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Cover image - How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child

How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom

Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during...
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 4: Alex Tallman

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 4: Alex Tallman

(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon speaks with self-advocate Alex Tallman, who...
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Cover image - Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 94

Autism Parenting in 2020, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 94

(AUDIO - 26 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211

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...
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Cover image - Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210

Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210

(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with...
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Cover image - Autistic Black Pride, with Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 93

#AutisticBlackPride, with Kayla Smith | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 93

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Kayla...
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Cover image - Masks and Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking

Masks and Autism Sensory Issues | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 92

(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208

Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208

(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of...
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Cover image - Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

(VIDEO - 3 min 37 sec) In this episode: firefighters surprise a man with...
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Cover image - An Autism Self-Advocate's Thoughts On Anxiety

An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety....
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Cover image - The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung

The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB

(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung, director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project discusses...
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The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population

Physical therapist Barbora Vystejnova, PT, MS, DPT looks at the importance of physical activity...
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Cover image - Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 91

Fitting In With Autism, with Sarah Kurchak | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 91

(41 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome Sarah...
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Cover image - Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking

Exposing Young Readers to Autism, with Sarah Kapit | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 90

(AUDIO - 25 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205

Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205

(VIDEO - 28 minutes) "Autism Job Club" author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity & Coronavirus Resources

Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different...
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Cover image - How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: communities come together to celebrate...
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Cover image - Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses success - what it means to him, and how...
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Cover image - COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman

COVID-19 & Remote Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking 89

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate...
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How Two Tennis players with Autism Found Love

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: we look at a new treatment for...
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Cover image - Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 88

Autism & April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 88

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of...
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Cover image - Contending with the Coronavirus on the Autism Spectrum, with Sherry Moss

Contending with the Coronavirus on the Autism Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 87

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss...
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Cover image - Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) In this episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum...
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Cover image - Autism and the Coronavirus

Autism and the Coronavirus

We look at some basic tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum...
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Cover image - Understanding DIR/Floortime, with Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 86

Understanding DIR/Floortime, with Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 86

(AUDIO - 43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

(VIDEO - 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral...
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Cover image - Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB

Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB

(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa...
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Cover image - Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 85

Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 85

(AUDIO - 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss common causes of...
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Cover image - Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

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...
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Cover image - Myths and Facts about Aspergers Syndrome

Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts

Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome....
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Cover image - Supporting Neurodivergent College Students

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...
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Cover image - Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, with Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 84

Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, with Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 84

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of...
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Cover image - Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum

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...
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Cover image - Autism & Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 83

Autism & Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 83

(AUDIO - 29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work

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...
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Cover image - Establishing Routines, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 82

Establishing Routines, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 82

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Cover image - High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At The 3-Point Line

High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line

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Cover image - 5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths

5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths

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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...
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Cover image - Boy With Dyslexia Has Mindblowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

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Cover image - 2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain

2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192

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Cover image - New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2020

New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2020 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 81

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Cover image - The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity 2019 Year in Review

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

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Cover image - 2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates

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

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Cover image - Struggling to be Understood - A Childhood Autism Meltdown

Struggling to be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown

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Cover image - How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

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Cover image - Was Joseph on the Spectrum?

Was Joseph on the Spectrum?

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Cover image - Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190

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

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Cover image - Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs

Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses how she thinks colleges can become more inclusive....
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Cover image - Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist with Asperger’s, named TIME Person of the Year

Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist with Asperger’s, named TIME Person of the Year

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Cover image - Gender Representation in Nonprofits

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

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Cover image - The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker

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

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Cover image - First basketball player with autism ever to score a basket in a Division I game

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

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Cover image - Traveling on the Spectrum

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

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Cover image - Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

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Cover image - Battling Burnout

Battling Burnout | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 78

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Cover image - Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good...
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Cover image - Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns...
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Cover image - Ability Beyond Disability

Ability Beyond Disability, with Rachel Barcellona | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 77

(AUDIO - 31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Supporting Autism Parents

Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184

(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to...
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Cover image - The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
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Cover image - Journey of an Autism Mom

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....
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Cover image - Can virtual reality help ptsd?

Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down...
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Cover image - Meaningful Employment & Autism- A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses what he considers meaningful employment, and explores the challenges...
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Dealing With Unwanted & Inappropriate Attention, with Autism Self-Advocate Amy Gravino | Spectrumly Speaking 75

(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Teen develops Parkinson's diagnostic test

High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds...
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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...
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Cover image - Backstreet Boys honors fans with Down syndrome

The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student...
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Cover image - Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine

Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine

Shaudae McMillan discusses the challenges autism parents have when seeking support for themselves, and...
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Cover image - Spectrumly Speaking episode 74

Parenting for Success on the Spectrum, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 74

(AUDIO - 55 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Rabbi with ALS travels across country for son's bar mitzvah

Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah

(VIDEO - 3min 52sec) In this episode: a teen with autism is chosen as...
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Cover image - It star Bill Hader on anxiety

‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs...
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Cover image - Spectrumly Speaking episode 73

Living Racialized Autism, with Morénike Giwa Onaiwu | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 73

(AUDIO - 60 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Relating To Kids In a Way That Can Optimize Their Development

Relating To Kids In a Way That Can Optimize Their Development

Lina Maria Moyano, Ed.D., L.C.S.W. covers some of the principles that can assist parents...
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those...
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day

(VIDEO - 3 min 41 sec) In this episode: a woman with Down syndrome...
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Neurodiverse Yoga, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 72

(AUDIO - 28 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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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...
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The “Real” Wanda: Becoming an Openly Autistic Mom

Advocate Wanda Deschamps discusses the emotional challenges that led to her diagnosis with autism...
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