The history of Autism is 8 decades old; spelling to communicate is less than a decade old. The body of research that supports both is in its infancy. I-ASC hopes to change that by:
Keeping rigorous records and gathering benchmark data to better understand nonspeaking communication
Developing metrics to document speller progress
Using a systematic approach to document and measure innovative practice
Engaging with researchers who want to understand the sensory-motor systems of nonspeaking children and adults
Encouraging collaborative interdisciplinary research and data collection in partnership with nonspeaking people – the true subject matter experts.
