Suddenly Single

  Today I gave your coat away The closets are cluttered and this you know Go through that stuff, It’s got to go. Lauren won’t wear it, and certainly not you… Today I found your jacket too. It’s cold out there and people need. Give it to someone else to lead Your shoes are gone, They walked away. There’s no reason all these things should stay. I know you’re right, You always are Let’s not argue about this anymore  I’ll put all this stuff into the car. I’ll go downtown, It’s not too far. There are blouses and sweaters and belts and such But when you really look at it, It’s not all that much There’s no good reason all these things should stay. Today I gave your coat away

  I wasn’t able to access the full text of the CNN article from Nov 3, 2025 titled “How autism rates are rising – and why that could lead to more inclusive communities.” However, I found enough context to summarize the key ideas and discuss their implications. Here’s a breakdown: ✅ Key ideas (based on available information) The article observes that recorded rates of autism (Autism spectrum disorder) are rising.   Rather than viewing that purely as a negative trend, the piece frames the rise in diagnoses as an opportunity for communities to become more inclusive and better-designed for neurodiversity.   It implicitly points out that the increase in rates may reflect better awareness, broadened diagnostic criteria, improved screening, and greater recognition—not necessarily a sudden “epidemic.”   This rise, if addressed thoughtfully, could push systems—schools, workplaces, public spaces—to evolve in ways that benefit autistic individuals and the broader commun...

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/health/autism-inclusive-communities-conversation Pete 🤓 and Zeke 🐶

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/health/autism-inclusive-communities-conversation https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/03/health/autism-inclusive-communities-conversation?utm_source=cnn_Evening+Newsletter+-+Tuesday%2C+November+11%2C+2025&utm_medium=email&bt_ee=jixKSrCbxKk1798eqk3fsg%2FM5YkpCJ%2BFKov1ppVR31HgRmdEulyKoSaksFnj7uEo&bt_ts=1762898979618 Research suggests that  genes are a major cause of autism . But many things have changed over the past several decades since researchers and clinicians began tracking autism occurrence. For example,  the criteria clinicians use to diagnose autism  have changed over time to  become less restrictive .  Building richer communities While autistic people tend to have  some unique challenges , including repetitive behaviors, restricted interests and social communication difficulties, they also have particular strengths, such as  creative, out-of-the-box thinking . For me, this includes seeing connections that ot...