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    Plan Another Day is Here to Stay

    It’s hard to believe, but I’ve had my own tiny corner of the internet for over a decade. I’ve made a few changes over time (new platform, new branding, new focus) but at the core has always been me. My interests have fueled my online presence, and as those interests changed, so did my direction, eventually forming into Plan Another Day. This site, along with @plananotherday across social media, is where I’ve felt the most at home, even as I’ve struggled with content over the last couple years. I’ve had no lack of ideas. I have notebooks full of ideas,…

    Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood
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    Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Adulthood

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    2020 was a lot. So many things have happened, it’s been hard to keep from sinking. With everything that’s transpired, one thing, above all, has been life changing. I received an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. At 30 years old, I finally have understanding into my entire life experience thus far. What does Autism mean? I must admit, my prior view of autism was extremely limited and ableist. There were people, mostly boys, who were clearly autistic, stereotypically so, and I wouldn’t have put myself into the same category as them. I blame this narrow view on societal prejudices and media…