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Supporting Gestalt Language Processing %u2013 a Total Communication ApproachElklan has provided courses and books to promote the communication skills of many individuals. This book was written to meet the requests from practitioners who wanted a resource to support people who may be identified as Gestalt Language Processors, including autistic individuals and those using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC). The focus will be on recognising and understanding Gestalt Language Processing and providing support through a Total Communication Approach.Please note:Gestalt Language Processing is not a clinical diagnosis. It is a description of a possible different pathway of language development.The use of the term autistic children and autistic young people in Elklan literature refers to those diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder and Elklan is aware of the importance of appreciating and regarding the views of autistic people in their communications.This is the second edition.CopyrightNo parts of this work can be loaded, stored, manipulated, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying without prior written permission from the copyright holders, Elklan Training Ltd.Published bySpeech and Language Therapy ConsultantsParkside, Station Road, St Mabyn, CornwallPL30 3BN, Tel: 01208 841450Email: henrietta@elklan.co.ukWebsite: www.elklan.co.uk