17/08/2024
🤔Progress towards Proficiency Transforming Education for Autism
I’m always moved by the incredible success stories of autistic individuals who can expressively type out their thoughts and often advocate for this population. Whether we see this in-person and across social media, these moments of triumph inspire us all! Early on in my journey, I worked with a young man who had his spelling breakthrough after just twenty minutes on the letter-board. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless individuals who’ve achieved quick success after starting sessions, often spelling expressively within a year of starting.
Many of the individuals and families who we support (at Transforming Education for Autism) have had more challenging (and longer) journeys, with immense sensory/emotional/motor issues, dysregulation, executive functioning issues (like suppressing impulses) and obsessions impacting their sessions (and their daily lives). These individuals have to work so hard as building their proficiency takes time
💪More personalised input is often needed (with specific strategies outside of the ‘typical pathway’ being required), more consistency from the family (which can be hard when progress is slow and when life can be manic) and other therapies/methods to support too. Proficiency can take years for some families which can feel painfully drawn-out when you’re supporting your child to share their thoughts.
If you are a family who is on a longer pathway towards expressive spelling, we’re all behind you! You and your child’s/ adult’s success isn’t defined by speed or ease but by your dedication to providing enriching learning experiences with opportunities for participation and growth! Keep going, it is so worth it!
