Empowering Connections and Changing Lives
Meet Our Team
Meet Kelly, a dedicated father whose unyielding commitment to his nonspeaking autistic son fuels his every endeavor. Alongside his career in project coordinating and quality control, Kelly has passionately coached basketball for many years. However, it's his role as his son's communication partner that has reshaped his priorities. Having witnessed the transformative potential of spelling to communicate (S2C) firsthand, Kelly has embarked on a new journey: becoming a certified S2C practitioner and adaptive exercise coach. With a heart full of love and a wealth of practical experience, Kelly is poised to make a profound impact in the lives of nonspeaking individuals and their families.
Stay tuned as Kelly begins his training and starts accepting clients.
Kelly
Patti, a determined mother and an elementary educator with over 25 years of experience, is on a mission to empower nonspeaking/minimally speaking individuals by providing access to communication. Inspired by her son Sean's transformation with spelling to communicate, she promised herself in the beginning that if this method worked for him, she would become a certified practitioner and share it with others -– which she did! She and her husband, Kelly recently opened their clinic, True North Connect.
True North Connect is a relationship-first clinic focusing on purposeful motor through letterboard spelling and adaptive exercise. With a vision to establish a vibrant spelling community in Michigan, Patti is driven by the belief that every nonspeaker deserves the chance for meaningful communication, connection, and purpose. Through True North Connect, she aims to provide individuals like Sean with the tools to communicate, a supportive network of peers, and a sense of belonging. For Patti, this endeavor is more than just a profession—it's a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the lives of nonspeaking individuals and their families.
