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.
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 2: Ricki Carter
(VIDEO - 11 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon believes the differences in our brains can really be our super powers. In this episode, she speaks with self-advocate Ricki Carter. Ricki shares her journey with dyslexia and dyscalculia.
How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown
(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: communities come together to celebrate the birthdays of neurodiverse loved ones, a boy with Down syndrome meets his younger sister in a viral video, and more!
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.
How Two Tennis players with Autism Found Love
(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: we look at a new treatment for OCD, a recently diagnosed teen with multiple sclerosis hosts a walk for awareness, special olympians on the autism spectrum get married, and more!
Succeeding with Tourette Syndrome, with Brian Schulman | EDB 203
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome
(3min 41sec) In this episode: a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science project, a special olympics athlete with Down syndrome has a special bond with The Rock, and more!
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.
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 1: Bria Brown
(VIDEO - 15 mins) Dr. April Lisbon believes the differences in our brains can really be our super powers. In this episode, she speaks with self-advocate Bria Brown about her experiences with anxiety, depression and ADHD.
Did Leonardo DaVinci Have ADHD?
(VIDEO - 3min 35sec) In this episode: a young women with ALS looks to become a disability lifestyle influencer, a study suggests Leonardo DaVinci may have had ADHD, and more!
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.
Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) In this episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum wins a baking competition, France gets their first politician with Down syndrome, and more!
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.
Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a high school wrestler with Down syndrome teaches his team lessons that go beyond the mat, Ozzy Osbourne opens up about Parkinson’s, and more!
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.
MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness
(VIDEO - 3 min 50 sec) In this episode: an eating disorder survivor walks to raise awareness, MLB brothers look to raise awareness for ALS, & more!
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.
Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds
(VIDEO - 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral palsy defies the odds, sharks could hold a key to curing Alzheimer’s, and more!
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.
Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs
(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents at the Oscars, Tim Tebow creates an event to honor teens with special needs, and more!
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.
Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO - 3min 30sec) In this episode: a Florida college student with cerebral palsy looks to inspire others, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome gets a special surprise on the Kelly Clarkson show & more!
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.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS
(VIDEO - 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we should know about Down syndrome, and Arnold Schwarzenegger brings a team together to help a firefighter with ALS, and more!
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.
Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work
(VIDEO - 3 min 13 sec) In this episode: Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason receives the congressional Gold Medal for his ALS work, we look at the making of Disney’s “Loop”, and more!
Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness
(VIDEO - 3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a Canadian mountie walks 60 hours straight for PTSD awareness, a mom creates a video game program to help kids with learning differences, and more!
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.
High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line
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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.
Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes
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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…
The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review
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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…
How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?
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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…
Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
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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)…
How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness
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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track
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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.
Nascar’s First Driver With Autism
(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns about autism, a library creates a care-kit for Alzheimer’s caregivers, we meet the first Nascar driver on the spectrum, and more!
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.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes
(VIDEO - 3 min 36 sec) In this episode: a boy with cerebral palsy puts together an elaborate Halloween costume, a man dons a kilt to raise money for ALS research, and more!
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.
Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy
(VIDEO - 3 min 6 sec) In this episode: a model with Down syndrome breaks barriers, Chicago White Sox commentator Jason Benetti discusses life with cerebral palsy, and more!
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.
Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?
(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down syndrome asking his girlfriend to homecoming goes viral, researchers are trying to treat PTSD with virtual reality, and more!
High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds an interest in photographing miniature cars, a high school student out of Virginia creates a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s, and more!
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!
The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student with autism goes viral, the Backstreet Boys gave the response of a lifetime to Down Syndrome of Louisville, 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.
Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah
(VIDEO - 3min 52sec) In this episode: a teen with autism is chosen as a brand ambassador for his favorite clothing line, a Rabbi with ALS travels across the country for son’s Bar Mitzvah, and more!
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.
‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs a tribute to the Backstreet Boys, Snow White makes the day of a child with autism, Bill Hader opens up about anxiety, and more!
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.
How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs
(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those with disabilities, a young student lends a helping hand to a classmate with autism, and more!
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.
Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day
(VIDEO - 3 min 41 sec) In this episode: a woman with Down syndrome becomes a mail carrier for a day, a man with ALS raises over $50,000 for the ALS Association, a pair of kids help a boy with cerebral palsy walk & more!
Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.
(VIDEO - 3 min 38 sec) In this episode: we meet an improv group made entirely of performers with Down syndrome, a woman with Parkinson’s was surprised with a service dog on Good Morning America, and more!
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”.
Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football
(VIDEO - 3 min 40 sec) In this episode: the Philadelphia Eagles raise $475,000 for autism awareness, a group of women play flag football to fight Alzheimer’s, and more!
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.
Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder
(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a personal trainer starts a program for kids on the autism spectrum, Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz makes the day of a fan with a rare genetic disorder, and more!
Surfers Help Man With Alzheimer’s Ride The Waves
(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a woman walks 500 miles to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis, a group of vacationers help a man with Alzheimer’s surf, and more!
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
Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider
(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes glider flying, a teen recovering from a brain injury throws out the first pitch, and more!
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.
Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome receives her first job offer, a teen with autism receives a silent standing ovation at his graduation, and more!
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.
Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol
(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome meets his Disney idol, a high school student with cerebral palsy lands a job with the Carolina Mudcats, and more!
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.
How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO - 3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing skills to campers with autism, MLB star Albert Pujols makes the day of a fan with Down syndrome, & more!
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.
Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message to Anyone with Challenges
(VIDEO - 3min 34sec) In this episode: Joe Namath discusses addiction, Broadway star Ali Stroker makes history and inspires those with disabilities in the process, and more!
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).