Sarah Stup
An autistic writer who crafts vivid stories and essays to reshape how society sees neurodiversity and human connection.
Born 1983 (age 43)·American writer and advocate·Birthday: September 8·Millennials
Biography
Sarah Stup entered the literary world not just to write, but to communicate a reality often misunderstood. Born in 1983, she navigates life as an autistic woman, a perspective that fuels her creative output. Her work spans genres—from the children's book Do-Si-Do with Autism to the introspective poetry and essays in Are Your Eyes Listening?—each project serving as a bridge. Stup doesn't just describe her experience; she invites readers into a sensory and emotional landscape, challenging assumptions about autism, intelligence, and expression. Her advocacy is woven into her art, making her a significant voice in conversations about inclusion, education, and the simple, profound act of being heard. She writes with a clarity that disarms, turning personal narrative into a tool for broader social change.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Sarah was born in 1983, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sarah Was Born
The biggest hits of 1983
#1 Movie
Return of the Jedi
Best Picture
Terms of Endearment
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Sarah's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1983Born
Internet adopts TCP/IP, creating the modern internet
Gas: $1.16/galHome: $57,700Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Every Breath You Take" — The PoliceBest Picture: Terms of Endearment
1988Started school
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1996Became a teenager
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
1999Could drive
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2001Could vote
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Turned 21
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2013Turned 30
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2023Turned 40
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 43 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Authored the children's book 'Do-Si-Do with Autism,' which explores friendship and understanding through a neurodiverse lens.
- Published 'Are Your Eyes Listening? Collected Works,' a compilation of her poetry and essays on the autistic experience.
- Wrote the novel 'Paul and His Beast,' expanding her literary exploration into longer narrative fiction.
- Created a set of gift books that distill her insights into accessible, thoughtful formats.
Did You Know?
She is a published author who writes extensively about her lived experience as an autistic woman.
Her book 'Do-Si-Do with Autism' is aimed at children, promoting themes of inclusion.
Her collected works include both poetry and essay formats.
“My mind is a library; my typing is the librarian retrieving the books.”
