr. Yaruss gave practical applications of how to incorporate specific activities into daily therapy." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked how the course addressed the whole stuttering experience and emphasized making communication more comfortable for the child. I felt empowered to discuss improved overall communication and daily functioning with parents rather than focusing on improved fluency." J.M. (Dec. 2022)

"The strategies for Timing and Tension will help me tremendously in my daily practice. How to teach desensitization will also help me in my daily practice. I like how I can help empower children to empower themselves and to be more accepting of their stuttering." W.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Easy to follow along. I liked the goal creation and sample activities." L.H. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how to deal with the student's teachers and also bullying." E.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenting information for parents & teachers and understanding the child’s role in these opportunities for carryover of learned strategies was beneficial. I liked the outline of goals and how to recognize each child’s goals differently." H.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was comprehensive. I liked how he spoke about the speech machine and the different activities." L.G. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the therapy topics and the breadth of speaker's knowledge on this topic." V.J. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of reducing the student's stress about stuttering. The goals and activities were provided in a clear and concise manner." C.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything was beneficial. I liked the presenter's communication style. Everything flowed really well and was easy to understand." J.L. (Dec. 2022)

"I really found the format helpful. I appreciated how he shaped the presentation using therapy goals and how it also then easily translated into what I can do during therapy sessions to help my students. I loved the real examples with the wording of potential goal ideas." L.B. (Dec. 2022)

"Presented by a professional who truly is in tune with successful stuttering techniques and manners of students." D.M. (Dec. 2022)

"This course taught kids about the speech machine. It was engaging and very interesting, I liked how it gave practical activities to do." W.G. (Dec. 2022)

"Presented in an easy-to-understand format. Practical ideas for goals and activities that can immediately be used within therapy sessions." M.M. (Dec. 2022)

"Liked the specific treatment strategies for older children who stutter. I enjoyed the presenter's speaking style, perspective on stuttering, and depth of knowledge." J.G. (Nov. 2022)

"All of this course was awesome!! The format of the powerpoint presentation was easy to follow. The instructor did not jump around and stayed with the topic at hand." M.R. (Nov. 2022)

"I found the discussion on therapy techniques to be most beneficial. I thought the presenter was particularly excellent at his craft. He was able to inform & instruct the audience accurately regarding practical activities used to engage school-age students in Stuttering Therapy, all while demonstrating how each activity was conducted." C.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I love that course explored the complete experience of stuttering and that stuttering is more than just stuttering. I learned that each child is different and goals are based on what is most important to the person that stutters." T.O. (Nov. 2022)

"I found all the information valuable! After watching this course, it became clear to me that I need to spend more time on this aspect. I also liked the portion about bullying and being proactive rather than reactive around that piece!" T.T. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the discussion of timing and tension as the simple basis for all fluency shaping techniques. I also liked the discussion about trade-offs between easy speech techniques (reducing tension and time pressure) and naturalism/automaticity and the clear discussion of this and that, no, a person who stutters won't be aiming to use these techniques all the time." R.M. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the ten treatment goals and then 27 activities, the knowledge the speaker brings to the course, and the way he helps SLPs feel more confident. I have heard this presenter many times in person and online and he just gets better and better!" J.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Presenter was highly knowledgeable, interesting, and easy to listen to - excellent use of examples." L.P. (Oct. 2022)

"So helpful to have activities to use immediately! One of the best and most useful courses! I have completed his previous two courses and this is perfect to go along with them!" J.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Specific goals and activity ideas." H.W. (Oct. 2022)

"It was very informative to use for school-age children. Learning the different goals and how to start." M.C. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the flow of goals/therapy sessions and the variety of activities to address each goal." H.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The topic was very relevant to my current caseload and provided some great information. Dr. Yaruss is a wonderful, engaging speaker." N.S. (Oct. 2022)

"It was very informative and helpful. Great ideas, easy to access." D.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the handouts and activities - ways of desensitizing my clients." L.G. (Sept. 2022)

"Language was simple, personable, easy to understand, easy to listen to. I also appreciated that the post test tested general understanding."  K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"It was very comprehensive to my learning and stuttering therapy that I provide. It offered helpful review of the techniques implemented even before the use of the strategies begin."  K.P.-P. (Sept. 2022)

"I loved the entire session."  P.H. (Sept. 2022)

"Laying a good, solid foundation to understanding the speech anatomy as well as exploring the student's method of stuttering so that we can reduce the discomfort they are feeling and then find a strategy to help them stutter more easily was nice to learn.  Dr. Yaruss is so interesting and engaging. I've heard him speak both in person and online and they are equally good because he knows the material so well."  E.P. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the style and organization of presenter."  A.T. (Aug. 2022)

"I like that you could see the speaker! He was very enthusiastic."  J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I really enjoyed learning about building a foundation of knowledge about stuttering and also educating teachers about stuttering. I also enjoyed the presenter's style as well as the visual handout."  C.D. (Aug. 2022)

"The course was very organized! Good goals and activity ideas."  M.H. (Aug. 2022)

