Resources for Spelling for Communication

Getting Started

If you’re new to spelling for communication, these resources will help you understand the basics and take the first steps.

Spellers Method

This site provides essential resources for parents and practitioners and gives information about the Spellers Method, workshops, and training.

Purchase letterboards for individuals who use spelling for communication.

Buy Letterboards

Spellers Method Online Training for Parents

An online course offering step-by-step training on how to implement the Spellers Method effectively at home.

Spellers Method Parent Facebook Group

A community of parents supporting one another in using the Spellers Method with their children. This group offers advice, stories, and a platform for sharing experiences.

This documentary shows the transformative journey of non-speaking individuals who spell to communicate. It highlights their challenges, breakthroughs, and the power of alternative communication methods.

SPELLERS: The Documentary

Underestimated: An Autism Miracle

This memoir shows how traditional communication methods fail many children with autism and highlights the power of alternative methods, like spelling as a method of communication.

The Spellers Guidebook

From the moment you first learn about spelled communication through working with a practitioner, developing fluency, and everything in between, this book serves as a blueprint to follow while you build the skills to spell openly with your child.

View free videos from the Spellers Method website to learn how to help your speller with intentional motor.

Intentional Motor Videos

SpellAdventures Spelling Lessons

SpellAdventures offers monthly spelling lessons. Designed for all spelling levels, these lessons make spelling engaging and fun while helping spellers advance in their spelling.

Recommended Books & Articles

Expand your knowledge with these essential readings!

Blogs by Spellers

Tools and resources created by nonspeakers for those using communication methods.

Purchase books about individuals who use spelling for communication.

Books about Spelling

Research Articles on Spelling

Explore research on spelling as a method of communication.

Organizations

Check them all out!

Communication First

A nonprofit advocating for the rights, autonomy, and dignity of people with speech-related disabilities through public engagement and policy reform.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that nonspeaking individuals have access to their chosen methods of communication and education.

Communication4All

United for Communication Choice

A grassroots coalition defending the rights of individuals with disabilities to select their most effective communication methods.

Helpful Videos to Check Out

These are great for more knowledge about spelling as a method of communication!

Underestimated TV Series

This TV series shatters preconceptions by showcasing the stories of spellers.

Elizabeth Bonker’s valedictorian speech from Rollins College (a MUST watch!).

Be the Light

My Non-Speaking, Autistic Teenage Son has a Communication Breakthrough

A father shares his emotional journey of discovering his nonverbal son's ability to communicate.