In this episode, Dr. Sarathy interviews Sofi Ghassaei, a remarkable and accomplished 20-year-old Autistic Poet and Playwright.  Sofi has made significant strides in the world of literature and theater despite the slower process of spelling her thoughts to communicate.  Her work has been featured in various publications such as the 2023 poetry anthology "Di lo que quieres decir," Teen Creative magazine, and Neuroclastic.  Sofi takes us through her journey of being the first non-speaking Autistic Playwright (that I know of).  The most remarkable part of Sofi’s journey in my eyes is how she took a “dare from her anxiety monster” to do this most daunting of work. Enjoy! You can find Sofi’s Play [it is her First Year Play- Anniversary!!] at this link: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3">https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3</a>

In this episode, Dr. Sarathy interviews Sofi Ghassaei, a remarkable and accomplished 20-year-old Autistic Poet and Playwright. Sofi has made significant strides in the world of literature and theater despite the slower process of spelling her thoughts to communicate. Her work has been featured in various publications such as the 2023 poetry anthology "Di lo que quieres decir," Teen Creative magazine, and Neuroclastic. Sofi takes us through her journey of being the first non-speaking Autistic Playwright (that I know of). The most remarkable part of Sofi’s journey in my eyes is how she took a “dare from her anxiety monster” to do this most daunting of work. Enjoy! You can find Sofi’s Play [it is her First Year Play- Anniversary!!] at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3

In this episode, Dr. Sarathy interviews Sofi Ghassaei, a remarkable and accomplished 20-year-old Autistic Poet and Playwright.&nbsp; Sofi has made significant strides in the world of literature and theater despite the slower process of spelling her thoughts to communicate.&nbsp; Her work has been featured in various publications such as the 2023 poetry anthology "Di lo que quieres decir," Teen Creative magazine, and Neuroclastic.&nbsp; Sofi takes us through her journey of being the first non-speaking Autistic Playwright (that I know of).&nbsp; The most remarkable part of Sofi’s journey in my eyes is how she took a “dare from her anxiety monster” to do this most daunting of work. Enjoy! You can find Sofi’s Play [it is her First Year Play- Anniversary!!] at this link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/live/bkZB8xwm4dU?si=WMV7g2uWiYNuAHf3</a> &nbsp;

144 From Letters to Lyrics: An Interview with Autistic Playwright Sofi Ghassaei

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Where fierce love meets radical possibility. Raising a child with a disability isn’t for the faint of heart—and if you’re a parent who refuses to give up on your child’s potential, you’re in the right place. Hosted by TEDx speaker and Ph.D. Chemist Dr. Vaish Sarathy—mother to a non-speaking Autistic teen with Down syndrome—this podcast offers a bold new way to support your child’s learning, regulation, and independence without burnout or busywork. You’ll discover how to: - Create a flow state of collaborative learning at home - Support brain + body health with practical, science-backed tools - Use Non Linear Education to unlock growth in ways traditional systems never could Hear from top educators, researchers, and self-advocates. And most importantly, believe again—in your child, and in yourself. This isn’t about miracle cures or false promises. It’s about real change, built on real science, real strategies, and real hope. Follow along to find your rhythm, fuel your energy, and finally feel like you're not alone on this journey.

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