Justin

Justin

@frogbillion.bsky.social

Autistic frog enthusiast

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Sgt Scholar
@sgt-scholar.bsky.social

Again, HBD to B. Russell. A scientific consensus forms when current evidence strongly & consistently points to one best answer. I think the quote should be "near unanimous" because you can often find a slim minority of fringe experts who espouse bovine scat. Other than that, it's a solid quote.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

Why we must fight disinfo, online & IRL: "If there’s no counter-speech, no pushback against rumors or misleading claims, all the algorithms have available to surface is the nonsense." Thanks @noupside.bsky.social for talking with us. New interview up at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/05/rene...

thinkingautismguide.comRenée DiResta on Countering Disinformation, Spammers, and Scammers — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISMIf there’s no counter-speech, no pushback against rumors or misleading claims, all the algorithms have available to surface is the nonsense.

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
@autisticadvocacy.org

At yesterday’s congressional hearing, RFK Jr. said he shouldn’t be trusted for medical advice. We agree. ASAN demands his resignation or removal. autisticadvocacy.org/2025/05/cris...

autisticadvocacy.orgCrisis of confidence: Robert F Kennedy Jr. continues to use his position at HHS to promote lies about autism & public health. - Autistic Self Advocacy NetworkThe Autistic Self Advocacy Network is alarmed at Robert F Kennedy (RFK) Jr.’s continued choice to prioritize unethical junk science and dangerous misinformation about the autistic community in his…

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hannah gais
@hannahgais.bsky.social

“I got a job in Canada because I’m scared of where this country is going” does not send the heroic, bold message these guys think it does, especially after they’ve let it just become a huge media blitz.

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
@autisticadvocacy.org

Learn about what the lawsuit Texas v. Becerra is, how it threatens Section 504, and why Section 504 is important — then tell your State Attorney General to STOP the attacks on Section 504! dredf.org/protect-504/

dredf.orgTexas v. Kennedy (formerly Texas v. Becerra): What it is and How You Can Help Stop the Attack on Section 504 | DREDFThis page explains what the lawsuit Texas v. Kennedy (previously Texas v. Becerra) is, how Texas v. Kennedy threatens Section 504, and why Section 504 is important. Learn what you can do to help…

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

Diana Diaz-Harrison will likely run Special Education under Tr**p. She is an ABA therapy supporter, & her autism schools have used the dangerous disciplinary practice of restraint and seclusion on students at an unusually high rate. By @bethhawkins.bsky.social: www.the74million.org/article/trum...

the74million.orgTrump Official’s Autism Schools Secluded and Restrained Students at High RatesDiana Diaz-Harrison's Arizona Autism Charter Schools restrained 41% of kids and put 20% in seclusion in 2020-21, 50% higher than the national average.

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Catboy Ryan🏳️‍⚧️
@catboysickle.bsky.social

Autistic people are human beings with autonomy, and that autonomy should be respected. When we tell autistic people (especially children) that they aren’t allowed to express themselves freely, we tell them that their thoughts and emotions don’t matter. That people pleasing is what matters.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism@thinkingautism.com

"My best advice for parents out there who feel berated or beat down by the world about their neurodiverse children: First: Believe in yourself, in your kids, & in your love for them." A whole bunch of good advice by @katiepryal.bsky.social: www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/livi... #neurodiversity

psychologytoday.comWhen People Pressure You to Change Your Neurodiverse KidsParents of neurodiverse children face a constant barrage of criticism. Here's some advice for dealing with it.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

“It’s not enough to let people know that vaccines don’t cause autism. We also have to affirm that autism is not something to fear." #VaccinesWork

theguardian.comRFK Jr’s autism comments place blame and shift research responsibility to parents, critics sayHead of US Department of Health told parents to ‘do their own research’ when deciding to vaccinate their children
Melody Schreiber@melodyschreiber.com

“I don’t think parents blame themselves automatically. I think they blame themselves when they hear from people who stoke their fears about autism, like RFK Jr.” @shannonrosa.bsky.social at @thinkingautism.com www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

theguardian.comRFK Jr’s autism comments place blame and shift research responsibility to parents, critics sayHead of US Department of Health told parents to ‘do their own research’ when deciding to vaccinate their children

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Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)
@autisticadvocacy.org

ASAN is LIVE again this morning at the #ProtectMedicaid vigil, hearing the stories of autistic adults who depend on Medicaid to live in the community. This storyteller shared words from an autistic woman who would be forced to live in an institution, or with controlling family members, w/o Medicaid.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

Parents who aren’t themselves autistic or disabled—and who rely on medical model mainstream autism resources—may have no guidance for viewing their autistic kids positively. They may not see their kids as who they are, but rather as what they aren’t. thinkingautismguide.com/2025/04/crea... #autism

thinkingautismguide.comA "Profound Autism" Category Is Segregation—Not ProgressRFK Jr. went full "useless eaters" on autistics—& Profound Autism parents are thrilled. Here's why "profound autism" is harmful, not helpful.

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NPR
@npr.org

Most Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

npr.orgMost Americans use federal science information on a weekly basis, a new poll findsMost Americans frequently use federal science information. But few are concerned that cuts to federal science spending could affect their access to such information, a new poll finds.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

As an autistic person, #AutismAcceptanceMonth can be rocky. It is 30 days of striving to be heard over the voices of non-autistic people. @assistiveware.bsky.social has six suggestions for ways you can be a better ally to autistic people: www.assistiveware.com/blog/6-ways-... #neurodiversity

assistiveware.com6 ways to become an autism ally - AssistiveWareTo mark Autism Acceptance Month 2022 we at AssistiveWare want to show 6 ways on how you can be a better ally to autistic people.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism
@thinkingautism.com

"Someone who refuses to vaccinate their kids because they’re afraid of autism has made the decision that people like me are the worst possible thing that can happen to their family—& they’re putting everyone at risk because of it." @fodderfigure.bsky.social: thinkingautismguide.com/2025/03/im-a...

thinkingautismguide.comI’m Autistic, And Believe Me, It’s A Lot Better Than Measles — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISMVaccines like the MMR (measles, mumps & rubella) don’t cause autism. But even if they did, is being like me really a fate worse than death?

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UNITED24
@u24.gov.ua

The girlfriend of 17-year-old Danylo Khudi, who was killed on April 24 due to a russian attack, came to the memorial site and sits quietly by his portrait.

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Lyric Rivera | NeuroDivergent Rebel
@neurodivergentrebel.substack.com

The Kennedy family had their secrets. Perhaps one of their darkest secrets was that they had forcibly lobotomized their eldest daughter, Rosemary Kennedy, and institutionalized her for decades. ⚠️ Content warning ⚠️ abliesm and medical abuse with graph descriptions. This content is likely upsetting.