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...
How is the Spellers Method different from AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)? +

While AAC is a broad category of communication support, the Spellers Method specifically teaches motor skills for independent spelling-based communication with emphasis on speller autonomy. This means your child controls their own message through spelling rather than selecting pre-programmed words, enabling authentic, self-directed communication.

What qualifications and training do Spellers Tampa coaches have? +

Spellers Tampa coaches are trained in the proprietary Spellers Method, which combines occupational therapy, developmental optometry, and assistive technology expertise. The organization emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach and evidence-based practices responsive to the lived experience of the nonspeaking community.

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