Hi, I’m
Eilaf
7 years old · Kauniainen, Finland
- Autistic
- Intellectual disability
- Non-verbal
If you found me alone
Please locate and hand me to my parents, or call them if they are not around.
If you can’t reach my parents, hand me to the closest authority — police, security, customs, or a help desk. They can take care of me until my parents are contacted.
My family
Tips on how to interact with me
Emotions change fast
I might seem super excited or upset without an obvious reason. This is normal for me. Keep me safe and give me space and time to self-regulate.
I'm non-verbal
I don't speak or use words to communicate. I'm still working to increase my recognizable word count, and have yet to understand what a sentence is.
Social norms & cues
I might stand too close, ignore personal space, or not comply with queues. I can't read facial expressions or tone of voice. It's not rudeness — I just don't understand those limits.
No sense of danger
I don't sense danger like others do. I might run into traffic, approach strangers, or wander off without realising the risk. Never assume I'll stop or respond to warnings.
I'm a good swimmer
I love swimming and can manage the grown-up pool. But due to my autism and no sense of danger, I need supervision near water at all times. Let me have fun — just keep an eye on me.
Calm environments help
I do best in quiet, dim, predictable spots with familiar people and routines.