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Week in Neurodiversity – Can Worms Cure Parkinson’s? (5/28/16)

In this episode we look at worms that could help cure Parkinson's, a young...
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Filmmaking on the Autism Spectrum, with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross | EDB Episode 26

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross, the...
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Special Needs Parenting: Feeling Like A Square Peg In A Round Hole

One cannot Google "Asperger's Syndrome" and profess to be an expert. I had to...
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Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins

Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 25

Sarah Collins of Autism CAER discusses autism awareness in her home of Australia, raising...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Asperger’s Boy Writes Poem that “Breaks the Internet” (5/21/16)

Move over Kim Kardashian, because this week in neurodiversity features Asperger's boy Writes a...
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EDB 24 Creating Activities for Autistic Kids Catherine Pascuas

Creating Activities for Autistic Kids, with Catherine Pascuas | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 24

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Catherine Pascuas, host of <a href="http://AutismShow.org"...
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Curious About the Curious Incident

Neurodiversity in the Arts: Curious About the Curious Incident

Donna gives her review of the stage adaptation of the best-selling novel The Curious...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson's Disease (5/14/16)

Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson’s Disease (5/14/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Kristen Bell discussing her issues with anxiety, a Vine...
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Week in Neurodiversity Channing Tatum Dating the Autistic

Week in Neurodiversity – Channing Tatum Dating the Autistic? (5/7/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Channing Tatum on the world's first talk show with...
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Wings for Autism: The Program Designed for Children on the Spectrum

Wings for Autism: Air Travel Preparation for Children on the Spectrum

A free program called “Wings for Autism” has been created to help families with...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity - Alzheimer's Journalist (4/30/16)

What is it like to have autism? #WIN (4/30/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Irish snapchat star James Kavanagh, Nick Lachey and Bruno...
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An Aspie’s Opinion on Marijuana

An Aspie’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Marijuana has been shown to help with symptoms related to cancer, chronic pain, Glaucoma,...
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Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
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Aspertools-FAU Card Event-Hackie Reitman

Advocating Neurodiversity at Florida Atlantic University’s CARD

Looking across the audience one can see how different everyone is, how neurodiversity reaches...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Alzheimer’s Journalist (4/23/16)

This Week in Neurodiversity features a journalist with Alzheimer's disease, virtual reality goggles, and...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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Transcending Labels by Cassandra Dunn Different Brains

Transcending Labels

Long before I’d ever heard the term Asperger’s, I learned to accept my bright,...
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Autism in Australia with Karina Barley | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 17

Autism in Australia with Karina Barley | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 17

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes Karina Barley, founder of Project Autism Australia...
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New Video Game Assists the Autistic with Learning

A Brisbane researcher has designed a videogame specifically to assist children with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/autism-spectrum-disorder/"...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (4/9/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (4/9/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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Autism Acceptance Day Edition of the Week in Neurodiversity (4/2/16)

The Autism Acceptance Day edition of the Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories...
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DIFFERENT BRAINS SPORTS AND NEURODIVERSITY

10 Athletes That Support Autism Awareness

From baseball to hockey, football, golf and even Olympic weightlifters, there are a number...
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Autism and Hyperinterests with The Buddy Project's Eric Zimmerman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 15

Autism and Hyperinterests with The Buddy Project’s Eric Zimmerman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 15

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Eric Zimmerman, founder of The Buddy Project...
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Hollywood Visual Effects Studio Embraces Artists with Autism

There is a new wave of digital effects artists making their way in the...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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The Autism Doctor Brian Udell M.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 14

The Autism Doctor Brian Udell M.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 14

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Brian Udell, M.D., medical director of the...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/19/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/19/16)

On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving...
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A World of Possibilities for Autism: Here, There, Everywhere

A World of Possibilities for Autism: Here, There, Everywhere

Whether in a small town in Mississippi or within a 4.3 million-person metropolis, communities...
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Circus Caters to Audiences with Autism

Circus Caters to Audiences with Autism

When you think of a circus, you think of the wild events, strange lights,...
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autism in the family with mari nosal

Autism in the Family with Mari Nosal, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 12

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Mari Nosal, M.Ed., author of "Ten Commandments...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving...
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Autism and the Power of Memory with Ron Sandison | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 11

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Ron Sandison, an author and preacher with...
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Autism in books and on the screen

Neurodiversity’s New Role Today in Novels, Movies and the Arts

The past decade has seen a sharp rise in the number of non-fiction books...
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Matthew Ryan's Week In Neurodiversity (2/27/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (2/27/16)

On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS - Episode 10: Elizabeth Wilkinson

The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant Elizabeth Wilkinson |EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 10

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Elizabeth Wilkinson, The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant and...
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Let It Roll- New Options, More Choices for Adults with Autism

