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Spelling to Communicate: A Closer Look at the Science, the Hope, and the Controversy
What is the Spellers movie about? Time to Read: ~7 minutes TL;DR Summary Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is inspiring hope for non-speaking autistic individuals—but evidence is still limited. The technique raises new questions about whether autism may be more of a motor planning challenge than a cognitive one. Ethical communication requires independent authorship —not facilitator control. Research is urgently needed to confirm whether this is a real breakthrough or another c


How to Help an Autistic Child Wait Patiently (From Seconds to Minutes)
Reading time: ~8–10 minutes Audience: Parents & early-childhood educators (PreK–2) Keywords: how to help autistic child wait patiently, waiting worksheets for autism, waiting visuals, preschool social skills, autism social skills, preschool SEL TL;DR (Quick Wins) Learning to wait is a skill , not a character trait. Start with seconds , not minutes; build trust with tiny wins. Use visuals , a calm timer , and gentle language so waiting feels safe. Practice in playful, low-


Why Social Stories Like “No Biting” Might Not Work (and What to Write Instead)
If you’ve ever searched for a “No Biting” social story for your autistic child or students, you’re not alone. Biting, hitting, and other challenging behaviors can be stressful for everyone involved, and it’s natural to want them to stop. But here’s the thing: social stories work best when they teach new skills , not when they simply tell a child what not to do. In this post, we’ll look at why “No Biting” isn’t the social story you need—and how writing a positive, skill-based

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