Presuming competence was never meant to be conditional. Yet some approaches in our field are quietly recreating the same barriers we set out to dismantle. Families and educators are being told “not yet” when students seek new tools or pathways. This piece calls us back to our foundation: access first, always, and learning environments that adapt to the student—not the other way around.

The language ladder is transforming how educators support nonspeaking learners. This simple visual tool meets students where they are while opening doors to meaningful communication. Ready to learn how it's changing everything? Read more →

"It blew my mind learning that the motor system has so much influence on speech and regulation. Apraxia should be in the vocabulary of medical, educational and social spheres." - Paula, Parent For decades, educators have been missing a crucial piece when supporting nonspeaking autistic learners: understanding apraxia and the mind-body disconnect. Ready to discover the missing piece? Read more →

"I have set higher expectations for him and now expose him to age appropriate information and activities. He has felt this difference and responded with more confidence." - Deb H., Parent A quiet revolution is happening: educators are discovering their nonspeaking students are hungry for intellectual challenge and capable of far more than anyone imagined. Ready to join the academic revolution? Read more →

"While I thought that I had been doing a good job at presumed competence, I realized that I need to raise my bar even higher." - Speech Language Pathologist The language we use has profound power to either limit or liberate nonspeaking students. It's not just about being "politically correct"—it's about fundamentally shifting outcomes. Ready to transform your language? Read more →