Let It Roll: New Options, More Choices for Adults with Autism

Last year, we connected with a social group for young adults with autism and...
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Taylor Swift 8 Times Social Media Made a Difference for the Neurodiverse

8 Times Social Media Made a Difference for the Neurodiverse

All of us have heard of instances where bullies used social media to victimize...
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Replace Autism Awareness With Autism Acceptance

Autism awareness, what does this really mean? Logos, colors and symbols that represent autism...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS - Episode 07: Stephen Shore

Autism Advocate Stephen Shore | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 07

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism advocate Stephen Shore....
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A Community Smiles: Building Hope for Adults With Autism

Cleaning out closets, drawers and the garage seemed like a good plan for ringing...
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Israel Foreign Ministry Hosts Exhibit of Artwork Made by Autistic Adults

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting an art exhibit, entitled "Bridge to the...
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Autism and Employment with Michael Bernick | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 05

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes Michael Bernick, the former director of California's...
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The Asperger's Trip to Israel

The Asperger’s Trip to Israel

For ten days, from December 21, 2015 through January 1, 2016, I was part...
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Camp Helps Teens With Autism Develop Social Skills

Camp Onward is designed to help teens with Asperger’s syndrome and...
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Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 04

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman interviews Michael Tolleson, an autistic savant artist. Michael...
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Rare Show of Unity by Florida Politicians Will Benefit Neurodiversity

“All children deserve the opportunity to pursue their own unique educational and career goals....
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The Israeli Army Unit That Recruits Teens With Autism

Many autistic soldiers who would otherwise be exempt from military service in Israel have...
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Autism in the Classroom, Autism in the Home: The Need for Consistent Supports

Many supports that students with autism have available to them in school should also...
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Social Skills in the Neurodiverse with Ana Anselma | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03

In this episode, Dr. Harold Reitman welcomes Ana Anselma, co-founder of <a href="http://www.socialmindcenter.com/" target="_blank"...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03: Ana Anselma TRANSCRIPT

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Parenting and Asperger’s Syndrome with Derek Volk | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 02

In this episode, Dr. Reitman speaks with Derek Volk, author of "Chasing The Rabbit,"...
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Movie Theater Employees Give One Boy with Autism an Enjoyable “Star Wars” Experience

Thanks to a friendly movie theater crew, a boy was ensured that the force...
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Seasonal Smiles For Adults with Autism & Their Families

This holiday season marked my husband’s 60th birthday. Rob insisted: no surprise parties or...
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Quiet Santa Makes Christmas More Manageable for Children with Autism

This year two radio hosts in Utah who have children with autism have created...
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New tool could help children with autism develop language skills

With the goal of creating a device to help children on the autism spectrum...
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Autism cop: Here’s how police should interact with those on the autism spectrum

The “autism cop.” That’s what fellow policemen call Rob Zink, a member of the...
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Treating Autism with Raun Kaufman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 01

Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman interviews Raun Kaufman, the head of the Autism Treatment...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 01: Raun Kaufman Full Transcript

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British soccer star Wayne Rooney surprises fan with Asperger’s

James King, a 15-year-old British boy who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, was recently given...
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Tips on Air Travel for Families with Autistic Members

While traveling by plane can provoke anxiety for even seasoned air travelers, for people...
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Asperger’s, Autism, and The Square Root of 2: A Neurodiversity Documentary – complete transcript

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How one police officer helped a non-verbal young man with Autism

Sometimes frustrations in communicating their thoughts and feelings make kids with autism do things...
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It’s a Wonderful Life: Autism and the Holidays

Alicia Palelis offers some basic tips for autism parents to help get through the...
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Temple Grandin

The Club of True Neurodiversity Champions

It was at the end of July, and I’d had a good day at...
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Navigating Adult Life and Autism with a SMILE

When our son Matt graduated from high school in 2013, his daily routines and...
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College football player with Asperger’s did the ‘impossible’

Justin Hansen is a fifth-year defensive lineman for the Colorado State University Rams football...
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Autism Coaching in the Neurodiverse School System

I am a wife, daughter, mom to a son and daughter, a breast cancer...
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Small business celebrated for defending employee with autism

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Production of The Nutcracker meets sensory needs of children with autism

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Rutgers announces initiative to launch center to support adults with autism

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“Sesame Street” Joins Growing List of Shows with Autistic Characters

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Giving Autistic Kids Superpowers via Google Glass

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The Birth of the Chocolate Spectrum

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Apple ResearchKit Software Enables New Studies of Autism and Epilepsy

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At UCLA, young adults with autism build social skills

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Hypersensitivity and Aspergers & Autism

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Limiting Choices for Someone With Asperger’s Syndrome

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The Importance for Rules and Rewards for Someone on the Spectrum

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Creating a Safe Place for Someone on the Spectrum

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Autism Awareness Month: Jacqueline Laurita posts on loving her autistic son

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