I just shared this. I'm hoping there's some ideas or tips on the site.
My nonverbal kid is doing ammmmmazing learning how to spell to communicate. This is only "amazing" if you've never had a chance to know what's in your kid's head without guessing (and hoping you aren't wrong) until it gets unlocked by some miraculous hand of God. All these words were spelled on letter boards with effort and persistence. It's crazy how these kids already know how to spell everything (amygdala?!) and do split second math. If you've never seen it, and the hope there is for nonverbal people everywhere, check out Spellers the movie:
https://www.spellersfreedomfoundation.org/spellers-the-movie
At the very least, presume competence the next time you see someone struggling with motor control. You have zero idea the incredible intelligence in that head.
P.S. I drove to the bakery right afterwards and yes, bought chocolate cake to share and celebrate 🥳
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#downsyndrome
#autism 
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