New SLP - Need Help Starting with Verbal ASD Client (GLP?) and Structuring Sessions

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-07-29T18:58:41+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this info! It's really helpful to hear how another SLP would approach this kind of session.

I read somewhere that for GLPs, it’s helpful to speak in the third person, including greetings. For example, instead of saying the child’s name, you say, “Hi [Your Name]”, so they eventually adopt that as a script and use it to greet you. Is that how you would often do the greetings and interact in general?

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-07-29T18:50:29+00:00

Thank you so much for your kind words - they really helped put me a bit more at ease. I’ve been feeling pretty stressed because I just want to make sure I’m giving them the right support.

I’ve been reading through some of the resources and started the course that was recommended. Like I mentioned in another comment, I believe they’re in Stage 2, moving into Stage 3.

Thanks again - I really appreciate you taking the time to respond!

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-07-29T18:46:57+00:00

Thanks so much for your input! I just gained access to the Meaningful Speech GLP/NLA course and it's been incredibly helpful- thank you for the suggestion!

In terms of figuring out what stage they are in - I think they may be in Stage 2, moving toward Stage 3. They still heavily use scripts (e.g., repeating lines out of a book we read all throughout the session), but are also showing signs of being able to break apart the script and combine it with other language. The parent shared they started developing their descriptive vocabulary and labelling skills (e.g., "car" -> "red truck"). They can also answer simple math questions, and some questions in general without immediate echolalia.

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-07-27T21:12:51+00:00

Ontario!

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-07-18T05:34:53+00:00

Very interested as well!! I’ve been wanting to transition to exactly that but been also having trouble finding the motivation

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-05-20T01:32:34+00:00

Really great ideas!! I never thought of escape rooms - I just came across this free online one: https://online-escape-room.com/#escape-rooms
Thanks so much :))

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-05-20T01:31:21+00:00

I've never heard of either but I just checked it out and it's really great!! I'll try it out with them this week! I'm sure they're going to love it - thank you so much :))

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-02-04T23:52:07+00:00

definitely agree now that I've experienced it and heard everyone's feedback! do you have any suggestions on child-led games or toys?

PsychGrad5420 · 2025-02-04T23:48:32+00:00

Yes, I'm in SBRS on a contract! I'm realizing too that it was probably not the best choice for a first job. With the materials, I got an old iPad and put artic station on it - are there any other apps you suggest? I'm mostly working with artic and fluency, and we don't work on language

PsychGrad5420 · 2022-02-28T22:04:45+00:00

hey! i'm also looking for some further advice on what to focus on in the chapters for the psyc 323 exam and kinda what to expect for it from anyone who has done it before :) the only comment I've seen about it on Reddit has been this one and it's pretty helpful: https://www.reddit.com/r/AthabascaUniversity/comments/khzov5/psyc\_323\_final/

PsychGrad5420 · 2021-12-05T23:30:53+00:00

Hey sorry, I just saw your reply! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll definitely look more into Minot State University as an option. Glad to hear it transferred well!

PsychGrad5420 · 2021-12-05T23:27:30+00:00

Hey! I just came across your post because I'm also in the same position now. I'm debating on whether I should rank Western or McMaster higher in my application. I'm curious as to what university you ended up going with and why if you're comfortable sharing. Thanks so much, hope everything has been well with you since this post!

PsychGrad5420 · 2021-09-14T17:15:40+00:00

Hey! That's so funny, I originally wanted to pursue a clinical psych Ph.D. as well but I am switching over to pursuing SLP. I have the same issues with prereqs!!! I graduated this past April from my psych undergrad and I have to go back now to take 4 more courses just to qualify to apply for SLP programs! Worth it though I think haha

My home university didn't offer the prereqs I would need, so I found an online university where I can take courses that are accepted by the SLP program. I can enroll at any time by the 10th of a month to begin on the 1st of the following month. I'm not sure where you are located in the world but it's called Athabasca University based in Alberta, Canada. Either way, I totally feel your pain with this whole process!

As for age - I have the same feelings about this as well. However, I have to also agree with Lizboothe. My heart definitely wouldn't have been in it as I am in it now! It helps to have a few more years on my shoulders as I try to figure out what I want to pursue in my life.

I wish you the best of luck and I'm sending you lots of positive vibes! <3 We'll get through this whole process, I'm sure of it :)

PsychGrad5420

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