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...
Is the Spellers Method evidence-based? +

Yes, the Spellers Method is evidence-based while remaining responsive to the lived experience of nonspeaking individuals and their families. The approach integrates proven occupational therapy and optometry principles with assistive technology to create a multidisciplinary methodology grounded in both research and real-world effectiveness.

What is At-Home Practice Coaching and why is it important? +

At-Home Practice Coaching provides guidance and support for implementing spelling practice in your daily family routines outside of formal therapy sessions. This service bridges the gap between structured sessions and real-world communication, helping families build confidence and consistency in supporting their child's speller autonomy.

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