Transitions & How to Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses common challenges with transitions, and shares the tools he uses to cope.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Anita’s Journey With ADHD
Anita, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
The Student-Athlete: Mental Health During COVID-19
Jonathan Spaan discusses the impact that COVID-19, and the related cancelations and shut-downs, has had on student athletes.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Julia’s Journey With DCD:
Julia, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having DCD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
Misophonia At A Glance
Self-advocate Michael A. Tollefsrud shares what life is like with misophonia.
5 Tools for a College Student with ADHD
ADHD self-advocate Ali Idriss shares fives tool he uses to excel in college.
Why I Joined Different Brains
Different Brains trainee Jonathan Spaan explains how pursuing a career in medicine and neurodiversity advocacy led him to Different Brains.
Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It
Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how he manages it.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism
Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
What Happens To Your Neurodiverse Adult Child After You’re Gone?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses parents planning ahead for the well-being of neurodiverse children
Object Permanence & Chronic Pain Conditions: Introspection on the Autism Spectrum
Autism self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. (aka Samantha Craft) reflects on her challenges with object permanence and chronic pain.
Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19
Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in reducing anxiety, and the importance of achieving "flow".
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily’s Adaptation to Change
Emily shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
Who are the Mentors in Your Life?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses mentors, and how her grandparents helped her find her calling.
When Is It Time to Become the Guardian of your Aging Parent?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM offers tips for navigating the complex and difficult decisions over claiming guardianship of a parent.
4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses multiple forms of narcissism, and highlights a trait they all have in common.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hayley’s Journey With PTSD
Hayley, 19, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having PTSD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
A Day in the Life of Someone with Developmental Coordination Disorder
Self-advocate Julia Futo shares her daily experiences with Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Advocare's Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM highlights important questions for dementia and Alzheimer's caregivers to ask in preparation.
What is Tuberous Sclerosis?
Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald explains what Tuberous Sclerosis is, and how it affects his life.
A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ali’s Journey With ADHD & OCD
Ali, 21, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD and OCD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Is Your Client’s Mental Capacity Affecting Their Decision-Making Abilities?
Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the challenges in gauging mental capacity when making decisions.
Neuro Cloud & Neurodistinct: Neurodiversity Refined
Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses two new concepts he created to change how people think about "neurodiversity".
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy
Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ASD and Epilepsy has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Mental Health & Relationships: Dating a Narcissist
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers tools for recognizing if someone is dating a narcissist.
The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety
Jonathan Spaan discusses the phenomena of "The Clutch Gene", and looks at tools for pre-game anxiety.
How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom
Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during the pandemic.
Turning Tough Days Around: The Brain & Improving Moods
Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses how one positive news story improved his mood, and looks at what the brain is doing when that happens.
How Dakota Johnson Is Changing the Way People Look at Depression
Autism self-advocate Joey Lamia explores how Dakota Johnson is using her depression diagnosis to battle mental health stigma.
Improving Communication in Technology Driven Mental Health Services
Dr. Padmini Murthy, Dr. Vikas Grover and Dr. Saurabh Somvanshi look at how the pandemic has influenced mental health providers to embrace technology.
Mental Health & Relationships: Cultivating Love
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers 7 tips to cultivate love in your life in mentally healthy ways.
An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety.
The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population
Physical therapist Barbora Vystejnova, PT, MS, DPT looks at the importance of physical activity for the neurodiverse, and offers some tips to get started.
When The COVID-19 Crisis Passes, Will We All Still Be Created Equal?
Stacy Gallin, D.M.H. and Ira Bedzow, Ph.D. highlight the importance of equality and fairness in resource allocation during the COVID-19 crisis.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Populations with Special Needs
Dr. Padmini Murthy and Dr. Vikas Grover discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 on the special needs community, and give tips for preventing them.
Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus
A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different brains.
Mental Health & Relationships: Detaching From Unhealthy Situations
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses ways to recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy, and gives tips for how to detach from it.
Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses success - what it means to him, and how it can be achieved.
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon of the University of Florida College of Medicine discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia.
Recognizing Sibling Bullying and Abuse
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the often ignored problem of sibling bullying and abuse, and highlights ways to detect it.
What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
Australian businessman David Westgate share lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome.
Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design
Professor Ken Gobbo explores the working method of dyslexic artist Chuck Close, and how it can benefit the work of neurodivergent people.
The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence
Cholet Kelly Josué discusses emotional intelligence, and the role it plays in having successful relationships and interactions with other people.
Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our partners can have the ability to control our minds.
Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts
Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome.
6 Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health
Corinne Lederhouse offers 6 tips for getting better sleep, and reducing anxiety caused by being poorly rested.
My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships
Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of the partners is on the spectrum.
Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE
Marcia H. Ratner PhD, DABT discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy, a lesser discussed form of CTE.
Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT Motherhood and Narcissism All children of narcissists suffer. Narcissistic mothers…
Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident
Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses one instance of a past seizure, and why he is thankful to share his journey with epilepsy.
8 Key Ways We Sabotage Love
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT How We Derail Love Although we seek love, we…
5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths
By Amanda Greene Careers For The Neurodiverse Diversity programs throughout the United States have…
How Parents Can Help Their Children With Misophonia
Shaylynn Hayes and Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout offer tips for how parents can better assist their children with misophonia.
Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships
By Alex Starr WHEN WE HAVE LOVE ON THE BRAIN The butterflies, the texting all…
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
Struggling to be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown
By Tim Goldstein THE MELTDOWN BEGINS I was at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz with…
Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses how she thinks colleges can become more inclusive.
Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope
By Kevin Toliver-Lyons Turning Tragedy Into Triumph In 2014 my mother and best friend…
Traveling With Neurodiverse Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
By Jessica Leving The Stress of Holiday Traveling for Neurodiverse Families Ah, the holidays.…
Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT The Startling Reason We Sabotage Love Most relationships fail…
When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s
By Lisa Thomas McIntosh Dr. Jim Thomas – My Dad, My Hero Parkinson’s Disease may have…
Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences
Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good for people with autism and other learning differences.
The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores the differences between narcissism and self-love.
Using Neurodiversity to Build Learning Communities with Social & Emotional Strength
Educator Felicia Mizgorski explores different learning intelligences and offers a game to help recognize them.
Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?
Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in this article by Laura Berger, so can you!
The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and sharing their diagnoses.
Epilepsy Advocacy: Speaking Out and Making a Difference
Epilepsy self-advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses why he believes advocacy is so important.
How Shame Becomes Toxic
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains what shame is, how it feels, and how it can become toxic.
Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses what he considers meaningful employment, and explores the challenges people on the spectrum face in finding it.
The Indispensable Tools: Self-Compassion
Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué explains what self-compassion is, and how practicing it can improve our lives.
Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine
Shaudae McMillan discusses the challenges autism parents have when seeking support for themselves, and offers tips to find it.
Differentiate Learning Using Multiple Intelligences
Public school educator Felicia Mizgorski explains how using differentiation in the classroom aids in utilizing multiple forms of intelligence amongst neurodiverse students.
Mental Health & Relationships: Loving an Abuser
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why people fall in love with abusers, and offers steps to end abusive relationships.
How NAD Treatments Could Improve Brain Health
Certified addiction specialist Andrey Rossin discusses NAD, and the important role it plays in maintaining the health of our brains.
Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style
Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to have a successful first day of a new job.
Relating To Kids In a Way That Can Optimize Their Development
Lina Maria Moyano, Ed.D., L.C.S.W. covers some of the principles that can assist parents in relating to their child in a way that is optimal for the child’s development.
Mental Health & Relationships: Why “Ghosting” Happens
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses 8 reasons "ghosting" happens, and offers tips for coping.