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Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, With Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328
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Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328

  • August 11, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD, trauma
VIDEO - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald shares why trauma should be looked at through an intersectional lens.
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ADHD And Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series
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ADHD and Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series

  • August 5, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Tips for navigating ADHD while pregnant from Bea Moise, Brooke Schnittman, Lindsay Turner, Stephanie Confalone & Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich.
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Are You Kind Or Codependent?
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Are You Kind or Codependent?

  • August 3, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT offers tools for differentiating between being a kind caregiver and a codependent caretaker.
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ADHD And Task Paralysis
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ADHD and Task Paralysis

  • July 29, 2024
  • Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and Licensed Psychotherapist Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC explores ADHD task paralysis, and shares strategies for overcoming it.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex And “TAND”
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

  • July 27, 2024
  • Preston Fitzgerald
  • Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on those with the condition.
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The Signs And Effects Of Emotional Incest
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The Signs and Effects of Emotional Incest

  • July 24, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the phenomena of emotional incest, and it's mental health repercussions.
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 159
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 159

  • July 23, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability Pride Month, share life updates, and talk about the importance of simple joys.
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Training Doctors In Neurodivergent Healthcare, With Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326
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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

  • July 20, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for the IDD and neurodivergent communities.
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills To The Neurodiverse Student Population
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population

  • July 18, 2024
  • Cath Kloss
  • ADHD, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent students.
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Communication Development Through Play
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Communication Development Through Play

  • July 15, 2024
  • Brianna Stampler
  • Neurodiversity
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
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Masks And Shadows: Exploring The Concept Of Masking Through A Jungian Lense
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Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense

  • July 9, 2024
  • Nick Bamonte
  • ADHD, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent "masking".
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How To Recover From Trauma
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How to Recover from Trauma

  • July 2, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses multiple tools for those working to overcome trauma.
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Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy
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Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy

  • June 26, 2024
  • Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate, Licensed Psychotherapist, and parent Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses common challenges that people with ADHD face during pregnancy.
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Boy Scout With Cerebral Palsy On His Way To Eagle Status | Week In Neurodiversity
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Boy Scout with Cerebral Palsy On His Way to Eagle Status | Week in Neurodiversity

  • June 23, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • cerebral palsy, 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!
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Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, With Univ. Of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319
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Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319

  • June 15, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program.
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Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health
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Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health

  • June 14, 2024
  • Amelia Zannoni
  • Anxiety, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity
Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on our mental well-being.
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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • June 13, 2024
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
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Interactive Theater Experience For Neurodivergent Kids | Week In Neurodiversity
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Interactive Theater Experience for Neurodivergent Kids | Week in Neurodiversity

  • June 10, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a unique theatrical performance aimed at creating an interactive, sensory-safe experience for neurodivergent children.
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Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning Of My Journey
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Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning of My Journey

  • June 6, 2024
  • Christine Kujawski
  • Neurodiversity, tbi
Christine Kujawski shares how surgery to remove a brain tumor forever altered her life and relationship with neurodiversity.
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ADHD In The ER, With Ali Idriss | EDB 316
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ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316

  • June 4, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
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.
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The Spelling Bee Champion W/ Down Syndrome That’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week In Neurodiversity
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The Spelling Bee Champion w/ Down Syndrome that’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week in Neurodiversity

  • June 1, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a young spelling bee champion that is changing how people think about Down syndrome.
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Autism & Mental Health, With Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 158
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Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 158

  • May 27, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Mental Health Counselor and ASD Specialist Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC. 
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style

  • May 25, 2024
  • 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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Breakthrough Treatment For Alzheimer’s Disease  | Week In Neurodiversity
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Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity

  • May 21, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease being pioneered by neurosurgeon Ali Rezai!
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Learning About Learning Styles
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Learning About Learning Styles

  • May 18, 2024
  • Nick Bamonte
  • education, Neurodiversity
ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses different learning styles, and explores the debate about if they even exist.
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Lighting The Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges
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Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

  • May 18, 2024
  • Renee Rosales
  • ADHD, apraxia, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect with and support a neurodivergent loved one or client.
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love Of Running  | Week In Neurodiversity
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love of Running | Week in Neurodiversity

  • May 8, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • cerebral palsy, 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!
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

  • May 7, 2024
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
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Personal Safety On The Autism Spectrum, With Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 157
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 157

  • May 6, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate, author, speaker, and musician Robyn Steward.
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Individualized Learning For The Neurodivergent, With Christina Sullivan | EDB 311
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Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

  • April 30, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, education, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Evolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support to students that have struggled in traditional classrooms.
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Anorexia Nervosa In Women On The Autism Spectrum
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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

  • April 30, 2024
  • Brenda Grund
  • asperger's, Autism, eating disorders, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
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How A Dog Is Reducing Anxiety At The Dentist’s Office | Week In Neurodiversity
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How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity

  • April 26, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient anxiety: dog cuddles!
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British Comedy & Neurodiversity, With Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 156
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 156

  • April 22, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate, comedian, writer, and actor Ashley Storrie of the new Hulu/BBC series Dinosaur.
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Autism & Developmental Therapy, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315
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Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315

  • April 17, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and how it differs from behavioral methods.
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Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week In Neurodiversity
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Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week in Neurodiversity

  • April 16, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at Invictus Bakery, a bakery in Brooklyn, New York training neurodivergent individuals.
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Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer
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Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer

