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Fourteen · writer · editorial model · Szczecin

Stanisław
“Staś” Cichy

“I was born without a voice. I have never been short of words.”

I’m Staś: a writer, model, student, brother and curious person in Szczecin, Poland. I was born without vocal folds. I’m voiceless, not deaf, and this is the organised version of me, with room for the ordinary, interesting and complicated parts too.

Get to know me ↓Work enquiries
Staś smiling in a blue patched jacket
Talk to me, not around me.I hear you. Give me a moment to answer.
I communicatewith a tablet, typing, signs and gestures
I createpoems, drawings, photos and more
I workas an editorial model and writer
I’m curiousabout history, law and how things work
Pick a thread01My story02How to talk03My work04Hobbies05What matters
A whole person, in the present tense

So, what brings you here?

Pick whichever part sounds like you. There are no forms to fill in, and you can always wander back.

Staś pausing over a notebook in a custom teal vest with hand-stitched lines

A writing portrait and one-off styling study, not a photograph from a booked job.

I live with my adoptive family in Szczecin. My parents have thirteen children, me included, so I have twelve siblings, including my twin sister. I’m shy around people I don’t know, but I notice details, care about exact words and usually want the longer answer.

My favourite subjects are history, geography and literature. At school, time to answer, clear plans and a quieter place to reset make it easier for me to take part. My body clock is roughly twenty-seven hours, so my sleep and alertness drift through the day rather than following a dependable twenty-four-hour timetable.

“I want to be heard. I don’t care how.”

A typed answer is a real answer. A quiet moment can be a pause to think or recover. Neither needs to be explained away.

I make things

Poems and drawings. Some improve when I type them. Some remain a mess with better punctuation.

I play and listen

Violin, music, movement and the quiet afterwards. Silence is sometimes recovery, not a mood.

I work

Modelling is paid work. Writing is work too, even when nobody remembered to pay the writer.

I ask questions

History, law and the questions people wave away with “because that’s how it is.”

All about meBiography
About me

My story

A short background, with difficult parts clearly marked. Open either section if you want more context.

Content note: The section below mentions abuse, foster care, disability, depression and a past suicide attempt. It stays non-graphic. Open it only if it feels right for you.

Background

I was born on 5 June 2012 in Kluczbork, Poland. My full name is Stanisław; everyone calls me Staś. I was born without vocal folds, and that was properly diagnosed when I was about three. I hear normally and understand spoken language; I communicate through writing, typing, a speech-generating tablet, gestures and signs.

Early years
I experienced abuse at home. Doctors believe an injury connected to that abuse caused acquired partial hypopituitarism. The responsibility belongs to the adults who hurt me.
2017 · age 5
I entered Poland’s foster-care system. I moved through several placements; some adults helped, and other experiences hurt. My twin sister and I were separated for part of that time.
2024 · age 12
I was adopted. I live with my parents and twelve siblings, including my twin. Permanence matters, and belonging keeps growing through everyday life.
Now
I go to school, write, model, babysit, draw, play violin, dance, read, game, take photos and look at the stars. I’m in a relationship, and I keep those details private.

Being autistic is part of how I take in the world; it wasn’t caused by abuse or foster care. I have also survived a suicide attempt. I don’t share the method or details. Trauma and depression are part of my history, but none of those things explains everything about me. Some childhood memories are clear and others are not. I leave the gaps as gaps instead of making details up.

I have tested IQ and EQ scores of 142 and 118. I don’t treat either as a prize: they don’t cancel out trauma, make access barriers disappear, or decide what support anyone deserves.

My biological parents are Polish and Japanese; my biological grandparents trace back to Poland, Japan, Iran and Iraq. That is part of my history, alongside the adoptive family I live with. Heritage does not excuse abuse.

What matters to me now

I care about accurate words, fairness, consent and whether the person being discussed gets to take part in decisions. That connects my interest in law with disability access, children’s rights, school and foster care. I might study law one day; I’m also interested in writing, childcare, caring for older people and other people-focused work.

I don’t have to choose a single future at fourteen. I’m allowed to change my mind, keep some things private, and build a life that fits my body and my interests.

