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24/09/2026

We often get asked what RISE is. Who is it suitable for? Is it accessible for my learners?

❤️ RISE is a neuro-affirming system, which supports regulation, engagement, and communication.
🧡 RISE is ideal for all learners, all ages, and in all settings. From nursery to nursing homes.
💛 RISE is tailored to meet the individual needs of each learner, based on interests, sensory and regulation needs.
🩷 RISE is accessible to all and can be used in a range of settings, at home and when out and about in the community.

Interested in finding out more? Comment RISE below and I will send you some information!

RISE sessions
Jordan Garratt
Sammie | AAC Advocate & Teacher

19/09/2026

All non-speaking children are able to communicate. We need to tune in. We need to listen with more than our ears. We can do this through observing their actions, validating their gestures, their body language, and their eye gaze. A lot of the time, we are assuming, we are problem solving, but that’s okay. We can do this, alongside modelling a range of communication strategies, connecting with them and join them in their world, rather then trying to get them to join our world.

Interested in learning more? Comment CONNECT and I will send you a link to sign up to my free communication masterclass, a 50 minute masterclass on communication and connection with non-speaking autistic children. I will also send you a link to The AACademy in case you’d like to access more masterclasses, resources, support guides and training videos.

18/09/2026

The AACademy is LIVE!

The AACademy is for anyone with a non-speaking autistic child in their lives. Parents, grandparents, carers, teachers, teaching assistants, personal assistants, SALTs, OTs, and more!

It is an online platform with exclusive access to content such as resources, training videos, webinar events, and support guides.

It is on offer for the first week until Friday 25th September at midnight! Where you can lock in the founding member price for life. You can choose to pay monthly, or annually where you get two months free.

Discount for multi-user access available for schools and settings wanting multi-user access. Email for enquiries.

If you want access to the recording of the free communication masterclass, comment REPLAY below, and I will send you a link.

13/09/2026

There is nothing quite like a connection with a non-speaking autistic child.

It may take a long time to build that connection, and for them to let you in, but it is invaluable and indescribable.

If you support a non-speaking autistic child, at home or at school, and you would like to learn more about how to build connections and interactions, then join my free masterclass - Details are below.

The AACademy is coming in September!
Want to find out more about AAC, and connect with other parents and professionals who are open to conversations like these? Join the AACademy, an educational platform, focusing on connecting & communicating with non-speaking autistic learners through alternative communication methods.

Join my FREE Masterclass:
If you’re interested in signing up to my free Masterclass, on how you can communicate through connecting with the non-speaking autistic learner in your life, comment AAC below. I will send you a sign up link, you will be sent the link a few hours before the masterclass begins!

11/09/2026

3 days to go until The AACademy Launches!

Come along to my free communication masterclass ‘Just, use your words’ - how to actually connect with non-speaking autistic children.

Monday 14th September 6pm-7pm.

Can’t make it live? Sign up and you’ll be sent access to a replay! Comment AAC and I’ll send you a link. (If you’re a private profile, you will need to DM me AAC due to your settings I won’t be able to message you first).

Suitable for anyone who has a non-speaking autistic child in their lives, teachers, parents, carers, speech and language therapists, OTs, grandparents, personal assistants!

Come and join my free webinar and connect with like-minded people who prioritise connection over compliance and want to find neuro-affirming systems to support the non-speaking child in your life.

11/09/2026

There’s no communication hierarchy 🤍

We are not aiming to move on or away from one support to another.

We are here to embrace all forms of communication, and provide a choice and range of aids to support non-speaking children and young people.

Different communication aids may require different skills, but that doesn’t make one better than the other.

Think of it like watching a film at the cinema vs seeing the same story performed live on stage. Different experiences, but neither is more valid.

Speaking and non-speaking communication are both equally valid and deserve to be equally respected.

And when a non-speaking child communicates with you in their preferred way? That “wow” moment can be incredible.

The AACademy is coming in September!
Want to find out more about AAC, and connect with other parents and professionals who are open to conversations like these? Join the AACademy, an educational platform, focusing on connecting & communicating with non-speaking autistic learners through alternative communication methods.

Join my FREE Masterclass:
If you’re interested in signing up to my free Masterclass, on how you can communicate through connecting with the non-speaking autistic learner in your life, comment AAC below. I will send you a sign up link, you will be sent the link a few hours before the masterclass begins!

10/09/2026

We need to stop thinking of communication as something a child has to perform correctly.

Before words come language. Before language comes connection, shared experiences and understanding.

When we follow a child’s interests, respond to their attempts and give meaning to what they’re communicating, we create the foundations for language to grow. 🤍

And that’s just as important for non-speaking children as it is for speaking children.

The AACademy is coming in September!
Want to find out more about AAC, and connect with other parents and professionals who are open to conversations like these? Join the AACademy, an educational platform, focusing on connecting & communicating with non-speaking autistic learners through alternative communication methods.

Join my FREE Masterclass:
If you’re interested in signing up to my free Masterclass, on how you can communicate through connecting with the non-speaking autistic learner in your life, comment AAC below. I will send you a sign up link, you will be sent the link a few hours before the masterclass begins!

09/09/2026

5 days until The AACademy launches!

To celebrate I have a FREE communication masterclass! Next Monday 14th September - 6pm-7pm!

Can’t make it? If you sign up, you will get a replay sent!

ALL are welcome - parents, teachers, teaching assistants, carers!

Sign up for free here:

If you can't make it - you can still sign up and you will get a link to the replay! By signing up, you will receive the webinar link at around 4:30pm on the day.

08/09/2026

We should always respect the child’s preferred method of communication.

We change our method of communication depending on who we are talking to, what time of day it is, and how we are feeling. Our AAC users should be able to do the same.

All products in this video are available as digital downloads and on backorder for physical products (UK and Ireland only). You can check them out on my website - www.spectrumpatronum.com

Follow along for more neuro-affirming AAC tips and advice.

The AACademy is coming in September!
Want to find out more about AAC, and connect with other parents and professionals who are open to conversations like these? Join the AACademy, an educational platform, focusing on connecting & communicating with non-speaking autistic learners through alternative communication methods.

Join my FREE Masterclass:
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Under a week to go!
If you’re interested in signing up to my free Masterclass, on how you can communicate through connecting with the non-speaking autistic learner in your life, comment AAC below. I will send you a sign up link, you will be sent the link a few hours before the masterclass begins!