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CRAFT: Helping People With Addiction Get Treatment
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CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment

  • August 16, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the pros and cons of the CRAFT method of helping a loved one with addiction issues get help.
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

  • August 13, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • Accessibility, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
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Doggone Helpful: A Look At Service Dogs
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

  • August 9, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, service animals
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
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Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum
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Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum

  • August 3, 2022
  • Joseph Lento
  • mental health, mindfulness, Neurodiversity
Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the role it plays in our development.
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • August 1, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

  • July 30, 2022
  • Jordan O’Kelley
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
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Autistic People In Military Service
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Autistic People in Military Service

  • July 26, 2022
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
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Bridging The Gap Between The Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways Of Thinking
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Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

  • July 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards A More Kind Future
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

  • July 16, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their Autonomic Nervous System's responses.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds
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Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds

  • July 9, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the phenomena of the "trauma bond", and the role it can play in relationships.
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!

  • July 7, 2022
  • Liz Keable
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Liz Keable explains what "metacognition" is, and how it is vital for all of our brains.
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The Boring Back & Forth Of Social Interactions: Advice From People With ADHD
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The Boring Back & Forth of Social Interactions: Advice from People with ADHD

  • June 24, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares different perspectives on how people with ADHD can deal with challenges related to social interactions.
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The Never Quite Empty Nest
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The Never Quite Empty Nest

  • June 23, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics
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Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

  • June 18, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims.
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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD
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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD

  • June 17, 2022
  • Camilla Watson
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Camilla Watson details her personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD, and how she received her adult diagnosis.
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Strategies To Support Mental Wellness: What’s In Your Toolbox?
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Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

  • June 10, 2022
  • Laura Hamilton
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that are good for maintaining mental health.
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Communication Development Through Play
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Communication Development Through Play

  • June 5, 2022
  • Brianna Stampler
  • Neurodiversity
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance

  • May 30, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses what he sees as a Renaissance for Neurodiversity.
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Getting To The Core Of Stress & Anxiety
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Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

  • May 29, 2022
  • Evan Boxer-Cook
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that helped him ease his anxiety.
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The Codependent False Self
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The Codependent False Self

  • May 24, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects on mental health.
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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • May 19, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
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What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
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What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

  • May 16, 2022
  • Julia Futo
  • Neurodiversity, NVLD
Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal learning disorder.
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Sensory Trauma And Proactive Regulation
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Sensory Trauma and Proactive Regulation

  • May 9, 2022
  • Emma Reardon
Autism self-advocate Emma Reardon shares how negative sensory experiences can lead to trauma, and how to proactively prevent them.
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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • May 6, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD
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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

  • April 27, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and how it can help cope with the effects of PTSD.
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Overlooking Children With Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop
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Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop

  • April 23, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with Inattentive ADHD from being overlooked.
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates On The Spectrum Start Their Careers
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

  • April 22, 2022
  • Judi Uttal
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students start their careers.
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My Story Of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

  • April 19, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
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The Curse And The Gift Of Inattentive-Type ADHD
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The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD

  • April 11, 2022
  • Kristin Wilcox
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD.
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Neurodiversity And “Gastrodiversity”
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

  • April 1, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
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ADHD Has A Terrible Name
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ADHD Has a Terrible Name

  • March 30, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD.
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Dealing With Aggressive People
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Dealing with Aggressive People

  • March 25, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people.
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The Toll Of 34 Years With Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD
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The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD

  • March 19, 2022
  • Aron Croft
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis had on his life.
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Autism & Masking
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Autism & Masking

  • March 13, 2022
  • Robert Schmus
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals.
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Neurodiversity And Grieving
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Neurodiversity and Grieving

  • March 10, 2022
  • Bea Moise
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing of grief in neurodivergent children.
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

  • March 6, 2022
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
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Why Educators Need Meditation
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Why Educators Need Meditation

  • March 2, 2022
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty.
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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM
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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

  • February 23, 2022
  • Christiana Koch
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
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Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain
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Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

  • February 22, 2022
  • Mike Liss
  • addiction, ADHD, Neurodiversity
Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a career in law, to drug recovery, and into helping the neurodivergent.
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The Narcissistic Parent
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The Narcissistic Parent

