We Need To Talk About Sometimes Being Non Speaking

The myths, the truths and the stigma around changing support needs.

I was non speaking for most of Tuesday. In fact, I felt non speaking all day.

What? What do you mean you felt non speaking? You’re either able to speak or you’re not, right?

Not always.

When I am non speaking, it means it is painful to speak. It hurts to move my thoughts into my vocal chords and to wrap my tongue around the consonants of each word and p…