S2C Practitioner Services | Spelling for Nonspeakers

Initial Assessments

Your first visit is a two-hour, individualized session designed to help us understand your loved one’s unique communication profile and access needs. During this session, we observe skills to identify an appropriate starting point for ongoing 1:1 support.

This visit is not an evaluation of candidacy. All nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals are presumed capable of meaningful communication. The purpose of this session is simply to gain insight into how your family member best accesses communication so we can offer thoughtful, individualized recommendations.

Following the visit, your 1:1 support staff will share guidance and suggest next steps for ongoing services, based on the individual’s strengths and support needs.

One-to-One Support Sessions

Our 1:1 support sessions are designed to support individuals through:

Coaching
Modeling
Prompting
Cueing
Positive reinforcement
Skill practice

Services help participants carry out activities identified in their IPP.

Parent Coaching & Training

We believe that families play a vital role in supporting meaningful communication. Our guidance, strategies, and ongoing family support services are designed to empower parents and caregivers with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to support communication beyond sessions.

Through individualized coaching and training, families learn practical strategies that align with our principles. We focus on helping caregivers understand how to provide appropriate support, encourage independence, and create a communication-friendly environment at home and in daily life.

School & Team Collaboration

Working Together to Build Inclusive Educational Plans Collaboration with schools and support teams is a cornerstone of effective communication and learning. We work closely with educators, therapists, and other professionals to develop inclusive educational plans that honor each individual’s unique abilities and communication needs.

Our approach is team-based and highly personalized. We provide insights from our one-to-one support sessions, share progress updates, and offer practical strategies that can be implemented within classroom and school settings. By partnering with schools, we help ensure that communication support is consistent, meaningful, and accessible across all environments.