Children’s Books and Education Rooted in Natural Language Development
Grounded in Connection, Rooted in Natural Language Development
Language That Grows with You.
Supporting families, educators, and clinicians with stories and resources grounded in connection, joy, and evidence-based practice.
Supporting families, educators, and clinicians with stories and resources grounded in connection, joy, and evidence-based practice. I’m Kathryn Arnold, a speech-language pathologist and children’s book author who creates high-quality books intentionally written for gestalt language processors.
I’m Kathryn Arnold, a speech-language pathologist and children’s book author who creates high-quality books intentionally written for gestalt language processors.
Looking for a quick guide to support children who use echolalia to communicate in the classroom?
Grab our gestalt language development guide created for busy teachers and the therapists who support them.
Meet the Author, Coach, and Speaker Behind Echo and Grow
Kathryn Arnold, MCD, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist and Children's Book Author
Welcome! I’m Kathryn, a speech therapist with nearly two decades of experience working with children in the schools, private practice, and beyond. For the past five years, I have been supporting the education of clinicians, teachers, and caregivers in gestalt language development.
As a mother of two boys, I know the value of slowing down, enjoying time together, and using books to support language development. Creating children’s books rooted in natural language development felt like a natural next step in my journey after years of developing educational materials, coaching, and speaking to thousands of professionals and parents worldwide.
Echo and Grow books are a neurodiversity affirming resource here to fill the gap in gestalt language processor resources. Each book supports language and literacy development in children while also helping adults better understand gestalt language processing.
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How ’Bout Some Help
A Stage 1 Echo and Grow Book
Do you have a child who loves repeating favorite lines, phrases, or scripts from shows and books?
This story was made for them.
How ‘Bout Some Help was written with gestalt language development in mind, using playful, repeatable phrases so kids can engage, echo, and develop language naturally.
Follow along as Benny (a determined little bunny) and Milo (a patient giraffe with a big heart) have an everyday adventure. These two friends, who never let each other down, learn valuable lessons along the way — like it’s OK to ask for help — teaching children it’s OK for them, too!
Caregivers, educators, and clinicians will find helpful insights woven throughout, making reading time meaningful and rewarding. Using developmentally appropriate language, How ‘Bout Some Help will support a child’s natural language journey with phrases that can be easily broken down when they’re ready, building confidence through a book that bridges communication and connection.
Book Me For
Professional Development
I present in-person and virtually to SLPs and educators on child-led interactions, gestalt language development, the Natural Language Acquisition framework, and how to support children at each stage of development. My talks support learning with practical strategies that can be implemented right away.
Book Me for
Author Visits
Author visits include book readings, workshops on gestalt language development, and peer education on Autism acceptance and understanding all the unique ways we communicate.
These visits offer meaningful ways to connect with students and the adults who support them.
Professional development provided
for these groups and many MORE!
Grounded by Connection
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Rooted in Natural Language Development
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Language That Grows with You
Grounded by Connection 〰️ Rooted in Natural Language Development 〰️ Language That Grows with You
What’s Next?
Echo and Grow continues to cultivate inclusive books for every age and stage of language development. With each book purchased, you plant a seed that nurtures connection, builds understanding of gestalt language development, and supports the creation of future stories and resources.
