# Canadian mother tattoos communication keyboard for son

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> Updated: 2026-08-20T11:55:44.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Jessica Fletcher, a Canadian mother, tattooed a functional communication keyboard onto her forearm to assist her non-verbal autistic son, Hunter. The decision was inspired by an incident where Hunter’s electronic Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device ran out of battery, forcing him to draw a makeshift keyboard on a napkin to express himself.

The tattoo features letters, emoticons, and phrases such as “yes”, “no”, and “I love you”. This permanent, battery-free method offers a reliable and discrete way for Hunter to communicate through quiet, whispered exchanges. Following the story’s social media attention, Fletcher has partnered with a clothing company to create apparel featuring keyboard-themed prints to support other families of non-verbal children.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Mother tattoos communication keyboard to assist non-verbal son

A Canadian mother tattooed a communication keyboard on her arm to help her non-verbal autistic son communicate when electronic devices fail.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mother-tattoos-communication-keyboard-to-assist-non-verbal-son

### 2026-08-15: Canadian mother tattoos keyboard on arm for autistic son

A Canadian mother tattooed a keyboard on her arm to provide a permanent, battery-free communication method for her nonverbal autistic son.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canadian-mother-tattoos-keyboard-on-arm-for-autistic-son

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