by Karen Millican | May 20, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For some non-speaking autistic individuals, communication is forced into a mold that was not built for them. Flat symbols, rigid grids, linear choices on a 2D screen. Many non-speaking autistic people have motor-planning challenges, preventing them from communicating...
by Karen Millican | Apr 30, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For decades the conversation around non-speaking autistic individuals has been shaped by the painful assumption that limited speech equals limited thought. AAC is challenging that assumptionโฆ and proving it false. The incorporation of tech โ an ever-evolving industry...
by Karen Millican | Apr 28, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
What if someone you love has had so much more to sayโฆ but no reliable way to express it? For years, Chris โ an adult with autism โ struggled to communicate his thoughts and feelings. Like many families, his loved ones wondered what he might be thinking, feeling, and...
by Karen Millican | Apr 27, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
For many adults on the autism spectrum, communication challenges can lead others to underestimate their abilities. But limited speech does not mean limited potential. With the right support, individuals can express themselves, build relationships, and live meaningful,...
by Karen Millican | Apr 27, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
When a non-speaking autistic person finishes their day program or therapy session, the communication support doesn’t automatically come home with them. โLife was very different and maybe scary not to speakโ, says Chris Drum, a young adult with autism. He learned...
by Karen Millican | Apr 22, 2026 | Day Program For Adults With Autism
A whiteboard is one of the most underrated communication tools availableโฆsimple, flexible, and immediately accessible. When used thoughtfully, it can open meaningful dialogue with non-speaking autistic individuals. Here’s how to make the most of it. Keep it...
