Description

“Here now I tell my story, showing my understanding, reaching out, being respected, so people can listen to my turmoiled world.”

Speechless: Reflections from My Voiceless World is a historic and profoundly moving publication by Co. Mayo native Fiacre Ryan. Diagnosed with autism at age three and unable to speak his entire life, Fiacre defied all social expectations by becoming the first non-verbal student to sit and pass the Irish Leaving Certificate exams.

Written using the Rapid Prompting Method (RPM) via a letterboard, Speechless unlocks a world of brilliant intelligence and stunning creative expression. Fiacre’s poetry draws sharp inspiration from nature, while his powerful prose tackles how society isolates and underestimates disabled individuals.

Key Highlights:

• Award-Nominated: Shortlisted for the 2022 An Post Irish Book Awards.

• Unique Voice: A vital, eye-opening perspective on neurodiversity and human rights.

• Breathtaking Poetry: Blends raw emotion with vivid imagery to challenge the way you view the world.