Sander's Friends

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. 👂👀

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

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/

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.

05/01/2026

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

10/26/2025

Communication:

*this chart is of an adult and child but can be applicable for a non speaker of any age.

Helping our non speakers with regulation is such an important part of anyone's job who is working with them. Be it a spelling practioner, a CRP (Communication and Regulation Partner), a teacher, a therapist, a parent, etc. Non speakers are so sensitive to our feelings and our energy.

Find ways to regulate yourself first, ie) deep breathing, meditation, yoga, nature, etc. And you will be in a better position to then help regulate your non speaker.

What works one day may not work the next time. Be flexible, be present and tune into your non speaker.

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10/25/2025

Medical:

Be a CRITICAL thinker of the Healthcare system that our non speakers are put into.
Ask questions, do your own research and most importantly trust your gut.

This short clip is 11 yrs old but more relevant than ever. This group of parents have been inspiring us for years.

Thinking moms revolution, autism, who we are, TMRAutism is treatable, recovery from autism

10/24/2025

Communication:

A beautiful short film featuring Makayla, a teenager who finds her voice through her letterboard. 💚
Watch it on Netflix!

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A teen with autism unlocks a joyous world of self-expression as she shares her voice for the first time using a letter board in this short documentary.

10/23/2025

Medical:

Our non speakers with autism often have medically complex and chronic health conditions. Sander's Friends supports parents and caregivers finding the right practioner for your loved one.

10/22/2025

Communication:

To learn more about Spelling to communicate, we invite you to watch Spellers on you tube. It is an incredible documentary that follows the journey of 8 non speakers who Spell to communicate. Inspired by the book, Underestimated by J.B. Handley and his son Jamie who is non speaking.

Please visit for more information:

Www.i-asc.org

Www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org

Thank you 💚
SF's

WINNER--BEST DOCUMENTARY--PHOENIX FILM FESTIVAL 2023 !!Inspired by the book Underestimated, by Jamie and JB Handley, from Executive Producers Jenny McCarthy-...