William Britton, Publisher
As the creator of the Exceptional Minds blog, William is on a mission to amplify the voices of the nonspeaking community. He writes to challenge stereotypes and offer a fresh perspective on what it means to be autistic. A lifelong learner with a passion for science and history, William balances his advocacy with his love for travel and relaxing at the beach.
Brian Collins, Writer
Brian has a powerful message to share, even if it takes him a little longer to say it. As a writer and nonspeaker who types to talk, Brian has learned the true value of patience and persistence. Driven by a love for family and friends and a deep belief in the importance of every voice, he offers a window into his world through his contributions to the monthly Exceptional Minds blog.
Tiffany Broskoskie, Writer & Poet
Tiffany is a writer and regular contributor to the Exceptional Minds monthly blog. Tiffany was able to open her voice through an artistic approach of writing poetry through years of dedicated communication using RPM (Rapid Prompting Method), S2C (Spelling to Communicate), and typing. Her work bridges communication barriers, transforming internal thought into powerful verse. A lifelong learner with a passion for American history and math, Tiffany is an active member of her community. When not writing, she can be found at the piano, participating in new projects, cooking, or exploring local history.
Sagarika Vaidya, Writer
Sagarika is a young adult writer who has been honing her communication skills through typing for over fourteen years. After beginning her journey at age thirteen, Sagarika has worked tirelessly to achieve independence in her typing. Though the process can be challenging, she finds immense fulfillment in the power of her own voice and the hard-won ability to express herself on her own terms.
Alexi Cioffi, Writer
Alexi Cioffi is a dedicated advocate and student who has been spelling openly since 2022. Since finding her voice, she has become a passionate champion for spelling-based communication methods within the school system, ensuring that non-speaking students have the tools they need to succeed. Alexi is also a writer and contributor to the Exceptional Minds monthly blog. In her free time, Alexi enjoys ballroom dancing, exploring NYC restaurants and museums, and hanging out with friends.
Nick Moran, Writer
Nick lives in the New York suburbs with his mom, dad, and two cats with definite minds of their own--just like his! He enjoys hiking, swimming, hanging out with his iPad, and spending time with friends and loved ones. Nick is a writer and a regular contributor to the Exceptional Minds blog.
The Minds Behind the Mission
The Exceptional Minds blog, "Silent Thoughts Spoken", began as a conversation between William and Sagarika about the importance of having their nonspeaking voices heard and to demonstrate that non-speaking does not equal non-thinking.
Driven by a personal desire to help nonspeaking autistic people and their parents around the world, William created the Exceptional Minds platform and blog. He invited friends to share their insights and to raise their voices to educate, shatter misconceptions, and change common thinking about autism.