#fiercegirltypers - No. 2 Meet Sarah

Nadia and Ashna are back at it, interviewing more fierce girl typers! Today, they’re ready to share their interview with their pal and fellow letterboarder Sarah.

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Our friend Sarah uses a letterboard even though she speaks. Enough of us do that we want the world to know that not all speech should be listened to. Sarah typed these responses on a board.

Ashna: How long have you been typing?

Sarah: Another typer would probably say not very long but for me it seems like awhile, maybe 3 years with my current RPM therapists but 4 altogether.

Nadia: People hear you speak and wonder why you need a board. Fingers or voice, which do you prefer people listen to?

Sarah: My verbal speech is not truly what I mean to say. My real thoughts are only available to the rest of the world through the boards. I like when people listen to my fingers because I can make my thoughts clearer.

Ashna: Are you beautiful in your opinion or do you see only the autism in the mirror?

Sarah: No. I see autism but I am still beautiful.

Nadia: What music do you like? I’m starting to explore various artists and I’d love recommendations. Preferably no europop.

Sarah: Relaxing music. I like Pandora’s beach noise because I like the sound of the waves.

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Stay tuned as Nadia & Ashna interview more #fiercegirltypers in the months ahead!

Ashna is a high school freshman in Maryland who cares about doing good talking points for autism and rapid prompting method.​

Nadia asks the world to presume competence of all nonspeaking autistics and to use respectful language when you talk about people who type instead of speak.