About Dannah Phirman

I first became aware of Spelling to Communicate after seeing a play written by Speller and S2C self-advocate, Sofi Ghassaei. Inspired by her beautiful words and by the poetry, songs, and writing of Spellers everywhere, I was hooked! I became a certified S2C practitioner through the International Association for Spelling as Communication (I-ASC) in 2025, and I am committed to bringing communication to as many nonspeaking, minimally speaking, and unreliably speaking individuals as possible. It is truly my passion!

I have enjoyed a successful career in the entertainment industry as a writer and performer, and I bring that energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to all of my sessions.

I’m also a mom and can easily access a calming presence and inner steadiness in my work, offering Spellers the crucial regulation support they need while learning the demanding skills required for S2C.

I presume competence in every individual I work with, and I am so excited to be on this spelling journey with them. I will also teach you, the family member, the S2C skills you’ll need to be a Communication Regulation Partner (CRP) so that your loved one has consistent communication support across all environments. Together, we’ll work to give them the tools, practice, and support they need to find their voice and share it with the world.