Unlocking the Voice Within: Ben's Journey with Autism

🔓Ben, who is diagnosed with autism, has found a way to communicate through typing and facilitated communication.

🎓Despite being nonverbal, Ben has excelled academically and is currently studying English at Tulane University.

💪With the support of his parents and teachers, Ben has overcome the challenges of autism and epilepsy.

👥Ben's parents, both doctors, played a crucial role in getting him the diagnosis and supporting his education.

📝Through his writing, Ben aims to raise awareness about autism and be heard.

How did Ben find his voice?

—Ben found his voice through typing and facilitated communication.

How has Ben excelled academically despite being nonverbal?

—Through the support of his parents and teachers, Ben has been able to succeed academically.

What role did Ben's parents play in his journey?

—Ben's parents, both doctors, played a crucial role in getting him diagnosed and supporting his education.

What is Ben studying at Tulane University?

—Ben is currently studying English at Tulane University.

What is Ben's goal with his writing?

—Ben's goal with his writing is to raise awareness about autism and be heard.

00:00Ben, diagnosed with autism and nonverbal since the age of two, has found his voice through typing and facilitated communication.

01:23Only one in ten people with autism are nonverbal, meaning they lack meaningful language.

02:51Ben's parents, both doctors themselves, got the diagnosis of autism when he was young.

03:28Ben graduated from high school with honors and is now studying English at Tulane University.

03:51Through his writing, Ben hopes to raise awareness about autism and make his voice heard.