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The Downside of Silence

I first became interested in silence over 15 years ago when an overdose of New York City noise got me wondering if and how I could find refuge in its opposite, in absolute quiet-something that was not merely a reduction in or lack of noise, but a vibrant counterpoint to the sounds which we assume define and shape our lives.

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7 months ago

'I had selective mutism for two years - I now know it was autism'

Michelle Kenny experienced selective mutism from a young age, but was diagnosed with ADHD and autism only at 45.

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The Downside of Silence

'I had selective mutism for two years - I now know it was autism'

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