8 Reasons Why We Don’t Compare S2C Progress
Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is personal. Every journey is unique. When a nonspeaking person learns to spell, they aren’t just writing words—they’re unlocking their voice. Because this process looks different for everyone, comparing progress can be discouraging and even harmful. Everyone’s brain-body connection is different. Some spellers gain motor control quickly, while others need more […]
LESSONS MAKE S2C EASIER FOR SPELLERS!
Why do we use lessons in Spelling to Communicate (S2C)? I mean, wouldn’t it just be easier to use a book that is familiar to the speller, maybe on their “favourite” subject, and get them to spell the odd word? The answer is a resounding NO because, truthfully, it’s not about making S2C “easier” for […]
When helping becomes holding back
We’ve all been there in the disability field. We have a goal to reach, whether it’s a therapy target or understanding the ins and outs of an IEP goal. It’s tempting to fall back on the tried-and-true method of hand-over-hand prompting. While this technique may still in our toolbox from prior training, it’s becoming clear […]
The 4 Rs of S2C: The Cornerstone of Ethical and Best Practice
If you’ve been around Spelling to Communicate (S2C™) for a while, you’ve likely heard about the 4 Rs—Replicability, Reliability, Responsibility, and Researchability. These principles are the foundation of ethical, effective, and best practices, ensuring that S2C remains a trusted, research-supported, and scalable method of communication. Understanding and upholding the 4 Rs is essential for nonspeakers, […]
The Difference Between Coaching and Influencing
LIVING IN THE ORANGE Here’s a super easy way to assess whether or not you are influencing an open speller. If you think you might be, then you probably are, because…you’ll know for sure when you’re not. But, don’t freak out. Uninfluenced open spelling support isn’t just making sure you “blank your mind” (which is […]
4 Tips for Selecting the Perfect S2C Lesson Topic
As an I-ASC lesson grader, one of the questions I get the most from PITs (Practitioner in Training) is ‘Do you have any suggestions for a lesson topic?’ I am almost certain that this question goes through many seasoned practitioners’ and CRP minds as well … Well, fear not. Hopefully, this blog will make it […]
Learning In Groups
The idea of groups is one that makes me very excited to be a speller. Learning in groups is my lifelong desire. New groups can have some nerves attached, and today, I would like to spend time talking about groups from a speller’s perspective. The long-term friendships that can be derived from these real and […]
Why we use Lessons in S2C
Lessons!!!! Those 3-8 pages of paragraphs, followed by color-coded questions and the occasional image, are a gateway to accessing communication. If you were to visualize a triangle, you would see the letterboard and keyboards on one side, lessons on the other, and the practitioner and speller on the third side. Step right through that portal […]
The Importance of Caregiver Involvement and Training a CRP
Lately, I have been having several conversations with Certified S2C practitioners about their emerging open and open spellers. There is nothing so exciting as watching someone find their voice through Spelling to Communicate (S2C), and when it happens during a session with you, it is like nothing else. There is a rush of satisfaction, of […]
What Makes a Good S2C Practitioner?
I still remember the day I decided to become a Spelling to Communicate Practitioner. It was at the beginning of the pandemic, and I had just started my practice as a play therapist… and the world was shutting down. My business was put on hold, and I felt defeated and unsure of my next steps. […]