"I am spending a lot more time on all aspects of "Learning about stuttering" - especially the importance of the student truly understanding the speech mechanism and how it works! This course was EXCELLLENT!  Dr. Yaruss is able to explain information in a format that is easy to understand and utilize. His procedures for treatment activities were invaluable for the goal areas he addressed!"  T.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I loved the whole idea of treating the whole child. I do this naturally and I felt better about what I am doing."  A.D. (Aug. 2022)

"Importance of learning about the speech mechanism and ways to teach that, methods for teaching changes to tension and timing, and the importance of addressing bullying before it is ever a problem, if possible."  T.T. (Aug. 2022)

"All of it! Loved the in-depth discussions on timing and tension, desensitization, and bullying. Excellent, practical information that truly makes sense. I loved the practical, up-to-date advice and activities. Having left graduate school nearly 30 years, ago, I really needed this course to reinforce current thinking and methodologies on stuttering."  B.J. (Aug. 2022)

"I needed to hear Scott Yaruss say how important teaching the student to understand what parts of his body feels tension and learn to recognize where the tension is. I like that Scott recommended spending a lot of time on this foundation teaching about the speech machine and learning to notice tension. I also like that the goal in therapy is not to speak fluently, but to speak more easily. Excellent information.  The very specific examples provided and discussed were exceptionally informative and I liked seeing the information that was written with objectives and goals displayed. I'm a visual learner. Thank you for this excellent information. I wish I could download the entire list of goals and activities."  L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Very knowledgeable presenter with a wealth of practical strategies and insights."  P.A. (Aug. 2022)

"The acceptance by teachers and parents and the idea that we should not think of achieving fluency, just speaking more easily.  Dr. Yaruss was excellent, both in his knowledge of the topic and his presentation of the information. He was very organized and the presentation was easy to follow."  M.C. (July 2022)

"Excellent presentation. So many things I thought were true based on old information from our field were clearly now false! I learned so much, and I look forward to visiting Stuttering Therapy Resources.  Organized presentation, gave example goals and techniques. Presented the WHY'S to his suggestions and was detailed in a way that I can immediately put his suggestions to use in my practice. Thank you so much!"  J.B. (July 2022)

"The presenter was clear and concise."  K.N. (July 2022)

"The specific goal examples were helpful, and having specific and practical information about activities to do with a student who stutters was so clear and will be easy to implement in my therapy practices. Scott is so practical, organized, engaging, and thorough in his presentations. He is easy to listen to and I never look at the clock and think when is the course going to be over!"  C.H. (July 2022)

"Building individual hierarchies with the students was beneficial for my practice. Material was covered well."  S.S. (July 2022)

"This was the single most beneficial course I've taken in any area of practice since I graduated 25 years ago! Very important material presented extremely well. Applicable and impactful. I will recommend to all my colleagues." J.R. (July 2022)

"This course was great! I appreciate courses that focus on how to do things in practice. This course provided practical strategies and goals, along with when to utilize them." L.P. (July 2022)

"I felt the presenter was highly knowledgeable, likeable, and easy to listen to. The material was presented beautifully, but most importantly, the content was extremely important and hopefully will be widely implemented by SLPs." J.R. (July 2022)

"Lots of ideas to put in place for therapy." K.W. (June 2022)

"I liked that it included actual activities to use in sessions! And I could stop and start at all times and the program picks up again where I left off." M.H. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical strategies to use in therapy sessions, and learning how the approach to therapy has changed over the years." L.P. (June 2022)

"I loved all of the content! How to address teaching parents about stuttering was beneficial for my daily practice. Course was a good reminder of what I should be working on to treat the entire disorder, not just the disfluencies." T.N. (June 2022)

"I liked the activities and information, and the 'how' and 'why' to use them. All activities were discussed in depth." J.M. (June 2022)

"This was such an excellent presentation on stuttering!! Take this course, and you will learn so many things that you can use as a school-based SLP!" G.J. (May 2022)

"Self efficacy to encourage children to make choices and know that they can accomplish anything that they put their mind to. I liked the content and overall course. It's an important lesson for children." K.M. (Mar. 2025)

"I enjoyed the idea of building the Mind Map, and I plan to use it in my practice. This course was easy to follow and well organized." S.O. (Feb. 2025)

"Ways to develop self-efficacy and flexible thinking were helpful. Well-organized and useful practical information." M.L. (Jan. 2025)

"Dynamic and positive behaviors and helping children work thru their own concerns without overly interfering. I liked the instructor's examples and energy." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"Encouraging clients to problem solve and make mistakes was a beneficial topic. I liked the general overview of the topics discussed." H.W. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial to discuss using Gratitude Jars as a means of promoting Realistic Optimism. The organization of the topic of resilience was described and defined into 7 Core Competencies." S.G. (Dec. 2024)

"Lots of great strategies including tootles, inside outside feelings, and mind maps. I appreciated the summary before and after each competency." K.C. (Dec. 2024)

"I found the whole presentation beneficial! I loved how the presenter made me feel that it would be possible to incorporate building resilience into my therapy sessions utilizing the IEP goals already in place." D.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the ways that we can help children build resilience in various areas. Great flow and content. Very relatable to everyday scenarios." C.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Discussing how to teach resilience to children. Presenter gave summaries at the end of each section which was very helpful." D.L. (Nov. 2024)

