A Nonspeaker’s Letter to Young Autistics,
benbreaux
January 30, 2022
Nonspeaking advocate Ben Breaux writes a letter to young autistics explaining the journey to communication.
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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.
On Perseverence
arjunvagarwal
October 8, 2021
As a nonspeaking autistic, Arjun has faced many obstacles, but his tenacity, warmth, and the support of his family have kept him soldiering forward.
The Autistic Boy Who Became Typical
GregoryTino
October 1, 2021
Gregory Tino is a nonspeaking advocate who didn’t gain access to reliable communication until discovering S2C as an adult. This short story explores what he would gain, and lose, if he became non-autistic.
Gone Again
RumiOttus
October 1, 2021
Rumi Ottus, nonspeaking autistic advocate, is only 8, but his poetry and his wisdom belie his age. This poem looks to the season change and what it means to transition from summer.
Therapy Saved My Life
Nick Barry
September 19, 2021
Nick Barry is a nonspeaker who has his world opened up by gaining access to communication, but his emotional needs were not met until he was enrolled in counseling.
The Autistics’ Question
Tejas Rao Sankar
September 2, 2021
Tejas Rao Sankar challenges schools and society to invest in the autonomy of autistic people and not to deny nonspeakers the right to participate in the IEP process.
Short story: How Curious
Amelia Jane
August 30, 2021
Amelia Jane is a 13-year-old nonspeaking autistic writer. This short piece can be interpreted many ways. What do you think it means?
