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Honouring Every Child’s Voice: Speech and Language Insights for Educators

Discover how to recognize and support diverse communication styles in early learners. In this on-demand webinar, Honouring Every Child’s Voice: Speech and Language Insights for Educators, we’ll explore the foundations of gestalt language processing (GLP) and its role in early childhood development. Through an engaging, interview-style format, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the signs, stages, and strategies connected to GLP, and how to apply them in your daily practice.

Designed for educators and childcare professionals, this session will help you identify gestalt language patterns, respond with intention, and create a more inclusive and responsive classroom environment. Walk away with practical tools and insights that honour each child’s unique way of communicating—ensuring every voice is heard and supported.

About the Interviewer - Tammy Kelly

RECE, ECC Community Advisor

Tammy has devoted nearly 25 years to early childhood education, fueled by the heartfelt gratitude of parents who share stories of their children’s growth and learning. She finds immense joy in witnessing the smiles and excitement of children as they master new skills.

Tammy takes great pride in her commitment to building strong, supportive relationships with families, ensuring they feel valued and understood. It is this deep connection and the profound impact she has on the lives of young children and their families that inspires her to continue her work with unwavering dedication every day.

About the Interviewee - Semona Basin

Owner of Let's Tok Speech Therapy, Clinical Director & A Speech-Language Pathologist

Semona is a dedicated and neurodiversity-affirming speech-language pathologist based in Toronto, Ontario. She holds a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology from McMaster University.

With diverse clinical experience, Semona has worked in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation centres, hospitals, private practice clinics, children’s treatment centres, and local schools. She has supported children and adults with a wide range of speech and language needs, such as speech sound disorders, orofacial myofunctional disorder, stuttering, autism, and expressive and receptive language delays.

Semona is the founder of Let's Tok Speech Therapy, a mobile private practice focused on providing safe, welcoming, and neurodiversity-affirming support for children needing support at home, daycare, or private school. Online speech therapy services are also available to families across Ontario. Her approach centers around fostering connection over correction, honouring each and every child’s unique differences, strengths, values, and sensory preferences.

  • $25

Honouring Every Child’s Voice: Speech and Language Insights for Educators

  • Course
  • 1 Lesson

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Explore gestalt language processing (GLP) and its impact on communication in young children. This interview-style session covers signs, stages, and strategies behind GLP, offering insights into how educators can recognize and respond to gestalt language in the classroom. Learn how to support children through inclusive, meaningful communication practices.

Meet "Your Early Childhood Coach" Anisha Angella

Anisha Angella is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist who has been in the industry for over 13+ years. With a degree in Early Childhood Education Studies, Anisha has held many roles over the years. She has led childcare programs, taught college programs, and worked as a senior manager overseeing 45+ childcare locations. She is also the CEO and Founder of The Early Childhood Coach — a powerhouse for all things childcare consulting, coaching, and training. Her success has allowed her to gain exposure through Authority Magazine and The Today Show. Anisha wants to see other members of the ECE community succeed and loves to share her wealth of knowledge through speaking at a variety of events. Anisha’s speaking engagements focus on diversity in ECE, leadership, mental health and burnout in ECE, and effective communication with parents and staff. She has spoken at over 50 events worldwide and is always looking forward to her next engagement.

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