"Good examples, easy to follow." C.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Emotional regulation and causal analysis were beneficial topics. The presenter was enthusiastic about this topic." H.S. (Sep. 2024)

"How to work on problem-solving was a helpful topic. I enjoyed the section on resiliency." E.T. (Jun. 2024)

"The specific ways to incorporate the information into therapy were helpful. Showed me why some of my games and activities are beneficial and can be used in different situations." D.V. (May. 2024)

"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)

"Examples of praise and the course content in general was beneficial. Teaching children the growth mindset techniques and how the brain is like a muscle will be helpful to my practice. I really enjoyed the YouTube videos." L.D. (Mar. 2025)

"I would recommend many of the techniques, books and training to parents. I will add many of the strategies and books in my clinical use. Positive, upbeat, the concept of praising efforts not perfection." M.B. (Jan. 2025)

"I liked the different experiments to encourage growth mindset. Very practical strategies to teach concept." B.T. (Jan. 2025)

"All of the information was helpful." M.P. (Dec. 2024)

"Emotional regulation was a beneficial topic. I liked the example slides that showed one way and a better way to say things." D.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked the discussion on how to give praise for growth mindset." M.R. (Nov. 2024)

"All of the information was helpful. I have students who have lost their motivation and self-esteem due to academic weaknesses. I enjoyed the instructor's examples of how to create a flexible mindset in the therapy session." D.R. (Nov. 2024)

"It was beneficial understanding the different ways to praise childrens accomplishments and struggles. I found the course interesting and well-organized and the content informative to real-life situations that will help me at work and with my own children." D.L. (Nov. 2024)

"I really appreciated all of it. I really liked the writing out the problem at the end, and the numerous examples of growth mindset praise. I did not know what growth mindset was, and now I do." S.M. (Nov. 2024)

"Good examples of how to incorporate this information." C.P. (Nov. 2024)

"The difference between evaluative praise and descriptive praise was beneficial to discuss. I learned that having a growth mindset will lead to more learning and success and a lot less discouragement and giving up!" A.C. (Jul. 2024)

"There were a multitude of takeaways from this course. I appreciate the thought of "rethinking our values" and transitioning to a language structure that builds the core values of optimism, resilience, perseverance, and social intelligence. I thought the presenter was well organized, created an enthusiastic presentation, and provided a wide array of resources to be used in multiple settings." M.C. (Jun. 2024)

"The specific ways/examples to encourage a growth mindset were helpful. I liked the real-world examples given by the lecturer." S.R. (Jun. 2024)

"It was beneficial to discuss managing feelings of helpful or unhelpful thoughts. 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 this 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 presenter 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)

"Beneficial review of descriptive responses versus evaluative feedback. Good review of positive feedback for kids." S.S. (Feb. 2025)

"Overall topic of Motivation was beneficial. Changing wording can make a huge impact. The style of the presenter made the goals seem easy to accomplish." S.G. (Dec. 2024)

"It was helpful to discuss the analysis of how we word our statements when interacting with students can promote cooperation and improve their self-esteem. I liked the enthusiasm of the presenter, and her wealth of knowledge on this subject matter." J.B. (Dec. 2024)

"The part about acknowledging the kids' feelings and the different ways of saying things - not using "you" was beneficial. I love the cartoons/comic strips and the examples of what can be said instead of the negative words." L.H. (Dec. 2024)

"Great examples of what not to do and how to change it so the child can feel validated. The reflective questions were FANTASTIC. They really made me think about how I would feel in various situations." C.M. (Dec. 2024)

"I liked discussing the importance of Descriptive praise. All the examples were helpful." D.M. (Dec. 2024)

"Changing if/then to when/then statements, changing evaluative praise to descriptive praise, the content on empathetic responses. I enjoyed the many examples provided of better ways to communicate with children and acknowledge their feelings." K.S. (Nov. 2024)

"Evaluative vs. Descriptive praise was helpful. Relative topic to today's needs of children and how to get them to cooperate." K.Q. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial ways to increase your clients self esteem and differentiate between evaluative praise and descriptive praise. I liked the whole course, and I specifically liked the area on instead of denying feelings, have empathy." D.L. (Nov. 2024)

"Phrasing to help with frustration was beneficial. I liked the examples." L.V. (Nov. 2024)

"Descriptive praise was beneficial to discuss. The course was easy to follow along." C.P. (Oct. 2024)

"Plenty of examples." M.S. (Aug. 2024)

"Ways of communicating positively were helpful. I liked the examples." K.W. (Jul. 2024)

"The presenter offered multiple topics that will be useful in daily practice. She did an excellent job of providing a framework for the discussion categories and concrete examples to promote generalization. I found takeaways throughout her presentation, and have a list of resources to follow through with for my caseload. The presenter was well organized, well-spoken, and was consistently able to convey her intended message. It was clear that she spent quite a bit of time putting together a presentation that would provide not only theoretical background, but also a large range of practical examples to promote generalization." M.C. (Jun. 2024)

"Positive statements to utilize during sessions. The course was very positive in nature." T.T. (Feb. 2024)

