How do non-speaking autistics redefine communication in our society?
We often equate speech to communication and the life of someone who cannot speak verbally is very restricted as they don’t use the most common means of communication. The co-authors of the book – Talking Fingers : Voices of Indian Non-Speaking Autistics use alternative means like apps, typing and writing to share their thoughts and feelings are redefining the accepted norms of communication in our society.
What unique perspectives on communication do individuals like Ritwick, Sahana, and Saksham share?
The co- authors are Sharing their thoughts on what communication means to them:
- Ritwick Guptaa says, “ Communication is a way of Expressing my needs, choices to others.”
- Sahana Singaravelan defines communication as “ It means I am telling my opinion. I need a voice and need a mode to express and to communicate”
- Saksham Gupta says “ Communication means sharing my feelings and thoughts with others.”
- Achuthkeshav feels “Communication is sharing thoughts to others. It can be verbal or nonverbal. I am nonverbal. So I am using avaz to communicate. I expect everyone to communicate with others.”
- Ahan Sengupta elaborates as “ We have many things to say. They wobble in our mind. We want to express it. We are also eager to know others’ feelings. It is a mode of exchange of minds. It is mode through which my soul connects the universal soul. It is a pathway of mind. This is communication.”
- Gautam Panda says “ Communication is honestly speaking a exchange of thoughts for understanding feelings, wants and needs.”
- Amrit Khurana feels that “ Communication does not always require words.”
- Mithul Sandeep says “ For me communication is something that helps you convey what is in your mind to others.”
- Soumya Upadhyay elaborates “ That I am thinking to share with anyone is my communication with him or her. Since I cannot talk I communicate through my gestures and also through typing.”
- Srijan Sengupta delves deeper into the meaning of communication as says “Communication is social means of telling our stories and listening from others. This helps us in extending our self. This is extremely important. It is not only crucial to shine but to express. I think that communication is a useful way of radiating oneself. It builds confidence.”
- Ishaan Saxena defines “Communication is a key that unlocks the world around me – both understanding and being understood.”
- Tanya Joseph shares “ I want to say communication is very liberating. I can tell my thoughts needs and wants. I can brighten up the world for others by sharing my thoughts. I can console my mother .”
- Satvik Sharma defines “Communication is connection to others. People believe I am alive when I am able to convey my opinions, likes , dislikes. Without communication is like a vegetable.”
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