Community Connect - Spellers of Atlanta - Tuesday June 23

The Spellers Center of Atlanta will be hosting our June Community Connect networking to discuss: 

The Hidden Voice: A New Lens on Nonspeaking Individuals

June 23, 2026

8:30am - 10:30am 

The Spellers Method provides a transformative lifeline for nonspeaking and minimally speaking adults who may have spent decades being misunderstood due to the "consistently inconsistent" nature of motor apraxia. By reframing their challenges as a motor planning challenge rather than a cognitive deficit, this approach recognizes that many adults possess fully intact intellects trapped by an unreliable brain-body connection. Through the purposeful use of letterboards that leverage gross motor movements, these individuals can bypass the fine motor demands of speech to finally express complex thoughts, often for the first time in their lives. Grounded in the principle of Presuming Competence, this method asserts that it is never too late to provide a child, teen, or adult with the tools for autonomy and education. This challenges years of low expectations and opens a long-overdue pathway to genuine social connection and self-advocacy.

This event will be held at the Spellers Atlanta Clinic in Woodstock, Georgia. Please attend in person to witness the incredible impact of this innovative, science-backed program, developed by Dr. Dana Johnson, OT. Witnessing nonspeaking adults use letterboards reveals their high level of intelligence and wit. It is a powerful, firsthand demonstration of what happens when we simply presume competence and provide the right motor support. 

Register today to meet and ask questions of Spellers Hayes and Carter while learning more about this incredible program from Lisa.

A light breakfast with coffee and tea will be provided by Rise Coffee + Tea.

Bring your business cards to share! 

Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time: 8:30am arrival

Location: 139 Village Center W Woodstock, GA 30188