"This course had good examples and lots of practical application." C.S. (Jan. 2024)

"It was beneficial learning additional empathetic responses and differentiating between evaluative praise and descriptive praise. The examples (visuals) were very helpful. Well organized, easy to follow." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"Discussing ways to engage children in cooperation and communication techniques that are effective were beneficial. I liked the 6 empathy skills." L.E. (Dec. 2023)

"Ways to deliver descriptive praise instead of evaluative praise were helpful. I liked the many examples the presenter gave to illustrate concepts." R.P. (Dec. 2023)

"The suggestions on how to build empathy I found to be most beneficial for teachers/therapists working with all children. Acknowledging a student's feelings is critical in all relationships. I believe all people can use the concepts promoted in this course as they interact & communicate with others. We all need to acknowledge other's emotional responses/behaviors and demonstrate empathy when effectively communicating with others." C.F. (Nov. 2023)

"Learning how to communicate more effectively with children and diffuse meltdowns by mirroring or reflecting their feelings with the use of empathy (as opposed to denying their feelings), the importance of giving people eye contact and full attention (really listening), evaluative praise versus descriptive praise, and how to give negative behaviors positive labels were all beneficial. I enjoyed all of the concrete examples." A.C. (Nov. 2023)

"All of this was beneficial. I loved the variety of ways and phrasing to provide praise and correct behavior. Loved having a video of the speaker in addition to slides. When there is a video of the speaker, I am much more engaged and focused." A.M. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the discussion of using positive words and finding ways to compliment the student." C.M. (Nov. 2023)

"The entire course was very interesting. Most beneficial for me was related to how to achieve listening and cooperation during therapy activities." R.P. (Oct. 2023)

"This course was practical. I liked the organized list of ways to encourage cooperation during sessions." P.H. (Sep. 2023)

"The topic on dealing with the emotions of clients, especially those who are non-verbal, was beneficial. I liked the therapy ideas I can incorporate into my lessons i.e. color stations. Also how to encourage improved understanding and listening skills." R.F. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the speaker's style of presenting the information. Managing negative feelings was a beneficial topic." C.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Learning different kinds of praises was beneficial. Love descriptive praise." M.R. (Jun. 2023)

"The entire course was excellent. I found the section on evaluative vs descriptive praise and ways to reframe behavior with a positive word to be very beneficial. We often quickly go to "good job" as therapists and there are better ways." D.B. (May 2023)

"This course was very engaging. The examples were excellent and really helped me to process the information." D.B. (May 2023)

"I loved learning about evaluative versus descriptive praise. I often give evaluative praise reflexively (I think that our society uses this a lot because we are taught that this is how we should 'be nice' to others!) However, I noticed that this praise does make kids feel uncomfortable and I wanted a good alternative for that." C.P. (May 2023)

"I liked a lot about this course. The information was helpful and applicable within various situations. The pacing was great! I also enjoyed the anecdotal components to help connect the lessons to interpersonal relationships." C.P. (May 2023)

"Learning the importance of ensuring that our communication with children is neutral and non-confrontational. I enjoyed learning about effective communication techniques such as describing the problem, giving information, giving choices, using “I” statements, using “when/then” instead of “if/then,” and using gentle persuasion. I liked how the presenter explained every topic, and she provided excellent information in an easy-to-understand way." L.R. (May 2023)

"I especially liked the emphasis on empathy as a starting point for behavior management. Secondarily, I liked the notion of seeing all behaviors in a positive light. The list of positive labels to use for talking about children was excellent - I now have it posted over my desk for my own reference, and I plan to share it with teachers, other therapists, and parents." D.D. (Mar. 2023)

"The presenter was easy to listen to. What I found most helpful was evaluative vs descriptive praise, which will be a game-changer in my future therapy sessions. Thank you!!" E.M. (Feb. 2023)

"All of the information was presented in an organized manner. I liked the organization and examples." S.A. (Feb. 2023)

"Learning evaluative vs. descriptive praise. This course had useful and practical information with good examples of how to implement strategies." M.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning how to teach empathic language to parents was beneficial." M.D. (Jan. 2023)

"I liked the list of positive labels for everyday behaviors. It was obvious that the lecturer has been in the field. She used both her past students' and her own children's behaviors as examples." C.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Engaging speaker. Learning distinction between evaluative praise and descriptive praise was beneficial." K.F. (Dec. 2022)

"I thought all of the examples were very helpful for making the material useful immediately in the therapy setting. Replacing negative descriptors for positive descriptors of a child's less desirable behavior is a very helpful strategy." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Course was well organized and relatable. Turning a negative attribute into something positive." S.C. (Dec. 2022)

"The strategies and examples were great. This course was informative." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Presenter went through alternative language suggestions for when we interact with children. I liked the suggestions to help parents deal with their child's behavior." M.G. (Dec. 2022)

"This course gave lots of information about addressing children with empathy. It was a great reminder of how to best meet the needs of the diverse group of students that I see for therapy." M.C. (Dec. 2022)

"I liked the presenter's delivery - very conversational. And learning the different types of praises." J.N. (Dec. 2022)