Writing helps me remember and make sense of things. A notebook was something steady while other parts of life kept changing. I write poems and personal pieces about politics, society, foster care, disability, communication and mental health, as well as small observations that don’t need to become a big statement.

Explore the timeline

Four moments, with room around the gaps.

Choose a year for the short version, or read my full Story.

Now · age 14

A life in progress

I go to school, write, model, babysit and make time for the things I enjoy. My story keeps moving, and I get to decide which parts I share.

Read my StoryFull timelineFull IQ & EQ results
Home & belonging

My family, and the work of feeling at home.

I was adopted at twelve. That made my place permanent; belonging still grows through the ordinary things we do together.

13children in my family
12siblings, including my twin

My adoptive parents have thirteen children, me included. My twin sister is part of the same family. We were separated for part of foster care, and becoming siblings under one roof again did not rewind us to childhood; it gave us room to build a relationship now.

A big home can be funny, affectionate, loud and tiring. Needing a closed door, headphones or a quiet place does not mean I want to leave the family. It helps me return to it.

Belonging happens in ordinary days

Adoption in 2024 gave me legal permanence after years of not knowing what would last. Home is still made of small repeated things: people waiting while I type, familiar gestures, arguments, making up, and knowing a bad day will not make me lose my place.

Everyone has their own relationship with me

My twelve siblings have their own histories, needs and personalities. I can be close to one person and still value the others. My family also helps with practical communication when I need it, while my own answer still comes first.

Some connections continued from foster care

I’m still in touch with two former foster siblings. One gave me a small fantasy-beaver soft toy that came with me through the moves. I keep their identities private.

School & curiosity

What I like learning, and what lets me take part.

I enjoy ideas, patterns and the stories behind how people and institutions work. Access changes whether I can show what I know.

My favourite subjects

History · geography · literature

History asks who gets to tell the story. Geography connects people and places. Literature says things an ordinary conversation sometimes cannot.

HISTORYPLACEWORDS
What helps in class

Give my answer time to arrive.

Clear questions and time to answer, a quiet way to reset and flexibility around my shifting sleep cycle help me participate. A typed answer is a full answer.

A future I’m curious about

Maybe law. Maybe something else.

I’m interested in evidence, rights, fairness and how institutions make decisions about people. Writing, childcare and caring for older people also appeal to me. I can keep exploring without choosing one job now.

I don’t think accommodations should depend on having impressive test scores or looking like I’m coping. They should give me a real way to take part.

Creative work & responsibility

Work is part of my life.

I write and model, and I babysit. These are real responsibilities, with adults involved where safety, contracts and planning require them.

Editorial modelling

I started modelling in 2025. A camera gives me one clear task at a time: find the mark, hold a look, make a small movement. My look suits editorial and androgynous work; my communication device is part of how I work.

  • All approaches and bookings go through management and my guardian.
  • My portfolio is private; appropriate images are shared only after the recipient and intended use are checked.
  • I need a clear plan, a calm set, time to answer, a quiet place to reset and no surprise touching or filming.
  • I can pause or stop. My real age sets the terms, whatever age I might look.
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Writing & care

My writing can be direct, specific and a little dry. I also babysit. Children’s names, photographs and identifying details stay private; responsible adults stay involved in the arrangements.

  • Poetry, personal essays, opinions, doodles and digital art.
  • Topics include language, politics, disability, foster care and mental health.
  • My blog is the more immediate, less tidy place to read what I write.
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Six frames · three kinds of work

These are my public styling and expression studies, not photographs from booked jobs. My commissioned portfolio stays private and is supplied through management after checking the recipient and intended use.

6 photographs

Giggling with one hand near the mouth in a coral, mint and navy sweater
Playful grin, freckles and black hair in a lime and lavender sweatshirt
Rear view of a navy jacket with hand-sewn teal and rust panels
From behind at a ballet barre, pausing between practice exercises in comfortable dance clothes
Rust quilted jacket with teal collar and a hand-sewn blue geometric patch
Golden yellow windbreaker with deep teal lining and a red patch pocket, photographed from above
Model profile & measurements · casting information

These are the current profile details from my modelling page. Bodies change, so my team reconfirms measurements and sizes when discussing a booking. Every booking involves my guardian and management.

