Autism advocate. 24 years in ASD. 10 years as a purposeful communication (spelling) coach.
Every level of spelling. Every poke. Every frustrating moment. Every breakthrough. Starts with presuming competence.
FYI: my custom-wooden 26 letterboard is made by (Katie) 👊
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Thank you to for trusting my spelling skills to introduce me to both families! 👊❤️
Day 25: Speller Spotlight
Marc has been contributing to his neighborhood newsletter since 2020. He’s covered topics such as perseverance, open mindedness and observations in turning 30. He has a long form talent like no other speller I’ve worked with!
Visit spellersfreedomfoundation.org and communication4all.org
Day 25 of 30. Communication is a human right.
Consider attending the Spellers Freedom Conference in October 2026: https://www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org/conference
Day 24: Find Your Tribe
Don’t have a local Spelling tribe? Luke, Alex & I can be your mini tribe! But we know if you put yourself out there and let people know you’re presuming competence and looking for others, they will come!
Drop a comment — where are you in your journey? Let’s find each other right here. Visit spellersfreedomfoundation.org and communication4all.org — . Day 24 of 30. Communication is a human right.
Consider attending the Spellers Freedom Conference in October 2026: https://www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org/conference
Other spelling sources:
https://i-asc.org/community/
https://www.halo-soma.org/providers
Day 22 & 23: How to Get Started & Advice for the New Spelling Family
Step 1: Learn - visit https://www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org/get-started and https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/learn-to-type/
Also see:
https://www.halo-soma.org/
https://i-asc.org/education/
Step 2: Find a provider or learn to be a communication partner yourself - there are many paths up the mountain! C4A Academy to do it yourself. Spellers.com, I-ASC and others can help you find trained providers.
Step 3: Apply for a scholarship (link in bio ) or visit for free training videos. Cost should never be the reason a nonspeaker goes without a voice.
Step 4: Build your team - find a communication partner, find a community, you were not meant to do this alone. Join the FB groups: Spellers Community and C4A Academy Community
Step 5: Presume competence - from day one, before the first session, before the first letter
Day 22 and 23 of 30. Communication is a human right.
Day 21: Agency Through Communication
Luke has made so many things happen by typing them into existence! When they take the time to type it out it’s through neuroplasticity and purposeful communication.
Share this with everyone making decisions about nonspeaking people’s lives. Visit and — . Day 21 of 30. Communication is a human right.
Day 20: Speller Story - Advocacy
Mia has been a proponent of advocacy since she started openly communicating. Please follow her on Instagram!
This is self advocacy. Share this everywhere. Tag your representatives. Tag your school boards. Visit and — Day 20 of 30. Communication is a human right.
Day 17: School Access Challenge
Day 18: What is Evidence Based Practice?
From personal experience in a school setting. People who have a heart for autism need to work in autism. Too many people in the schools are not presuming competence and need to shift their skills elsewhere.
If administrators and professionals in your school deny you the chance at spelling just be the squeaky wheel! The wave is coming.
Save this. Share it with every provider in your life. Come back tomorrow - the Spellers speak for themselves. Visit spellersfreedomfoundation.org and communication4all.org — Day 17 & 18 of 30.