"Learning how evaluative praise leads to creating dependency on approval by others. Good tips for better ways to positively label negative behaviors." L.L. (Nov. 2022)

"The presenter was very organized and it was obvious that she loves her work." L.R. (Nov. 2022)

"Thinking about the way we speak to the child differently. Learning to help the parent feel successful with their child." D.J. (Oct. 2022)

"Most beneficial was the session on how to engage the client's cooperation. I appreciated the many examples as well as the clear, concise bullet points in the handout." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was upbeat and passionate!" T.H. (Oct. 2022)

"Good topics of conversation and consideration with us SLPs who work with pediatric individuals who may have negative behaviors." K.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The speaker was very engaging." S.D. (Oct. 2022)

"Lots of info, easily processed." M.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I would recommend this course to my colleagues." A.D. (Sept. 2022)

"I love the idea of finding a positive label for a negative attribute. The presenter was great - she was funny and had great personal anecdotes to add to her topics. I was engaged and interested throughout the whole presentation. There were so many resources for quick references that I am excited to use." S.R. (Aug. 2022)

"The entire presentation was helpful, especially the portion about showing and using empathy in our words and actions because I know how it feels when my loved ones talk to me without empathy and what that feels like (not very good) and don't want my students to feel that way. I'm guilty of using some of those negative phrases myself, thinking that I'm saving time and getting directly at the problem, yet what I was doing was actually making the problem worse. Yikes!" E.P. (Aug. 2022)

"Liked the ease of learning at a time and place that is convenient for me." E.P. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked how it relates to children's behavior. The empathetic responses and communication techniques are helpful. Words are so powerful!" R.F. (July 2022) 

"I loved the information and how practical it was. I can start implementing it right away!" E.S. (July 2022)

"Course had lots of good examples – empathy and setting limits." J.M. (June 2022)

"I would recommend this course because it will benefit my practice on a daily basis. The flow and format were excellent." V.M. (June 2022)

"The specific examples as well as illustrative examples will be very helpful to my practice. She was an engaging speaker with well organized information." G.R. (May 2022)

"Course access was convenient. Learning the use of enforceable statements with kids and "When/then" vs "If/then." A.V. (Apr. 2022)

"This course gave practical ways to manage children's behaviors and understand their feelings." J.D. (Apr. 2022)

"The examples of the denial of feelings were very specific and effective, as well as the section containing "negative behavior has a message". I think this is very important to consider especially in our roles as SLPs and during sessions when we are trying to manage behavior. The presenter was obviously very knowledgeable and extremely passionate about the topic, and it showed in her presentation! She was able to easily give examples and she was an engaging presenter. I thought the presentation was easy to follow, nonjudgmental, and effective." D.L. (Apr. 2022)

"I appreciated the discussion of scripts to use with students to explicitly teach complex sentences. Material was presented clearly in a step-by-step manner with examples to demonstrate each step of the process." P.F. (Apr. 2025)

"What type of clauses to address in therapy first was the best topic. I liked the background information to update/refresh my syntax knowledge. Also how to use a variety of materials with all ages to start addressing this as I should. Starting this week!" D.W. (Mar. 2025)

"All of the free online materials and resources pages provided were helpful. I also appreciated learning about the research outlined throughout the presentation and also in the test (i.e., SLPs in early education and elementary school settings using plural "s" more frequently than addressing syntactic goals etc.). I try to use common core and collaborate with teachers in my practice too, so I appreciate that token of information as well. I liked how the instructor walked us through what it would "feel like" to identify clauses in a language sample and computing it out in order to have idea on what to target and work on for the child (i.e., their strengths and weaknesses). The visuals were a great resource for both younger and older students." D.N. (Mar. 2025)

"The types of activities that are most effective for helping children acquire complex sentences. I liked handling a somewhat intimidating topic (grammar) in a clear and practical manner." C.L. (Feb. 2025)

"I liked the ways to practice the use of clauses within therapy sessions. Practical ideas that can be used in therapy sessions." M.M. (Jan. 2025)

"It was beneficial recognizing that treatment for understanding and using complex sentences addresses many other discreet skills, and focuses on the whole rather than the individual parts. I appreciated the free materials, helpful books and websites, and therapeutic activities." L.S. (Jan. 2025)

"The repeated practice with recognizing the clausal types and the process of parsing was key to my learning the necessary meta-linguistic concepts in order to be able to effectively apply the referenced therapy strategies. I best liked the variety of offered therapy ideas, both in content and design as well as across age and grade levels." K.L. (Dec. 2024)

"The specific methods on working on complex syntax with early elementary children will be most beneficial for me. I really liked the treatment/implementation techniques/ideas." D.B. (Dec. 2024)

"All of the information was beneficial, truly. I enjoyed the course organization." M.M. (Oct. 2024)

"Tips on increasing use were beneficial. Very doable course." C.S. (Aug. 2024)

"Beneficial review for types of clauses. The presenter was very thorough in her explanations." S.Z. (Aug. 2024)

"Discussing how to implement this into my therapy sessions was beneficial. I liked the detailed information." I.C. (Jul. 2024)

