A Letter to Writers About Autism
My name is Philip and I write to communicate. Authors who write about us should first learn from us; in their stories, they should present us as whole characters with interests and personalities.
Author Philip Reyes
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Philip Reyes
Philip Reyes, age 12, is a proud Autistic who types to communicate. Living in silence until age 9, Philip had his breakthrough in communication by learning to spell his thoughts on a letterboard through Rapid Prompting Method (RPM). Since then he has been able to attend public school where he is partially mainstreamed. He also participates in Christian Service Brigade (a scouting group) and soccer. He has many friends. Philip is an aspiring writer and has his own blog Faith, Hope, and Love with Autism in which he shares his experiences and advocates for others like himself.
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