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Every Brain Has Something To Offer: The Value Of Diversity & Creating Meaningful Work
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Every Brain Has Something to Offer: The Value of Diversity & Creating Meaningful Work

  • July 27, 2018
  • BrittMari Sykes
  • Neurodiversity
Britt-Mari Sykes Ph.D. discusses how the value of making meaningful work is vitally important for everone, regardless of diagnosis.
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How Neurodiversity Shaped Me Into Who I Am Today
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How Neurodiversity Shaped Me Into Who I Am Today

  • July 24, 2018
  • Allison Dyke
  • Chiari Malformation, Huntington’s disease, Neurodiversity
Allison Dyke discusses how her journeys with family members with Huntington’s disease, as well as her own challenges, but her on the path to working for those of us with different brains.
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How Cognitive Distortions Harm Us
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How Cognitive Distortions Harm Us

  • July 17, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or perfectionism, your thinking can skew your perceptions. Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores how these skewed perceptions can result in cognitive distortions.
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10 Reasons To Play Tennis For Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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10 Reasons to Play Tennis For Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • July 10, 2018
  • Lisa Pugliese
  • asprger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Love Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese discusses her top reasons why individuals on the spectrum will benefit from participating in tennis activities.
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Autism Inclusion In Schools: It Worked For Me
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Autism Inclusion in Schools: It Worked For Me

  • July 6, 2018
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Canadian autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses the importance of inclusion in schools for people on the spectrum, and the impact it had on his life.
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The Role Of Exposure To Neurotoxic Chemicals In Neurodiversity
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The Role of Exposure to Neurotoxic Chemicals in Neurodiversity

  • July 2, 2018
  • Marcia Ratner
  • Neurodiversity
Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. discusses the role neurotoxic chemicals can play in creating neurodiverse conditions, and gives tips on prevention and treatment options.
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The Keys To Personal Growth For Different Brains
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The Keys to Personal Growth for Different Brains

  • June 26, 2018
  • Russell Lehmann
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Russell Lehmann charts how he went from an almost non-verbal, low-functioning child with autism to an internationally known author, poet and motivational speaker advocating for neurodiversity.
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A Student’s Journey Through The Math Learning Disorder Dyscalculia
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A Student’s Journey Through the Math Learning Disorder Dyscalculia

  • June 21, 2018
  • Alexandra Wright
  • Dyscalculia, Neurodiversity
College student Alexandra Wright discusses her lifelong challenges with math, and how a diagnosis of dyscalculia put her on the path to overcoming her challenges.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Confronting Abuse
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Mental Health & Relationships: Confronting Abuse

  • June 14, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses abuse in relationships with narcissists, and highlights ways to effectively confront it.
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The Challenge In Our Lifetime Is Neurodiversity
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The Challenge In Our Lifetime Is Neurodiversity

  • June 8, 2018
  • JR Reed
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
J.R. Reed discusses the concept of neurodiversity, and his own diagnosis as being on the spectrum.
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Brain Injury Support Groups – A Lifeline To Recovery
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Brain Injury Support Groups – A Lifeline to Recovery

  • June 5, 2018
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
Traumatic brain injury survivor David Grant discusses the positive impact TBI support groups have had on his life.
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The Intersection Of Autism And Improv: One Grandmother’s Story
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The Intersection of Autism and Improv: One Grandmother’s Story

  • June 1, 2018
  • Sandy Bruce
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Sandy Bruce discusses the role improv can play in helping people with autism, and the good it did for her own grandson.
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3 R’s Of Holistic Advocacy: Relationship, Respect, And Resilience
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3 R’s of Holistic Advocacy: Relationship, Respect, and Resilience

  • May 28, 2018
  • Naomi Soleil
  • Neurodiversity
Naome Soleil, Ph.D. discusses her own history as an educator, and shares what she learned through her experiences about the "3 Rs of holisitic advocacy".
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A Firsthand Look At The Benefits Of Flotation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Technique)
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A Firsthand Look at the Benefits of Flotation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulation Technique)