"Implicit and explicit treatment techniques, and list of materials that can be used to treat complex sentence development. The speaker was very knowledgeable in the area of language therapy. She gave specific information pertaining to assessment and treatment which I can implement in my work with students." L.V. (Jun. 2024)

"I enjoyed the use of books in therapy targeting complex sentences. There were so many practical ideas for therapy and materials to use for lesson planning." J.H. (Jun. 2024)

"Since I work with younger children, the information on preschoolers was especially beneficial. Great resources!! Very knowledgeable presenter." P.B. (Jun. 2024)

"All topics are beneficial. The presenter was knowledgeable of the information. The handouts are very helpful." C.C. (May. 2024)

"The whole concept that targeting syntax earlier than we usually do is beneficial along with morphology. Also, working memory is crucial to understand to truly increase skills. I enjoyed the practical application." M.S. (Apr. 2024)

"The A,O,R clauses were beneficial. Great information!" J.R. (Apr. 2024)

"Honestly, being encouraged to start working on this area with much younger children will probably have the greatest impact on my treatment/intervention. I believe I do some of this already (i.e. casting) with younger students, but being more intentional with it is supported by the evidence presented in this session. Well-organized course and great use of examples." P.B. (Mar. 2024)

"The book examples were beneficial. Very practical and immediately useful information. Very good presenter." R.C. (Feb. 2024)

"The whole review of the sentence types was very helpful and beneficial for my daily practice. What I liked best about the course were Parts III and IV of Creating Complex Sentence Competence. Both parts were extremely comprehensive." L.A. (Feb. 2024)

"Beneficial assessment and treatment strategies - differentiating implicit from explicit and benefit of strategic learning. Many functional examples and free resource suggestions." R.M. (Jan. 2024)

"The treatment and assessment of complex sentences were helpful. I enjoyed the teaching and repetitive practice provided to reinforce dependent clauses. This helped me feel more confident to start addressing these skills, which are more complex but highly valuable with my school population." J.W. (Dec. 2023)

"Beneficial understanding different types of sentences. I liked the organization of this course." M.D. (Dec. 2023)

"I enjoyed the depth of explanation and provision of direct instructional topics and techniques." M.N. (Dec. 2023)

"Excellent structure for functionally breaking down complex sentences. I liked the treatment strategies and all the incredible resources." J.R. (Dec. 2023)

"The illustrations and visuals will definitely make the speech-language sessions interesting and increase my students' receptive and expressive language skills. The information was well organized and very clear." M.L. (Dec. 2023)

"I liked the targeted interventions for upper elem and MS age students. Analyzing a language sample together was extremely helpful." W.R. (Dec. 2023)

"I greatly appreciated the depth of this course. Discussing the importance of comprehension and utilization of complex sentences at a young age was helpful." J.L. (Dec. 2023)

"The final session with practical practice ideas was beneficial. I liked the ability to do the course online and at my own speed. Plus, the ability to revisit it after I have completed it." K.C. (Dec. 2023)

"It was helpful to discuss when to begin introducing complex sentences as well as the treatment methods to use when focusing on complex sentences. I enjoyed the many different resources that were provided as well as examples of implementing techniques." M.D. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked the specific strategies with examples for therapy." J.B. (Nov. 2023)

"The recap was a great start to support the rest of the information. Assessment resources that measure complexity will be very helpful. Explicit instruction and scaffolding ideas will be the most supportive therapy for composing and comprehending complex syntax. I most appreciated the explicit therapy techniques with the scaffolds." A.L. (Nov. 2023)

"This course was loaded with resources for use in daily practice. The hierarchies for teaching complex sentence structures were thoroughly taught and appreciated. The instructor laid out the material in a clear and precise manner. This material has been of great interest to me since Grad School, so having a knowledgeable instructor with an impressive resume was important to me. Jennifer's presentation was worth the wait. Thank you!" S.C. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked all the different therapy ideas. Learned a more in-depth understanding of subordinating clause types in sentences." T.P. (Nov. 2023)

"So many areas were helpful - the assessment tasks, the links for videos and materials. Also, the progression in treatment, scaffolding levels, etc. The resources and information provided, and the on-demand availability format is always beneficial." C.B. (Oct. 2023)

"Lots of examples of activities and books. I liked the lists of words and statistical information about useful techniques." K.F. (Oct. 2023)

"The examples used with the reading books, and the spreadsheets by Ebbles and Van Horne were beneficial. I liked the suggestions for grammatical complexity measures and analysis." C.C. (Sep. 2023)

"This was the best CEU course I have ever taken because it gave very specific examples on how to target many different areas related to syntax. I found the specific treatment examples and techniques to be very beneficial." J.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Very complete information. I liked the explanation of clauses." L.S. (Sep. 2023)

"Many therapy ideas. I appreciated the therapy ideas and reviews of the common types of clauses." J.C. (Aug. 2023)

"This information really expanded my awareness and understanding of complex sentence structure. The course was very well laid out, and the examples and materials were wonderful. It was a very thorough course." B.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Descriptions of types of complex sentences and clauses in the first section was beneficial. Many handouts were included in the course to use in learning more about complex sentences and use in therapy with varied ages/grades." D.A. (Aug. 2023)

