Category: Non-speaking
nonspeaking, nonverbal autistic people
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Sundance and The Hill: Unique Journeys Explored?
Going to Sundance felt like such a special experience for me. My husband and I went in February, and it ended up being the last festival in Park City, which made it feel even more meaningful. There was so much going on all around us. People were there for all different reasons. Some were there Read more
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#57 The Story Behind My New Podcast Name
Why I Changed My Podcast Name to Awesome Nonspeakers I have an exciting announcement to share. I changed my podcast name to Awesome Nonspeakers. The tagline is: Connection, competence, and hope for nonspeakers, unreliable speakers, and their families. This change felt important to me. It also felt right. When I first started this podcast a Read more
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#55 Madison’s (a nonspeaker) Thoughts About the Hill and More
In this special episode, I interview Madison, a nonspeaking communicator who shares her thoughts by spelling on a letter board with the support of her communication partner, Laine. At times, Madison also says some of the words she spells. You may hear her communication partner say the words that Madison has spelled, and I’ve chosen Read more
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#54 Opening Minds: Laine and Madi’s Journey
Today I want to share a beautiful story from Laine about her journey as a communication partner with Madi, a remarkable young woman on the autism spectrum. Her experience is full of faith, patience, learning, and the kind of connection that changes lives. Laine first met Madi years ago when Madi and her family moved Read more
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#53 The Joy of Remembering Spirit to Spirit Sessions
There is something so tender about looking back through the pictures of the children I’ve worked with. Lately, I’ve been creating a special client book with photos and notes from Spirit to Spirit sessions, and it has filled my heart in the sweetest way. Every picture brings back the love, the connection, and the unique Read more
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#50 How Grounding and Shielding Can Transform Your Family’s Dynamics
Grounding and Shielding: A Simple Tool for Calmer Days One of the very first tools I teach families I work with, is grounding and shielding—because it works, and it works quickly. Many children (and parents), especially those navigating autism, are deeply sensitive to sounds, emotions, and the energy around them. When boundaries are permeable, overwhelm Read more
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#49 Dannah’s Passion: Transforming Lives One Letter at a Time
The Power and Passion Behind Spelling to Communicate This week on the podcast, I had the sweetest and most inspiring conversation with Dannah, a Spelling to Communicate (S2C) practitioner whose heart is truly on fire for helping non-speakers find their voice. If you’ve ever wondered what S2C actually looks like, or why so many families Read more
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#48 When My Child’s Dysregulation – Dysregulated ME (And What Finally Helped)
There’s a moment from when my son Devon was around 10 that I’ll never forget. We were on what should have been a sweet family walk. One child was happy. One was content in a backpack. And Devon was in a full-body meltdown—the kind that rattles your nervous system and makes your heart race. I Read more
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#47 Heart Emojis: The Power of Kindness in Hallways
💖 The Subtle Power of Simple Gestures: Love in Everyday Moments Today I want to talk about something beautifully simple—the power of loving others. Not the grand, movie-style kind of love, but the kind that shows up in small, everyday moments. A genuine smile. A friendly wave. A simple “hi.” These gestures might seem small, Read more
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#46 Want Vs Need: A Fresh Perspective
Want vs. Need: A Small Shift That Changes Everything I want to share a simple mindset shift that has made a big difference in my life—especially as a parent. It’s the difference between wanting something and needing it. On the surface, it sounds small. But energetically and emotionally, it’s powerful. When we believe we need Read more
