If you're here, there's a good chance you've spent countless hours wondering...
"Will my child ever communicate with me?"
You've tried the strategies.
You've celebrated every tiny milestone.
You've worried when progress seemed slow.
And if you're like so many of the families we meet, you've probably wondered if you're somehow missing something.
We want you to know something.
You are not missing the ability to help your child.
You may simply be looking for communication in places you've been taught to expect it.
Join us for this free online workshop and discover a completely different way to understand communication.
What If Your Child Has Been Communicating All Along?
In This Free Workshop, You'll Discover . . .
Why communication is often happening long before parents recognize it.
The subtle communication attempts that are easy to overlook but can become powerful opportunities for connection.
Why waiting for words may cause us to miss hundreds of meaningful interactions already happening every day.
How responding differently can naturally encourage more back-and-forth interaction.
Why creating meaningful communication isn't about more prompting, more pressure, or more therapy.
How one perspective shift can completely change the way you connect with your autistic communicator.
You wish your child communicated with you more.
You feel like you've tried everything but still aren't seeing the progress you hoped for.
You're looking for a communication approach that feels natural, joyful, and relationship-centered.
You want practical ways to support communication throughout everyday life.
You believe your connection with your child matters just as much as communication milestones.
This Workshop Is For You If . . .
Meet Your Hosts
We're two speech-language pathologists who have spent years supporting autistic communicators and their families.
Like many professionals, we were trained to focus on teaching communication.
But after working closely with families, we realized something important.
Many children were already communicating in meaningful ways.
The problem wasn't that communication wasn't happening.
The problem was that no one had shown families how to recognize it.
That realization changed everything about the way we work.
Today, we've had the privilege of helping families discover communication opportunities that were already present and transform those moments into more joyful, meaningful connection.
Cherie Somers &
Alicia McManaman
Imagine Walking Away Knowing . . .
Instead of wondering whether your child is communicating...
You'll begin recognizing communication you may never have noticed before.
Instead of constantly wondering what to do next...
You'll understand how your responses can help create more meaningful back-and-forth interaction.
Instead of feeling like you're waiting for communication to begin...
You'll leave with a new perspective on the communication that's already there.
Sometimes the biggest breakthrough isn't teaching your child something new.
Sometimes it's learning to see what has been there all along.
Discover why this perspective shift has changed the way so many families experience communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this really free?
Yes! We want as many families as possible to experience this perspective shift.
How long is the workshop?
Only 20 minutes!
Who is this workshop for?
Parents, caregivers, grandparents, educators and professionals supporting autistic communicators.
When can I watch it?
You'll be able to watch it as soon as you sign up!
We Can't Wait to Meet You
We know how much you love your child.
We know how hard you've been working.
And we believe that one of the most powerful things you can discover is that communication may already be happening in ways you simply haven't been taught to recognize.
We'd love to show you what we mean.
Cherie & Alicia helped us connect with our son in ways we never thought possible. Their gentle approach made all the difference.
Amy L.
Austin TX
"I'm so appreciative to Cherie and Alicia. They connect with you so wholeheartedly and genuinely. They're all there every step of the way".
April
Easton, MA