14 · minorAge
Szczecin, PolandLocation
About 8–12 on cameraCasting impression; actual age is 14
130 cm · 4 ft 3 inHeight
27 kg · 60 lbWeight
Very slim · leanBuild
64 cm · 25 inChest
56 cm · 22 inWaist
66 cm · 26 inHips
60 cm · 23.5 inInseam
32 cm · 12.5 inShoulders
52 cm · 20.5 inHead
EU 128 · UK 7–8 · US 7Clothing; bring EU 134 for length
EU 31 · UK 12 · US 12.5Shoes
Bright amber / orangeEyes · large, almond-shaped
Jet black · shoulder lengthHair · straight to wavy
Light oliveSkin · freckles across nose and cheeks
Small older scarsNo tattoos · no piercings

Professional enquiries: send the concept, dates, location, intended image use, team, safeguarding plan and access requirements to management@mutestas.com. My guardian and a member of management stay with me throughout a booking. No sexualised concepts, surprise behind-the-scenes filming or use beyond the agreed licence.

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Care work

Looking after children is real responsibility.

I babysit, and I take the trust involved seriously. The children’s stories belong to them, so I keep their names, photos and identifying details off this page.

What I bring

Time, attention and another way to communicate.

I can type, use gestures or pictures, get down on the floor and wait instead of filling every quiet moment with talk. That can work well with children who are anxious, autistic, quiet or still figuring out how to express what they need.

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Trust grows through doing the job.

My first babysitting job came through adults who already knew the family. The child was safe and asleep when the parents returned; that experience led to more trust.

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Safety is part of care.

Responsible adults stay reachable and plan for the child’s needs, my sleep schedule and my health. Since I cannot call out, emergency communication needs to be planned ahead.

03

It shapes what I might do later.

Working with children, and perhaps caring for older people, interests me because patience, attention and dignity matter in both.

A practical guide

How to talk with me.

I can’t speak, but I can hear. My tablet, typing, signs and gestures are ways I communicate, not reasons to talk over me.

Talk to the person, not the tablet.

My speech-generating tablet reads my words aloud using a donated voice. I choose the words, timing and tone. If the tablet isn’t available, I can use paper, a phone, gestures or signs.

I know English, German, Japanese, French and Polish. I use some Polish Sign Language and shared signs with my family.

01
Speak to me directlyI hear normally. Use your usual voice.
02
Leave time for my answerThe pause is part of the conversation. Don’t finish my sentence.
03
Keep looking at meThe device is a tool; I’m the person answering.
04
Ask before touchingThat includes my hair, clothes, hands and device.
05
Make plans clearExplain the plan clearly. I hear normally and do not need written instructions.
06
If I need quiet, give me spaceFewer questions, a calm pause and a trusted adult if needed.
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Use the name I give youStaś is right for everyday conversation; Stanisław is more formal. Please don’t invent a nickname.
Health & access

My diagnoses and what they mean for me.

Each condition opens to a plain-language definition, the symptoms or effects I experience, and what helps. My experience is personal; it does not describe everyone with the same diagnosis.

I share these diagnoses because they affect communication, sensory access, timing and everyday life. Medication, appointments and treatment details stay private. The notes below are personal information, not medical advice.

01Bilateral vocal-fold agenesisDefinition · communication · airway

What it means

“Bilateral” means both sides; “agenesis” means the tissue never formed. The true vocal folds normally vibrate to make a voice and help protect the airway. This is a physical difference present from birth, not deafness, shyness, mutism or a lack of language.

When it was diagnosed

People noticed I did not cry with a voice at birth; bilateral agenesis was confirmed when I was about three.

How it affects me

  • I cannot speak, whisper, hum, sing or scream, but I hear normally and understand spoken language.
  • My cough is weak, and I have had aspiration and swallowing difficulties. Four operations have made swallowing much safer; I still use a cough-assist machine daily.
  • I communicate by typing, writing, a speech-generating tablet, gestures and signs. If I become overwhelmed, my hands can temporarily stop cooperating too.

