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Understanding Non-Speaking Autism and Apraxia (S8E14)

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While my production computer is down, I’m re-releasing this powerful episode that so many parents found helpful the first time around. If you’re raising a non-speaking or minimally speaking child, or if you're trying to better understand apraxia and communication differences in autism—this conversation is for you.

I’m joined again by Samantha Fox, M.A., CCC-SLP—an incredible speech-language pathologist and founder of Beyond Speech Therapy Center. Samantha specializes in working with non-speaking autistic individuals and is a certified Spelling to Communicate (S2C) practitioner.

We talk openly about:

  • What apraxia really is—and how it’s often misunderstood

  • Why some autistic kids can understand language but still can’t speak

  • The difference between language delays and motor-based speech challenges

  • Why “presume competence” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential

  • My son Emmett’s experience being non-speaking and how it shaped my perspective

  • A powerful message from 17-year-old speller Kaden that will absolutely stay with you

This conversation will challenge assumptions and give you a new way to view communication struggles. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator—you’ll walk away better informed and hopefully more hopeful.

🎧 Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts or at: https://listen.theautismdad.com

This episode is sponsored by:

🛏 Safe Place Bedding
Safe Place Bedding creates custom, in-home safety beds for kids with autism and other special needs. Learn more at safeplacebedding.com

🎮 Mightier
Mightier helps kids build emotional regulation skills through biofeedback video games developed at Harvard Medical and Boston Children’s Hospital. Try it today at mightier.com

  continue reading

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Manage episode 481056697 series 2779883
Content provided by Rob Gorski. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Rob Gorski or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

While my production computer is down, I’m re-releasing this powerful episode that so many parents found helpful the first time around. If you’re raising a non-speaking or minimally speaking child, or if you're trying to better understand apraxia and communication differences in autism—this conversation is for you.

I’m joined again by Samantha Fox, M.A., CCC-SLP—an incredible speech-language pathologist and founder of Beyond Speech Therapy Center. Samantha specializes in working with non-speaking autistic individuals and is a certified Spelling to Communicate (S2C) practitioner.

We talk openly about:

  • What apraxia really is—and how it’s often misunderstood

  • Why some autistic kids can understand language but still can’t speak

  • The difference between language delays and motor-based speech challenges

  • Why “presume competence” isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential

  • My son Emmett’s experience being non-speaking and how it shaped my perspective

  • A powerful message from 17-year-old speller Kaden that will absolutely stay with you

This conversation will challenge assumptions and give you a new way to view communication struggles. Whether you're a parent, therapist, or educator—you’ll walk away better informed and hopefully more hopeful.

🎧 Listen now anywhere you get your podcasts or at: https://listen.theautismdad.com

This episode is sponsored by:

🛏 Safe Place Bedding
Safe Place Bedding creates custom, in-home safety beds for kids with autism and other special needs. Learn more at safeplacebedding.com

🎮 Mightier
Mightier helps kids build emotional regulation skills through biofeedback video games developed at Harvard Medical and Boston Children’s Hospital. Try it today at mightier.com

  continue reading

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