  • February 18, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households.
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination In The Workplace
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination in the Workplace

  • February 12, 2022
  • Damian Mellifont
  • Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent researcher Damian Mellifont discusses factors that contribute to neuro-discrimination in the workplace and of those that ‘fight the good fight’ against it.
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What I Learned From Interviewing 24 Men With Inattentive ADHD
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What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

  • February 3, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned from polling men with the condition.
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Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret
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Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

  • January 26, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look out for their methods of obfuscation.
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Autism, Perfectionism, And Yoga: “Settling For” Vs. “Settling In”
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Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

  • January 24, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic individuals.
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Redefining Adulting: A Brief Primer For Different Brains
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Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains

  • January 22, 2022
  • Rachel Bédard
  • Neurodiversity
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop the skills they use as adults.
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life

  • January 12, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how trauma can change the way we react to possible threats and dangers.
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Online ADHD Directories: Proceed With Caution
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Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

  • January 9, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the problems present in many online directories for ADHD.
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

  • January 4, 2022
  • Cris Brady
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating On The Autism Spectrum
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

  • January 1, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an adult on the spectrum.
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B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections For The Neurodivergent
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B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

  • December 22, 2021
  • Renee Rosales
  • Neurodiversity
ADHD self-advocate and Theara founder Renee Rosales M.Ed. discusses a new approach to forming meaningful connections for the neurodivergent.
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9 Tips For Coping With Holiday Depression And Stress
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9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress

  • December 10, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
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Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!
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Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

  • December 5, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the challenges of finding clinicians informed about ADHD.
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys

  • December 4, 2021
  • Sally Nilsson
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
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How To Be Present
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How to Be Present

  • November 27, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it more often.
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest For Understanding
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding

  • November 17, 2021
  • Ariana DeAngelis
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
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The Gift Of Neurodiversity
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The Gift of Neurodiversity

  • November 9, 2021
  • Jacki Edry
  • Neurodiversity, parenting
Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity.
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My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope
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My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

  • November 3, 2021
  • Sarai Welch
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her.
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Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths
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Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths

  • October 29, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares 7 common myths that can effect the lives of people with ADHD.
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Finding My Connect: Building A Virtual Community For Neurodivergent Kids
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Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids

  • October 27, 2021
  • Caroline Bilal
  • Neurodiversity, parenting, Syngap1
Caroline Bilal shares how searching for resources for her son with Syngap1 led her to co-found the the community app MyConnect.
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Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll And Hate Mr. Hyde
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Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde

  • October 21, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can have in relationships.
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Thoughts On Autism And PTSD
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Thoughts on Autism and PTSD

  • October 18, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen shares his thoughts on the connection between autism and PTSD.
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Back To School: Teaching Students On The Autism Spectrum
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Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 11, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
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What Is A Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
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What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?

  • October 8, 2021
  • Sarah Levin Allen
  • Neurodiversity
Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field, and explains the benefits of evaluations.
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Autism And Medicaid: A Roadmap To Mental Health Services
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Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

  • September 29, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more access to mental health services for people with autism.
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My Life With Inattentive ADHD
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My Life with Inattentive ADHD

  • September 29, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission to raise awareness of the under-diagnosed condition.
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

  • September 23, 2021
  • Jules Haden
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Neurodiversity
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

  • August 30, 2021
  • Lisa Berman
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
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How Self-Love Is Key To Codependency Recovery
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How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

  • August 25, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from codependency, and offers tips to achieve both.
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • August 23, 2021
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
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Back To School: How Mainstream Education Has Changed In The Past 40 Years
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

  • August 13, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed through her 40 year career.
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Are You A Narcissist’s Supply?
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Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

  • August 2, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others to feed their needs.
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Navigating ‘Back To School’ For Children With Autism
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

  • August 1, 2021
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

  • July 21, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

  • July 19, 2021
  • David Banes
  • Neurodiversity
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

  • July 14, 2021
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
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Moment Of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood
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Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

  • July 8, 2021
  • Daniel Koffler
  • Neurodiversity
Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood.
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

  • July 5, 2021
  • Sarai Welch
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds Of Codependency
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

  • June 28, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can be obscured by codependency.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 28, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently

  • June 24, 2021
  • Andrew Komarow
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
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