He makes things
Writing, poetry, doodling, photography and the occasional page that begins as a mess.
Writer · editorial model · fourteen
Stanisław “Staś” Cichy
Quiet does not mean small.
Stanisław is a writer, doodler and working model from Szczecin. He cannot speak, but he has never lacked opinions, jokes, plans or ways to communicate.
- Writer and poet
- Editorial model
- Autistic and gifted
- Speaks by tablet, sign and text
- Szczecin, Poland
What brought you here?
Pick what fits, or wander wherever looks interesting. Every route stays connected.
A fuller introduction.
Read about his family, adoption, diagnoses, writing, languages, work, interests and the futures he is considering.
A few things that are true right now
He moves and listens
Violin, dancing and music all matter. So do quiet rooms after a loud day.
He works
Modeling is a real job, and he also babysits. Professional enquiries stay with trusted adults.
He looks outward
History, geography, literature, stargazing, hiking, cycling, books and games keep competing for time.
14 years oldSzczecin, Poland12 siblingsA twin sisterSix spoken/written languagesPolish Sign LanguageA roughly 27-hour body clockFoxes, cats and viridian
Health and access, without the mystery
Each chapter explains one confirmed diagnosis in depth, separates medical information from Staś’s first-person experience, and follows the condition into school, family, work, communication and ordinary life.
Choose a diagnosis
His words live elsewhere too.
Mute Doodle Den is the less polished, more immediate place: poems, opinions, foster-care writing, politics, mental health and whatever is taking up space in his head.
“I want to be heard. I do not care about the method.”
From his own writing