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Making Democracy Accessible, With Travis Misurell | EDB 302
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Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302

  • September 19, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is working to make the democratic process more accessible.
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Psychology & Social Justice, With Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301
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Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301

  • September 13, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and the importance of inclusive mental health care.
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Tool Kits For Work / Life Balance | DB Caregiver Webinar Series Pt.3
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Tool Kits for Work / Life Balance | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.3

  • September 7, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • caregiving, Neurodiversity
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.
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The Spectrum Of Neurodiversity, Featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & More | EDB 300
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The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

  • September 4, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, cerebral palsy, DCD, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, misophonia, Neurodiversity, NVLD, tourette syndrome, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
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”.
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Networking & Community For Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series Pt.2
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Networking & Community for Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.2

  • August 24, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • caregiving, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Presenters Melodie Plaise and Carolina Leon explore the importance of networking and community support for caregivers.
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Back To School With ADHD, With Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299
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Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299

  • August 18, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, education, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC shares tips for neurodivergent students and their parents as a new school year begins.
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Self-Care & Mindfulness For Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series Pt.1
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Self-Care & Mindfulness for Caregivers | DB Caregiver Webinar Series pt.1

  • August 11, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • caregiving, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Presenters Carolina Leon, Melodie Plaise, and Pati Fizzano discuss the importance of and tools for caregiver self-care and mindfulness.
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Traveling With Disabilities, With Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298
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Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298

  • August 4, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, travel
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his world travels, and why he thinks everyone needs an adventure.
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Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, With Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297
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Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297

  • July 26, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, workplace inclusion
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his work helping the next generation of business leaders embrace inclusion.
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Launching Neurodivergent Careers, With Hilary Kokenda Of Zavikon | EDB 296
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Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296

  • July 20, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Zavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
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Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, With Shanna Anssari | EDB 295
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Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295

  • July 8, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Psychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges while pursuing her education.
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Neurodivergent In College, With Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
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Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

  • June 28, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, With Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

  • June 18, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent.
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“Dealing With Stress” By Jesse Marcus | DB Speakers Bureau
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“Dealing with Stress” by Jesse Marcus | DB Speakers Bureau

  • June 17, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, Video
Different Brains intern Jesse Marcus shares his strategies for dealing with stress and leads a stress reduction exercise.
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Succeeding After Trauma, With Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294
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Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

  • June 9, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, dysgraphia, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia to a long and successful career in marketing.
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“How I Became A Birdwatcher” By Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speakers Bureau
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“How I Became a Birdwatcher” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speakers Bureau

  • June 2, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund shares his birdwatching experiences and how he became interested in it.
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Becoming A Mental Health Professional, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293
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Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293

  • May 30, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey to being a mental health professional.
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Parenting & Teen Mental Health, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292
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Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292

  • May 23, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, parenting
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for parents with teens having a mental health crisis.
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Exceptional Care For The Neurodivergent, With Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham | EDB 291
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Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham | EDB 291

  • May 16, 2023
  • DBAdmin
VIDEO - IEC founder Dr. Mai Pham discusses their work transforming healthcare for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
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Working Together For The Autism Community, With Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290
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Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290

  • May 10, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri shares the importance of organization partnerships in supporting the autistic community.
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Mattel Unveils First Barbie With Down Syndrome | W.I.N.
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Mattel Unveils First Barbie with Down Syndrome | W.I.N.

  • April 30, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the first Barbie with Down Syndrome!
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How COVID Changed Autism Services, With Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289
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How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289

  • April 28, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri discusses how the COVID19 pandemic forced autism providers to rethink how they deliver services.
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Fostering Positive Development On The Autism Spectrum, With Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea  | EDB 278
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Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278

  • April 15, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Positive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals.
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Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, With Jude Morrow | EDB 258
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Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, with Jude Morrow | EDB 258

  • April 11, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 31 minutes) Irish autistic self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss his new book “Loving Your Place On The Spectrum”.
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Autism & Sleep, With Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238
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Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

  • March 31, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, insomnia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum.
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Diagnosing ADHD, With Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260
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Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260

  • March 12, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Mark Wolraich, MD discusses his work creating diagnostic scales for ADHD, and how doctors can better serve neurodivergent patients.
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Autism Surf Therapy In Australia | W.I.N.
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Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

  • March 6, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be talking about how surf therapy is improving the lives of those with autism.
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Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, With Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288
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Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, with Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288

  • March 1, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Go Baby Go founder and Univ of Delaware professor Dr. Cole Galloway discusses his work helping children with mobility challenges.
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“Autism Is Not A Crime” With Australian Self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269
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“Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

  • February 18, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver discusses his work helping autistic individuals caught in the justice system.
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How One Autistic Musician Is Giving Back | W.I.N.
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How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

  • February 12, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of one teen on the autism spectrum who is giving back to an organization that changed her life!
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Els For Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources For The Neurodivergent W/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287
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Els for Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources for the Neurodivergent w/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287

  • February 5, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Els for Autism's Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all ages of autistic individuals, and previews their upcoming conference.
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Living With Dementia, With Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286
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Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

  • January 30, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the disease, and his work raising awareness around the world.
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Neurodiversity And Storytelling, With Eva Grayzel | EDB 271
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Neurodiversity and Storytelling, with Eva Grayzel | EDB 271

  • January 21, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Master storyteller and author Eva Grayzel discusses how sharing stories helps people connect and succeed.
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2022 In Review: Towards An Inclusive Society, W/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & More | EDB 285
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2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285

  • January 9, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.
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2022 In Review: Advice From Self-Advocates, W/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & More | EDB 284
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2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

