Sander's Friends

Sander's Friends A 501c3 Nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of non speaking individuals with autism by opening doors to communication and essential medical care.

05/10/2026

We watched this, this weekend. I wish we had read the book first. It's long so we watched it in two parts. A beautiful movie. Watch it with your non speaker.

Remember, listening and awareness does not have a look. 👂👀



Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing Moms out there who continue to advocate for, believe in and love their kids fie...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing Moms out there who continue to advocate for, believe in and love their kids fiercely! ✨️ 💖
We see you and we celebrate you! 🥰

- Kim
Sander's Mom

Learn about apraxia, the body brain disconnect that effects our non speakers!
05/05/2026

Learn about apraxia, the body brain disconnect that effects our non speakers!

What happens when someone knows exactly what they want to say or do, but their body won’t cooperate?

Apraxia: The Body Brain Disconnect, is a free webinar hosted by Elizabeth Vosseller, that explores apraxia as a motor-based difference, not a deficit in understanding. We’ll unpack how apraxia affects speech, movement, and regulation, and why inconsistency is often misunderstood. Participants will leave with a clearer framework for recognizing apraxia and practical ways to support more reliable communication and participation.

⭐ Two sessions to choose from!
Thursday, May 14 at 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday, May 26 at 11:00 AM ET (Includes Spanish Translation)

👉 Sign up now: https://i-asc.org/event/apraxia-the-body-brain-disconnect/

The month of May is Apraxia Awareness month!

Too often, individuals with apraxia are misunderstood as lacking knowledge or language, when in reality the barrier lies in the body’s ability to respond reliably. By engaging in a shared experience, we invite our community, partners, and the broader public to better understand the role of motor planning in communication through the Star Challenge.

To learn more, participate, and spread the word, please visit: https://i-asc.org/star-challenge/

We were overjoyed to grant our first Spelling to Communicate S2C scholarship to a kind, intelligent young man who is a n...
05/02/2026

We were overjoyed to grant our first Spelling to Communicate S2C scholarship to a kind, intelligent young man who is a non speaker with autism: 4 S2C sessions with the amazing Kelly Williams Berg of Growing Kids Therapy, 1 set of stencil letter boards and 1 lesson booklet.


We are so proud to support the amazing staff and students of CTC!
05/01/2026

We are so proud to support the amazing staff and students of CTC!

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