  • May 22, 2018
  • Megan Baksh
  • Neurodiversity
Flotation-REST. What on Earth is it, and how can it benefit me? If you find yourself pondering this out loud, rest assured, you are not alone!
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Mental Health & Relationships: Navigating Codependency
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Mental Health & Relationships: Navigating Codependency

  • May 15, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the challenges of codependency, and offers tips for navigating the relationship and mental health challenges it can inspire.
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Saluting “The Special Mother” By Erma Bombeck
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

  • May 13, 2018
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs children, and reflects on memories of his own mother.
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Autism & Socialization: The Ins And Outs Of Successful Conversations
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Autism & Socialization: The Ins and Outs of Successful Conversations

  • May 7, 2018
  • Ruby Sasson
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
High school student Ruby Sasson, who is on the autism spectrum, shares tips and tricks that have helped her develop better conversational skills.
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Music Never Met A Brain It Couldn’t Help
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Music Never Met A Brain It Couldn’t Help

  • May 1, 2018
  • Joseph Lento
  • Neurodiversity
Joseph S. Lento discusses the good music can do for brains, regardless of what diagnosis they may have.
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How Resilient Are YOU?
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How Resilient Are YOU?

  • April 26, 2018
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. discusses the importance of resilience, and presents a simple guide finding out how resilient YOU are.
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When Different Brains Grow Up: The NDSS Adult Down Syndrome Summit
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When Different Brains Grow Up: the NDSS Adult Down Syndrome Summit

  • April 20, 2018
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses the importance of giving support to people with Down syndrome through adulthood, and how the recent NDSS Adult Summit highlighted this growing concern.
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Parenting With An Eye Toward Adulthood
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Parenting With An Eye Toward Adulthood

  • April 17, 2018
  • Rachel Bédard
  • Neurodiversity
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. continues her look at redefining "adulting" by focusing on where parenthood comes into play.
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One Parent’s View Of Neurodiversity
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One Parent’s View of Neurodiversity

  • April 13, 2018
  • Cheryl Fox
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
Cheryl Fox, M.O.T., OTR/L C/NDT discusses how her daughter's diagnosis with autism changed her life, and inspired her to become a pediatric occupational therapist for the neurodiverse.
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Living With OCD And Autism
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Living with OCD and Autism

  • April 11, 2018
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Eric Zimmerman discusses his how he has taken control of his dual diagnoses of OCD and autism.
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Creating The First Summit For Adults With Down Syndrome
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Creating the First Summit for Adults with Down Syndrome

  • April 6, 2018
  • Sara Hart Weir and Jadene Ransdell
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
Sara Hart Weir, M.S. and Jadene S. Ransdell of the National Down Syndrome Society discuss the genesis of the upcoming first summit for adults with Down syndrome.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs Of Dating A Narcissist
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs of Dating a Narcissist

  • April 3, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT highlights some of the common warning signs, and blind spots, related to dating someone with narcissistic personality traits.
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Advancing Adults With Autism Beyond The Summit
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Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit

  • March 29, 2018
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses how he hopes a recent autism summit in his community will be the first of many.
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What To Expect From Biomedical Treatment For ADHD And Autism
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What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism

  • March 23, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
"The Autism Doctor" Dr. Brian Udell discusses ways to measure progress in the treatment of children with autism and ADHD.
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Autism 101: “First, Then” For All
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Autism 101: “First, then” For All

  • March 18, 2018
  • Rita Roem
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Rita Roem discusses the concept of "first, then," and how it is can be a great tool for parents of the neurodiverse.
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes They Are Possible!
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes they are possible!

