Nonverbal communication through the iPad

Lanier Weed is non-verbal and was unable to communicate until age 16. With use of the method Facilitated Communication, Lanier has been able to express her once hidden intelligence through keyboarding her thoughts letter by letter. Lanier has expressed a desire for other non-verbal persons to have an opportunity for communication, and hopes to change the hearts and minds of others regarding the misconceptions around intelligence in autism.  Lanier will present a brief presentation about her experience in gaining communication, and open the floor for audience questions.   

 

Lanier Weed

Lanier Weed is an individual who is non-verbal and was unable to communicate until age 16, but who now can via use of the method Facilitated Communication,  

Leslie Weed

Leslie Weed, Lanier Weed's mother, is co-founder of the HEAL Foundation. 

Morgan Tyner

Morgan Tyner is a facilitated Communication trainer and special needs advocate. She is with ACCEPTS Inc.