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March 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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🧡📲ΜyVoice

🙏💙 Δωρεάν εφαρμογή “MyVoice” για μη ομιλούντα αυτιστικά παιδιά.

👏 Από τον προγραμματιστή, πατέρα αυτιστικού παιδιού, Δημήτρη Τσούκαλο.

⬇️ her-autism.gr/2025/07/03/%...

#her_autism #thankyouforyoursupport #εκπαίδευση #ειδικήαγωγή #MyVoice #nonspeakingautism
July 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Effective safety planning for nonspeaking autistic individuals centers communication, dignity, and autonomy – not just surveillance.

#AutismSafety #CaregiverSupport #NonspeakingAutism

📰 Read the article: https://autismspectrumnews.org/safety-without-surveillance/

Safety Without Surveillance
Learn how to balance safety, communication, technology, and autonomy when supporting nonspeaking autistic people.
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September 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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"I absolutely love it!" "I’m on the autism spectrum too, and I have work accommodation to communicate in writing/text...it made me especially happy to see you showing all communication methods as valid...and the sensory room, amazing job! #autismacceptance #childrensbook #nonspeakingautism
Graphic with "Bitsy Bat, Team Star" cover. Bitsy Bat, a small pink and white bat in a star sweater flying against Enzo Owl, a grey owl wearing a moon sweater in a night scene. Text says: "I absolutely love it!" High praise for BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR from a fellow autistic creative. THANK YOU! “I just wanted to email about your new book “Bitsy Bat, Team Star.” I absolutely love it!...I’m on the autism spectrum too, and I have work accommodation to communicate in writing/text. So it made me especially happy to see you showing all communication methods as valid. I love the character designs too, and the sensory room, amazing job! ...you elegantly handled the tablet icon communication and sign language.” Activities & lesson plans at BitsyBat.com speech bubble coming from Enzo Owl's speech AAC talker tablet. Enzo is wearing noise canceling headphones.
March 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Typing to communicate isn't controversial. It's a motor-accessible solution backed by decades of autism research on dyspraxia, over-selectivity, and agency.

#TypingToCommunicate #NonspeakingAutism #AACResearch
Core Learning Characteristics of Autism and Their Implications in Typing to Communicate
Explore why typing can provide a reliable communication pathway for non-speaking autistic individuals with motor planning challenges.
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August 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Ben Crimm and the founders of SEEN - are proving that when nonspeaking autistics gain a collective voice, entire communities take notice.

#ActuallyAutistic #NonspeakingAutism #AACAdvocacy
Building Community and Advocacy: From Voiceless to SEEN and Heard
Discover how gaining a voice through spelling empowered a nonspeaking autistic advocate to build community, leadership, and lasting change.
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August 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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My biggest fear used to be what if my child never speaks? Now my biggest fear is running out of coffee before 9am. Progress? #NonSpeakingAutism
March 31, 2026 at 1:38 PM
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🔠 My Voice. My Choice.

⭐️ Elizabeth proclaims:

COMMUNICATION IS A HUMAN RIGHT.

WITH TYPING, WE CAN BE EDUCATED AND LIVE HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

WE CAN TELL OUR PARENTS WE LOVE THEM AND BE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES.

#AutismAction #Autism #Nonspeaking #NonspeakingAutism
April 16, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Thank you @mcie.org for such a thoughtful and affirming interview with Elizabeth! 🎙️🔠

Listen on your favorite podcast player, or visit:
https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/elizabeth-bonker-empowering-nonspeakers-with-communication-and-education/

#thinkinclusive #nonspeakingautism #elizabethbonker
Elizabeth Bonker, a white woman with long brown hair, wearing a blue Rollins t-shirt and two necklaces, smiles sitting outdoors on a porch. Elizabeth's headshot is surrounded by a thick dark grey outline to the left, bottom, and right. On the bottom, Think Inclusive's logo is on the left, and white text that reads "Elizabeth Bonker: Empowering Nonspeakers with Communication and Education" is on the right.
August 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Respectful healthcare for nonspeaking autistic patients starts with presuming competence and allowing processing time.

#NonSpeakingAutism #HealthcareAccess #AutismAdvocacy #MedicalCare
"The Best Medicine Is Respect!" Creating a Supportive Healthcare Environment for Nonspeakers
Learn practical strategies for improving healthcare for nonspeaking autistic adults through respectful communication and accessible care.
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September 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Nonspeaking autistic co-designers are reshaping how assistive communication technology gets built – by helping decide what gets built in the first place.

#AutisticVoices #AssistiveTechnology #NonspeakingAutism
The Work Before the Work: Lessons From Co-Designing Assistive Technology With Nonspeaking Autistic People
Discover how nonspeaking autistic adults are helping design communication technology that centers autonomy, access, and lived experience.
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September 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Poetry builds self-expression, eases anxiety, and reveals capacities in nonspeaking autistic students that go far beyond what traditional assumptions would predict.

#NonspeakingAutism #PoetryTherapy #Neurodiversity
Very Great Sound: The Case for Teaching Poetry to Nonspeaking Autistic Students
Discover how poetry and creative writing can support communication, emotional growth, and self-expression in autistic individuals.
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September 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Renowned researcher Dr. Barry Prizant chronicles his 30-year journey from skepticism to acceptance of assisted communication methods for nonspeaking autistic individuals.

#AssistedCommunication #NonspeakingAutism #AutismResearch
A 30-Year Journey From Skepticism to Acceptance: Reconsidering the Authenticity of Assisted Communication of Nonspeakers
Autism expert Barry Prizant explores assisted communication, challenging assumptions about nonspeakers and the path to authentic expression.
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August 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Nonspeaking autistic advocate Noah McSweeney shares practical, specific tips for engaging with AAC users and building truly inclusive conversations.

