# Hyperlexia, Human Codes, and GLPs with Liz Watson

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Podcast: [the gestalt get-together](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gestalt-get-together-7072602)
Published: 2026-04-13T11:00:00+00:00
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What if hyperlexia is not a barrier, but a bridge to language? Guest: Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP, to talk about hyperlexia through the lens of Gestalt Language Processing. They explore what hyperlexia really is, why many GLPs are drawn to what Liz calls “human codes” such as letters, numbers, and symbol systems, and how these interests can become powerful entry points into language. About the Guest: Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP, is a lifelong school-based SLP with a passion for working with hyperlexic kids. She specializes in the preschool age group and loves AAC. She is also a writer for The Informed SLP. Liz lives in Maryland with her wife, son, and two tiny dogs. Show Notes: What do autistic children who are interested in letters and numbers do with them? A qualitative study Mentioned in this episode: Register for the Back-2-School Conference

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