"Validation of the benefit of implicit learning, particularly with young children. This course is very well organized and structured. I appreciate the breadth of application across age/grade range. It provided many examples of treatment strategies and many outside resources. What can be a dense topic was made understandable and tolerable. Thank you for dividing this into sections." S.P. (Jul. 2023)

"I found all topics and discussions to be beneficial. I liked the examples and strategies given." M.R. (Jul. 2023)

"I liked the resources to be used in assessment and treatment." A.C. (Jul. 2023)

"Incredible resources!! I can apply this information immediately with my students. Free resources and detailed description including scripts to use during treatment." A.E. (Jun. 2023)

"Implicit instruction for preschoolers as well as implicit and explicit instruction for early elementary students. I liked the wealth of ideas for therapy, scaffolding techniques, resources to seek out, and the importance of working on complex sentences at an early age and integrating other structures/parts of speech." K.T. (Jun. 2023)

"The most helpful topic was the demonstration of how to implement these principles in therapy. I liked the repetition and clear instruction." A.K. (Jun. 2023)

"Course was packed full of good information." L.D. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the examples and resources. The information that the complex sentence structure should be introduced earlier and why was beneficial." T.D. (Jun. 2023)

"ALL of it was beneficial. I will be reviewing this again over the summer break, and it will inform my SLO (Specific Learning Objective) for next year. Excellent content. This course was very challenging in a way that will improve my SLP skills. Thank you for such an interesting topic!" E.M. (Jun. 2023)

"I enjoyed practicing breaking sentences into complex sentences and identifying the specific type of clause. I also liked the specific practice with a variety of leveled texts. I enjoyed all of the explicit trials/practice and examples of resources we could use to target complex syntax." H.W. (Jun. 2023)

"There were many examples of implementation that I could use right away, and the presenter gave a series of steps to follow. I liked the treatment - discussing and showing meanings of sentences, building awareness, and sentence combining." H.C. (May 2023)

"The instructor was very knowledgeable. I enjoyed seeing the assessment tools and activities for multiple grades and levels of ability." S.G. (Apr. 2023)

"The discussion of age levels appropriate for complex sentences was beneficial. I liked being able to incorporate this into therapy with examples." K.F. (Apr. 2023)

"It was beneficial to learn you can work on morphology and other foundational skills while targeting complex sentence structures. I liked that this course emphasized the importance of not waiting to target complex sentence structures." J.F. (Mar. 2023)

"I liked the treatment ideas and materials." J.P. (Jan. 2023)

"Very useful. Learning the developmental hierarchy. Expanding sentence length and complexity with 1) adverbial clauses 2) object complement clauses 3) relative clauses in the developmental order." S.L. (Jan. 2023)

"Treatment techniques were beneficial. I liked the presenter's animated style." E.F. (Jan. 2023)

"Learning best techniques to use with the younger student and the treatment examples were helpful." M.B. (Jan. 2023)

"Therapy techniques for younger students. I liked the examples of books for treatment/strategies." S.W. (Jan. 2023)

"I appreciated learning what's expected at a given age re: sentence complexity." M.F. (Jan. 2023)

"Provided information and tools that I can immediately use in therapy. Loved the detailed assessment and therapy resources. Very thorough and evidence-based." R.J. (Dec. 2022)

"The speaker was fantastic." A.B. (Dec. 2022)

"EVERYTHING was incredibly informative! Great learning experience." C.R. (Dec. 2022)

"It was a great refresher on clauses. The challenges to think critically to answer multiple test questions." A.C. (Dec. 2022)

"Well-organized. I liked the treatment strategies." C.P. (Dec. 2022)

"Everything! I liked the literature resources, therapy activity ideas, graphic organizers, etc. Very informative and organized course. Well presented." V.J. (Dec. 2022)

"Excellent examples and strategies." K.S. (Dec. 2022)

"Understanding the three types of clauses was beneficial. And how to implement intervention with my students." M.E. (Dec. 2022)

"I love that she gave us lots of handouts and useful materials. And how to incorporate complex sentence strategies into play and books for young children." V.Z. (Dec. 2022)

"It was a comprehensive review of syntax and grammar. I liked the in depth details of a variety of sentence structures." M.K. (Dec. 2022)

"The presenter's voice was enjoyable to listen to. She kept my interest and covered a lot! I liked the specific assessment and treatment measures." T.F. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked everything! It was hefty in content and so beneficial." H.T. (Nov. 2022)

"This was a great course and very informative. I love all of the resources that align with core curriculum and state standards." A.M. (Nov. 2022)

"Liked the ways to assess language and sentence types used by students, and treatment ideas. Examples of the types of complex sentences, as well as tools for assessment and treatment were helpful." O.Z. (Nov. 2022)

"Learning about the clauses and the research that supports the activities." K.K. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the organization and content. Good review of syntax, complex sentences, treatment." S.L. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the therapy strategies for helping build complex sentences." J.D. (Nov. 2022)

"I liked the practical application ideas - syntax review, principles of statistical learning, and suggestions for materials." S.R. (Nov. 2022)

