As parents, we’re always trying to understand what our children are trying to tell us especially when they’re still learning how to express themselves. But what happens when your child can’t quite say what they don’t mean? That’s where negation comes in.

If you have a child who is a gestalt language processor (GLP), you’ve probably been learning a lot about how to support their unique language development. As caregivers and professionals, one of the most powerful ways we can support GLPs is by modeling language in a way that aligns with how they learn. This means shifting how we speak, especially in spontaneous, everyday interactions.