Laura and Trevor Hirsh believe in miracles, and you will too after hearing their amazing story. Through spelling, Trevor is able to share his talents, amazing gifts, and has even written a book with his mom to propel the spelling revolution forward.
Swarit is a nonspeaker with a big online presence and a mission to support his tribe, encourage families like his, and share his “truisms.” Here, he shares his experiences with S2C as well as some of his beautiful poetry.
Because her son Aidan was verbal, Lisa Ann didn’t immediately consider S2C for him. But once he started spelling, he revealed mind-blowing and heartbreaking information and nothing was the same. Read Aidan’s incredible insights, told through a Q&A with Lisa Ann.
Before she discovered S2C, Samantha felt like she was experiencing life from the sidelines, without a voice and trapped in an unreliable body. S2C not only freed her to share her thoughts but also allowed her to regulate her body. Samantha shares her experience with maturity and grace, and embraces her differences and her beautiful talents and gifts.
Individuals who don’t have a voice often have their intelligence underestimated, and what they possess inside doesn’t match what is seen outside. Dean explains how finding his voicing through spelling has allowed him to break through, and now he has the possibility of actually becoming who he really is on the inside.
Happy 15th Birthday to Riley, who shares the ups and downs for nonspeakers getting starting with S2C, what to expect, and how spelling will rock your world!
Asaf shares how he thinks people intend to help, but they don’t understand how to help. They think that nonspeakers need to be controlled, when what they really need is what we all need: freedom and understanding.
Gabe and Jade Alto are on a mission to empower families who have dreams of true communication to learn about Spelling to Communicate. S2C has changed their lives and they want to change the world and help others!
Mac kicks off our In Their Own Words series, sharing the voices of those who communicate using S2C, with a powerful message: Autism is not what you think it is. He shares how S2C has unlocked his potential, allowing him to share his gifts. He finally feels like what he has to say matters, and he shares it here.
I’ve been saying the same things about autism forever and ever, so I thought I’d focus on something different. This month I’ll be sharing the voices of nonverbal individuals who use S2C to communicate. I hope you’ll listen because everyone deserves a voice!
As another April Autism Awareness comes to an end, I just want to remind everyone to hang in there. Starting out in the autism world is a deep dive with a lot of information to take in. If you are new to this, try not to get overwhelmed. And when it feels like nobody “gets it,” find your people.
Energy healing works by addressing energy blocks to optimize energy flow and allow the body to naturally heal itself. Individuals with autism often not only respond well to energy healing, but it can also help other treatments and therapies work more effectively.
Those with Auditory Processing Disorder having difficulty perceiving sounds and frequencies. Sound therapy can people with autism process and interpret auditory input, which can improve speech, motor planning, and more.
Chiropractic care has many cognitive, emotional, and sensory-motor benefits. Many parents have reported dramatic improvements in development, social skills, digestion, sleep, and behavior in their children.
Homeopathy is safe, gentle, and effective. Classical homeopathy can be a great way to safely and effectively treat autism.
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
