Apraxia and the Underestimated Autistic Non-Speakers
In this fascinating conversation, we will be hearing from three mothers about their experiences with their autistic non-speaking children and the incredible journey they have been on since finding new ways to communicate with them.
We will also be hearing from Tom, a non-speaking autistic young man who is now fluent in spelling to communicate and is an inspiration for those on different stages of the journey.
Please share this far and wide to spread the word and help many others who may not have heard about this incredible discovery!
Resource list:
https://counterspell.uk/
Elizabeth Vosseller the founder of S2C and I-ASC (The International Association for Spelling as Communication)
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2782737868492365
I-ASC is an extremely useful resource for spellers, educators, parents and carers: https://i-asc.org/
There are a growing number of influential spelling advocates. Their material is insightful for spelling and also for what it is like to live life as a non speaker. As parents and caregivers we have a lot to learn from what they have to spell:
Gregory Tino
Gregory also has a range of colourful and easy to read books that are useful for you and your speller. All are available on Amazon: The Autistic Mind Finally Speaks The Autistic Boy in the Unruly Body – Good for younger spellers My Amazingly Abundant Autistic Senses – Good for younger spellers The Land Called Boring
Elizabeth Bonker
Ido Kedar Ido In Autismland by Ido Autismland – A powerful and insightful read – available on Amazon & Audible
Spellers The Movie – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8h1rcLyznK0. This is now available to view on YouTube. It is a wonderful film and was inspired by the book ‘Underestimated’ by J.B Handley and his son Jamie. ‘Underestimated’ is the real life journey of Jamie Handley’s journey with autism and spelling. It has inspired many parents and carers to use spelling as a successful method of communication.
Underestimated: An Autism Miracle by J. B. Handley and Jamison Handley- available on Amazon & Audible
If you would like to get in touch with any of the participants, please drop us an email to education@the-pha.org.
