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Spelling to Communicate

Spelling to communicate (S2C) is designed specifically for individuals who are nonspeakers, a demographic encompassing an estimated 2.3 million people in the United States.

Nonspeakers are individuals who face challenges in using speech as a dependable and efficient mode of communication.

This group includes individuals who are autistic, as well as those with various motor-sensory difficulties such as cerebral palsy, apraxia, and conditions like Angelman’s and Down syndrome.

Spelling to communicate (S2C) is specifically tailored to empower nonspeakers by teaching them purposeful motor skills essential for spelling out their desires, needs, and thoughts.

This method shifts communication from fine motor abilities to gross motor movements, enabling individuals to use pointing gestures to indicate letters and effectively convey their messages.