FAQ
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My child can type on their iPad keyboard independently to find what they want. Why do we need S2C?
Typing on an iPad can become an automatic motor loop that is not always a purposeful, regulated form of communication. When a child taps the same icons over and over, it becomes a motor loop. Since this tapping is so automatic, it may not always reflect what your child is truly wanting.
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Does my child need to be verbal to benefit from S2C?
No. S2C is specifically designed for nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals—many of whom understand far more than they can physically express. Addressing ANY motor action builds the ability to control ALL motor actions, including speech production.
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What is the difference between nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking?
A nonspeaker means that this individual does not use verbal speech to communicate. An individual who is minimally speaking has verbal language consisting of several words/phrases but does not use them for conversational speech. An unreliable speaker has a lot of verbal language but language is not always relevant to the conversation, has trouble answering in-depth questions, and topics are usually controlled by the individual.
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Why does S2C use the term “nonspeaking” instead of “nonverbal”?
We use the word nonspeaking because your child has language, they just can’t access spoken speech. ‘Nonverbal’ implies a lack of understanding or intelligence, which is not true. Nonspeaking simply means they communicate without speech.
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How long does it take to see progress?
Every individual is different. Some progress quickly to open spelling, while others take more time building regulation and motor control. Progress depends on consistency, regulation, and daily practice—not intelligence.