  • April 12, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses pursuer-distancer relationships, and its relationship with attachment styles.
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NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, Feat. Katherine Murphy Of NAMI PBC | EDB 322
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NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, feat. Katherine Murphy of NAMI PBC | EDB 322

  • April 9, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • mental heallth, Neurodiversity
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.
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway For Families | Week In Neurodiversity
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity

  • April 8, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, 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.
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination

  • April 7, 2024
  • Lesley Donnelly
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy.
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How The Hospital System Is Failing When It Comes To Cognitive Issues
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How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues

  • March 28, 2024
  • Michael Ellenbogen
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care to those with cognitive issues.
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Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, With Tainah Georges | EDB 321
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Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, with Tainah Georges | EDB 321

  • March 26, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • education, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Fusion Academy’s Tainah Georges explains how they use a one-student-to-one-teacher model that allows students to achieve academically.
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The First Sheriff’s Deputy With Down Syndrome | Week In Neurodiversity
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The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in Neurodiversity

  • March 26, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • Down Syndrome, 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.
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Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 155
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Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 155

  • March 25, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by Women’s History Month, share a few women that have made a big impact on the autism community.
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Dewey Or Hooey?: Exploring The Concepts Behind The Dewey Classroom
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Dewey or Hooey?: Exploring the Concepts Behind the Dewey Classroom

  • March 23, 2024
  • Joseph Lento
  • education, Neurodiversity
Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento explores the concepts of the Dewey Classroom, and how it encourages neurodiversity-friendly teaching.
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A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients A Voice | Week In Neurodiversity
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A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients a Voice | Week in Neurodiversity

  • March 21, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This episode focuses on a new brain implant, developed at Stanford University, that promises to give ALS patients increased abilities to communicate.
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How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children
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How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children

  • March 21, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, parenting
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the impact that parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or Addiction issues have on their children.
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What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
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What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me

  • March 13, 2024
  • David Westgate
  • bipolar, mental health, Neurodiversity
Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome.
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ASD Band, With Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 154
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 154

  • March 11, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, singer, and songwriter Rawan Tuffaha.
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The Narcissist’s False Self
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The Narcissist’s False Self

  • March 7, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the traits of people with narcissistic personality disorder, and how they may present a false version of themselves.
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What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

  • March 3, 2024
  • Benjamin Bensadon
  • mild cognitive impairment, Neurodiversity
Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia.
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Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318
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Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318

  • February 26, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate.
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Wearable Robot For Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week In Neurodiversity
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Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity

  • February 21, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's, parkinson’s disease
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.
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The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, And How To Recover
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The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, and How to Recover

  • February 20, 2024
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, parenting
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of child "parentification", and shares how to recognize and recover from it.
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Embracing Autistic Joy, With Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 153
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Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 153

  • February 19, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • ASD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, podcaster, and writer Dr. Angela Lauria.
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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • February 18, 2024
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
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CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, With Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317
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CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317

  • February 13, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the benefits of neurodiversity.
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Fatigue-Fighting Strategies For Parents Of Children With Disabilities
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Fatigue-Fighting Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities

  • February 12, 2024
  • Karen Weeks
  • Neurodiversity, parenting
Karen Weeks shares strategies to help parents of kids with special needs fight fatigue and stress.
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Sensory Friendly Live Sports For Neurodivergent Fans | Week In Neurodiversity
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Sensory Friendly Live Sports for Neurodivergent Fans | Week in Neurodiversity

  • February 6, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, 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!
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Physicians Are All Too Human
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Physicians Are All Too Human

  • January 29, 2024
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW discusses the importance of recognizing that doctors are human too.
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Free Safe Sensory Rooms For Neurodiverse Families | Week In Neurodiversity
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Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity

  • January 23, 2024
  • DB Editor
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory rooms for neurodivergent families!
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role Of Clinical Judgement In ADHD Diagnoses
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses

  • January 19, 2024
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD, and what to do if it happens.
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Eye Test For Autism Approved By The FDA | Week In Neurodiversity
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Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity

  • January 10, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, 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!
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Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston
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Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston

  • January 9, 2024
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Dr. Hackie Reitman shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend, psychiatrist, author, and mental health self-advocate Dr. Mark Goulston.
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The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism
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The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism

  • January 6, 2024
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores the process of receiving an autism diagnosis, and offers tips for the related challenges.
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2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314
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2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314

  • January 6, 2024
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
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!
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ADHD, Aging, And Memory
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ADHD, Aging, and Memory

  • January 3, 2024
  • Nick Bamonte
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between ADHD and memory deficits.
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Autism In 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 152
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism in 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 152

  • January 1, 2024
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!
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2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
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2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313

  • December 30, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, alzheimer's, asperger's, Autism, bipolar, Dementia, mental health, Neurodiversity
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.
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5 Tips On How To Keep New Year’s Resolutions
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5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

  • December 30, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
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Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 151
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Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 151

  • December 22, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the challenges of self-promotion.
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The Wounded Healer’s Journey
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The Wounded Healer’s Journey

  • December 19, 2023
  • Gabriela Guardarrama
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares the concept of the "wounded healer", and how her own struggles with bipolar led her to help others.
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

  • December 15, 2023
  • Jessica Leving
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday season.
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Autism & Purpose: The Space Beyond The Wins And The Losses
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Autism & Purpose: The Space Beyond The Wins And The Losses

  • December 2, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
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