My name is Swarit and I am a 12-yr old nonspeaking, autistic that lives in Palm Harbor, Florida with my family. I would never have thought something like this was possible a couple of years back when I started my communication journey through spelling on a letter board. As this journey unfolded I got more comfortable and proficient with sharing my thoughts and feelings through typing on a regular keyboard. I have a communication and regulation partner (CRP) hold the keyboard for me for now while I am working on my skills to type independently.
It has always been a dream to share my story and perspectives more broadly so I can help accelerate the learning curve for families like ours. It is very important to me that we get voices like mine out of the prisons they are in. My life ought to move others in directions not thought possible as I would not be here if others had not shown the way. My life ought to move others in directions not thought possible as I would not be here if others had not shown the way. It would be a huge disservice to my tribe if they are left to figuring out solutions within the traditional structures that have only failed them.
I like to write about my lived experiences mostly and by extension my perspectives and reflections on things related to that. I love writing poetry as well as it provides me an avenue to share more abstract thoughts. My life portrays what is possible and can hopefully galvanize those that have lost hope.
