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ADHD, Aging, and Memory

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between ADHD and memory deficits....
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Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats

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Can Electrostimulation Reverse Memory Loss?

Neuroscientists at Boston University have found a way to restore working memory in senior...
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New Diabetes Drug Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Mice

A new study suggests that a drug intended for diabetes has proven effective at...
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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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Why Standing Up to Abuse Is Hard

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores why standing up to abuse can be so difficult....
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Understanding Ego

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the difference between "strong", "weak", and "big" egos, and...
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Hyperfixation and Hyperfocus: A Rush of Highs and Lows

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the pros and cons of hyperfixation....
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ADHD & Gut Health

Self-advocate Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses the link between ADHD and gut health,...
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Understanding Emotional Regulation, with Terri Duncan | EDB 339

Expert and author Terri Duncan explains the importance of emotional regulation, and offers ways...
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The Epilepsy Gangster, with Tim Ulmer | EDB 338

Self-advocate Tim Ulmer shares his journey with epilepsy, and talks about his show Epilepsy...
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Boosting Brain Health through Adaptive Fitness Training: The Role of BDNF in Promoting Healing

Trainer and Special Strong founder Daniel Stein explains how adaptive fitness can improve brain...
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Executive Functioning Skills and their Connection to ADHD

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the links between ADHD and challenges with executive functioning....
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How Special Interests Can Be Lifelines in Early Sobriety

Jason Klimkowski, MBA shares how special interests become lifelines in early sobriety, and how...
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications...
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Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162

Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different...
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How Mess Equates to Stress

Amelia Zannoni discusses studies showing the connection between messy environments and feelings of stress,...
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Remembering Dr. Harold “Hackie” Reitman

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Three Ways Intentional Space Design Impacts ADHD Individuals

ADHD self-advocate and entrepreneur Stephanie Scheller explores how neurodivergent individuals can be impacted by...
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Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay

Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay | EDB 336

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay returns to discuss her work helping...
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it...
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6 Tips For a Mentally Healthy Valentine’s Day

Darlene Lancer, MFT gives 6 tips for making sure your Valentine's Day is enjoyable,...
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The Complex Relationship between OCD and Grief

Self-advocate Emily Carter explores the complex dynamic created when OCD and grief intersect....
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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...
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What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?

Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field,...
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Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327

Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance....
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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...
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On Considering the Lily: A Tool for Coping in Uncertain Times

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores a quote by Emily...
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Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312

VIDEO - Cynthia Hammer, self-advocate & founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares her...
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ADHD and Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series

ADHD and Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series

VIDEO - Tips for navigating ADHD while pregnant from Bea Moise, Brooke Schnittman, Lindsay...
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ADHD and Task Paralysis

Self-advocate and Licensed Psychotherapist Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC explores ADHD task paralysis, and...
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on...
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Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy

Self-advocate, Licensed Psychotherapist, and parent Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses common challenges that...
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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...
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How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care...
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Dewey or Hooey?: Exploring the Concepts Behind the Dewey Classroom

Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento explores the concepts of the Dewey Classroom, and...
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia....
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ADHD and Friendships

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW highlights challenges people with ADHD can have with friendships, and...
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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....
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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...
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ADHD and Tab Hoarding

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the phenomena of tab hoarding, and offers tools to...
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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...
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A Neurodivergent’s Guide to Taking Charge of your Career

The team from Mentra describes how neurodivergent individuals can use their platform to find...
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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD

Self-advocate Camilla Watson details her personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD, and how she received...
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting...
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for...
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You Don’t Have to Reinvent the Wheel, You Just Have to Learn to be a Great Driver: A Teacher’s Graduation Advice To Students

Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento gives advice to new graduates embarking on life...
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10 Reasons Emotional Abuse is Traumatizing

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT highlights the dangers and repercussions of suffering emotional abuse....
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Processing My Processing Speed Deficit

Different Brains intern and self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the impact processing speed deficits have...
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Cover image - Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Hoangmai (Mai) Pham, MD, MPH | EDB 291

Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham | EDB 291

VIDEO - IEC founder Dr. Mai Pham discusses their work transforming healthcare for people...
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A Neurodivergent’s Journey into J.O.Y.

ADHD self-advocate and Neurodiversity Life Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. discusses how an acronym helped...
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Healing Trauma and Your Inner Child

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of the "inner-child" and how it can...
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Cognitive Overload | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Creativity & Autism, with Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 137

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident

Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses one instance of a past seizure, and why he is...
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Executive Function | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how...
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Women & Hormones | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims....
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What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal...
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Cover image - Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively...
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Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

(AUDIO - 29 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think...
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Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism...
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The Gift of Neurodiversity

Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity....
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed...
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Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and...
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia

Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side...
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Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the autism...
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism...
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Cover image - Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

(VIDEO - 16 mins) Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia....
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Cover image - Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

Self-Advocacy: Catina’s Way, with Catina Burkett | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 101

(AUDIO - 52 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Michael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy....
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Misophonia At A Glance

Self-advocate Michael A. Tollefsrud shares what life is like with misophonia....
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A Chat With Dr. Temple Grandin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 100

(AUDIO - 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Planning Out Your Monthly Schedule | ADHD Power Tools

(VIDEO - 7 mins 30 sec) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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