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Ally Garber
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Mental Health Advocate.
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What happens when political theatre replaces science? We saw it this week when Trump and RFK Jr. stood in the Oval Office and proclaimed they had solved autism.
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The War on Cancer vs. The War on Truth | Allison Garber
What happens when political theatre replaces science? We saw it this week when Trump and RFK Jr. stood in the Oval Office and proclaimed they had solved autism. As a communications professional, and m...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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There’s no turning back. I have gone and increased the text size on my phone.
August 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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In a letter drawn from a posthumous collection of correspondence, published in 2019, the neurologist Oliver Sacks argued that society had no immunity to the seductions of digital life. “What we are seeing—and bringing on ourselves—resembles a neurological catastrophe on a gigantic scale,” he wrote.
The Machine Stops
The neurologist Oliver Sacks on steam engines, smartphones, and fearing the future.
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July 10, 2025 at 4:03 AM
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Rockingham friends: Join us for a session exploring the differences between heart attack & cardiac arrest, including how symptoms can vary between men & women. We'll also provide a hands-on demonstration of CPR & AED use, along with training on Naloxone administration.
Jun 3, 6pm @ hillside church
Poster: Join us for a session exploring the differences between heart attack and cardiac arrest, including how symptoms can vary between men and women. We'll also provide a hands-on demonstration of CPR and AED use, along with training on Naloxone administration. This is a great opportunity to learn practical skills that could help protect yourself, your loved ones and community. Join us and empower yourself to make a difference! All are welcome! FOR MORE INFORMATION and to register: seriouslycheerful@gmail.com 902-443-2947. There is also a QR code on the poster.
May 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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An open letter to @mark-carney.bsky.social
"At a time when the global conversation on autism is being hijacked by misinformation and harmful rhetoric, Canada must lead with clarity, compassion, and commitment." autismalliance.ca/open-letter-... #cdnpoli #canadapolitics #cdnmedia #autism
Open Letter to the Hon. Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada - Autism Alliance of Canada
Autism Alliance of Canada congratulates the Hon. Mark Carney on a successful campaign to serve as Prime Minister of Canada. Our organization looks forward to working closely in partnership with the ne...
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May 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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How can we make sure #Canada is truly inclusive, and that no one in the autism community is being left out? Our panelists at #CALS2025 dove into Priority Area Four of Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024.
April 30, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Stephanie Cadieux says it best: we wouldn’t have the Accessible Canada Act without a disabled person leading the charge. She shared how Canada's Autism Strategy can bring cohesion across governments—with lived experience guiding the way.
April 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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This afternoon at #CALS2025, we unpacked Canada’s #AutismStrategy2024. Panelists from the session “Improving Screening, Diagnosis, and Services” shared ideas to make autism screening and services more accessible across the country.
April 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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The morning started on a powerful note. After a warm welcome and Land Acknowledgement from Honoured Elder and Knowledge Keeper Vince Kicknosway, Rebekah Kintzinger, Dr. Jonathan Lai, and Dr. Deepa Singal shared their inspiring vision for #CALS2025 and what’s ahead.
April 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Deep thanks to the Joyce Family Foundation for their generous support of the National Centre for Autism Collaboration (NCAC). Their commitment is helping make #CALS2025 possible—and ensuring Autistic perspectives and community-led insights remain at the heart of conversations across the country.
April 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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The front-line and first-voices panelists of our #education breakout session at #CALS2025 explored the current landscape of K-12 education in #Canada and how #federal leadership can help advance equity and consistency across provinces.
April 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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motherjones.com
RFK Jr. says there are no autistic poets, so we interviewed one.

Hear from Elizabeth McClellan, @popelizbet.bsky.social, an award-winning poet, attorney, and legal educator based in Memphis, Tennessee.
RFK Jr. says there aren't autistic poets. We asked an autistic poet.
"I will challenge RFK Jr. to write a poem as good as me any day of the week."
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April 17, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Just shattered by the latest comments from RFK Jr., possibly the most dangerous appointment to USHealth Secretary in the history of ever.
April 16, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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This #WorldAutismDay, we have so much to celebrate!

Throughout Autism Acceptance Month, we’ll be sharing stories of impact from our members—stay tuned! In the meantime, check out our latest blog for resources, updates, and ways to get involved.

