Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Non-speaking autistic author, Ido Kedar, was kind enough to agree to interview and share his perspective as a non-speaking autistic person, including giving important tips for autistic non-speakers and their families and commenting on representation.
Support Ido & Learn More!:
Ido's Memoir, Ido in Autismland:
On Amazon - amzn.to/3vCdPud
On Kindle - amzn.to/3d3SKm1
On Smashwords - smashwords.com/books/view/629890
Ido's Fiction Book, In Two Worlds:
On Amazon - amzn.to/3JuNvI5
On Kindle - amzn.to/3SsMCUK
On Smashwords - smashwords.com/books/view/885466
Ido's website: idoinautismland.com
This interview was conducted as part of a video project on the conversation around who is "allowed" to "speak for" non-speaking autistic people. You can find the overall video here: youtu.be/Gep2opzHyG8
00:00 - Explanation
01:24 - What was your life like before communication was unlocked for you?
02:46 - When you were small, did you ever think you would be able to express yourself as you do now?
03:30 - Do you feel understood and represented by speaking, lower supports-needs autism advocates who tend to dominate autism spaces?
09:18 - What are your three most important tips for young people with autism today?
10:53 - Why did you decide to write your novel, "In Two Worlds," and how did you come up with the idea for your character, Anthony?
13:43 - How was the book's title chosen and what does it signify for you?
14:37 - How does the experience of writing fiction and non-fiction compare for you?
16:00 - What do you hope readers take away from "In Two Worlds?"
17:18 - How would you describe non-speaking autism to others?
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Non-speaking autistic author, Ido Kedar, was kind enough to agree to interview and share his perspective as a non-speaking autistic person, including giving important tips for autistic non-speakers and their families and commenting on representation.
Support Ido & Learn More!:
Ido's Memoir, Ido in Autismland:
On Amazon - amzn.to/3vCdPud
On Kindle - amzn.to/3d3SKm1
On Smashwords - smashwords.com/books/view/629890
Ido's Fiction Book, In Two Worlds:
On Amazon - amzn.to/3JuNvI5
On Kindle - amzn.to/3SsMCUK
On Smashwords - smashwords.com/books/view/885466
Ido's website: idoinautismland.com
This interview was conducted as part of a video project on the conversation around who is "allowed" to "speak for" non-speaking autistic people. You can find the overall video here: youtu.be/Gep2opzHyG8
00:00 - Explanation
01:24 - What was your life like before communication was unlocked for you?
02:46 - When you were small, did you ever think you would be able to express yourself as you do now?
03:30 - Do you feel understood and represented by speaking, lower supports-needs autism advocates who tend to dominate autism spaces?
09:18 - What are your three most important tips for young people with autism today?
10:53 - Why did you decide to write your novel, "In Two Worlds," and how did you come up with the idea for your character, Anthony?
13:43 - How was the book's title chosen and what does it signify for you?
14:37 - How does the experience of writing fiction and non-fiction compare for you?
16:00 - What do you hope readers take away from "In Two Worlds?"
17:18 - How would you describe non-speaking autism to others?
MERCH: stephanie-bethany.creator-spring.com
Become a channel member!: youtube.com/channel/UCpSxFn3gz2xMbof_EDumN3A/join
Follow me on Facebook: facebook.com/stephaniebethanyyt
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/stephanie_bethany
My website: stephaniebethany.com
Support my channel and become a Patron!: patreon.com/stephaniebethany
Or give once at ko-fi.com/stephaniebethany
*Some links in this description box are affiliate links, which will give me a small commission should you purchase something through them at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel!