  • March 13, 2018
  • Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino
  • Neurodiversity
Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino gives tips to parents for ensuring their IEP meetings are successful and productive.
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine

  • March 9, 2018
  • Mark Vacker, M.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Mark A Vacker, M.D. discusses how a personal medical crisis led him to understand the value of integrative medicine.
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How To Have A Successful Autism Doctor Visit
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How to Have a Successful Autism Doctor Visit

  • March 2, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses tips for ensuring a positive doctor visit for for your child with autism or other developmental challenges.
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Redefining Adulting: A Brief Primer For Different Brains
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Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains

  • February 22, 2018
  • 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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Autism & Careers: Facing The Fear Of Uncertainty
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Autism & Careers: Facing the Fear of Uncertainty

  • February 20, 2018
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette, Ph.D. discusses the challenge  some people with autism face in seeking a career, and presents an activity to help recognize and manage the fears associated with it.
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Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From The Womb And On
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Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From the Womb and On

  • February 16, 2018
  • John Mavros
  • Neurodiversity
John Mavros discusses the importance of building language skills in children from before birth and beyond.
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6 Tips For A Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day
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6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day

  • February 13, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable, and good for your mental health.
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The 10 Earliest Signs Of Autism
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The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

  • February 8, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell covers the ten earliest signs he has seen in children on the autism spectrum.
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Brain Training For Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback
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Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback

  • February 5, 2018
  • Jacqueline Davis
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Neurodiversity
Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety.
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Mental Health & Relationships: The Stress Of Dating Narcissists
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Mental Health & Relationships: the Stress of Dating Narcissists

  • January 24, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer discusses the mental health strains that can be caused by relationships with people exhibiting narcissism.
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Autism, Apraxia, And The Oboe: Speech Challenges On The Spectrum
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Autism, Apraxia, and the Oboe: Speech Challenges on the Spectrum

  • January 19, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • apraxia, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses apraxia in children with autism, and the ways to best assist a child in overcoming them.
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Navigating A TBI: Tips For Life After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Navigating a TBI: Tips For Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • January 12, 2018
  • Geo Gosling
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
Geo Gosling recounts how he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and share suggestions on how to navigate recovery.
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Coping Through Art On The Autism Spectrum
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Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

  • January 9, 2018
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Kimberly Gerry Tucker discusses growing up on the autism spectrum, and how creative outlets have helped her through times of stress and grief.
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Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance Of Neuroplasticity And An Open Mind
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Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity and An Open Mind

  • January 5, 2018
  • Deborahmichelle Sanders
  • bipolar, Neurodiversity
Deborahmichelle Sanders, J.D. recounts how neuroplasticity allowed her brain to recover from a health crisis, and how the medical community can benefit from being more open-minded.
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Dating Challenges On The Autism Spectrum
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Dating Challenges on the Autism Spectrum

  • December 29, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Aaron Bouma discusses his dating experiences, and how his diagnosis with autism can create challenges in finding relationships.
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Rudolph: A Shining Example Of Neurodiversity
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Rudolph: a Shining Example of Neurodiversity

  • December 24, 2017
  • Shawn Smith
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC looks at how the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer spoke to his own journey as an individual with a different brain.
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Neurodiversity And Fitness: Working The C.O.R.E Of Different Brains
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Neurodiversity and Fitness: Working the C.O.R.E of Different Brains

  • December 19, 2017
  • Steven Dinnen
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's, traumatic brain injury
Steven Dinnen profiles C.O.R.E., a rehabilitation studio specializing in Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, and many other neurodiverse conditions.
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PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, And Neuroplasticity
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PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, and Neuroplasticity

  • December 12, 2017
  • Laura Shapiro Kramer
  • cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
Laura Shapiro Kramer discusses how her experience raising a son with cerebral palsy led to a new understanding of early brain development.
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Changing The Employment Landscape For Individuals On The Autism Spectrum
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Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

  • December 7, 2017
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. details the Connective Interdependent Employment model, and explains how it can be help people with autism find a job they can excel at.
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Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl With Autism On Learning Independence
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Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl with Autism on Learning Independence

  • December 1, 2017
  • Eryn Segal
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Eryn Segal details her recent experience in a college summer program, and how it helped her develop skills to be more independent.
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The Challenges Of Home Treatment For Autism
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The Challenges of Home Treatment for Autism

  • November 24, 2017
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell covers some of the possible problems that can be run into when parents treat their children on the spectrum at home.
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Gratitude And Mental Health: How To Feel Thankful Despite Challenges
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Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges

  • November 17, 2017
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and gives tips to feel thankful despite challenges.
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I’ve Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy – Now What?
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

