Welcome to

Spelling Spark

Supporting nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals through Spelling to Communicate (S2C)

Helping individuals access their thoughts
when speech is not reliable.

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What Is Spelling to Communicate (S2C)?

Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a letter-based approach that supports communication for individuals who do not reliably communicate through speech.S2C recognizes that many nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals experience challenges with motor planning — meaning they may know exactly what they want to say, but their body cannot consistently carry out those movements.By supporting regulation and building purposeful motor skills, S2C provides a reliable pathway for individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings through spelling.S2C is grounded in the belief that communication is a human right and every voice matters.

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How Is Spelling to Communicate (S2C) Different?

Spelling to Communicate approaches communication from a motor-based perspective, rather than viewing communication challenges as behavioral, cognitive, or motivational.Many nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals experience motor planning challenges — they may know exactly what they want to say, but their body cannot reliably carry out those movements.S2C recognizes that inconsistent actions are often unintentional and do not reflect a person’s true thoughts, intelligence, or intent.By prioritizing regulation, presuming competence, and building purposeful motor skills, S2C provides a reliable pathway for meaningful communication through spelling.“The insides do not always match the outsides.”

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Nicole Gant, Owner + Practitioner

Spelling Spark is led by Nicole Gant, an S2C practitioner certified through the International Association for Spelling as Communication (I-ASC).Nicole’s work is grounded in current training, ethical guidelines, and learner-centered, motor-based communication practices.She is committed to supporting nonspeaking and minimally speaking individuals with respect, patience, and presumption of competence.

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