Autism Isn’t What You Think

Autism Isn’t What You Think

In this video, Dr. Dana Johnson, PhD, explains Whole Body Apraxia—a brain-body disconnect that affects how kids with autism move, respond, and interact with the world. Does your child struggle to follow directions, stay regulated, or complete simple tasks like getting...
Reflex Integration for Kids with Autism & Whole Body Apraxia

Reflex Integration for Kids with Autism & Whole Body Apraxia

When we think about how our kids move, communicate, and learn, it’s easy to focus on what we can see—like walking, writing, or speaking. But underneath all of those skills is a hidden foundation that starts developing before a baby can even roll over. This foundation...
Presuming Competence in Autism

Presuming Competence in Autism

Presuming Competence and the Least Dangerous Assumption Why Every Parent Should Believe in Their Child’s Potential When it comes to children with autism or other disabilities, one of the most powerful things we can do is presume competence—to believe that they can...
Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know

Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know

Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know If your child struggles with big emotions, sudden meltdowns, or seems to go from calm to overwhelmed in seconds—you’re not alone. Many children with autism or motor differences have a hard time staying...
Why Exercise Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia

Why Exercise Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia

Why Movement Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia If your child has whole-body apraxia or autism, you’ve probably seen how hard it can be for them to move the way they want. They may want to stand up, grab a toy, or walk across the room—but their body doesn’t...
The Truth About Autism: A Parent’s Guide

The Truth About Autism: A Parent’s Guide

The Truth About Autism That They Don’t Teach You When most people think about autism, they often focus on the social and behavioral aspects—communication delays, social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and sensory challenges. While these traits are undeniably a...
What makes Spellers Center Tampa different from other speech therapy or communication services? +

Spellers Center Tampa specializes specifically in the Spellers Method (S2C), an evidence-informed motor-based approach that is distinct from traditional speech therapy because it bypasses the speech mechanism and uses motor planning for spelling instead. We include personalized motor-sensory assessments for every individual, Communication Partner Training as a core part of our programs, and flexible formats—Spelling Intensives, weekly sessions, or virtual options. Unlike general speech services, every aspect of Spellers Center Tampa is designed around the unique needs of nonspeaking individuals with motor challenges.

Do you offer free consultations or assessments? +

Spellers Center Tampa welcomes initial conversations to discuss whether our services are right for your family. While comprehensive motor-sensory assessments are part of our paid services, we encourage families to reach out at (877) 557-7355 or tampa@spellers.com to ask questions about the Spellers Method, our programs, and what to expect. Our team can help you understand if spelling-to-communicate is the next step for your loved one.

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