If you're parenting a non-speaking autistic child and your letterboard journey feels messy and nothing like the polished videos you see on social media — this episode is for you.
Jennifer Kenny, an Autism Changemakers member and mom to 15-year-old Sarah, joined me just one week after something extraordinary happened: Sarah spelled her very first open-ended sentence. After years of doubt, detours, and messy sessions.
This is that conversation — raw, honest, and mom-to-mom.
In this episode we talk about:
What happened the day Sarah spelled her first sentence — and what Jennifer felt in that moment
Why the spelling journey is never a straight line, and why that's completely normal
How sensory differences impact communication and why there's no one-size-fits-all approach
Why what your child absorbs matters just as much as what they can spell out loud
How your co-regulation as a parent directly impacts your child's ability to communicate
If you've ever doubted yourself or wondered if your child would ever find their voice — this episode will remind you to keep going.
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