What helps

Speak to me directly at your usual volume, leave time for my answer, keep my device within reach and charged, and don’t ask me to try to make a voice.

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02AutismDefinition · senses · communication

What it means

Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference: the brain processes sensory input, communication, change and social information differently. Autistic people vary widely; there is no single checklist that describes everyone.

When it was diagnosed

I was diagnosed around age six or seven. The traits were there well before the diagnosis.

How it affects me

  • Layered noise, harsh light, unexpected touch and some clothing or food textures can become painful or overwhelming.
  • Fast group conversations, indirect hints, sarcasm and unspoken social rules can be hard to follow, especially while I am typing a reply.
  • When I exceed my capacity, I may shut down and become still or temporarily unable to type, sign or move as I want. I may also need to leave a loud situation.
  • I need predictability and time to recover after a busy day. My capacity changes with sleep, illness and how much has already happened.

What helps

Give written plans and advance warning, reduce sudden sensory demands, offer a quiet space or headphones, ask before touching me, and treat a shutdown as loss of access, not agreement or defiance. Autism is separate from why I cannot speak.

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03Acquired partial hypopituitarismDefinition · hormones · growth

What it means

The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain that signals several hormone systems. “Partial” means some of its functions are affected; “acquired” means this developed after an injury. The confirmed deficiencies I share are growth hormone and gonadotropins.

When it was diagnosed

It was identified around age six or seven, while I was in foster care.

How it affects me

  • Growth-hormone deficiency has contributed to my short stature: I am about 130 cm tall.
  • Gonadotropin deficiency has delayed puberty.
  • Strangers often guess that I am much younger, and may use baby talk or speak to an adult beside me instead of to me. My size does not change my actual age or understanding.

My doctors believe a head injury connected to the abuse I experienced caused the condition. “Believe” is deliberate: that is the medical explanation I have been given.

What helps

Use my actual age, speak to me directly, and adapt clothing, furniture or equipment when needed without treating me as a much younger child.

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04Non-24-hour sleep–wake disorderDefinition · body clock · school and work

What it means

The circadian system is the body’s internal timing for sleep and other daily rhythms. With non-24, it does not stay aligned with the 24-hour day, so the sleep window keeps drifting later around the clock.

When it was diagnosed

I was diagnosed at thirteen. Non-24 is identified from a shifting sleep pattern observed over time.

How it affects me

  • My internal cycle is roughly 27 hours. I don’t choose a 27-hour schedule; my body’s expected sleep time moves through mornings, afternoons, evenings and nights.
  • My alertness, concentration and capacity for school, appointments or work shift with that pattern. Some stretches may look typical before the drift becomes obvious again.
  • This is a diagnosed circadian disorder, not staying up by choice or a lack of discipline.

What helps

Plan dates and call times with my management in writing, give exact schedule details, and don’t assume one unusually normal-looking week means the pattern has gone away.

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05Complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD)Definition · safety · regulation

What it means

C-PTSD can follow repeated or prolonged trauma. It includes post-traumatic stress responses, such as re-experiencing, avoiding reminders and feeling under threat, plus lasting difficulty regulating emotions, feeling safe in relationships or holding a stable sense of self.

When it was diagnosed

I remember being diagnosed around age ten or eleven; the date is approximate.

How it affects me

  • I can stay alert to exits, footsteps, tone of voice or sudden changes. A movement, room or sound can make my body feel unsafe before I can explain why.
  • I may freeze, become unusually agreeable, need to leave, feel shame, or find trust and relationships difficult. I do not always have a neat memory or explanation ready.
  • Uncertainty and being rushed can feel especially difficult after years when adults and placements were not predictable.

What helps

Stay calm, explain changes plainly, leave me space and a clear way out, keep my communication device available, and don’t demand a detailed account of my past.

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06Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)Definition · worry · uncertainty

What it means

GAD is persistent, hard-to-control worry across several areas of life, rather than one specific fear. The subject can change while the worry process keeps going.

When it was diagnosed

I remember being diagnosed around age six or seven.

