A practical training course for practitioners supporting children and young people who may be identified as Gestalt Language Processors.

Course Dates

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This course is delivered by way of interactive e-learning materials, completed in the learner's own time, together with live online webinars via Teams at the set times above.

Price

This course is priced at £310.00 plus VAT per person to include Gestalt Language Processing – a Total Communication Approach e-book.

About the course

This new course has been written for practitioners supporting children and young people who may be identified as Gestalt Language Processors. You will learn how to recognise Gestalt Language Processors and explore strategies to develop their communication and social engagement. Practitioners familiar with the term Natural Language Acquisition, (NLA) please note NLA refers to Laura Lee's sentence analysis from Stage 4, whereas this course references other approaches e.g. how visual support strategies and evidence-based support for emotional literacy might be adopted. The recommendations are according to the GLP's individual needs across the stages and include suggestions of strategies which have been effective for many GLP autistic learners. The course is relevant for those working with autistic individuals in mainstream settings, specialist provisions, AAC users and non-speakers.

The course is written by Helen Driver and designed for TAs, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners but this course is for SaLTs who want to develop their knowledge of GLP and neuro-affirming practice.

The course programme involves:

• Online modules which are completed through self-study at a time that suits you but must be completed before the live webinars
• Live webinars which are an hour long and are pre-arranged at specific times

For one hour each week for ten weeks, complete an online interactive web-based session. For another hour, participate in a lively and informative online discussion led by an experienced Elklan tutor enabling you to share outcomes with others, adding value to the training experience.

This course is accredited at Level 2 and 3 through an externally quality assured and Ofqual-regulated national Awarding Organisation. On successful completion, you will receive nine credits at whichever level you chose to study. The Elklan tutor will provide the support learners need to complete a Learning Log.

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Terms and Conditions

• By applying for this course you agree to our Terms and Conditions for Learners.
• Please download and read the cancellation policy. This is always adhered to
• All applications are subject to availability and eligibility; your application will not be final until your place is confirmed by Elklan Training.

• Includes anytime access to the e-learning Sessions for the duration of the course
• No previous qualification required
• Resource e-book
• External Accreditation with a 9 credit Award on successful completion
• Live weekly tutorial webinars with an Elklan Tutor
• Learning Log to complete
• Targeted strategies for specific group
• Discuss and share with other learners