#NonspeakingAutism #AAC #Communication

📰 Read the article: https://autismspectrumnews.org/connecting-with-nonspeakers-a-practical-guide/
Connecting With Nonspeakers: A Practical Guide
Nonspeaking autistic advocate Noah McSweeney shares practical tips for connecting with AAC users and building meaningful conversations.
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August 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Below, a search bar displays "www.communication4all.org", followed by the blue text "C4A Academy" and a blue arrow pointing to "French Courses".

#french #français #autisme #nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #communication4all #c4a #c4aacademy
August 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Why "non-speaking" is replacing "non-verbal" in autism terminology and why it matters.

#NonSpeakingAutism #AutismAdvocacy #Neurodiversity #InclusiveCommunication

📰 Read the article: https://autismspectrumnews.org/giving-voice-to-non-speakers-language-respect-and-the-power-of-naming/
Giving Voice to Non-Speakers: Language, Respect and the Power of Naming
Why does “nonspeaking” matter? Explore how language shapes inclusion, dignity, and understanding for autistic communicators.
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August 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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🔗 Register online for free to join us in person, or join us live here: https://streamable.live/ 

#autismsummit #autism #elizabethbonker #communication4all #nonspeakingautism
1 in 31 Connection Autism Summit 2026
A global autism summit centered on connection, accessibility, advocacy, education, family support, and innovation.
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July 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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En bas, une barre de recherche affiche "www.communication4all.org", suivie du texte bleu "C4A Academy" et d’une flèche bleue pointant vers "Cours de français". 

#french #français #autisme #nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #communication4all #c4a #c4aacademy
July 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Love Letters is a universal story of first love - found and lost – and of expectations not matching reality.
 
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#neurodivergent #neurodivergentplays #nonspeakingautism #nonspeaking #loveletters
March 30, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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🎉 34 new C4A Academy Lessons in English and Spanish by Laura!

Browse new lessons here: https://communication4all.org/c4a-academy/lessons/

#nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #autism #typetocommunicate #c4a
White background with large text and logo on top that reads: Now on C4A Academy (logo) Orange banner with white text reads: 34 NEW LESSONS! Small black text reads: Thank you so much to Laura Masciarelli from Words At My Fingertips for these incredible lessons. Now available in English and Spanish! 8 background photos are arranged in a grid-like pattern, with blue buttons with white text. Buttons read: ENIGMA WIGWAM CURSE OF OAK ISLAND LITTLE BIGHORN BRUCE LEE DOGS PIRATE QUEEN PAINT Ahora en C4A Academy. 34 Nuevas Lecciones. Much as gracias a Laura Masciarelli de Words At My Fingertips por donar estas Incredibles Lecciones. Ya disponsibles en Español y Inglés. Enigma, La Maldicion de la Isla Roble, Wigwam, Little Bighorn, Bruce Lee, Perros, Reina Pirata, Pintura, y mucho mas.
March 18, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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I had a fantastic Autism Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee with my Autism Society of Florida board members and allies. -Elizabeth

#florida #autismsocietyofflorida #autism #nonspeakingautism #autismadvocacy
Elizabeth and Ginnie pose with 16 people, including Speaker Daniel Perez, standing and kneeling inside a hallway that reads “House of Representatives” with its logo in the background. 9 of the people are holding up large printed photos of other people, ranging in ages, gender expressions, and skin tones. Elizabeth poses in a government building hall with fellow Autism Society of Florida (ASF) board members Barbara Beasley, her daughter Emily, Alexsis Ferguson, and Rachel Arazashvili. They stand behind a table with a teal Autism Society of Florida tablecloth and many paper advocacy materials on it. Everyone is wearing business clothing, and almost everyone is wearing ASF pins. Elizabeth holds her iPad. Elizabeth Bonker, a young white woman with long brown hair half-up half-down, stands outside the front of the Florida Capitol Building, which has marble-colored Roman-style architecture such as columns and a staircase. Elizabeth is holding her iPad and wearing a red, white, and black checkered blazer, black shirt, black pants, and an Autism Society of Florida pin.
February 19, 2026 at 12:26 AM
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This week, Elizabeth joined Autism Society of Florida Board members to testify for Senate Bill 1170 - Cameras in the Classroom to protect vulnerable children from abuse at school.

#camerasintheclassroom #nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #autism #florida
February 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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If you live in Florida, please contact your State Senator and ask them to support SB 1170!

Find your Senator here: https://www.flsenate.gov/Senators/Find

#camerasintheclassroom #nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #autism #florida
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February 4, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Month 11 of Leon's Case Study has a special Moment of Mom Zen. Leon tells his mother Maddy where in New York he would like to visit, and his efforts are rewarded! Watch until the end to see where Leon and his family went 👀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40NYqZ1tlo

#nonspeakingautism
Leon Case Study | Session 11, Part 1: Writing a Poem!
In Session 11, Leon writes a poem. You will see minimal coaching from Judy.Poetry allows typers to say more with fewer words. This bird can sing! The Moment ...
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December 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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🎉 UPDATE: The #CommunicationBillOfRights unanimously passed the #NYStateAssembly! We will work to pass it in the Senate next year! ❤️‍🔥

Thank you Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for sponsoring it! 📃

#nonspeaking #nonspeakingautism #disability #disabilityrights
A large display board with a black background and white and green text is on an ornate government building wall among many stained glass windows. Text on the board reads: RULES REPORT--SPECIAL ORDER ON THIRD READING RULES REPORT 191 A7363-C SANTABARBARA Ment. Hyg. L. - Relates to protecting the communication rights of individuals with disabilities Yeas 134 Nays 0 NV 0 Both sides list the last name and first initial of every NY State Assemblymember who voted Y (yes), which is all of them.
June 14, 2025 at 1:06 AM