Briana Falgiano, M.S.,CCC-SLP

Why Music Matters — Especially for Gestalt Language Processors How rhythm, melody and whole-phrase language learning can team up to unlock communication Language and music are cousins in the brain: they share timing, pitch, memory, and emotional wiring. For people who learn language in a gestalt  way — sometimes called Gestalt Language Processors (GLPs) — music can be an especially powerful scaffold. This post explains why, summarizes supporting research, and offers practical ideas for...

The Transformative Power of Dramatic Arts in Speech Therapy In recent years, the integration of dramatic arts into speech therapy has grown from a creative experiment into a powerful and promising approach. While we are currently in the process of conducting research to formally measure its outcomes, what we’ve witnessed firsthand within our own sessions has been exceptionally encouraging. Drama—whether through role-play, storytelling, puppetry, or performance—creates a unique, engaging...