"This was an excellent presentation that will provide numerous benefits for my daily speech therapy practice. What I liked best about this course was the quality of instruction - including content and organization of information." M.W. (Oct. 2022)

"Very informative!" S.K. (Oct. 2022)

"It was a good review of syntax and best practices for teaching syntax." R.V. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the free materials and assessment links provided." R.V. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked all of the content and that the course was broken down into different sections." K.F. (Oct. 2022)

"I enjoyed this course! Excellent presentation." J.S. (Oct. 2022)

"The course was easy to follow. The presenter was clear and knowledgeable." M.M. (Sept. 2022)

"Referencing "The Informed SLP" and the order of intervention of grammatical concepts - This is EXACTLY the information I was looking for!  EVERYTHING about this course was amazing. Nice breakdown of sections. Very thorough overall. I will be revisiting the presentation, slides, and handouts often." M.H. (Sept. 2022)

"I have found when mentoring younger speech therapists that they are not "savvy" with English language format. This is a very good course for many therapists who are not strong at English language skills." C.E. (Sept. 2022)

"The statistical learning was good. I liked the ability to speed up and playback the course." R.L. (Sept. 2022)

"Gave good examples with books and resources for treatment." J.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the step by step explanations with a variety of materials and examples demonstrating how these assessments and treatments would be used with a variety of age clients." S.B. (Aug. 2022)

"Excellent, knowledgeable speaker who presented evidence based techniques; tons of repetition; allowed opportunities to practice, which helped us track our comprehension; very thorough course." A.K. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the facebook and youtube references to help with therapy and using scripts to engage students."  L.B. (Aug. 2022)

"I really enjoyed the Cognitive Verbs to elicit complex sentences. Very helpful. Very thorough, covering multiple areas."  C.A. (Aug. 2022)

"I liked the treatment techniques and learning how to dissect complex sentences and build them." T.M. (July 2022)

"The course was thorough. I liked the order and age of acquisition and treatment ideas related to picture descriptions." S.R. (July 2022)

"Very well organized course. I liked defining clauses and learning/teaching techniques." B.S. (July 2022)

"Very practical suggestions for therapy at all ages/grade levels."  J.H. (July 2022)

"I really appreciated the review about phrases and clauses AND the intervention techniques."  L.D. (June 2022)

"The presentation was spectacularly structured for best learning." E.T. (June 2022)

"It was a very detailed course with a lot of good information to incorporate into my practice." K.H. (June 2022)

"Learning about the sequence of development of clauses was great! The course was well organized and a clear presentation." H.L. (June 2022)

"I liked the practical ideas to adapt materials we already have to work on syntax skills. And the resource lists of free materials available online was great!" A.C. (June 2022)

"Comprehensive list of resources you could use at different grade levels to elicit complex sentences." M.M. (June 2022)

"Great references to websites that attach analytical meaning to language samples." B.R. (June 2022)

"I liked the scripts describing complex sentence targets as well as all the lesson ideas." G.B. (June 2022)

"Learning that you should begin working on complex sentences in the early elementary years." B.R. (June 2022)

"Discussion of the therapy techniques for the different age levels was very helpful. I found the review in regards to the syntax very helpful at the beginning of the course. Also the logical way the course was laid out made it very intuitive." K.Q. (May 2022)

"Everything! I thoroughly enjoyed the entire course. I will be using these strategies for the remainder of the school year to "try them out" before converting over to taking this approach with more of my students. I have always known that use of literature is important, but this broke down how to implement literature in an easy way to understand how you can target multiple targets while teaching complex sentences." C.C. (Apr. 2022)

"I liked all the evaluation and treatment ideas, and that this information can be easily adapted to my work." K.E. (Apr. 2022)

"The portion of the course that provided specific ideas for therapy – wonderful!" L.M. (Mar. 2022)

"The different materials, resources, and books listed were so helpful. I like that the presentation covered methods of intervention. I found the handouts and the resources very helpful." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the concepts about statistical learning - ideas around kernel sentences – ideas for how to model sentences during play using regularity and variability." J.S. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the specific book recommendations and how to implement into my daily work. And the real life applications." B.C. (Feb. 2022)

"Treatment strategies and specific techniques for developing complex sentence structure. There were a multitude of references and suggestions for materials." A.D. (Feb. 2022)

"Well organized. Good examples of how to use materials. The structure of the presentation with the sections, goals, and review were helpful." J.S. (Feb. 2022)

"Gave me the tools for explicit complex sentence instruction that I need. There were so many nuggets I will take and start using tomorrow with my kids who have a language disorder!" L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the examples of therapy activities; examples of different types of recast; importance of bombardment and repetition." J.S. (Jan. 2022)

"All of it! It was so "hands on". The instructor provided so many examples and strategies." L.K. (Jan. 2022)

"It was VERY thorough. I will be reviewing this multiple times to make sure I got all of it." B.R. (Jan. 2022)

"All of the topics were helpful." A.J. (Feb. 2025)

"Resources were beneficial! Also, how she used document camera and mirrored iPad. I liked the example videos." L.F. (Feb. 2025)

"I enjoyed the examples from an actual online EI session." J.B. (Dec. 2024)