Breaking the Silence: Danny Whitty on Advocacy and Sensory Life
Episode 1: Advocacy and Sensory Life with Danny Whitty
What’s Inside This Episode
In this episode, I’m chatting with Danny Whitty, a 36-year-old minimally and unreliably speaking autistic advocate, writer, and ocean enthusiast. We cover sensory processing, communication access, and what it means to be a part of the neurodiversity movement. This one’s for you if you’ve ever felt the need to slow down, connect with others, and be seen as your whole, complex self.
Episode Highlights
This week we talk about:
Danny’s experience as a minimally and unreliably speaking autistic person using spelling to communicate
How sensory processing affects his daily life and the role mindfulness and OT play in his regulation
His many hobbies, including surfing, snorkeling, cooking, writing, and painting
The importance of access to communication and the misconceptions surrounding non-speaking autistics
Danny shares how allyship can uplift the voices of non-speakers and how expressing love and appreciation is part of how he stays grounded and connected
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🔗 Visit Dannys Website → Danny With Words
🔗 Follow Danny on Instagram → @dannywithwords
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