Read more: autismalliance.ca/wad-2025/
World Autism Day 2025. On the bottom right, silhouettes of different people in different shades of colours.
April 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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It's #WorldAutismDay! Please take time to learn from #actuallyautistic people today, and amplify their voices!
April 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Canadian media friends, Wed, April 2 is #WorldAutismDay. If you're looking for Autistic first voices to speak to the current landscape, particularly the recently announced Canada's Autism Strategy, @allianceautism.bsky.social is a great source of info and expertise! autismalliance.ca/autism-day-2...
Autism Alliance of Canada Marks World Autism Day – Celebrating a “Historic Year” of Progress - Autism Alliance of Canada
This World Autism Day on April 2, Autism Alliance of Canada celebrates decades of advocacy from our members that resulted in the launch of Canada’s first ever Autism Strategy.
autismalliance.ca
March 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Lots of news today. @slorgebutler.bsky.social got a great Molly Seidel update on the Fast People podcast. (Highly recommend listening in a podcast player. Just search for "Fast People.)

Seidel has parted ways with Puma, and she discusses that and much more. fastpeople.buzzsprout.com/2442756/epis...
March 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The image below is a post made by the mother of Elliot Chorny, the 19 year charged with the attempted murder of a six year old child. /🧵
I was not going to post anything as the police warned me that social media is not a helpful place but I feel like you all deserve to know. Yesterday a horrific crime was committed involving a 19 year old stabbing a 6 year old child. The 19 year old is my daughter Elliott. She didn't know the child and from what information I received, the poor child just happened to be around Elliott while she was having a psychotic break. As I can imagine it happened very quickly and with no warning and so the parents of the boy should not be blamed. This is a big reason why I'm making this post. In no way at all is it the fault of the child or the child's family so please stop judging and knocking the boys support system as they are going to need their strength to get through this. My heart goes out to the boy and his family and I wish I could change it. As for Elliott, she is my daughter, I love her deeply but due to her unchecked mental health, I haven't known her for a long time. She is a severely unwell person and her father and I have been trying desperately for years to get her the help she needs. She needs treatment and we have called police, child protective services, doctors etc. I kept telling everyone that she was a danger if she isn't on medication and I said I'm scared that something will happen to someone if she loses touch completely. This is the whole reason why she wasn't living at home because I have another child that needs protection and I felt she was too unpredictable and we didn't feel safe. Unfortunately in Nova Scotia you can not force someone to take medication against their will, they can't be committed anymore apparently and dispite trying everything, Elliott did not get the help that she needed and the little boy has suffered needlessly despite our efforts to try and protect the community.
February 25, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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I wrote this open letter to RFK JR 10 years ago. Never could I have imagined the power he would wield today. bellejar.ca/2015/04/16/g...
Guest Post – Dear Robert F. Kennedy Jr: Autism Is Not A Catastrophe
Guest post by Allison Garber Dear Robert F. Kennedy Jr: I’ll start by thanking you for your apology for comparing Autism to the Holocaust. That was good of you, since likening my child’s existence …
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February 14, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Hey corporate media,

Thou shalt not spend thousands of hours on one CEO’s shooting and only one hour on a classroom of children.
December 16, 2024 at 10:57 PM
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Is Hoka unaware that middle age women runners make up a significant portion of their market? I mean, yah, invest in some up-and-comers, but there’s a story the brand missed telling here - that potentially Kellyn, Aliphine and Steph’s longevity in competitive running was aided by the shoe technology.
fastwomen.bsky.social Fast Women @fastwomen.bsky.social · Dec 4
Aliphine Tuliamuk, Kellyn Taylor, and Stephanie Bruce helped put Hoka NAZ Elite on the map, and as of January 1, they, and five others, will no longer be part of the team. According to Taylor, "everybody that's old" is being cut (and "old" is >28). More details from @slorgebutler.bsky.social:
Major Changes Coming to Northern Arizona Elite
The Flagstaff-based pro training group, sponsored by Hoka, is parting ways with eight athletes—and its founder.
www.runnersworld.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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I think it’s safe to say that wearing pink shirts isn’t saving marginalized kids from being targeted by bullies, so how about we redirect the energy we invest into racing around and purchasing cheap coloured apparel and instead actually teach our kids to be kind.
December 2, 2024 at 8:55 PM
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Me at 9 sharp
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November 26, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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Celine Haider, a 19 year old Lebanese soccer star, was asleep when the Israeli order to evacuate her Beirut neighbourhood came. Warned by her parents' phone call, she jumped on her motorbike, & was hit by shrapnel in the head. www.cbc.ca/sports/socce...
Lebanon's 19-year-old soccer sensation in coma after Israeli strikes | CBC Sports
Leading Lebanese soccer player Celine Haidar is in a medically induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut's southern suburbs, her international championship prospects on hold.
www.cbc.ca
November 23, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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My kid sister got hit in the crosswalk on Portland St at Caldwell Rd tonight around 9. One car hit her and pushed her into the other lane where another car hit her. Neither car stopped. If you were a witness or have any camera from around there please contact the police.
November 23, 2024 at 3:05 AM