Location
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Document Type
Poster
Event Website
https://www.mnstate.edu/sac/
Start Date
15-4-2025 12:00 AM
End Date
15-4-2025 12:00 AM
Publication Date
4-15-2025
Description
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has significantly improved how individuals with complex communication needs express their thoughts, wants, and needs. However, traditional AAC layouts are typically designed for analytical language processors (ALP). It often does not fully support individuals who acquire language through alternative processes, such as gestalt language processing (GLP). GLP is a form of language acquisition in which individuals learn language in chunks or scripts rather than individual words, a process commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This poster presentation explores the co-occurrence of GLP for AAC users and highlights the challenges individuals who process language through gestalts face. Through an in-depth analysis of the current literature and theoretical frameworks, this paper emphasizes the need for individualized AAC customization, multimodal communication support, and naturalistic intervention approaches to promote functional and meaningful language development.
Supporting Gestalt Language Processing for Augmentative and Alternative Communication Users
Comstock Memorial Union, MSUM
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) has significantly improved how individuals with complex communication needs express their thoughts, wants, and needs. However, traditional AAC layouts are typically designed for analytical language processors (ALP). It often does not fully support individuals who acquire language through alternative processes, such as gestalt language processing (GLP). GLP is a form of language acquisition in which individuals learn language in chunks or scripts rather than individual words, a process commonly observed in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This poster presentation explores the co-occurrence of GLP for AAC users and highlights the challenges individuals who process language through gestalts face. Through an in-depth analysis of the current literature and theoretical frameworks, this paper emphasizes the need for individualized AAC customization, multimodal communication support, and naturalistic intervention approaches to promote functional and meaningful language development.
https://red.mnstate.edu/sac/2025/cehs/12