About me

Staś walking in Szczecin, from behind

Hi. My full name is Stanisław Dovganyuk. Most people call me Staś. If that one is tricky, Stan is fine too. I'm 14.

My age

I'm 14. I look a lot younger though, because of a medical thing with my body that slows growth down. My brain is still 14.

Where I live

Szczecin, a city in the north of Poland.

My family

I was adopted. I live with my mom, my dad, my twin sister, and lots of siblings. There are 13 of us kids in total.

Our pets

We have cats. They are soft, opinionated, and usually decide whether I am worthy of their attention.

My voice

I was born with bilateral vocal-fold agenesis, which means the vocal folds needed for voice are missing. I do not hum, whisper, or shout. I write, I sign, and I use a speech app.

My brain

I'm autistic. I notice tiny details, love patterns, and need quiet a lot. That is just how I am.

School

I go to a private school. The quiet hallways and smaller classes help me a lot. My favourite subjects are Polish, English, and Art.

My favourite colour

Viridian, a deep green-blue, like a quiet forest pond.

Languages I know

Polish, English, German, Spanish, French, and a little Japanese.

🩺 My body & brain

Some things about my body and brain work differently. None of it is scary. Tap a card to read more.

Staś in a Szczecin park