Service Agreement and Intake Form
Welcome — let’s get started
We are so glad you are here. This page is for families ready to begin their journey with the Spelling to Communicate (S2C) method.
Please take a moment to read the information carefully below before completing your details. If anything is unclear, reach out anytime — we are here to help. Once you submit the form, we will be in touch to confirm your booking and discuss next steps.
About S2C
Spelling to Communicate (S2C) is a motor-sensory method that teaches non-speaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals the purposeful motor skills required to spell words by pointing to letters — opening a new pathway for communication.
Through S2C, individuals around the world have found their voice — expressing thoughts, feelings, and ideas that were once locked inside.
Many of our students live with a condition known as apraxia (or dyspraxia), which means that while their minds are capable and aware, their brains have difficulty translating intent into physical movement. S2C bridges this gap, helping individuals communicate intentionally and reliably.
Review Resources
As a part of commencing with Spell to Connect, it is vital to do some research to understand S2C and spelling. Here are some resources to get you started:
Jordyn Rocky’s Journey Video
Our Shared Commitment
Our Commitment to You
Spell to Connect (Rachael Earwaker, S2C Practitioner) pledges to:
+ Provide professional, respectful, and consistent S2C services
+ Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
+ Tailor sessions to meet each student’s motor, cognitive, and regulation needs
+ Provide feedback and guidance to families
+ Maintain confidentiality of all client information (unless disclosure is required by law or safety reasons)
Families and caregivers
The success of S2C depends on collaboration and consistency. Progress is influenced by many factors, including the student’s level of apraxia, practice frequency, regulation, health, and environment.
To support your speller’s journey, we ask that parents or caregivers commit to:
+ Learning about S2C and how it works
+ Practising regularly at home (at least twice a week)
+ Scheduling and attending Communication Regulation Partner (CRP) training (a 2-hour session required for all partners)
+ Purchasing letterboards
+ Advocating for your speller’s right to communication
+ Providing accurate, up-to-date information about the student’s needs and history
+ Respecting session structure and practitioner guidance
Important Information
Sessions and Fees
+ Each session is 60 minutes total, including 50 minutes of direct teaching time and 10 minutes for notes, feedback, and communication.
+ Each session is charged at $175 per hour.
+ Invoices are issued monthly and payable within 14 days via bank transfer (or another method arranged in advance).
+ Fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change with prior notice.
Cancellations
We require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellations.
Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur the full session fee unless in cases of illness or emergency. Frequent cancellations may result in a review of ongoing sessions.
Confidentiality & Privacy
All personal and client information is kept strictly confidential in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). Information will only be shared with your consent, or where required by law or for safety reasons.
Next Steps
We’re so excited to begin this journey with you. The first session is just the start of something transformative — for the speller, their family, and everyone supporting them. Before we get underway, there are a few simple things to complete so we can make your onboarding smooth and meaningful.
1. Intake Form
By submitting this form, you confirm that you have read and understood this agreement and are ready to begin the S2C journey with Spell to Connect.
2. Tell us a little about the Speller
This helps us understand your needs so we can tailor the first S2C session and support your family from day one.