Speller's Method - Communicating with your Non-speaker

Unlocking Communication for Nonspeakers: A Talk with Dawnmarie Gaivin & Susan Daniel

Join us for a powerful and eye-opening evening with Dawnmarie Gaivin, co-founder of the Spellers Method, and Susan Daniels, a leading developmental optometrist specialising in visual-motor pathways and nonspeaking individuals.

This talk brings together two internationally respected voices in the nonspeaking community to explore why communication challenges occur, how the motor system impacts expression, and what families and professionals can do to support meaningful, autonomous communication.

What You’ll Learn

• The foundations of the Spellers Method and why it presumes full competence.
• How motor differences, not cognitive deficits, shape communication for nonspeakers.
• The crucial role of vision, perception, and motor planning, explained by a developmental optometrist with decades of experience.
• Practical tools and strategies that families, teachers, and practitioners can use immediately.
• Real stories, real progress, and hope for every individual, no matter their speaking abilities.

Who Should Attend

This event is ideal for:

• Parents and families of nonspeakers
• Educators, therapists, SLTs, OTs, and SEN professionals
• Communication partners and Spellers Method practitioners
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of supported communication and motor-based learning

Why This Event Matters

For many nonspeakers, the barrier isn’t understanding, it’s motor control. When you combine the Spellers Method framework with an expert understanding of the visual and motor systems, you unlock a powerful pathway for communication, learning, and autonomy. This event delivers exactly that.

Join us for an empowering, compassionate, and deeply informative session that could transform the way you see communication forever.