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Raising the Bar: How Schools Shape Self-Belief in Nonspeaking Students
I always believed the limitations my school put on me. They were the experts. I didn’t know to question their judgement.
TJ Thompson
Mar 52 min read

Proficiency Is Not a Prerequisite: Removing Roadblocks & Ensuring Access for Nonspeaking Learners
Discover key insights from the webinar Proficiency is Not a Prerequisite, presented for the Maryland State Department of Education. Learn ho
Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Jan 303 min read


Collaborating with Autistic Clients and Students in Motor Learning
Learn how teamwork, personalized approaches, and input from autistic individuals can reduce stress, improve focus, and foster confidence in
Ingrid Ventura Ellis
Jan 162 min read


Lessons in Understanding: How My Autistic Students Made Me a Better Teacher
Discover how listening to nonspeakers transformed a teacher's perspective. Learn about the power of listening, understanding, and embracing
Anne Butler
Nov 26, 20243 min read


My Words are My Voice: Words from the Nonspeaking Autism Community
Explore the podcast "My Words Are My Voice," showcasing writings from nonspeaking individuals in the autism community. Listen and learn!
Miranda Cobo
Nov 4, 20242 min read


A Years-Long Journey to Text-Based Communication
Nick shares his journey of the shift from relying on scripted speech to expressing genuine thoughts and feelings using text-based communicat
Nick Barry
Oct 29, 20242 min read

No More Silent Allies: Building Inclusive School Communities
Building inclusive schools is everyone's responsibility, especially those of us with nondisabled children.
Lisa Mihalich Quinn
Oct 9, 20246 min read

A Personal Note from Danielle: Seeking Your Stories of Overcoming Stress
Dear Friends, You might be wondering what happened to my posts/shares. I have been inside the cloud of pain with significant medical...
Danielle Orleans
Aug 26, 20241 min read

Six Years Later...Trevor revisits their first blog
If I could make myself a time machine, I would return to my first IEP meeting where I was able to communicate with a letterboard and I would
Trevor Byrd
May 17, 20242 min read

How my Brother Changed my Life
He could understand us on a level we had no idea about until he picked up that pencil and began to communicate. This gave us so much hope.
Miranda Cobo
May 14, 20243 min read
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