A promise kept, after Sean.
Patti is a determined mother and an elementary educator with over 25 years of experience, on a mission to give non-speaking and minimally speaking individuals access to communication. Inspired by her son Sean's transformation with Spelling to Communicate, she promised that if the method worked for him she would become a certified practitioner and share it with others — and she did.
She and her husband, Kelly, opened their clinic, True North Connect — a relationship-first practice focused on purposeful motor through spelling and adaptive exercise.
A vibrant spelling community in Michigan.
Patti is driven by the belief that every non-speaker deserves a chance for meaningful communication, connection, and purpose. Through True North Connect she aims to give individuals like Sean the tools to communicate, a supportive network of peers, and a sense of belonging.
For Patti this is more than a profession — it's a heartfelt commitment to making a difference in the lives of non-speaking individuals and their families. S2C teaches people with motor differences to coordinate brain and body to communicate by spelling.
How sessions are structured.
Initial intake call
A parent/client phone or Zoom call to gather background, answer questions, and reserve session times — 30-45 minutes, free of charge.
Assessment & follow-up
An S2C assessment session with an educational follow-up call. Contact Patti for current fees.
In-person direct service
One-on-one S2C sessions with coaching for the parent or regulation partner, plus an emailed transcription with clinical feedback. Package sessions available at a discounted rate.
Virtual & in-person
True North Connect offers both formats to accommodate families across Michigan and beyond. Contact [email protected] to discuss options.
Reach Patti directly at [email protected] or visit truenorthconnect.org to learn more about True North Connect.