Can Micah Fowler Talk?

Micah D. ... Although Fowler is able to speak, the JJ character does not speak, so Fowler has to compensate with dramatic facial expressions and body movements. It's said that Fowler's humor gets the show's biggest laughs. He said he sometimes just wants to blurt out what he is feeling or saying.

Is Micah Fowler really nonverbal?

A native of New Jersey, the affable 19-year-old is no stranger to show biz. He's had parts on Blue's Clues, Sesame Street and the film Labor Day. Although JJ's character is nonverbal, Micah is verbal and shared his thoughts on acting and other pursuits with ABILITY's Lia Martirosyan.

Is the boy in Speechless really disabled?

“Speechless” focused on JJ DiMeo, a nonverbal high school student with cerebral palsy, as well as his parents, brother and sister. JJ used a power wheelchair, a communication board and had an aide. Significantly, JJ was played by Micah Fowler who has cerebral palsy in real life.