May 2016 – Non-Verbal Communication For Individuals with Autism

Major Autism Research Study with a Focus on Non-Verbals Published

In March of 2015, Frontiers, a community-rooted, open-access academic publisher released a new research study, Autism: The Movement Perspective, that takes an in-depth look at Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as cognitive and social disorders that, until now, have been characterized as a disruption in social interactions. In this research paper, the editors, Elizabeth B Torres…

New Theories About Causes of Autism Just Add to Confusion

Are you as tired as we are reading these types of stories that seem to pop up regularly declaring the latest in a long list of “possible” causes of autism. Using this same kind of logic, we could write that corn flakes may or may not cause autism.

Jamie Burke’s Indy Visit a Resounding Success!

Jamie Burke, a Motivational Speaker, Social Advocate, and autistic independent typer, along with his mom, Sheree, made a rare visit to the Indianapolis area earlier this month to participate in a two-day workshop hosted by Saved By Typing. The event was dedicated to the memory of SBT co-founder Jake Willmann, who passed away on Saturday,…

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Registration for The 2016 ICI Autism Summer Institute Now Open

One of the most popular events each year for many typers and their families is the annual Autism Summer Institute conference hosted by the Syracuse University School of Education’s Institute on Communication and Inclusion. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday July 26 – Thursday July 28, at the Sheraton Columbia Town Center Hotel…

“Free Me” – a Poem by Typer Clayton Tharpe

Typer and SBT member Clayton Tharp wanted to share this poem with all of us. It was written in music therapy and sent to us by therapist Kelly Porten. Enjoy!

2016 Midwest Autism Summer Institute Coming to Des Moines June 27 – 28

We want to remind everyone that the 2016 Midwest Summer Institute is rapidly approaching. This year’s Institute, the theme of which is “Advocating for Access: the Right to Inclusion, the Right to Communication” will take place at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa on June 27 and 28. The event is hosted by…