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Why Does My Child Need the Spellers Method if They Can Talk?
A common question I hear from parents is: "Why would my child need the Spellers Method if they can already talk?" This is especially true for parents of children with unreliable speech—those who can speak, but struggle to express themselves clearly or consistently. I...
How Is Spellers Method Different From Other Communication Methods?
A common question I receive is: "How is Spellers Method different from other spelling-based communication methods?" This is an important question—especially considering that Spellers Method is emerging as a trusted approach for nonspeaking, minimally speaking, or...
How Can I Tell If My Child Can Spell?
"How do I know if my child can spell?" This is one of the most frequent questions I receive from parents who are just beginning to explore spelling as a method of communication for their non-speaking or minimally speaking child. It’s a valid question, especially when...
The Overlooked Power of Vision in Spelling Success
Vision Is More Than Just Seeing Clearly When most people hear the word “vision,” they think of eyesight—how clearly they can see an object in the distance or read a line on a chart. But that’s only part of the picture. Visual acuity is just one small aspect of what...
Why Don’t We Begin with the Keyboard? The Motor Learning Journey in Spellers Method
The Building Blocks of Motor Learning for Spellers A question I often hear is: “My child already uses a keyboard. Why can’t we just start there?” The answer lies in understanding how motor learning works. Spellers Method is designed for nonspeaking, unreliably...
Whole-Body Apraxia: The Missing Piece Behind Your Child’s Motor Challenges
Does your child seem to understand what you’re asking but still struggle to follow through with actions like standing up, walking to you, or picking something up? If so, the issue may not be comprehension or behavior—it could be whole-body apraxia. This is common, but...