Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre

Nonspeakers, minimal speakers, unreliable speakers: you have the right to have your voices heard! We are here to serve YOU! Phone or WhatsApp [phone]

[Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre @SpellYourMind]

@ekverstania @NeuroClastic nicsowah

[Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre @SpellYourMind]

@mykola I have 3 nonspeakers who would be very interested in this. Please email me at [email protected]

[Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre @SpellYourMind]

@ekverstania @mallnxoxol @ChocToothpaste Feel free to contact me, Nicola, on [email protected]

[mic @neutralmothjpg]

Today marks my 2 year “anniversary” of leaving practicing ABA (Applied Behaviour Analysis).
I do not advocate for ABA. I feel ABA is a humxn rights issue. Let me explain why.
A THREAD.

[mic @neutralmothjpg]

I’ll come back to this, as it’s almost like opening pandora’s box. For now, the above is my experience as an ex-ABAer, having learned from actual autistic people and since learning of my own neurodivergence (having ADHD, the thread might be all over the place, bear with me).

[mic @neutralmothjpg]

You. Cannot. Support. Autistic. And. Neurodivergent. Rights. While. Practicing. And. Promoting. ABA.

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Nonspeaker quote of the day:
"I love how spelling gives me freedom. Life is more interesting since I’ve been spelling." – Michael Cubbin

#ZekwandeFoundation #GetReadyForChange #ActuallyAutistic #ListenToNonspeakers #CommunicationIsARight #LISTEN #IStandWithNonspeakers

[Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre @SpellYourMind]

We have had multiple requests for a platform where people can come together and improve their mental health, as well as that of the Autistics that they support.

With that in mind, we would like to launch the Wellness Well.

[Spell Your Mind Therapy Centre @SpellYourMind]

Being safe should not leave you speechless. We offer online S2C coaching so you can still #SpellYourMind

#SpellYourMindTherapyCentre #Autism #S2C #PresumeCompetence #SpellingToCommunicate

[Тania Melnyczuk @ekverstania]

This last word on the list of values got me thinking about how NONDISABLED people usually control the narrative around what constitutes 'dignity' and how to treat people who don't have it.

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Music composed by @projectania and Zekwande Mahendra - Nonspeakers, Speaking for Themselves. #ListenToNonspeakers #ZekwandeFoundation #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Mr Joseph George talks about his journey as a parent of autistic twins. He talks about the hardship and spreads a message of hope and highlights the importance of educating Africa on Autism. ZekwandeFoundation #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics #ListenToNonspeakers

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

#ZekwandeFoundation is the first foundation that also includes #nonspeaking people in the autism community. @Speech4Africa also talks about the birth of the foundation by Zekwande. #ActuallyAutistic #AskingAutistics #ListenToNonspeakers

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Zekwande Foundation was established by 15 year old Zekwande Mathejwa who is passionate about advocating for other #nonspeakers. To donate to the #ZekwandeFoundation please visit our website https://t.co/JwdhaimGKl

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Meet our panel of Nonspeakers who use Spelling to Communicate (#S2C)!
Join us virtually to #ListenToNonspeakers at the Launch of the Zekwande Foundation.
RSVP for the virtual link here: https://t.co/oalDgBjWek
Date: 16 June 2021
Time: 10h00-12h00 (SAST)
#ActuallyAutistic #AAC

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

Meet our Panel of Speakers at the official Launch of the Zekwande Foundation!
Join us virtually by completing a short RSVP form for the virtual link here: https://t.co/oalDgBjWek
Date: 16 June 2021
Time: 10h00-12h00 (SAST)
#ZekwandeFoundation #ActuallyAutistic #GetReadyForChange

[Тania Melnyczuk @ekverstania]

"What would your superhero name be, and why?" asked Thabo Siwelo's therapist at @SpellYourMind after a long lockdown hiatus.

Pointing to a letterboard, the young nonspeaking autist said, "I would be Thabo the Relentless Communicator, because I never stopped trying to be heard."

[Тania Melnyczuk @ekverstania]

One of the nonspeaking autistic clients at the @SpellYourMind Therapy Centre asked to end his session with these words yesterday:

“In persistence despite hurdles we find our growth. Don’t throw in the towel and miss out on a lifetime of potential happiness.”

[Тania Melnyczuk @ekverstania]

Rise of the nonspeaking autistic revolution in South Africa [THREAD]

Nonspeaking autistic activists in South Africa are sharing their goals and insights in crystal-clear words: they want communication access for all.

[Zekwande Foundation @AutisticSpeak]

The Zekwande Foundation is hosting its official launch on the 16th June 2021 from 10h00 to 12h00 (SAST). If you would like to attend the launch virtually please complete this short form: https://t.co/oalDgBjWek
#ActuallyAutistic