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94 %u00a9 Elklan Training Limited 2025Elklan Supporting Gestalt Language Processing %u2013 a Total Communication ApproachSHARING SUCCESSLearning about Gestalt Language Processing as part of a Total Communication Approach, practitioners and parents may adjust the way in which they support children and young people. Here is a checklist which might be helpful for reflecting on the application of any of the content of this book.%u2022 Do I use more neuro-affirming language in my written and oral communication with the child or young person, family members, caregivers and other professionals?%u2022 Am I engaging in individualised, child and young person led activities?%u2022 Am I sharing an understanding of Gestalt Language Processing with other people?Thinking about your setting:%u2022 Are the communication differences supported and responded to effectively? This may include the use of any suitable visual support strategies including personcentred AAC%u2022 Is the living and learning environment adjusted to suit sensory needs?%u2022 Is the fact that behaviour is a form of communication recognised?%u2022 Are learning differences supported by suitable individualised adaptations?%u2022 Have there been changes to adopt a Gestalt Language Processing friendly practice throughout the setting?Some readers may answer %u2018yes%u2019 to all of the above and others may have made one small significant change. Either way, if a child or young person is recognised as a Gestalt Language Processor and GLP friendly practice has been adopted it is important to evaluate progress. The introduction of this book suggests different views on Gestalt Language Processing should be considered and all should be respected as further research is conducted to improve the evidence base for this approach. Monitoring effective changes and sharing outcomes of success with others could be valuable in continuing our collective learning journey on Gestalt Language Processing.A FINAL POINT OF REFLECTIONWhen supporting children and young people it is our responsibility to recognise neurodiversity. We all differ in our skills, social interaction, sensory processing and how we think, behave and communicate. Recognising the individual needs of a non-speaker, the AAC user and Gestalt Language Processor as part of a Total Communication Approach helps us to positively affirm difference and provide individualised support.