Saved by Typing is committed to:

1. Increase public awareness of the competence of autistic individuals especially the nonverbal assumed to be incompetent. We believe they should be treated with equal dignity and afforded the same opportunities for health care and education;

2. Assist individuals on the autism spectrum to have access to improved quality of life in areas of emotional, social and medical care in family and community environments, while respecting their movement differences;

3. Provide qualified training with proven standards and protocols to move some individuals to independence and enhance the communication abilities of others at home, with doctors, and in the community.

It is estimated that as many as 25 percent of individuals living with autism spectrum disorders are non-verbal. That is, they cannot functionally communicate with others using their voice. Despite that substantial fraction, we still know very little about these individuals, their abilities, and their needs.

These persons are found to be highly intelligent and able to express all emotions once communication is established. This population is under-served and often regarded as incompetent by the untrained. We seek to end this isolation and pain.

Saved By Typing is structured with the collaboration and support of family members and trained support personnel who have need of more training.