Encore Speech & Wellness

04/23/2026

Join our SLP, Maija Hahn, and other S2C providers and advocates for this special community event this Monday!

04/18/2026

Speech Pathologist, Maija Hahn, shared her exprience with nonspeakers with autism in this interview with DR. Paull Thomas and CHD-TV.
We want providers and parents to better understand motor-based AAC and why Apraxia is grossly misunderstood.

Maijia Hahn: "Communication is so powerful. When someone is finally acknowledged for the intelligent human they really are inside…it really changes everything.

04/09/2026

Set your calendars for this Saturday, 4pm EST, for an important X-space where we talk about the greatest missed diagnosis in autism.
If you have a loved one with autism- or are a provider who encounters autistic patients- this conversation is important.
We’ll see you Saturday!

04/08/2026

Most people on the autism spectrum (and their parents) have the MTHFR gene marker. What most people do not realize is that those with MTHFR cannot process synthetic Folic Acid.

In fact- Folic Acid CLOGS the folate receptors and impedes proper absorption of folate into the cell. If the body cannot absorb folate into the cell, the issue isn’t just low folate intake — it’s a functional folate deficiency, meaning folate may be present in the blood but cannot get inside cells where it’s needed.

Folate (vitamin B9) is critical for DNA synthesis, cell division, methylation, and repair. When it can’t enter cells, several problems can occur:

Neurological & Cognitive Problems:

Folate is essential for methylation and neurotransmitter production.

Problems may include:
• Brain fog
• Depression
• Irritability
• Memory problems
• Peripheral neuropathy
• In severe cases: cognitive decline

In children, this can affect:
• Development
• Attention
• Behavior
• Speech and learning

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Impaired Detoxification & Methylation:

Folate supports methylation pathways that regulate:
• DNA repair
• Hormone metabolism
• Neurotransmitter balance
• Immune function

Problems may include:
• Hormonal imbalance
• Increased inflammation
• Poor toxin processing
• Autoimmune tendencies

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Gastrointestinal & Mucosal Issues:

Rapidly dividing cells line the GI tract.

Low intracellular folate can cause:
• Mouth sores
• Glossitis (smooth red tongue)
• GI discomfort
• Diarrhea/constipation

SOOO- check your labels! Avoid Folic Acid like the plague! Eat a high folate diet.

Happy Wellness Wednesday!

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04/07/2026

It is one of our greatest pleasures to bring Spelling to Communicate to non-speakers and unreliable speakers through out Brevard County, Florida.
Come take the leap with us! It will be the best decision you have ever made.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

04/07/2026

This is one of the BEST annual autism conferences in the world. Our friends at Autism Health bring the top doctors, professionals, and modalities to support our families and those with autism and other conditions. If you have not yet attended one- it is 💯% worth it!

Only 2 weeks left until the Autism Health Summit and this is one you do not want to miss!

Join us April 24 to 26 in San Diego for a powerful event bringing together leading experts, practitioners, and families from across the country who are committed to changing the future of autism care.

This is more than a conference... It is a movement!

Learn from top voices in the space, including Del Bigtree and Aaron Siri, and many more who are leading the conversation on real solutions, research, and hope for our children.

Use promo code Autism50 to receive 50 dollars off your in-person ticket.

Scholarships are still available for families in need because we believe everyone deserves access to this life-changing information.

Seats are filling fast and time is running out! Get your ticket today! We cannot wait to see you there!

04/07/2026

03/20/2026

Parents- we see you. It is equally important to take of YOU because you are burning the physical, emotional, high alert wick on both ends. Respite, sunshine, vitamins including nRF2 (cleans up free radicals), healthy diet, daily walks/exercise, and sleeping whenever possible is vital to continue to sustain this crazy life. If you need us- we are here. You are not alone. We see you.

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“Parents of autistic children have PTSD.”

Sounds extreme doesn't it

So let’s talk about what that actually means.

For some families, this isn’t just stress.

It’s constant.

There’s no switch off.
You’re always watching.
Always anticipating.
Always ready.

Not knowing what might trigger the next meltdown.

Not knowing how intense it’s going to be.

The screaming.
The hitting.
The moments where everything escalates and you’re just trying to keep your child safe.

That does something to you over time.

Your body stays on high alert.

Even when things are calm… you’re not fully relaxed, because you know how fast it can change.

Sleep isn’t real sleep.
Rest isn’t real rest.

You start reacting quicker.

Thinking ahead constantly.

Struggling to ever fully switch off.

You go from looking after your child…

to constantly being ready to protect them.

And when your body lives like that for long enough…
it changes you.

And this isn’t just opinion. There has been research showing that parents of children with autism report higher stress levels and in some cases comparable to people in high-trauma environments.

Not because it’s the same situation.

But because of the constant, long-term pressure with no break.

I’m not saying it’s always like this. There are moments that are beautiful. Moments you wouldn’t trade for anything.

But what people don’t understand…

is how quickly it can flip.
One minute everything is calm.

The next you’re in full survival mode.

This is why Autism is a spectrum

For some, it’s manageable.

For others, it is intense, relentless, and all-consuming.

From the moment they wake up…

to the moment they finally fall asleep.

And sometimes even sleep is something that doesn't happen too often

03/18/2026

We are so happy to help Dr. Christina Parks and her daughter to have a small part in discovering spelling to communicate and towards full and open communication. We are excited to be part of their journey. 👏🙏

10/05/2025

A beautiful message from Jack.

Today I want to address people in autism squares, who make decisions for us. These are people who have good intentions and want the world to be more accepting and safe for people like me. I see that their hearts are in the right place, but they are making wrong assumptions about us and what we want and need. “Always presume competence” is our mantra for good reason.

Most of us have experienced the opposite. Most of us have felt the constant sting of being seen, treated, and given no opportunity to prove something other than incompetence. This has defined our existence in an extremely harmful way. Our fight to survive is not one to thrive, and we often see ourselves through this lens of being unworthy of what we need. This is profoundly detrimental to our mental health, and sense of well-being, and worth.

I can’t imagine what this existence feels like without a sense of God‘s love and belonging in his family. My heart feels so heavy for those who live outside of this reality.

Selah. Pause to reflect on this.

Imagine the individuals you know that are in the place of this torturous existence and unaware of their incredible worth. Now imagine the thousands more who have no one to imagine for them or see their worth. The devastation they must feel is almost unimaginable.

I have felt this devastation at times, but been buoyed by the love of God at just the right time in the labyrinth of life. Often this encounter with his love has come in human form. This is why Christ came, not just to die, but to show us how to live as breathing experiences of his encompassing love.

So my challenge to you today is be someone’s encounter with God‘s love today. Stay in the Light.
Love,
Jack