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Author: Bret Segall-Abrams

This author has written 14 articles
How One Football Kicker With Asperger’s Excelled
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How One Football Kicker with Asperger’s Excelled

  • December 21, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
For Rogers High School Senior Rhett Powers, who has Asperger's syndrome, place kicking came naturally. Now, he is showing his skills on the football field!
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Fashionista Uses Social Media To Open Up About Bipolar
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Fashionista Uses Social Media to Open Up About Bipolar

  • December 15, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • bipolar, Neurodiversity
Fashion blogger and founder of Ban.do Jen Gotch, made an honest announcement to her fans through social media about her mental health.
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Nickelodeon Dubs Soccer Player With Down Syndrome ‘Legend’
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Nickelodeon Dubs Soccer Player with Down Syndrome ‘Legend’

  • December 5, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
The 2017 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Sports Awards presented Marc Reichler-Stillhard with the ‘Honorary Local Legend’ award for a competitive spirit that goes beyond the playing field.
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Light Therapy May Help Some With Bipolar Disorder
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Light Therapy May Help Some With Bipolar Disorder

  • November 21, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Bipolar Disorder, Neurodiversity
New research suggests that those stricken with the hardships of Bipolar Disorder, including depression and anxiety, may find relief with daily doses of light therapy.
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Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart Opens Up About Anxiety
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Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart Opens Up About Anxiety

  • November 9, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Lili Reinhart, of the CW's hit show Riverdale, recently spoke about the role anxiety plays in both her life and career.
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Researchers May Have Discovered Genes That Are Linked To OCD
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Researchers May Have Discovered Genes That Are Linked to OCD

  • October 31, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), ocd
The NRXN1 and REEP3 genes have also had a significant role in studies on the autism spectrum disorder. So with further research, they hope to learn more about possible causes and treatments for more than just OCD.
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Team Raises Epilepsy Awareness In South Africa
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Team Raises Epilepsy Awareness in South Africa

  • October 27, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
In Johannesburg, South Africa, a non-profit organization name EASA dedicates its time to inform and educate their local communities.
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New $12 Million Fitness Center Designed For Kids With Autism Breaks Ground
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New $12 Million Fitness Center Designed For Kids With Autism Breaks Ground

  • October 24, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
The fitness center, which will be located in Chicago, is the brainchild of Easterseals, a nonprofit aimed providing resources to the disabled and their families.
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14-Year-Old Cheerleader With Tourette Syndrome Raises Awareness
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14-Year-Old Cheerleader With Tourette Syndrome Raises Awareness

  • October 19, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Neurodiversity, tourette's
Jane Hamilton, a high school cheerleader in Minnesota with a mild form of Tourette’s, is not letting it get in her way anymore.
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Miss Michigan Pageant Competitor With Down Syndrome Makes History
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Miss Michigan Pageant Competitor with Down Syndrome Makes History

  • October 1, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
When Alyssa Patrias competed in the pageant last month she become the first woman, with Down syndrome, in the state of Michigan to compete in a Miss Michigan Preliminary pageant.
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Mom Helps Son With Autism Fulfill His Dream Of Starting A Bakery
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Mom Helps Son with Autism Fulfill His Dream of Starting a Bakery

  • September 24, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
“No Label at the Table” is a bakery specializing in dairy-free, gluten-free food and they only employ adults with autism, started by Jacob Wittman with his mother.
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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver On The Benefits Of Dyslexia
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Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver on the Benefits of Dyslexia

  • September 10, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
Oliver is among the 1 and 10 of us who have dyslexia, which he says has played a major role with helping him build a one-man brand worth around 400 million dollars.
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Lead Singer Of The Band Passion Pit Advocates For Mental Health Support
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Lead Singer of the Band Passion Pit Advocates for Mental Health Support

  • September 4, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Bipolar Disorder, mental health, Neurodiversity
Through his newly founded organization, the Wishart Group, Michael Angelakos of the musical project Passion Pit wants to provide support services for musicians -- especially mental health services.
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Bipolar Man Running From Rome To London To Spread Awareness
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Bipolar Man Running from Rome to London to Spread Awareness

  • August 6, 2017
  • Bret Segall-Abrams
  • Bipolar Disorder, Neurodiversity
For a lot of people, Running 1250 miles over 65 days may seem unpleasant but not for Keeley. To him this is an opportunity to share his experiences and bring awareness to bipolar disorder so no one has to go through the lows of being bipolar alone.
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