  • November 14, 2017
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the experience of his diagnosis for epilepsy in the 1960s, and explores how different options and support for the condition are today.
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Parenting With Power: Finding Resources For Raising The Neurodiverse
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Parenting with Power: Finding Resources for Raising the Neurodiverse

  • November 9, 2017
  • Marcy Willard
  • Neurodiversity
Marcy Willard, Ph.D., NCSP discusses the importance of free information being available to the parents of the neurodiverse, and how creating them became the impetus for Cleape.com
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From Silence To Soap: An Entrepreneur With Asperger’s Shares His Journey
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From Silence to Soap: An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s Shares His Journey

  • November 2, 2017
  • Spencer Kelly
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Entrepreneur Spencer Kelly, a 16 year old with Asperger's syndrome, discusses how he developed his own company, Expedition Soaps.
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention

  • October 29, 2017
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses how parents can overcome disagreements when exploring options for their children with autism.
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Managing Denial After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Managing Denial After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • October 26, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
David A. Grant discusses his recent struggles with denial in advance of the 7th anniversary of his traumatic brain injury.
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When Multisensory Meets Multimedia: Embracing Tools For The Neurodiverse
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When Multisensory Meets Multimedia: Embracing Tools for the Neurodiverse

  • October 20, 2017
  • Susan Kahn
  • Neurodiversity
Susan Kahn, developer of Sue's Startegies, discusses the importance of utilizing multimedia content in teaching student with learning challenges.
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, And Societal Collaboration
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, and Societal Collaboration

  • October 17, 2017
  • Mari Nosal, M.Ed
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this blog piece, Mari Nosal reflects on the value of neurodiverse teamwork, and the way society has been positively impacted by harnessing the interests of those of us with different brains.
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Working To Make Reading Easier For The Dyslexic Mind
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Working to Make Reading Easier for the Dyslexic Mind

  • October 10, 2017
  • Sarah Blodgett
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Sarah Blodgett discusses how her son's struggle with dyslexia led her to create a new learning tool, and gain appreciation for the diversity in our brains.
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Music As An Alternative To Opioids: Pain Management Stretches To New Paradigms
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Music As An Alternative To Opioids: Pain Management Stretches To New Paradigms

  • October 7, 2017
  • Martha Summa
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Martha Summa explores how music therapy's affect on the brain is becoming recognized as a way to aid in battling and avoiding opioid addiction.
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The Symptoms Of Codependency
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The Symptoms of Codependency

  • October 3, 2017
  • Darlene Lancer
  • codependency, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, MFT lists the symptoms and signs that someone may be suffering from codependency.
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The Perils, And Joys, Of Raising A Child On The Autism Spectrum: A Review Of Donna Levin’s “There’s More Than One Way Home”
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The Perils, and Joys, of Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum: A Review of Donna Levin’s “There’s More Than One Way Home”

  • September 29, 2017
  • Fran Moreland Johns
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this special review article, Fran Moreland Johns reviews the new book, "There's More Than One Way Home," by our regular columnist Donna Levin.
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Planning For The Future: The Importance Of Special Needs Trusts
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Planning For The Future: The Importance of Special Needs Trusts

  • September 22, 2017
  • Jennifer Gomez
  • Neurodiversity
In this blog article, Jennifer Gomez, Esq. highlights the reasons why a Special Needs Trust can be so important for planning the future of loved ones with special challenges.
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When Sounds Are Torture: Advocating And Living With Misophonia
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When Sounds Are Torture: Advocating and Living With Misophonia

  • September 13, 2017
  • Shaylynn Hayes
  • misophonia, Neurodiversity
Shaylynn Hayes discusses the impact Misophonia has had on her life, and the challenges of advocating for a condition that remains unknown to many.
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The War Within: Battling OCD On The Autism Spectrum
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The War Within: Battling OCD on the Autism Spectrum

  • September 8, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Aaron Bouma discusses how having both autism and OCD has affected his life, both for the worse and for the better.
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The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles
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The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

