Words in Motion S2C

05/12/2026

Check out this free webinar to learn more about Apraxia and the brain-body disconnect. This is foundational to why we presume competence and the purposeful motor approach that we take in S2C.

What happens when someone knows exactly what they want to say or do, but their body won’t cooperate?

Apraxia: The Body Brain Disconnect, is a free webinar hosted by Elizabeth Vosseller, that explores apraxia as a motor-based difference, not a deficit in understanding. We’ll unpack how apraxia affects speech, movement, and regulation, and why inconsistency is often misunderstood. Participants will leave with a clearer framework for recognizing apraxia and practical ways to support more reliable communication and participation.

⭐ Two sessions to choose from!
Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00 AM ET (Includes Spanish Translation)

👉 Sign up now: https://i-asc.org/event/apraxia-the-body-brain-disconnect/

The month of May is Apraxia Awareness month!

Too often, individuals with apraxia are misunderstood as lacking knowledge or language, when in reality the barrier lies in the body’s ability to respond reliably. By engaging in a shared experience, we invite our community, partners, and the broader public to better understand the role of motor planning in communication through the Star Challenge.

To learn more, participate, and spread the word, please visit: https://i-asc.org/star-challenge/

05/08/2026

It's a week away, don't forget to RSVP!

05/06/2026

Check out our first newsletter!

04/29/2026

Hey Local Peeps! Mark you calendars to come out and grab a cup of coffee while meeting other nonspeakers and their families in the area! Hope to see you there!

04/22/2026

Join me for a new virtual group in 2 weeks!

03/27/2026

So great to be out there with Colleen last night to build this new Jacksonville Speller Collective community!

We are here! UF Health Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Center for the Spring Fling.

03/26/2026

The Jacksonville Speller Collective was born out of the idea of connecting current and future S2C Practitioners in Jacksonville for the benefit of growing the spelling community here. Colleen and I will be representing that today at this event put on by the UF Health Neurodevelopment Pediatric Center.

Come out and see Colleen and Katlyn at this event tonight!

03/23/2026

The 4 Rs of Spelling to Communicate (S2C™): Replicability, Reliability, Responsibility, and Researchability

These are the foundation of ethical, effective communication for nonspeakers.

When we commit to the 4 Rs, we uphold the highest standards in every session and protect the authenticity of nonspeakers’ voices.

Communication is fundamental to being human, and it deserves to be protected. The responsibility is ours.

👉 Read the full blog to learn more.
https://i-asc.org/the-4-rs-of-s2c-the-cornerstone-of-ethical-and-best-practice/

image: An plain white background with the words, replicability (blue), responsibility (green), researchability (gray), and reliability (orange) stacked vertically. In the bottom right corner is the green I-ASC logo]

03/04/2026

When families begin Spelling to Communicate, there can be a lot of questions about what sessions should look like.

Looking away while spelling is common. Maintaining steady eye fixation is a motor skill. Holding the eyes fixed on one location can be difficult, and the eyes may fatigue from working hard to maintain fixation, scan for letters, and shift quickly between them (saccades).

Movement during sessions is also normal. Rocking, pacing, or shifting positions often helps regulate the nervous system and organize the body for motor tasks.

Many spellers also make vocal sounds while working. Humming, vocalizing, or other noises can be part of how the nervous system regulates during motor tasks. These sounds are not distractions and do not need to be corrected.

Accuracy may fluctuate while the motor system is learning to execute intentional movement reliably. One moment pointing may be clear and controlled, and the next the body may struggle to carry out the movement.

Communication can also look different from one session to the next. Regulation, energy levels, sensory load, and fatigue all influence how reliably the body can access purposeful motor. These changes reflect motor access — not changes in understanding or intelligence.

Breaks are another important part of the process. Supporting regulation allows the nervous system to reset so purposeful motor can return.

Most importantly, parents should know that S2C practitioners are trained to support these moments. Movement, noise, variability, and regulation needs are all things we expect and know how to navigate.

Families never need to feel embarrassed or worried about these things in a session. S2C spaces are meant to be welcoming, supportive, and safe for both the speller and their family.

S2C sessions aren’t linear and don’t have to look “perfect.”.

02/18/2026

This is a great cause to support nonspeakers in their advocacy!

Today, the Spellers & Allies Network launches their campaign to strengthen nonspeaker-led advocacy.

When you donate, you create opportunities to:
🔹 Educate healthcare professionals about spelling through nonspeaker-created presentations
🔸 Advocate in schools, hospitals, universities, and conferences
🔹 Increase spelling access for nonspeakers
🔸 Address racial disparities in communication access
🔹 Support paid speaking and nonspeaking coordinator positions

S&A is led by nonspeakers.
It is a community of peers.
And it is changing the way the world sees spellers.

Support nonspeaker-led advocacy today.
https://shorturl.at/9XDta

[image: Three advocates wearing Spellers & Allies Advocacy Network (I-ASC) shirts stand at a podium during a presentation. One person speaks into a microphone while another holds a letterboard. The graphic includes the I-ASC logo and the words “Support NonSpeaker-Led Advocacy” in bold green and blue text.]