Why Does My Child Repeat Scripts or Echo Words?

💬 For parents of autistic, echolalic, or "late-talking" kids who want to connect—not "fix." In this heartfelt conversation, speech therapist Cathy Shilling breaks down Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)—a different (and totally normal!) way many autistic and neurodivergent kids learn to communicate. If your child repeats lines from shows, echoes phrases, or talks in "chunks" instead of single words, this video is for you! 🔹 What is GLP? (And why it’s not a "language delay") 🔹 Stages of Gestalt Language Development—from scripts to original sentences 🔹 How to respond when your child repeats or scripts (hint: it’s meaningful!) 🔹 Neuroaffirming therapy—what a truly child-led session looks like 🔹 Practical tips to support your child at home and school Cathy shares eye-opening stories (like the Peppa Pig script that made perfect sense!) and reminds us: All communication is valid. Whether your child is nonverbal, hyperverbal, or somewhere in between, this chat will help you see their voice in a new light. #AutismParenting #SpeechTherapy #GLP #neurodiversity Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.farahdanish.com/ Join My Community: 📸 Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/askfarahnow About Me: Hey there! I'm Farah. ​I've walked this path - first as a mother, then as a behavioral therapist and special needs educator. (And I homeschooled my own Autistic son.) What I discovered changed everything: the secret to successful learning isn't found in rigid programs or one-size-fits-all curricula. It's found in the unique connection between parent and child.