I met Tammy when I was substitute teaching. Tammy was twelve years old, nonverbal, without any viable communication system; she did not talk, sign, select, or point to desired pictures or objects and appeared unable to discriminate. Tammy refused to participate in activities. She resisted assistance. She was angry, shut down. Tammy had been in the school for years and her progress was abysmal. Staffers reported that they had never heard Tammy talk; however, they told me her mother reported that she talked at home on occasion.

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Questions for Scientists

What I have to offer is a unique perspective on autism — one that is seldom addressed, often ignored, and frequently denied. I have engaged in thought, word and picture sending, joining and receiving for many years. My students have said that I send strong thoughts like “radio waves.” I can quantitatively prove that a transfer occurs when I am sending. Joining and receiving is qualitative. Perhaps there is a way to measure it.

I would like to engage a group of open minded scientists willing to explore currently unexplainable phenomena. My hope is that with access to brain imaging technology and research facilities, these anomalies can be addressed in a respectful manner.

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