Glenn Rudh
@glennrudh.bsky.social
Husband, and parent of an adult daughter with autism, navigating through life with her.
I enjoy playing tennis and watching baseball, and college football and basketball.
I enjoy playing tennis and watching baseball, and college football and basketball.
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From immigration crackdowns to press restrictions, religious rule to bureaucratic deconstruction, the administration has reshaped the federal landscape according to Project 2025—advancing its Christian nationalist, authoritarian vision that reimagines U.S. governance and freedoms.
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Project 2025 April 30th Update
From immigration crackdowns to press restrictions, from religious governance to bureaucratic deconstruction, the administration has transformed the federal landscape according to Project 2025's framew...
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April 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
From immigration crackdowns to press restrictions, religious rule to bureaucratic deconstruction, the administration has reshaped the federal landscape according to Project 2025—advancing its Christian nationalist, authoritarian vision that reimagines U.S. governance and freedoms.
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I hope some data nerd sets up a crowd source database of "food companies whose products don't make people sick."
Because we are all we have now.
Because we are all we have now.
April 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I hope some data nerd sets up a crowd source database of "food companies whose products don't make people sick."
Because we are all we have now.
Because we are all we have now.
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This voter gets it.
Social Security and Medicare are a form of deferred pay. It's our money that we earned.
#AlwaysReframe
Social Security and Medicare are a form of deferred pay. It's our money that we earned.
#AlwaysReframe
Chuck Grassley gets called out at a town hall…
" Stop the use of the word entitlement because it's insulting to all of us." 🔥
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
" Stop the use of the word entitlement because it's insulting to all of us." 🔥
#HandsOffMySocialSecurity
April 25, 2025 at 5:27 AM
This voter gets it.
Social Security and Medicare are a form of deferred pay. It's our money that we earned.
#AlwaysReframe
Social Security and Medicare are a form of deferred pay. It's our money that we earned.
#AlwaysReframe
Our autistic daughter is very outgoing. We were sitting in a doctor's waiting room one day with other patients, and as she does, she attempted to engage them by asking them their names, what they were going to do for the weekend, etc.
Most people replied to her.
Most people replied to her.
April 22, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Our autistic daughter is very outgoing. We were sitting in a doctor's waiting room one day with other patients, and as she does, she attempted to engage them by asking them their names, what they were going to do for the weekend, etc.
Most people replied to her.
Most people replied to her.
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When you're a U.S. senator, Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and you let this lie go unchallenged, you are part of the problem. Each day, whatever legacy you think you have, it's tarnished.
Bondi is escalating the rhetoric against Abrego Garcia, who she calls "one of the top MS-13 members" and "a terrorist"
April 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
When you're a U.S. senator, Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, and you let this lie go unchallenged, you are part of the problem. Each day, whatever legacy you think you have, it's tarnished.
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Today in (CHEERFUL) autism books: Flap Your Hands by @steveasbell.com, who "wrote and illustrated this book to celebrate & support kids who might stim themselves, but also to share the joy of repetitive self regulation with parents, teachers, caregivers & peers."
www.steveasbell.com#/flap-your-h...
www.steveasbell.com#/flap-your-h...
April 18, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Today in (CHEERFUL) autism books: Flap Your Hands by @steveasbell.com, who "wrote and illustrated this book to celebrate & support kids who might stim themselves, but also to share the joy of repetitive self regulation with parents, teachers, caregivers & peers."
www.steveasbell.com#/flap-your-h...
www.steveasbell.com#/flap-your-h...
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This is probably the only time you’ll see me agreeing with Autism Speaks on anything
ASAN, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, the Autistic People of Color Fund, Autism Society of America, Autism Speaks, The Arc, and others stand united: Autistic people deserve respect, support, and science-based policy, not dangerous disinformation. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/04/lead...
Leading Autism Organizations Release Joint Statement on Upholding Scientific Integrity and Supporting the Autism Community - Autistic Self Advocacy Network
April 17, 2025, Washington, D.C. – As national organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of Autistic individuals, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Autism Society of America, Autism…
autisticadvocacy.org
April 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is probably the only time you’ll see me agreeing with Autism Speaks on anything
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Millions of people in Sweden are hooked on a live nature show called The Great Moose Migration, which follows moose on their annual spring journey to summer pastures.
