Natural Communication

Natural Communication provides education and professional services focused on communication, autism, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), multilingualism, and gestalt language development. The organization offers online courses in English and Spanish, alongside free resources and consultations. Its practical training is designed to help participants apply communication strategies in everyday settings, including therapy, schools, and homes. One featured Spanish-language workshop presents ideas, strategies, and activities for integrating AAC into daily life through a practical, neuroaffirming approach.

The professional team includes speech-language pathologists Paulina Elias and Dr. Amanda Blackwell, who bring experience in multilingual service delivery, research, clinical practice, and international training. Elias offers virtual international consultations and virtual evaluation and intervention services across Ontario, as well as in-person services in Waterloo, Canada. Blackwell’s work includes research and training initiatives on autism, AAC, and multilingual services, and she conducts comprehensive autism evaluations across Latin America. Through courses, consultations, presentations, and collaborative projects, Natural Communication shares expertise with families, clinicians, and educators while promoting access to communication support across languages and cultural contexts.