# From Scripting to Storytelling: A Conversation with Melanie Singh Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602/from-scripting-to-storytelling-a-conversation-with-melanie-singh Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602/from-scripting-to-storytelling-a-conversation-with-melanie-singh.md Podcast: [the gestalt get-together](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602) Published: 2025-11-25T11:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://speechtherapypd.com Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/18e4da1e-6753-4a8b-864f-6e8f0b3e3c7e.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602/episodes/from-scripting-to-storytelling-a-conversation-with-melanie-singh Duration seconds: 3675 ## Resource Guest: Melanie Singh, MS, RN, NPD-BC Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/from-scripting-to-storytelling Join Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, as she sits down with Melanie Singh, MS, RN, NPD-BC, for an honest and insightful conversation about navigating gestalt language development from both sides of the table. What happens when a healthcare provider becomes a parent advocate? Melanie shares her unique dual perspective on her son's gestalt language processing journey, revealing the real story behind balancing multiple therapeutic approaches. From coordinating SLP, OT, and ABA services to making the tough call about when to transition away from formal language therapy, this episode offers a refreshingly candid look at the decision-making process that families face. Discover how special interests can become powerful tools for building spoken narratives and learn practical ways AAC devices can support language diversification in gestalt language processors. Whether you're a clinician seeking family insights or a parent looking for guidance, this interprofessional conversation bridges the gap between clinical knowledge and lived experience with authenticity and practical wisdom. About the Guest: Melanie Singh, MS, RN, NPD-BC, is a board-certified nursing professional development specialist and the Program Director of a nationally recognized transition-to-practice program for new graduate nurses. With a background in pediatric nursing, clinical research, and leadership, Melanie brings nearly two decades of experience to the table—but it’s her role as a mom that has shaped her most deeply. A proud mom to two boys (1 GLP and 1 ALP), Melanie blends her clinical expertise with her lived experience to speak openly and com… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602/episodes/from-scripting-to-storytelling-a-conversation-with-melanie-singh/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602/from-scripting-to-storytelling-a-conversation-with-melanie-singh.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.