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Volunteer parent advocate for equitable autism + disability research, public policy, funding, supports. Chicago. Aikido. Reader. profoundautism.org
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www.axios.com/2025/06/21/m... This. But with every demographic and topic imaginable. Dip in a toe, get grabbed by an ankle is a perfect description.

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Amen to that.

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A Chicago icon has passed. I had the privilege years ago to meet, and work with, Sister Rosemary and her senior leaders on some autism & developmental disability policy issues. Sister Rosemary was a *relentless* force for good. Politicians dreaded her call. RIP: chicago.suntimes.com/obituaries/2...

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I think this book about neuroscience research (including autism inquiry) is going to be important. I just ordered a copy. It’s definitely timely. www.thetransmitter.org/community/el... PS I’d have titled it, “Elusive Tools”, rather than “Cures”, but the ideas remain sound. #autism #neuroskyence

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Gorgeous rendition of a beautiful song

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www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-n... I hope Brian Wilson’s quiet, but long and triumphant, second act (together with his music) inspires people facing the challenges of MI and addiction for a long time. I was fortunate to see the Smile tour. He, and his community of support, were exceptional.

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Repeat. Trump Admin policies come with a body count. This deranged action will add to it. @quigley.house.gov

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Posting this for no particular reason. #CocoGauff, French Open champion, on her grandmother who desegregated schools in Delray Beach, Florida: www.npr.org/2023/10/12/1...

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It’s usually around now that people remember the paygo law exists and their reconciliation bill would trigger big Medicare cuts.

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www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/rep... Profound autism highlighted at the International Society for Autism Research (INSAR) Annual Meeting

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Looks like a military leadership purge, including National Guard units. I hope @govpritzker.illinois.gov elects to use his existing power to reactivate a reimagined Illinois Reserve Militia as resource for Illinoisans in a disaster if Natl Guard deployment is blocked. www.cnn.com/2025/05/05/p...

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