April 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Millions of people in Sweden are hooked on a live nature show called The Great Moose Migration, which follows moose on their annual spring journey to summer pastures.
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"Even if [autistics] never created a single piece of art or simply existed, their life would not be a tragedy. There would still be joy. Not because autistic people are naturally angelic, but bc they are human beings with inherent value." @ericmgarcia.bsky.social:
uk.news.yahoo.com/rfk-jr-calls...
uk.news.yahoo.com/rfk-jr-calls...
RFK Jr calls autism an ‘epidemic’ and a tragedy. As an autistic journalist, I have some comments
ANALYSIS: ANALYSIS: Health Secretary wilfully misreads data that should be celebrated, not feared, writes Eric Garcia
uk.news.yahoo.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:06 AM
"Even if [autistics] never created a single piece of art or simply existed, their life would not be a tragedy. There would still be joy. Not because autistic people are naturally angelic, but bc they are human beings with inherent value." @ericmgarcia.bsky.social:
uk.news.yahoo.com/rfk-jr-calls...
uk.news.yahoo.com/rfk-jr-calls...
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New research from Cornell University suggests that our sense of smell plays an important role in how we choose friends.
April 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
New research from Cornell University suggests that our sense of smell plays an important role in how we choose friends.
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Autism has nothing to do with vaccines, or any kind of post-birth exposure or environmental factor. In fact, research shows that "autism is hereditary and therefore does run in families. […] The remaining cases likely stem from non-inherited mutations."
medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #autism
medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #autism
Is Autism Genetic? | UCLA Medical School
Is autism genetic? What causes autism? Dr. Daniel H. Geschwind answers common ASD questions for Autism Awareness Month.
medschool.ucla.edu
April 15, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Autism has nothing to do with vaccines, or any kind of post-birth exposure or environmental factor. In fact, research shows that "autism is hereditary and therefore does run in families. […] The remaining cases likely stem from non-inherited mutations."
medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #autism
medschool.ucla.edu/news-article... #autism
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April 14, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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"Many families and most autistic advocates do not think ABA therapy should be funded at all. And there’s a robust body of research that shows ABA therapy is not science-based." Anne Borden King, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/12/how-... #BetterWaysThanABA #Autism #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/12/how-... #BetterWaysThanABA #Autism #neurodiversity
How ProPublica Missed Crucial Points About ABA Therapy — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM
Why it is so disappointing to see the recent ProPublica feature promoting hefty insurance mandates for Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).
thinkingautismguide.com
April 9, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"Many families and most autistic advocates do not think ABA therapy should be funded at all. And there’s a robust body of research that shows ABA therapy is not science-based." Anne Borden King, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/12/how-... #BetterWaysThanABA #Autism #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2024/12/how-... #BetterWaysThanABA #Autism #neurodiversity
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"To autistic people reading this, I encourage you to continue to stand up for what you believe in, and do not conform for conformity’s sake when you can." Dr. Sara Woods, on the power of positive nonconformity, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/auti... #autism #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/auti... #autism #neurodiversity
April 9, 2025 at 5:26 AM
"To autistic people reading this, I encourage you to continue to stand up for what you believe in, and do not conform for conformity’s sake when you can." Dr. Sara Woods, on the power of positive nonconformity, at TPGA:
thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/auti... #autism #neurodiversity
thinkingautismguide.com/2023/09/auti... #autism #neurodiversity
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ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
April 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
ALA is deeply concerned by reports that IMLS is sending notices to libraries claiming to cancel grants that are required by law. This harmful action will disrupt libraries' ability to serve their communities.
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
Tell Congress to protect library funding: bit.ly/CallCongressForLibraries
#ForOurLibraries
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How [not] to talk about autistic people: "Learning to recognize the features of autism instead of focusing on ‘deficits’ is crucial. No person deserves to be viewed as a collection of symptoms, yet that is the inevitable outcome of a deficit-based approach."
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/bef...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/bef...
March 31, 2025 at 5:36 AM
How [not] to talk about autistic people: "Learning to recognize the features of autism instead of focusing on ‘deficits’ is crucial. No person deserves to be viewed as a collection of symptoms, yet that is the inevitable outcome of a deficit-based approach."
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/bef...
www.thetransmitter.org/spectrum/bef...
