Museum Offers Neurodivergent-Friendly Sensory Experiences | Week in Neurodiversity
This week’s episode highlights how one museum is welcoming neurodivergent guests through creating sensory-friendly experiences.
Teacher Uses His Tourette’s to Connect with Students | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a teacher with Tourette's Syndrome who uses his diagnosis to better connect with his students.
Could Artificial Intelligence End Paralysis? | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a revolutionary new technology offering hope to people suffering from paralysis.
Understanding FASD: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, with Rebecca Tillou | EDB 337
VIDEO - Self-advocate and author Rebecca Tillou shares the realities of life with FASD, and her journey towards getting a diagnosis at age 33.
Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay | EDB 336
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay returns to discuss her work helping those experiencing PTSD and CPTSD.
The Symphony Composed by Non-Verbal Autistic Man | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights "Unforgettable Sunrise", a symphony composed by a nonverbal autistic man named Jacob Rock.
Autism & Job Corps, with Megan MacKay | EDB 335
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps, and how it can help the neurodivergent population.
2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334
VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the people making a difference for the neurodiversity community including Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Cheryl Checkers, Aisha McDonald & more!
Understanding Epilepsy, with Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez of Epilepsy Alliance Florida | EDB 324
VIDEO - Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez share facts about seizure disorders, and how the Alliance is working to increase awareness and support.
2024 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 333
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including Shawn Smith, Ali Idriss, Diane Gould & more!
A Sensory-Friendly Train Ride For The Holidays | W.I.N.
VIDEO - In this Episode, we’ll be hopping onboard a festive holiday train ride geared towards those with sensory sensitivities.
Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327
Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance.
Device Helps People with Cerebral Palsy Walk | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - We look at a new device that can help people with cerebral palsy and other mobility challenges walk.
How Therapy Animals Help, with Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers & Gracie | EDB 320
VIDEO - The team from Canine Assisted Therapy shares what therapy animals do, and how they positively impact those with social and health challenges.
Neurodivergent Burnout, with Shawn Smith | EDB 332
VIDEO - Canadian ADHD & autism self-advocate and therapist Shawn Smith shares his experiences battling burnout, and offers tips on how ot overcome it.
Blind & Autistic Vocalist Inspires Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Holly Connor, a talented performer who is also a blind autism self-advocate!
Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325
VIDEO - Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges.
Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331
VIDEO - PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Demand Avoidance.
Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312
VIDEO - Cynthia Hammer, self-advocate & founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares her experiences with the disorder, and how it can differ from other types of ADHD.
Rethinking Education: Making School Work for Every Brain, with Joseph Lento | EDB 307
VIDEO - Educator & musician Joseph Lento discusses how he thinks the education system can better serve neurodiverse students.
New Drug-Free Treatment for ADHD | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a new device called Mendi that shows great promise as a drug-free treatment for ADHD!
Section 504: Understanding the Law Being School Accommodations, with Linda Silver | EDB 330
VIDEO - Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. discusses Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and her career ensuring appropriate accommodations for students.
Boy with Speech Apraxia Finds His Voice Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a young man who isn't letting speech apraxia keep him from expressing himself!
9Muses: Supporting Mental Health Through Art & Peer Support, with Nicole Storrs | EDB 323
VIDEO - 9Muses Art Center’s Nicole Storrs shares how their drop-in center is helping people with mental health challenges.
Parenting with ADHD | Different Brains Speaker Series
VIDEO - Tips for parenting with ADHD from Bea Moise, Brooke Schnittman, Lindsay Turner, Stephanie Confalone & Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich.
Suicide Prevention & Mental Health, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 329
VIDEO - Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC returned to discuss her work as a Suicidologist, and the importance of inclusive mental health.
Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328
VIDEO - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald shares why trauma should be looked at through an intersectional lens.
Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326
VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for the IDD and neurodivergent communities.
How One Clinic is Rethinking IDD Healthcare | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Kramer Davis Health, a clinic that is rethinking healthcare for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities!
Boy Scout with Cerebral Palsy On His Way to Eagle Status | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Zack Gridley, a young boy scout with cerebral palsy who is on his way to Eagle Scout status!
Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319
VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program.
Interactive Theater Experience for Neurodivergent Kids | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a unique theatrical performance aimed at creating an interactive, sensory-safe experience for neurodivergent children.
ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316
VIDEO - Self-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him navigate his work in emergency rooms, and offers advice for dealing with a trip to the ER.
The Spelling Bee Champion w/ Down Syndrome that’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a young spelling bee champion that is changing how people think about Down syndrome.
Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease being pioneered by neurosurgeon Ali Rezai!
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love of Running | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a 9 year old boy with cerebral palsy who, after surgeries on his legs, has discovered a lock for running!
Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311
VIDEO - Evolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support to students that have struggled in traditional classrooms.
How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient anxiety: dog cuddles!
Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315
VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and how it differs from behavioral methods.
Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at Invictus Bakery, a bakery in Brooklyn, New York training neurodivergent individuals.
NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, feat. Katherine Murphy of NAMI PBC | EDB 322
VIDEO - Katherine Murphy, CEO of NAMI Palm Beach County, shares how the alliance is helping people with mental health challenges in South Florida and throughout the nation.
Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at the "fairy trail" a mother created in the South Mountain Conservancy in Millburn, New Jersey for her autistic son and other families.
New Guidelines for Doctors in Screening Anxiety | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on the new guidelines being given to doctors for better detecting anxiety in their patients.
Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, with Tainah Georges | EDB 321
VIDEO - Fusion Academy’s Tainah Georges explains how they use a one-student-to-one-teacher model that allows students to achieve academically.
The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on Officer Jeff Rhinerson, a man with Down syndrome who was recently sworn in as a Sheriff's Deputy in Kentucky.
A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients a Voice | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This episode focuses on a new brain implant, developed at Stanford University, that promises to give ALS patients increased abilities to communicate.
Artist With ADHD Creates A Children’s Book You Can Visit | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we look at an artist with ADHD who has created a series of murals throughout Arizona, depicting the pages of his new children's book "Sam & Sara".
Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318
VIDEO - Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate.
Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - We look at a new soft wearable robot for Parkinson's disease patients, developed in a joint effort between research teams at Harvard and Boston University.
CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317
VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the benefits of neurodiversity.
Sensory Friendly Live Sports for Neurodivergent Fans | Week in Neurodiversity
In this episode, we’ll be looking at Events with Jonathan - a program that's arranging sensory-friendly sporting event viewing for neurodivergent audiences!
Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory rooms for neurodivergent families!
Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - We look at an exciting breakthrough in Autism diagnosis: a recently FDA-approved eye test that can diagnose children as young as 16 months!
2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314
VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2023, we hear from some of the neurodiversity change-makers including Dr. Michael Alessandri, Dr. Mai Pham, Joseph Lento & more!
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.
Do Dolls Help Kids Develop Social Skills? | W.I.N.
VIDEO - In this Episode, we’ll be talking about a recent study that suggests playing with dolls can help children develop social skills.
Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310
VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar disorder.
Activate Your ADHD Potential, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 309
VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC returns to discuss helping people overcome ADHD related challenges.
“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer.
Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306
VIDEO - Miss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach & self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings working together for the autism community.
Resources for Caregiver Challenges | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.5
VIDEO - Presenters Pati Fizzano, Melodie Plaise and Carolina Leon address the overall issues caregivers commonly face, including burnout.
Atlas Primer: Making Education Accessible, with Hinrik Jósafat Atlason | EDB 305
VIDEO - Atlas Primer CEO and founder Hinrik Jósafat Atlason shares how the learning assistant app can make education more accessible for neurodivergent learners.
Neurodiversity in S.T.E.M. Education, with the TERC Team | EDB 304
VIDEO - Team members from TERC share the organization’s innovative work for making S.T.E.M. education more inclusive for neurodivergent learners.
Caregiving and Cultural Diversity | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.4
VIDEO - Presenters Pati Fizzano, Melodie Plaise and Carolina Leon address cultural diversity to promote inclusion, equity, and justice in caregiving.
How to get into Flow State? | ADHD Power Tools #103
VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke discuss discuss how to get into Flow State!
The Autism Theater Project: Creating Inclusion on the Stage & Screen | EDB 303
VIDEO - Members of the Autism Theater Project share how they are working to change the perception of neurodiversity through performing.
Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is working to make the democratic process more accessible.
Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301
VIDEO - Dr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and the importance of inclusive mental health care.
Tool Kits for Work / Life Balance | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.3
VIDEO - Presenters Pati Fizzano, Melodie Plaise and Carolina Leon provides caregiver with practical tools and interventions to help them balance their roles and continue to engage in self-care practices.
The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300
VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates with varied traits and diagnoses that span the “spectrum of neurodiversity”.
What is Flow State? | ADHD Power Tools #102
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & Flow State!
Networking & Community for Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.2
VIDEO - Presenters Melodie Plaise and Carolina Leon explore the importance of networking and community support for caregivers.
Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299
VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC shares tips for neurodivergent students and their parents as a new school year begins.
Self-Care & Mindfulness for Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.1
VIDEO - Presenters Carolina Leon, Melodie Plaise, and Pati Fizzano discuss the importance of and tools for caregiver self-care and mindfulness.
Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his world travels, and why he thinks everyone needs an adventure.
Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his work helping the next generation of business leaders embrace inclusion.
Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296
VIDEO - Zavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
Starting a Podcast with ADHD | ADHD Power Tools #101
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & starting a podcast!
Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295
VIDEO - Psychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges while pursuing her education.
Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
