Let’s Talk About Trauma — And What Non-Speakers Carry

A warm, earth-toned digital graphic featuring a centered quote in a dark serif font. The quote reads: “We don’t lose the joy by acknowledging the pain. We make healing more possible when we do. Let’s celebrate the light—and honor the weight it took to reach it.” Below the quote is the attribution to David Kaufer, followed by the title Let’s Talk About Trauma—and What Non-Speakers Carry in italicized text.

There’s a powerful, necessary celebration that happens when a non-speaking autistic person begins to communicate — especially through methods like Spelling to Communicate (S2C). And rightfully so. We should celebrate the breakthrough. The courage. The brilliance. The connection. But if we stop there — if we act like communication is the finish line — we’re […]

Understanding Apraxia: The Cog Model Explained

A digital illustration of interlocking cogwheels labeled with terms like ‘Intention’, ‘Execution’, ‘Visual Input’, ‘Auditory Input’, ‘Fine Motor’, and ‘Balance’. A pair of human hands hovers over a keyboard in the foreground, symbolizing the breakdown between intention and action in apraxia.

Original Content Courtesy of www.presumecompetence.co.uk – Shared with Permission When a child can’t speak, point, or move as expected, the world too often assumes they don’t know. But what if the problem isn’t cognition? What if it’s coordination? In one of the most powerful posts I’ve ever read, UK-based Steven May compiled insights from over 40 books […]