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The Best Of The Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year In Review
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review

  • December 28, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • als, alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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Love On The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships
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Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships

  • December 26, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • mental health, Neurodiversity

By Alex Starr WHEN WE HAVE LOVE ON THE BRAIN The butterflies, the texting all…

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2019 In Review: The Wisdom Of Self-Advocates, W/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & More | EDB 191
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2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191

  • December 24, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Depression, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity, tbi

2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover…

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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 23, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
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Struggling To Be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown
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Struggling to be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown

  • December 22, 2019
  • Tim Goldstein
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

By Tim Goldstein THE MELTDOWN BEGINS I was at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz with…

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How Are Pilots Volunteering To Help Veterans With PTSD?
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How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

  • December 21, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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Was Joseph On The Spectrum?
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Was Joseph on the Spectrum?

  • December 21, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

By Samuel J. Levine   THE STORY OF JOSEPH The story of Joseph (the title…

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Supporting Autism Families, With Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
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Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190

  • December 18, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano…

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Inclusion In College For Those With Unique Needs
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Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs

  • December 17, 2019
  • Jennifer Huggins
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses how she thinks colleges can become more inclusive.
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Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old Climate Activist With Asperger’s, Named TIME Person Of The Year
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Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist with Asperger’s, named TIME Person of the Year

  • December 17, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

By Alex Starr   WHO IS GRETA THUNBERG Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist with…

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Gender Representation In Nonprofits, With Wanda Deschamps | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 80
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Gender Representation in Nonprofits, with Wanda Deschamps | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 80

  • December 16, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud   IN THIS…

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Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
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Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

  • December 14, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • als, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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A&E’s Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special
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A&E’s Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special

  • December 13, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity

A&E Show “Born This Way” Being Wrapped Up in a Christmas Special This Christmas, A&E…

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The Neurobiology Of Socialization, With Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
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The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189

  • December 10, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins)…

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Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope
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Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope

  • December 10, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity

By Kevin Toliver-Lyons   Turning Tragedy Into Triumph In 2014 my mother and best friend…

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Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats
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Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

  • December 9, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Anxiety, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity

By Alexandra Starr What Are Binaural Beats? Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, memory, or…

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How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness
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How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness

  • December 7, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • als, alzheimer’s, awareness, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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Traveling With Neurodiverse Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
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Traveling With Neurodiverse Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

  • December 3, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd

By Jessica Leving   The Stress of Holiday Traveling for Neurodiverse Families Ah, the holidays.…

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The First Basketball Player With Autism To Score Basket In A Division 1 Game
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The First Basketball Player With Autism to Score Basket in a Division 1 Game

  • December 3, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

By Alex Starr KALIN BENNETT: THE FIRST BASKETBALL PLAYER WITH AUTISM TO SCORE IN A…

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Traveling On The Spectrum, With Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary) | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 79
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Traveling on the Spectrum, with Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 79

  • December 2, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK'S…

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Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love
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Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love

  • November 25, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • mental health, Neurodiversity

By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT   The Startling Reason We Sabotage Love Most relationships fail…

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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track
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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

  • November 23, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s
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When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s

  • November 22, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's

By Lisa Thomas McIntosh Dr. Jim Thomas – My Dad, My Hero Parkinson’s Disease may have…

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An Introduction To Group Therapy, With Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
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An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188

  • November 20, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • mental health, Neurodiversity

Psychologist Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains the basics of group therapy (18 minutes) Scott is…

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Battling Burnout | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 78
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Battling Burnout | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 78

  • November 18, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • aspergers, Autism, Neurodiversity

Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK'S…

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Breathing And The Brain, With Ed Harrold | EDB 187
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Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187

  • November 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing expert Ed Harrold discusses the role breathing has in brain function and overall health.
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Brain Benefits Of Exercise For Autism & Learning Differences
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Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

  • November 12, 2019
  • Daniel Stein
  • asperger's, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good for people with autism and other learning differences.
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Nascar’s First Driver With Autism
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Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

  • November 9, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, apraxia, Autism, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
(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!
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The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love
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The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love

  • November 7, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores the differences between narcissism and self-love.
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Ability Beyond Disability, With Rachel Barcellona | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 77
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Ability Beyond Disability, with Rachel Barcellona | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 77

  • November 4, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate Rachel Barcellona! Rachel recently made headlines as the first Miss Florida contestant to be on the autism spectrum.
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes

  • November 2, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(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!
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Using Neurodiversity To Build Learning Communities With Social & Emotional Strength
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Using Neurodiversity to Build Learning Communities with Social & Emotional Strength

  • November 1, 2019
  • Felicia Mizgorski
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Felicia Mizgorski explores different learning intelligences and offers a game to help recognize them.
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Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?
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Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?