How it affects me

  • My worries can attach to health, school, safety, work, mistakes or how another person will react.
  • An answer may lead to another “what if?” I can keep checking possibilities or want very exact information because vague reassurance leaves too much uncertainty.
  • I can understand that a fear is unlikely while still feeling the alarm in my body. Typing under pressure makes it harder to organise a reply.

What helps

Give one honest, specific answer or plan, say what is known and what is not, and allow me time to process it. Anxiety should not be used to dismiss a genuine safety or medical concern.

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07Depressive disorderDefinition · energy · interest

What it means

Depression is more than sadness. It can affect interest, energy, hope, concentration and the effort it takes to start ordinary tasks; a good moment does not prove it has gone away.

When it was diagnosed

I remember being diagnosed around age ten or eleven.

How it affects me

  • Things I care about can still matter to me while it feels unusually hard to reach for them.
  • I may withdraw, lose interest in work that normally matters, feel hopeless, or find small tasks unusually costly. Changes from my own usual pattern matter more than whether I look sad.
  • I have survived a past suicide attempt. I do not share methods or details; it is part of my history, not an invitation to inspect it.

What helps

Keep my tablet available and let me answer safety questions in writing and with privacy. Take a direct answer seriously, stay calm, and involve trusted adults or professionals when there is a real concern.

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These are my diagnoses and my account of their effects, not a medical guide or a description of everyone with the same diagnosis. I keep medication, appointments and treatment plans private.

An interactive example

Why a 27-hour body clock drifts

With a 27-hour internal cycle, each cycle is three hours longer than a 24-hour day. In this simplified example, the same point in that cycle lands about three hours later on the clock each time. This explains the pattern; it does not show my actual sleep schedule.

Drag the slider to see the example point move around a 24-hour clock. The eighth cycle would return to the same clock time.

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Off the clock

Things I do because I like doing them.

A hobby doesn’t have to become a skill, a coping strategy or a future job. Sometimes I just like the hour I spend on it.

WritingPoems, essays, observations

I write poems, personal pieces, opinions and small observations. Writing gives me time to choose the exact word and finish a thought at my own pace. Some pieces are about politics, disability, communication, foster care or mental health; others are simply about what caught my attention.

Drawing & doodlingWhen an idea isn’t a sentence yet

I draw, doodle and make digital art. A scribble can help me sort out an idea or settle my attention, but sometimes it is just fun and does not need a deeper meaning.

Violin & musicTechnique, sound, listening

I play violin and listen to music. Practising can mean pleasure, concentration, frustration and trying again. Music does not have to stand in for my speaking voice; sometimes I just enjoy playing and listening.

PhotographyChoosing what the frame notices

I like deciding where a photograph begins and what stays outside it. Ordinary light can change how a face or place feels, and I enjoy making those choices myself.

Ballet & ballroomBallet is my main style; I also dance some ballroom

Ballet is the main kind of dancing I do. I also do some ballroom. I enjoy movement, timing and expression; it can be playful or focused without needing an explanation in words.

Hiking & cyclingA route through a landscape

I like movement that is headed somewhere. A trail or bike ride gives me a landscape to pay attention to, away from the noise and competition of a busy room.

Reading & gamesWhole worlds to get lost in

Books and games let me spend time in other worlds. They fit around my changing sleep hours, though being awake when everyone else is asleep can feel lonely too.

StargazingLooking up, whenever I’m awake

I like looking at the stars. Non-24 means I’m sometimes awake at night, but I don’t want to romanticise a sleep disorder: the sky can be beautiful, and missing daylight, school or family time can still be hard.

LanguagesOne thought, different words

I know English, German, Japanese, French and Polish. I like how the same thought can sound different in each language.

Little favourites

Small things that feel unmistakably mine.

Foxes are my favourite animal now. One came right up to me once, and that changed my answer. My favourite colour is viridian. The family cats are just part of home.

I also keep a small fantasy-beaver soft toy given to me by a former foster sibling. It travelled through several moves with me. My relationships stay private; I value people who can text, wait, sit with silence and still be their own person.

FoxesViridianFamily catsFantasy beaver
What I care about

People should get a say in the story being told about them.

Fairness, accurate words, consent and dignity connect my writing, school, care work and interest in law. They matter in everyday interactions as much as big decisions.

