My Journey to Independent Typing: One Autistic Nonspeaker’s Story

• By: Gregory C. Tino Non-Speaking Autistic Self-Advocate
• July 9th, 2026
• apraxia, assistive communication, autistic self-advocacy, communication support, independent typing, letterboard communication, nonspeaking autism, spelling to communicate, Summer 2026 Issue
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Each autistic nonspeaker I know is trying to become independent with their communication. Of course. Why wouldn't we? If you have something to say, you want to be able to do it without help. Typing seems to be the holy grail for most. Why? Because the sad but true fact is that the...