I’m No Longer “With Autism”

I’m No Longer “With Autism”

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When I first got diagnosed with autism, I didn’t know the difference between a “person with autism” and an “autistic person” or why the puzzle piece wasn’t a good symbol. BUT, from now on, I am an autistic person who is represented by the infinity symbol. Wondering what the distinction is and why it’s so important to me? Read on!

What’s on your plate?

What’s on your plate?

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If you know me outside of Full Spectrum View, then you know I am a major foodie! Knowing that, you probably think this post is going to be about food. Well, spoiler alert: it’s not, sorry! I will be covering my primarily whole food, plant-based diet in future...
The power of delete + autism

The power of delete + autism

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In the stressful world that most of us live in, especially those of us who have autism like myself, I’ve noticed a trend towards stress-reduction techniques, like meditation, minimalism, decluttering, self-care, etc. I know personally, when I’m super...
Why we’re not “all a little autistic”

Why we’re not “all a little autistic”

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Have you ever heard someone say, “I think I’m a little autistic” or “We’re all probably a little autistic”? Sometimes, people justify this by saying that autism is a spectrum, so we all fall somewhere along it. If not, you may have...