  • October 30, 2019
  • Laura Berger
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in this article by Laura Berger, so can you!
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The Path To Holistic Health, With Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
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The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185

  • October 30, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(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.
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5 Tips For Safe Neurodiverse Trick Or Treating
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5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating

  • October 24, 2019
  • Andrew Barry
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
We at Different Brains think Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids regardless of label. So here are our 5 Ps to achieving safe and fun trick or treating!
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Supporting Autism Parents, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
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Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184

  • October 23, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to discuss supporting parents raising children on the spectrum.
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The Inner Lives Of Women With Learning Disabilities
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The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

  • October 18, 2019
  • Denise Brodey
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and sharing their diagnoses.
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The Journey Of An Autism Mom, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
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The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183

  • October 16, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(19 minutes) Autism coach & strategist, school psychologist, author, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon discusses parenting kids on the spectrum.
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Epilepsy Advocacy: Speaking Out And Making A Difference
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Epilepsy Advocacy: Speaking Out and Making a Difference

  • October 16, 2019
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Epilepsy self-advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses why he believes advocacy is so important.
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Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?
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Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

  • October 12, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, 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!
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How Shame Becomes Toxic
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How Shame Becomes Toxic

  • October 11, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains what shame is, how it feels, and how it can become toxic.
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Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • October 8, 2019
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses what he considers meaningful employment, and explores the challenges people on the spectrum face in finding it.
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Dealing With Unwanted & Inappropriate Attention, With Autism Self-Advocate Amy Gravino | Spectrumly Speaking 75
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Dealing With Unwanted & Inappropriate Attention, with Autism Self-Advocate Amy Gravino | Spectrumly Speaking 75

  • October 7, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Amy Gravino.
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High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool For Parkinson’s
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High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s

  • October 5, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, 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!
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Neurodiversity & The Law, W/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, And More | EDB 165
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Neurodiversity & The Law, w/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, and more | EDB 165

  • October 2, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(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!
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The Indispensable Tools: Self-Compassion
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The Indispensable Tools: Self-Compassion

  • October 1, 2019
  • Cholet Josue
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué explains what self-compassion is, and how practicing it can improve our lives.
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The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome
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The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

  • September 28, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine
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Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine

  • September 26, 2019
  • Shaudae McMillan
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Shaudae McMillan discusses the challenges autism parents have when seeking support for themselves, and offers tips to find it.
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5 Fascinating Famous Figures With Schizophrenia
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5 Fascinating Famous Figures with Schizophrenia

  • September 25, 2019
  • Derek Dunston
  • Neurodiversity, schizophrenia
From Hollywood starlets to musical geniuses, Derek Dunston looks at the stories of five well-known historical figures that lived with schizophrenia.
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What Is REBT? With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167
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What is REBT? with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167

  • September 25, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis to learn about REBT's role in modern psychology.
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Parenting For Success On The Spectrum, With Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 74
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Parenting for Success on the Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 74

  • September 23, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 55 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sherry Moss - who just happens to be Haley's mom - to talk about raising children with autism.
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Rabbi With ALS Travels Across Country For Son’s Bar Mitzvah
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Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah

  • September 21, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(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!
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Differentiate Learning Using Multiple Intelligences
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Differentiate Learning Using Multiple Intelligences

  • September 20, 2019
  • Felicia Mizgorski
  • Neurodiversity
Public school educator Felicia Mizgorski explains how using differentiation in the classroom aids in utilizing multiple forms of intelligence amongst neurodiverse students.
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Success With Dyslexia, With William Manzanares IV | EDB 181
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Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181

  • September 19, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Entrepreneur, author, and advocate William Manzanares IV of the Puyallup Tribe discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Loving An Abuser
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Mental Health & Relationships: Loving an Abuser

  • September 18, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why people fall in love with abusers, and offers steps to end abusive relationships.
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

  • September 14, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(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!
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How NAD Treatments Could Improve Brain Health
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How NAD Treatments Could Improve Brain Health