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If you want to show solidarity or support for autistic people on #WorldAutismDay, don’t “light it up blue,” wear #RedInstead. Why? The simplest reason is because that’s what #ActuallyAutistic people are asking you to do.
learnfromautistics.com/wear-redinst... #neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceDay
learnfromautistics.com/wear-redinst... #neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceDay
Wear #RedInstead on Autism Acceptance Day - Learn From Autistics
Reasons to Wear #RedInstead on April 2nd If you want to show solidarity or support of individuals on the spectrum on World Autism Day, don’t “light it up blue,” wear #RedInstead. Why? The simplest rea...
learnfromautistics.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you want to show solidarity or support for autistic people on #WorldAutismDay, don’t “light it up blue,” wear #RedInstead. Why? The simplest reason is because that’s what #ActuallyAutistic people are asking you to do.
learnfromautistics.com/wear-redinst... #neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceDay
learnfromautistics.com/wear-redinst... #neurodiversity #AutismAcceptanceDay
We went on a trip to Sweden several years ago. Our autistic daughter got no sleep on any of the the three planes, and had a tough first night in the hotel.
The second night we were all ready for bed when she sat up and said "There's a lady", which we believed meant she saw a ghost.
The second night we were all ready for bed when she sat up and said "There's a lady", which we believed meant she saw a ghost.
March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We went on a trip to Sweden several years ago. Our autistic daughter got no sleep on any of the the three planes, and had a tough first night in the hotel.
The second night we were all ready for bed when she sat up and said "There's a lady", which we believed meant she saw a ghost.
The second night we were all ready for bed when she sat up and said "There's a lady", which we believed meant she saw a ghost.
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"Learning that I am autistic, and understanding more about what that means for me, made me realise that meltdowns are a normal part of autistic experience. I’m not dangerous — it’s just a response to stress and overwhelm." By @scrappapertiger.bsky.social:
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/03/melt...
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/03/melt...
The Meltdown: How Autistic Humans Experience Crises
A meltdown is a reaction to difficulty & stress that is normal to autistic ways of being, but not nearly well enough understood by others.
thinkingautismguide.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:11 AM
"Learning that I am autistic, and understanding more about what that means for me, made me realise that meltdowns are a normal part of autistic experience. I’m not dangerous — it’s just a response to stress and overwhelm." By @scrappapertiger.bsky.social:
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/03/melt...
thinkingautismguide.com/2019/03/melt...
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"In order to survive a world that is overwhelming most of the time, I need to self-regulate, i.e., stim. Stimming can take all sorts of forms and can evolve over time or be replaced with something else." By Niko Boskovic, who uses a letter board to communicate.
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/navigat...
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/navigat...
Navigating with Niko: The Importance of Stimming and Crip Time
For autistics to thrive, they need family members to support their need to stim, self-regulate and navigate their world. Nonspeaking autistic advocate and Spectrum Life Magazine columnist Niko Boskovi...
www.spectrumlife.org
March 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
"In order to survive a world that is overwhelming most of the time, I need to self-regulate, i.e., stim. Stimming can take all sorts of forms and can evolve over time or be replaced with something else." By Niko Boskovic, who uses a letter board to communicate.
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/navigat...
www.spectrumlife.org/blog/navigat...
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"It is imperative that responsible people, including law enforcement, educators, providers, direct support professionals, family members, and others are held accountable for negligent, deliberate, or unlawful harm to people with IDD caused by their actions or inactions."
thearc.org/position-sta...
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Human and Civil Rights Position Statement | The Arc
All people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) are entitled to human and civil rights. Their rights must be honored, protected, communicated, and enforced.
thearc.org
March 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
"It is imperative that responsible people, including law enforcement, educators, providers, direct support professionals, family members, and others are held accountable for negligent, deliberate, or unlawful harm to people with IDD caused by their actions or inactions."
thearc.org/position-sta...
thearc.org/position-sta...
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If you aren’t ND, please know that “A neurodivergent person’s way of experiencing the world may differ from yours—but that’s normal. Just as we’ve come to understand variations in the human family, we should also understand neurological variations as ordinary.” @johnmarble.bsky.social:
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March 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you aren’t ND, please know that “A neurodivergent person’s way of experiencing the world may differ from yours—but that’s normal. Just as we’ve come to understand variations in the human family, we should also understand neurological variations as ordinary.” @johnmarble.bsky.social:
a.co/aIUMzAA
a.co/aIUMzAA