The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds, and his book "Dyslexia and Creativity".
Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Canadian self-advocate Shawn Smith shares his tools for thriving with ADHD.
CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses the possible connections between sports-related CTE and dementia.
Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community.
Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240
(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.
Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum
Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239
(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.
Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum.
Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128
(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and Lynn Miner Rosen.
DCD & Me: Living with Developmental Coordination Disorder, featuring Julia Futo | EDB 237
(VIDEO - 26 mins) Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses growing up with DCD.
Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Julia Futo | EDB 236
(VIDEO - 14mins) DCD self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses how she found her voice.
STEM Inclusion for the Neurodivergent, w/ UCONN’s Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD | EDB 235
(VIDEO - 28 mins) UCONN's Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD discuss their INCLUDE program
Battling Health Care Disparities, with Harvard’s Margarita Alegría, PhD | EDB 234
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Margarita Alegría, PhD discusses her work eliminating health care disparities.
Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse.
Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, w/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity in the justice system.
Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232
(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism and human invention.
Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231
(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance of exercise for the neurodivergent.
Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230
(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss spreading neurodiversity awareness during the pandemic.
Dealing With Trauma During COVID-19, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 229
(VIDEO - 35 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming trauma during the pandemic.
Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228
(VIDEO - 22 mins) Educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. returns to share dyslexia reading tips.
Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226
(VIDEO - 16 mins) Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia.
Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225
(VIDEO - 18 mins) Cerebral Palsy self-advocate Sarah Goldman discusses her fight for inclusion.
Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for students on the spectrum during the pandemic.
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Michael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy.
Mental Health & The Justice System, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221
(VIDEO - 30 minutes) Mental Health Court trailblazer Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren discusses community and legal support for the neurodiverse.
Mindfulness, Parenting, & ADHD, with Mark Bertin, M.D. | EDB 220
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Developmental behavioral pediatrician Mark Bertin, M.D. discusses mindful parenting of children with ADHD.
Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219
(VIDEO - 13 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for disclosing a diagnosis.
Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) Autism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing his dream of being a neuroradiologist.
HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216
(VIDEO - 30 minutes) HAAPE CEO Larry Rothman, Ph.D. discusses helping people with autism find employment.
Patient Care During COVID-19, with Louis A. Shapiro of HSS | EDB 215
(VIDEO - 32 minutes) HSS CEO Louis A. Shapiro discusses maintaining high standards of hospital patient care during COVID-19.
Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity and supporting students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
Ageless Aging: Lifelong Health for Brain & Body, with Maddy Dychtwald | EDB 213
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) AgeWave co-founder Maddy Dychtwald shares healthy aging tips for brain and body.
Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212
(29 minutes) Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people on the spectrum find careers.
Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211
(VIDEO - 32 minutes) Untapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub -- a resource for employment, education, and more.
Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences.
Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 130
(18 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh.
Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208
(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung, director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project discusses how the university is helping maximize neurodiverse opportunities.
The Other CTE: Toxicants & Your Brain, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 207
(VIDEO - 24 mins) World-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses "the other CTE": Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy.
Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, with Ed Harrold | EDB 206
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, coach, and educator Ed Harrold returns to discuss breathing health during COVID-19.
Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) "Autism Job Club" author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses the state of autism employment.
Becoming a Special Father For Special Kids, with David Hirsch | EDB 204
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) David Hirsch founder of 21st Century Dads discusses fatherhood and how his organization is mentoring special needs dads.
Succeeding with Tourette Syndrome, with Brian Schulman | EDB 203
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome.
Neurodiversity & Chronic Pain, with Karen Prescod the BowTie Gurl | EDB 202
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) BowTie Kids founder Karen Prescod on battling her chronic pain with mindfulness.
Harnessing Abilities With ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman | EDB 201
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how to harness abilities of the neurodiverse.
An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194
(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with Dr. Hackie Reitman.
What Made You Smile Today? with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Suicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston returns to discuss his initiative to improve human connections.
Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa Pugliese discusses how tennis can help those on the spectrum.
Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health.
Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB
(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he uses for his own struggle with depression, and offers tips on how to take advantage of “wake up calls”.
Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.
What is Sports Psychology? with Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Licensed Psychologist, motivational speaker, and author Dr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology.
Excelling With Autism, featuring J David Hall of NeuroGuides | EDB 176
(VIDEO - 25 mins) In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.
2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192
2019 in Review: Clinicians, Advocates & Change-Makers (13 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode…
2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191
2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover…
Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano…
The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins)…
An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
Psychologist Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains the basics of group therapy (18 minutes) Scott is…
Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing expert Ed Harrold discusses the role breathing has in brain function and overall health.
InferCabulary: Improving Literacy with Semantic Reasoning, with Beth Lawrence | EDB 186
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP, speech and language pathologist and literacy tool InferCabulary.
The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Holistic wellness coach Flip Aguilera. Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person, and why basic purposeful movement is essential to our health.
Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to discuss supporting parents raising children on the spectrum.
The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
(19 minutes) Autism coach & strategist, school psychologist, author, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon discusses parenting kids on the spectrum.
Neurodiversity & The Law, w/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, and more | EDB 165
(25 minutes) In this special episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes various legal experts and advocates to get their advice on how to best interact with the law, with Judge Ginger Lerner Wren, lawyer & autism self-advocate Haley Moss, and more!
What is REBT? with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis to learn about REBT's role in modern psychology.
Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Entrepreneur, author, and advocate William Manzanares IV of the Puyallup Tribe discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia.
Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to find out tips for successful neurodivergent job searches.
Finding the Genius Within, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to explore employment for the neurodiverse.
Keeping Your Brain Healthy, with Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Dr. Cholet Josue, a psychiatrist, a neuroscientist, a physician, and author of the book “12 Unending Summers: Memoir of an Immigrant Child”.
Early Autism Diagnoses, with Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177
(VIDEO - 23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with “The Autism Doctor”, behavioral pediatrician Brian Udell, M.D.
NeuroGuides: Helping People With Autism Succeed, with J. David Hall | EDB 175
(VIDEO - 28 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall
The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome.
Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward.
How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173
(VIDEO - 24 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society.
Parenting & Misophonia, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172
(15 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D.
The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin, president of the College Living Experience (CLE).
