"Autism does not mean I am incapable. It does not mean I am unintelligent. It does not mean I am a burden or that my neurological differences make me less than. Autism is simply a different neurological reality—a beautiful part of what it means to be wholly and completely myself.
Autism is an infinite loop of endless possibilities, a tapestry of limitless potential. Being Autistic, to me, means I am not confined to one thing. I have endless roads I can travel. I can see the world in ways others cannot and never will.
I am like a block of wood—given time and the right tools, it can be carved into something beautiful: a shield, a house, a strong foundation. Those with Autism are like clay, capable of being molded into extraordinary parts of society. We often forget that many of the most brilliant minds in history were like us—Autistic or disabled in some way—and they built the world around us.
Autism is a tapestry of limitless beauty and potential that only fools refuse to see. We are important to society. You only need to let us emerge, with compassion and support, to become some of the most successful people. Disbelief, fear-mongering, and ignorance will not help us.
My statement—what Autism means to me—is simple: I am capable. And so are the many others who are Autistic."
The Autism Is campaign is shaped by stories like Faith's—amplifying the voices and lived experiences of Autistic individuals. We want to hear what Autism Is to you. | 
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