Swarit Gopalan

2023 Neurodiversity Young Achiever of the Year Award

By Swarit 30 March 2024Media Coverage

This award celebrates young neurodivergent individuals (21 or under) who have achieved something they did not think was possible. They are someone who has overcome major barriers to succeed in…

ADVOCACY POEMS

MY BODY, NOT MY MIND

By Swarit 25 August 2023ADVOCACY, POEMS

Mind creates the perfect script The body ruins with a meandering monologue Nothing rolls as planned For the body has a mind of its own Go, I say; Freeze, it…

LIFE POEMS

JOY OF LITTLE THINGS

By Swarit 16 May 2023LIFE, POEMS

It is really the little things That help spread my wings The little peck on the cheek Replenishing love you seek A little detour to get ice cream And riding…

LIVED AND LIVING MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES PROSE

Speech therapy

By Swarit 15 April 2023LIVED AND LIVING, MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES, PROSE

This is a really hard one. There is so much trauma associated with this. My most desired ability is to be able to speak. And yet, this is the core…

LIVED AND LIVING MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES PROSE

Occupational Therapy

By Swarit 8 April 2023LIVED AND LIVING, MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES, PROSE

My occupational therapists are my favorites. Lot of them genuinely understood me like no other therapist. I love them a lot and still have fond memories of our time together.…

LIVED AND LIVING MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES PROSE

Ignorance of loved ones

By Swarit 2 April 2023LIVED AND LIVING, MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES, PROSE

This is a hard topic as my life will not be what it is without these people. Their love and support means everything to me. And there are opportunities that…

LIVED AND LIVING MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES PROSE

Listening

By Swarit 1 April 2023LIVED AND LIVING, MY DOTS THAT CONNECT - APRIL SERIES, PROSE

Listening does not have a look is an oft-repeated phrase in our tribe. If I had a dime for every time someone asked “do you understand what I am saying?”,…

ADVOCACY POEMS

I HAVE A DREAM FOR NONSPEAKERS

By Swarit 15 January 2023ADVOCACY, POEMS

I have a dream that one day there will be no more voices in prison I have a dream that one day our intelligence will be proved beyond reason I…

ADVOCACY POEMS

THE DECISIONS MADE FOR NONSPEAKERS

By Swarit 6 June 2022ADVOCACY, POEMS

The decisions made for non speakers Cause damage not easily repaired Our voices might be less reliable Going around the dizzying loops The deafening roars of the past missteps…

HUMANS IN MY LIFE POEMS

US: OUR LOYAL LOVE

By Swarit 8 February 2024HUMANS IN MY LIFE, POEMS

I inspired by my classmates I touched by their perseverance I brightened by their smiles I sourced by their intelligence I rallied by their resilience I greeted by their love…

HUMANS IN MY LIFE POEMS

PLIGHT OR FIGHT

By Swarit 2 January 2024HUMANS IN MY LIFE, POEMS

Love, little or big Feelings, easy or hard Friendships, deep or narrow Understanding, not or there The scrambling of the head The warming of the heart The flight of…

LIFE POEMS

BEGINNING

By Swarit 1 January 2024LIFE, POEMS

Beginnings let new possibilities sing Beginning of a poem invites moments of reflection Beginning of a relationship allows a peek into soul of existence Beginning of life nurtures a mother's…

In words we trust

MY SUPPORT SYSTEM

By Swarit 12 December 2023In words we trust

Love is defined by my support system. My parents who work tirelessly for me and the school. Mix in my grandparents into non speakers community , it is an unstoppable…

LIFE POEMS

GRATEFUL HEART

By Swarit 25 November 2023LIFE, POEMS

Grateful for every act of love That touches my heart Grateful for every minute spent Listening to my unspoken words Grateful for every piece of music That uplifts my spirit…

HAIKU POEMS

HEALING

By Swarit 10 October 2023HAIKU, POEMS

Bandaid no aid Ripping open old wounds Changing is healing

HAIKU POEMS

HURRICANE

By Swarit 3 October 2023HAIKU, POEMS

Luck smiles naughtily The storm vents fury elsewhere Grateful, yet devastated

HUMANS IN MY LIFE POEMS

AMMA

By Swarit 23 September 2023HUMANS IN MY LIFE, POEMS

Unified by blood Kindred by spirits Amma You are my vibe You are my guide You are my friend Unwind more Evolve deeper Hinge stronger My bond with you Grows…

HUMANS IN MY LIFE POEMS

THE LIKELY COLLEAGUE

By Swarit 22 September 2023HUMANS IN MY LIFE, POEMS

Love is impossible to understand or reason Yet it is one of the most beautiful gifts to receive Some have this aura of love around them That makes you want…