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Get the words right.

Files, reports and conversations can describe someone while leaving them out. I care about what is known, what is uncertain and whether the person gets to explain it in their own words.

02

Make room for consent.

A real yes needs information and time. A no should be allowed to stay no, and people can change their minds, about a conversation, a photo, a touch or a plan.

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Access is part of the plan.

Children and disabled people should be included in decisions about school, care, health and work. Waiting for a typed answer is a small, practical way to make that real.

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Being open doesn’t mean owing every detail.

I can write about difficult things and still keep memories, relationships and other people’s information private. I’m allowed to be playful, ordinary, or simply not interested in explaining myself.

Friendship & connection

I can be quiet and still care a lot.

I may take time to warm up around new people. A pause, a typed message or a quiet way of being together can all be part of a real connection.

Text is a normal way to be close.

Writing lets me joke, chat, reassure someone and say what I mean at my own pace. It is not a lesser kind of conversation.

Silence does not need filling.

I value people who can wait while I type, sit beside me without demanding constant talk, and still have their own interests and boundaries.

Some things stay between us.

I’m in a relationship, but the relationship itself is private. Personal messages, disagreements and another person’s health or family are not website content.

Trust can take time for me. Clear plans, direct words and patience help; no one person is responsible for managing every hard feeling for me.

Straight answers

Questions people often have.

These answers cover the practical basics. Some details stay private, and some childhood memories are uncertain; I say so instead of filling in gaps.

About me

What should you call me?

Staś is right for everyday conversation; Stanisław is more formal. Please don’t invent a nickname.

Where am I from, and who is in my family?

I was born in Kluczbork and live in Szczecin, Poland, with my adoptive family. I have twelve siblings, including my twin sister. My biological parents are Polish and Japanese; my biological grandparents have Polish, Japanese, Iranian and Iraqi roots. My adoptive family is my family too.

What do I enjoy outside work and health?

Writing, poetry, drawing, violin, dance, music, reading, games, photography, stargazing, hiking, cycling and languages. Foxes are my favourite animal; viridian is my favourite colour. I like history, geography and literature.

What are my favourite school subjects?

History, geography and literature. I like learning, though the usual pace and noise of school can make access harder.

Do I have school accommodations?

Yes. Time to answer, advance notice of changes, flexible timing around my shifting sleep cycle and a quiet place to reset help me take part.

What do my test scores say about me?

My published story gives my IQ as 142 and EQ as 118. Those are test results, not a complete measure of my abilities or daily capacity. Support and accommodations should not depend on having a particular score.

Do I keep in touch with people from foster care?

Yes. I’m still in touch with two former foster siblings. I keep their identities and details private.

Why are some details of my childhood approximate?

Some memories are clear and others are not. I don’t invent scenes, dialogue or exact dates to make a neat story. The broad timeline is that I entered foster care at five and was adopted at twelve.

Communication & health

Am I deaf?

No. My hearing is normal, and I understand spoken language. I can’t produce a physical voice because I was born without both true vocal folds.

Can I make any sounds?

I can make some non-voiced sounds, such as clicking my tongue or teeth, but I can’t speak, whisper, hum, sing or scream. Please don’t ask me to try.

How do I communicate?

I type or write, use a speech-generating tablet, and communicate with gestures and signs. I use some Polish Sign Language and shared signs with my family. If my device is unavailable, paper, my phone and gestures still work.

Whose voice does my tablet use?

The voice was donated by a real person who later became my friend. It is a way to play my words aloud; I choose what it says and how I phrase it.

Which languages do I understand?

I know English, German, Japanese, French and Polish. I use writing and typing to communicate. My management accepts website enquiries in English, Polish, Korean and Japanese; those are their contact languages, not my personal language list.

Is autism why I can’t speak?

No. Autism affects my sensory processing, communication and need for predictability. The physical reason I have no voice is bilateral vocal-fold agenesis. They are separate diagnoses.

Which words do I use for autism?

I’m comfortable with “autistic person,” “person with autism” and “autist” when it is meant neutrally. That is my preference; other autistic people may use different words for themselves.

