Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of hidden cognitive abilities.Kelly Berg, left, assisted Omer Hashmi, 33, who is a nonspeaker with autism, during a spelling session at the Growing Kids Therapy Center in Herndon, Va.
For Families With Nonspeaking Autistic Children, a Fierce Debate Over Assisted Spelling
Scritto il 06/07/2026