Poetry: Letter by Letter
RumiOttus
January 17, 2022
Nonspeaking youth Rumi Ottus spells out a striking poem about the life unlocked by having access to communicate via letterboard.
Nonspeakers
Open Letter to Young Autistics from a Nonspeaker
TrevorTypes
January 6, 2022
Trevor Byrd is a NeuroClastic audience favorite and nonspeaking teen advocate. He pens a letter to young autistics to let them know they’re not alone.
Ode to my autistic ancestors
Anantha Krishnamurthy
December 14, 2021
Teen nonspeaker Anantha Krishnamurthy pays homage to autistic changemakers throughout history, who from stoning to electric shocks have suffered for their rebellions.
Moods of a morning
Anantha Krishnamurthy
December 12, 2021
This poem is a PDAers anthem. Teen nonspeaker Anantha writes about the drive for autonomy and the freedom found in immersing in a passion.
A Typer’s Freedom Dance
Anantha Krishnamurthy
December 1, 2021
Anantha Krishnamurthy comes through with an onomatopoeic journey of triumph, tapping resonating to thunderous thudding freedom.
Poetry: The Nest
Amelia Jane
November 25, 2021
Nonspeaking poet Amelia Jane longs for her voice to be heard. Her winged thoughts perch on the mind and sing of triumph.
A new poem: I’m Rightly Rogue
Noah McSweeney
November 25, 2021
Nonspeaking poet Noah McSweeny muses on having the words, having the interest, wanting to connect, and wishing his tongue would obey his mind.
Poetry: Anonymous
Anantha Krishnamurthy
November 25, 2021
Anantha Krishnamurthy’s mind is a symphony and his body is a sound cage. This powerful poem is itself a beautiful triumph of sheer Will.
Autism and Religion: A silent anxiety
TrevorTypes
November 10, 2021
As a nonspeaker, Trevor Byrd internalized the religious dogma he heard his whole life in silent dedication. As he got older, his values conflicted with his rigid observance of Catholic canon. The support he received from his mom helped him to keep his faith and be true to his values.
Poetry: A/Typical Girl
Sofia Ghassaei
November 10, 2021
Sofi Ghassaei is a teen nonspeaking autistic with a creative and unapologetically fierce writing style that reflects the tremendous strength and power of her soul.
