Empowering nonspeaking individuals, especially those with autism, by utilizing communication methods like spelling to communicate offers a crucial avenue for expression. This approach provides a voice for nonverbal individuals, enabling them to share their thoughts and feelings effectively.
Spelling to Communicate, or S2C, is a method designed to help nonspeaking individuals, including those with autism, communicate effectively by pointing to letters on a board. This approach utilizes purposeful motor movement to enhance the connection between the mind and body. The ultimate goal of S2C is to facilitate open communication, enabling nonverbal spellers to share their thoughts, opinions, and ideas fluently using the boards.
Spelling to Communicate, or S2C, is a method designed to help nonspeaking individuals, including those with autism, communicate effectively by pointing to letters on a board. This approach utilizes purposeful motor movement to enhance the connection between the mind and body. The ultimate goal of S2C is to facilitate open communication, enabling nonverbal spellers to share their thoughts, opinions, and ideas fluently using the boards.
Speak Unique's mission is to provide high-quality services to all nonspeaking individuals, including those with autism, to facilitate open communication. We also support their CRP (Communication Regulation Partner) to ensure that nonverbal spellers can effectively use spelling to communicate beyond their practitioner.
My name is Elise Ryan, and I am a certified S2C practitioner and BCBA. For fifteen years, I have been dedicated to working with non-speaking and unreliably speaking individuals of all ages, many of whom are on the autism spectrum. My journey with Spelling to Communicate began several years ago, and I was deeply inspired to become a practitioner after witnessing how effectively individuals could communicate through S2C when other communication methods failed. I am passionate about helping nonverbal individuals express themselves and celebrating each success through S2C. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my cats, traveling, and exploring nature.
