Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World

This short film is so moving. The perseverance of her father and the production of the seen but hidden scenes of Makayla's daily life, actions and sounds she makes are a mirror for so many. This a must see film for everyone to understand and realize how non verbal and most Autistic children probably feel. My daughter 16 year old non verbal autistic person and Makayla sound, move and wear those ugly shoes the same. Thank you Needlez for sharing and giving us hope. I applaud you and your family! I'll be looking forward to visiting your lovely wife's boutique once I visit Atlanta. Kudos and well done.

Thank you, God, for letting me see and hear Makayla's voice through her documentary. May it help all of us to see that autism is not ignorance, it just requires the affected to find their way to communicate, while the rest of us learn to be more patient and try to better understand those with a neurodiversity.

Makayla, I bless you with a rich increase of God's almighty good, in your mind, in your body, and in your spirit.

Makayla, you fill a place in this world that could be filled by no other. For His reasons alone, you are a gift to be unwrapped, understood and enjoyed.

Makayla, you are a channel for God's love, intelligence and wisdom.

God blesses us always. Thank you, God.

An amazing documentary into the experience of a non verbal autistic women. She bravely tells of her experience and introduces the world to who she is. It is an inspirational and educational watch, giving hope and sending a powerful message about those living with non verbal autism. She shows how interesting, smart and funny she is throughout the film.

The film is a short and hopeful film and shares letters she has written to her family and the world.

I would strongly recommend watching and can't wait for it to get the audience it deserves.

Well done and thank you to Makayla for sharing her story.

I was literally in tears the entire time. This documentary was magnificently designed. The visuals mixed with the sultry sound of Portia Cue's voice.

Makayla's writings were so poetic and awe inspiring. I am so grateful to have been able to witness this film. Kudos to her parents and Ms. Roxy for enabling Makayla to find her outlet. The world definitely needs to see this documentary. I have shared my enthusiasm over this film with a life-long friend who has two children with a similar condition as Makayla.

Hoping for Makayla and her Daddio to do a musical collaboration in the near future. I truly appreciate her well articulated views on her life and the world.

While "Makayla's Voice: A Letter to the World" is emotionally moving, I can't help but question the legitimacy of the communication method depicted. Facilitated communication (FC) is widely discredited, and I worry the supposed teacher may unintentionally or intentionally influence Makayla's "voice." This raises ethical concerns about exploiting the family's hope and presenting a narrative that lacks scientific backing. While I appreciate the attempt to shed light on the challenges of non-verbal autism, the film risks perpetuating false hope rather than advocating for evidence-based communication methods.