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Ep. 110 The Great GLP Debate Explained: Should We Use the Natural Language Acquisition Framework?

Ep. 110 The Great GLP Debate Explained: Should We Use the Natural Language Acquisition Framework?

Update: 2026-01-01
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Recently, there has been a surge of conversations and debates surrounding gestalt language processing (GLP) and the Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) Framework. Between ASHA presentations, published responses, social media discourse, and growing criticism of NLA, many clinicians are left wondering: “Is GLP valid?”, “Does the research support it?”, and “Am I doing something wrong if I don’t fully buy into it?”


In this episode hosted by Melanie Weber (SLP & NeuroAffirm Team Member), we’ll unpack what’s actually being debated in the GLP conversation and break down the key criticisms alongside the shared points of agreement through a thoughtful, neuroaffirming perspective.


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Ep. 110 The Great GLP Debate Explained: Should We Use the Natural Language Acquisition Framework?

Ep. 110 The Great GLP Debate Explained: Should We Use the Natural Language Acquisition Framework?

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