  • January 1, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, NVLD
In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we had the privilege of speaking with in 2022.
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, With Diane Gould | EDB 268
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

  • December 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • aspergers, Autism, Neurodiversity, PDA
(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand Avoidance”, and its occurrence along the autism spectrum.
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Career Advisement For The Neurodivergent, With Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283
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Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

  • December 14, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate / Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement Dr. James Williams discusses his work helping students find employment.
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Navigating A Neurodiverse Household, With Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282
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Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

  • December 3, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, parenting
VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household.
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How A Couple With Down Syndrome Learned To Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.
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How a Couple with Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

  • December 2, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of a Michigan couple with Down syndrome who learned to dance for their wedding.
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Onboarding Doctors In Neurodiversity, With Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262
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Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262

  • November 26, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen discusses his work training medical professionals in neurodiversity.
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Mentra: Creating A Neurodiversity Employment Network, W/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281
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Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281

  • November 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.
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Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson’s-Friendly Clothing | W.I.N.
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Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson’s-Friendly Clothing | W.I.N.

  • November 19, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's, parkinson’s disease
VIDEO - In this episode, we’re heading over to Oregon for a fashion show celebrating accessible clothing for those with Parkinson’s!
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Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, With Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280
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Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280

  • November 14, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, auitsm, Neurodiversity, parenting
Jessica Kidwell of the Neuroversity Podcast discusses why listening to and highlighting the voices of neurodivergent self-advocates is so important.
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What Is PANDAS? With Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277
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What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277

  • October 9, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, PANDAS
VIDEO - Mara Myers shares her son’s journey with the autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder known as PANDAS.
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

  • September 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections.
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Training Doctors In Neurodiversity, With Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
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Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

  • September 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity.
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Fitness And Autism, With David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265
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Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

  • September 10, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum.
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Technology & The Brain, With Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274
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Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

  • August 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Neuroscientist Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. shares his work maximizing the brain’s potential through technology.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

  • August 27, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on the autism spectrum who has brought hundreds of LEGO creations to life!
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Driving With Autism, Featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261
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Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

  • August 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals develop their driving skills.
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Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing Of Montreal | W.I.N.
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Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

  • July 22, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - We cover the story of artist Casey Vormer, who decided to take on his biggest challenge yet— a photorealistic drawing of the City of Montreal.
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Bridging The Gap Between The Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways Of Thinking
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Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

  • July 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
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Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, With Tara Lerman | EDB 263
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Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263

  • July 15, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, tourette syndrome
(VIDEO - 14 mins) Journalist & self-advocate Tara Lerman shares the realities of Tourette Syndrome.
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Joshua’s Path: Careers For Neurodivergent Adults, With Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259
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Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

  • June 24, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program is helping neurodivergent adults find jobs.
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Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, With Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270
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Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

  • June 18, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center for Student Success Dr. Oksana Hagerty share their work with neurodivergent students.
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Fighting And Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series
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Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

  • June 5, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha Brown, Katie Oswald, Brooke Schnittman, and Sean Inderbitzen.
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Understanding Codependency, With Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251
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Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251

  • May 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • codependency, mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT returns to discuss codependency.
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What Makes Something A Disorder? With Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267
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What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

  • May 6, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts shares what makes something a “disorder”.
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Effective Teaching For Neurodiverse Students, With Joseph Lento | EDB 266
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Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

  • April 23, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively teaching neurodiverse students.
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, With Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

  • April 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
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Adolescent Mental Health, Featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264
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Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

  • March 31, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss the importance of mental health care for kids.
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Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.
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Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.

  • March 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 1min 36sec) We cover the story of Tom Stoltman, who says the superpower of “autism” has helped him become the "World's Strongest Man".
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Finding Neurodiversity In The Criminal Justice System, W/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233
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Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, w/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233

  • March 5, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity in the justice system.
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Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, With LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241
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Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

  • February 10, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community.
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ADHD & Motivation, With Brooke Schnittman And Ali Idriss  | DB Speaker Series
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ADHD & Motivation, with Brooke Schnittman and Ali Idriss | DB Speaker Series

  • January 26, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 53mins) Coach Brooke Schnittman and self-advocate Ali Idriss present tools and tips for finding motivation and accomplishing goals with ADHD.
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, With Broward Center For The Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

  • January 12, 2022
  • DBAdmin
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  • neurobiology, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 34 mins) University of Chicago’s Dr. Peggy Mason discusses her work on the neurobiological basis of empathy.
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(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in Israel.
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  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds, and his book "Dyslexia and Creativity".
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  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 1min 40sec) In this episode, we head over to the Philadelphia Flyers Training Facility in New Jersey, where a young girl with Down syndrome was presented with an adaptive bike.
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The State of Alzheimer’s Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255

  • December 2, 2021
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  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Marcia Ratner & Dr. James Hendrix discuss recent developments in Alzheimer’s research.
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Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

  • November 20, 2021
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism spectrum.
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Parenting a Child with a Rare Diagnosis, with John Hiski Ridge | EDB 253

  • November 7, 2021
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  • 22q, Neurodiversity, parenting
(VIDEO - 30 mins) John Hiski Ridge discusses what he has learned racing a child with a rare diagnosis - 22q.
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  • October 29, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted house created for the halloween season in Ironton, Ohio.
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Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225

  • October 27, 2021
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  • cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
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(VIDEO - 31 mins) Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries discusses his work creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the realities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, w/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247

  • August 26, 2021
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  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau share how the NDSS is helping the Down syndrome community.
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The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

  • August 12, 2021
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
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