  • August 31, 2017
  • Lacey Craddock
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Lacey Craddock discusses how picking battles carefully helped her have peace, and helped maximize the potential and self-esteem of her neurodiverse son.
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Honoring Your Limitations After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Honoring Your Limitations After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • August 27, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
David Grant discusses adjusting to his new limitations after a traumatic brain injury. "Akin to learning to drive a new car, I am slowly learning how to navigate through life with my new limitations."
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Housing On The Spectrum: Helping Adults With Autism Build A Future
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Housing on the Spectrum: Helping Adults with Autism Build a Future

  • August 22, 2017
  • Denise Resnik
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Denise Resnik, founder, president, and CEO of First Place and co-founder of SARRC, discusses the importance of community support in creating resources for growing people with autism.
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Music As Medicine: The Effects Of Music Therapy On Depression
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Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

  • August 15, 2017
  • Megan Baksh
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music can do in alleviating depression and anxiety.
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A Change Of Perspective: Receiving An Autism Diagnosis As An Adult
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A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

  • August 8, 2017
  • Simon Lewin
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Simon Lewin shares the story of his adult diagnosis with autism, and how it has given him a new perspective on life.
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Competency Based Early Childhood Learning: Educating Different Brains
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Competency Based Early Childhood Learning: Educating Different Brains

  • August 4, 2017
  • Bob Sornson, Ph.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Bob Sornson, Ph.D. discusses what competency based learning is, and how it could help neurodiverse children succeed.
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An Educator’s Guide To OCD In Children
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An Educator’s Guide to OCD in Children

  • July 28, 2017
  • Leah Davies
  • Neurodiversity, ocd
Leah Davies, M.Ed. gives tips and tools for educators working with children that have OCD.
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How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges Of Advocating For Neurodiversity
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How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

  • July 23, 2017
  • Shawn Smith
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Canadian ADHD and Neurodiversity advocate Shawn Smith reflects on how a recent presentation at a conference reinforced his concept of how to measure the positive impact of his work.
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Reaching “Critical Mass”: Supporting Autistic Individuals To Achieve Their Goals
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Reaching “Critical Mass”: Supporting Autistic Individuals to Achieve Their Goals

  • July 19, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Aaron Bouma, a Canadian advocate with autism, explains how having a core group of supportive family and friends - a "critical mass" as he calls them - helped him overcome challenges growing up.
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Neurometabolism And Epigenetics: Understanding Neurodiversity Through A New Metabolic-Molecular Lens
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Neurometabolism and Epigenetics: Understanding Neurodiversity Through a New Metabolic-Molecular Lens

  • July 11, 2017
  • Malav Trivedi
  • Neurodiversity
Dr. Malav Trivedi discusses his research into the processes that may prove to be behind some of the differences in our brains: Neurometabolism and Epigenetics.
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Tennis As A Therapeutic Tool For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Tennis As a Therapeutic Tool for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • July 4, 2017
  • Lisa Pugliese
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa Pugliese, Speech Pathologist and the Founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism, discusses the ways tennis can help children on the spectrum develop important skills.
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Living With A Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome
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Living With a Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome

  • June 30, 2017
  • Brooke Segal
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In her first blog for Different Brains, Brooke Segal discusses growing up with a sister diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.
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Staying Strong With Epilepsy
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Staying Strong with Epilepsy

  • June 26, 2017
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Epilepsy advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses the importance staying strong and persevering despite having a seizure disorder.
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Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum
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Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum

  • June 22, 2017
  • Eryn Segal
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Eryn Segal highlights the day to day challenges she faces as a young woman on the autism spectrum.
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Exploring Alternative Routes To Meaningful Income For Adults With Autism
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Exploring Alternative Routes to Meaningful Income for Adults with Autism

  • June 16, 2017
  • Nick Venturella
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Nick Venturella of AutismHR.com discusses how the "gig economy" can present income and experience to those on the autism spectrum that may otherwise be unable to find employment.
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Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down For The Count
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Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down for the Count

  • June 14, 2017
  • Steven Dinnen
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's
Steve Dinnen reports on Rock Steady Boxing - a growing chain of gyms dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's fight their symptoms.
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