Calling all families of non-speakers or minimal speakers!

Dawnmarie Gaivian and Dr. Dana Johnson discuss the amazing breakthroughs they and others have been experiencing using spelling to communicate.

Is communication a motor skill or cognitive? Both? What is apraxia, and how does it affect a person? How does vision and reflex integration affect communication for nonspeakers?

Biggest takeaway: Always presume competence with nonspeakers. We had a great chat about what that exactly means for you and your family.

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