  • September 12, 2019
  • Andrey Rossin
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Certified addiction specialist Andrey Rossin discusses NAD, and the important role it plays in maintaining the health of our brains.
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Jobs For The Neurodivergent, With Dr. Nancy Doyle Of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180
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Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180

  • September 12, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to find out tips for successful neurodivergent job searches.
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style

  • September 11, 2019
  • Tiffany Sunday
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to have a successful first day of a new job.
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Living Racialized Autism, With Morénike Giwa Onaiwu | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 73
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Living Racialized Autism, with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 73

  • September 9, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 60 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, an Autistic woman of color, educator, writer, public speaker, parent, and global advocate.
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Relating To Kids In A Way That Can Optimize Their Development
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Relating To Kids In a Way That Can Optimize Their Development

  • September 8, 2019
  • Lina Moyano
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
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.
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

  • September 8, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Finding The Genius Within, With Dr. Nancy Doyle Of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179
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Finding the Genius Within, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179

  • September 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to explore employment for the neurodiverse.
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Are Your Selfies A Sign Of Narcissism?
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Are Your Selfies A Sign Of Narcissism?

  • September 1, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
A new study by Swansea University researchers observes an association between excessive posting of selfies and pictures, and a subsequent increase in narcissistic personality disorder.
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day

  • August 31, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Mental Health & Relationships: Why “Ghosting” Happens
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Mental Health & Relationships: Why “Ghosting” Happens

  • August 30, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses 8 reasons "ghosting" happens, and offers tips for coping.
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Neurodiverse Yoga, With Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 72
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Neurodiverse Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 72

  • August 26, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 28 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss autism-friendly yoga.
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PositiviTeens®: Parenting Teens In The Digital Age
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PositiviTeens®: Parenting Teens In The Digital Age

  • August 26, 2019
  • Sherry Kelly
  • Depression, Neurodiversity
Sherry Kelly, Ph.D. discusses some of the signs that overuse of technology may be harming your teen's emotional well-being.
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Woman With Parkinson’s Surprised With A Service Dog On Good Morning America – W.I.N.
Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.

  • August 24, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(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!
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Six Celebrities That Have Openly Shared Their Experience With Depression
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Six Celebrities That Have Openly Shared Their Experience with Depression

  • August 22, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Depression, Neurodiversity
Derek Dunston looks at the stories of six celebrities that worked through their personal bout with depression, and kept going even when things were at their darkest.
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Keeping Your Brain Healthy, With Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178
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Keeping Your Brain Healthy, with Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178

  • August 21, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(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”.
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The “Real” Wanda: Becoming An Openly Autistic Mom
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The “Real” Wanda: Becoming an Openly Autistic Mom

  • August 18, 2019
  • Wanda Deschamps
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Advocate Wanda Deschamps discusses the emotional challenges that led to her diagnosis with autism and PTSD, and how she is now happily succeeding.
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Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football
Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football

  • August 17, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette’s
(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!
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What Is It Like To Have Epilepsy?
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What Is It Like To Have Epilepsy?

  • August 15, 2019
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Epilepsy self-advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses what life with seizures is like, and highlights the importance of staying positive.
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Early Autism Diagnoses, With Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177
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Early Autism Diagnoses, with Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177

  • August 14, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with “The Autism Doctor”, behavioral pediatrician Brian Udell, M.D.
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Managing Stress | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 71
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Managing Stress | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 71

  • August 12, 2019
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss an issue everyone deals with: stress!
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Overcoming Trauma After Abuse
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Overcoming Trauma After Abuse

  • August 11, 2019
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how to deal with the traumatic aftermath of relationships involving abuse.
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The Growing Movement For Sensory-Accommodating Airports
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The Growing Movement for Sensory-Accommodating Airports

  • August 11, 2019
  • Derek Dunston
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Derek Dunston takes a look at the growing trend for airports to accommodate the sensory-needs of neurodiverse passengers.
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Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day Of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder
Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder

  • August 10, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome, tourette’s
(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!
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Embracing Autism In College
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Embracing Autism in College

  • August 6, 2019
  • Eric Endlich
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Eric Endlich, Ph.D., autism self-advocate, clinical psychologist, and founder of Top College Consultants, discusses strategies for maximizing the opportunities for college students on the spectrum.
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