What did the swallowing operations change?

Four operations made swallowing and aspiration much safer; they did not give me a voice. The procedures were partial epiglottopexy, cricopharyngeal myotomy, laryngeal suspension and aryepiglottic-fold plication. I still use a cough-assist machine daily.

What does my 27-hour body clock mean?

My diagnosed non-24 sleep–wake disorder means my expected sleep time drifts around the 24-hour day. It affects when I’m alert and available; it isn’t a choice or a discipline problem.

Are the health explanations medical advice?

No. They describe my diagnosed conditions and my experience of them. They aren’t a guide to diagnosing or treating anyone else. My medications, appointments and treatment plans are private.

Work & boundaries

Can I see modelling photographs?

My portfolio is private. Management may share an appropriate selection after checking who is asking and how the images would be used. Please don’t forward or reuse images beyond an agreed licence.

Are my measurements permanent?

No. The measurements on this page are a casting snapshot. My management reconfirms fit and sizes when a booking is discussed.

What kind of modelling work is a good fit?

Editorial stills and print, silent movement or character work, book covers, art, fashion and poetry imagery can suit me. I can work in silent video when the direction is visual; I cannot provide dialogue or other vocal sound.

How should a production plan a booking?

Send the concept, dates, location, intended use, crew and access or safeguarding plan in writing. My guardian and a member of management stay with me for every booking. Please confirm the booking details with my team. I hear normal spoken directions and can work with a compact crew, time to use my device, a quiet place to reset and no strobe, surprise touching or unplanned filming. I dress myself; explain and agree any styling or touch first. Food or drink on camera needs advance agreement and a familiar, approved safe texture. Confirm hours, breaks and travel for the specific date; don’t assume a standard full day.

What clothing or concepts are not a fit?

No sexualised concepts, underwear, sleepwear or bath styling. Ordinary swimwear for a sport or holiday brief can be fine. Costume, uniform, historical and stylised looks are welcome when age-appropriate and agreed in advance.

Can a shoot take place near water?

Rain, a poolside setting, wet hair or splashing can be planned. Going under the surface needs advance planning with my guardian because my cough is weak.

How are rates and travel handled?

Management quotes the day rate and a separate image-usage licence based on media, territory and duration; half days, fittings and travel days are quoted individually. There is no automatic buyout. The client covers travel and accommodation for me and one guardian. Send the brief to management@mutestas.com.

Do I work for exposure or take unpaid jobs?

No. Test shoots or portfolio collaborations may be considered on their merits, but they must be agreed in advance with the same safeguarding and image-use terms as other work.

How much notice is helpful for a booking?

Two to four weeks is comfortable. A same-week booking may sometimes work, but my shifting sleep cycle can make very short notice difficult. Management confirms what is workable for the specific date.

Can I be contacted directly about work?

No. Professional enquiries go through my parent, agent or management at management@mutestas.com. Young people can still send a kind note to the team; they don’t need a company or project.

What should I include in an enquiry?

Say who you are and where you’re based, describe the project, include dates and budget range if relevant, and mention any important access, safety or set conditions.

When should I expect a reply?

Management aims to confirm a message within 48 hours. Press and writing enquiries usually get a substantive reply within five working days; bookings within ten working days. If you hear nothing after ten working days, resend your message.

What parts of my life stay private?

Medication and treatment details, intimate health details, my private relationships, and identifying information about children I babysit. I also leave uncertain memories uncertain. Being open about some things does not make every detail public.

Which of my two websites is the current profile?

A Boy In Words is the practical, up-to-date introduction. A Boy In Letters is the more personal writing archive, which began in 2025 as Mute Doodle Den; older posts may reflect an earlier version of me. If something differs, trust what I confirm here now. Visit A Boy In Letters ↗

Work, press, writing & kind notes

The cleanest way in is through management.

My management handles messages in English, Polish, Korean and Japanese. Professional messages go to my dad, agent or trusted team, so I can stay safe and the adults can handle scheduling, access and contracts.

For bookings, include who you are and where you’re based, the project, timelines and budget range if relevant, and anything important about safety, access or set conditions. Please don’t contact private accounts to arrange work.

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