About this episode
Welcome to Episode 217 of Autism Parenting Secrets . This week, we welcome Laura Hirsch, author, blogger, health freedom activist, and mother to Trevor, a young man who defies expectations. Laura and Trevor's journey offers hope and empowerment to parents navigating autism. She emphasizes the importance of presuming competence and believing in the potential of non-speaking children. Their book, More Than Meets the Eye , is a valuable resource for parents seeking understanding and support. Laura and Trevor’s story is a beacon of hope, reminding us that with the right tools, belief, and love, our children’s true gifts CAN shine. Tune in to be moved, inspired, and empowered. Together, we can learn, grow, and support our wonderful children in unlocking their full potential. The secret this week is… There’s More Than Meets The Eye You'll Discover: Trevor’s Story and Why He Chose To Write This Book (4:57) Some Surprising Capabilities That Trevor Revealed (9:20) Why It May NOT Be A Cognitive Disability (16:43) The Movement That’s Going to Explode (21:11) Trevor’s Words Of Encouragement (27:47) Incredible Communication Capabilities That Have Emerged (35:07) The Two Therapies Trevor Says Helped The Most (43:35) About Our Guest: Laura Hirsch was born and raised in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication. She is the author of numerous books, including The Other Side of Autism, Foundation of Discovery, and Widowed too Soon, and is a co-author and blogger for the popular autism organization, The Thinking Moms’ Revolution. Laura has been a health freedom activist for many years and was featured in the award-winning documentary Genetic Roulette about Genetically Modified foods. She is also a reformer pilates instructor and the proud mom of two incredible young men, Trevor and Damon. They live in the Reno, NV area. Trevor Hirsch is Laura Hirsch’s older son and is now 25 years old. He was diagnosed with regressive autism at age three and is minimally speaking. He is finally having his voice heard because of Spelling 2 Communicate. He worked really hard for the past two and a half years and is now an open speller. Laura can ask him anything, and he spells out his thoughts on a letterboard. His journey over the past few years has been an absolute miracle. First, his musical talent, playing the piano and singing, became evident. Then, through Spelling 2 Communicate, his intelligence, thoughts, and feelings, and even his telepathic gifts that have been hidden all these years, came shining through. He is a musician, a horse whisperer, and a medium. He wants to share his story to inspire others. https://www.laurahirschauthor.com/ References in The Episode: More than Meets the Eye: A Nonspeaker's Journey through Music, Spelling 2 Communicate, and Becoming a Divine Messenger by Laura Hirsch & Trevor Hirsch Autism Parenting Secrets Episode 38 - Your Child Understands EVERYTHING with JB Handley The Thinking Moms Revolution Spelling 2 Communicate Additional Resources: Take The Quiz: What’s YOUR Top Autism Parenting Blindspot? To learn more about Cass & Len, visit us at www.autismparentingsecrets.com Be sure to follow Cass & Len on Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.