College Life with Asperger’s Syndrome, with Dietrich Kuhlmann | EDB 45
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dietrich Kuhlmann, a sophomore at the University of Miami who also happens to have Asperger’s syndrome.
Breathing Your Way to a Healthier Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 44
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Ed Harrold, performance enhancement coach and motivational speaker, and discusses the positive effect proper breathing can have on the brain.
Empowering People With Autism: Enabling the Abilities of the Neurodiverse with Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 43
In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Stacey Hoaglund, a tireless advocate for the neurodiverse, and the mother of a son with autism.
Battling Mental Health Stigma at Henderson Behavioral, with Dr. Steven Ronik | EDB 42
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Steve Ronik, the CEO of Henderson Behavioral Health.
Badges and Different Brains: Neurodiversity and Law Enforcement with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 41
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, and previous president of the Florida Psychological Association.
Autism and the Family: Therapeutic Solutions for the Household, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and psychologist Dr. Lauren Gerber.
How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world of neurodiversity- parents, employers, educators, and authors – as they tell us how they found their inspirations to make change in the lives of those of us with Different Brains.
Rewire Your Brain to the Beat: How Music Therapy Can Benefit the Neurodiverse, with Martha Summa | EDB 38
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with educator, pianist, and music therapist Martha Summa. Martha discusses music’s ability to aid in the rewiring of brains via neuroplasticity, as well as her own amazing successes as a therapist.
The Poetry in Asperger’s: Self Expression on the Spectrum, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum.
Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity in the Family Tree, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum.
Atypical Travel: Expanding Horizons of the Neurodiverse with Peggy Koutas | EDB 35
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Peggy Koutas, founder of Atypical Travel.
Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship with Alexai Perez | EDB 34
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of Trailblazing 2016.
Alzheimer’s at 40, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 33
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Michael Ellenbogen, author and Alzheimer’s advocate, who discusses his battle with early onset Alzheimer’s.
The Square Root of Father’s Day
You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child has a brain that’s a bit different. You know that when she was growing up you could have done some things differently.
Downs Designs Dreams: Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox | EDB 32
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Karen Bowersox from Downs Designs Dreams and NBZ Jeans.
Changing Lives Through the Special Olympics, with Karlyn Emile | EDB 31
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Karlyn G. Emile, MPH, CHES, director of South Florida Healthy Community for Special Olympics Florida.
Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee, and Neurodiversity
There is much wisdom to be drawn from Muhammad Ali- such as believe in yourself, stand up for justice, help others, and work hard at your craft. But there is also a surprising lesson to be drawn from his life story— learn to appreciate neurodiversity and neuroplasticity, as did Ali’s legendary trainer and friend, Angelo Dundee.
Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Thomas D’Eri, COO and co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash.
Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn | EDB ep.29
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Cassandra Dunn, author of “The Art of Adapting.”
Don’t Dis-my-ability! Success For The Neurodiverse, with Shawn Smith, M.Ed. | EDB 28
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC, founder of Don’t Dis-my-ability.
Can The Gut Control The Brain? Bacteria’s Role In Autism with Dr. Derrick MacFabe | EDB 27
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Derrick MacFabe, M.D., assistant professor and director of The Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group, and pioneer of the study of the gut’s influence over the brain.
Filmmaking on the Autism Spectrum, with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross | EDB Episode 26
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross, the directors of the films Normal People Scare Me and Normal People Scare Me Too.
Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 25
Sarah Collins of Autism CAER discusses autism awareness in her home of Australia, raising three children on the spectrum, and creating inclusive educational strategies.
Creating Activities for Autistic Kids, with Catherine Pascuas | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 24
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Catherine Pascuas, host of The Autism Show Podcast and author of The Autism Activities Handbook.
Travel For All with Tarita Davenock | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 23
Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Tarita Davenock, founder of Travel For All– a full service travel agency specializing in accessible travel.
The Dyslexic Astrophysicist, Dr. Matthew Schneps | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 22
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Matthew Schneps, who feels dyslexia helped him become an astrophysicist.
Justice for the Neurodiverse, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 21
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, a pioneer of America’s first mental health court, dedicated to the decriminalization of people with mental illness.
Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Nashville IDD Housing Group.
Advocating Neurodiversity at Florida Atlantic University’s CARD
Looking across the audience one can see how different everyone is, how neurodiversity reaches everyone. And with that comes a host of different ideas and philosophies, all backed up by very strong passion.
Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System with William Packard, Ph.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 18
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and jail diversion team facilitator William Packard, Ph.D.
Autism in Australia with Karina Barley | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 17
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes Karina Barley, founder of Project Autism Australia and Project Autism USA.
Neurodiversity at the Dentist, with Dr. Allen Wong | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 16
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes Dr. Allen Wong, professor and director of Hospital Dentistry Program at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
Autism and Hyperinterests with The Buddy Project’s Eric Zimmerman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 15
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Eric Zimmerman, founder of The Buddy Project and author of “Anything But Ordinary,” along with Eric’s friend Sean .
The Autism Doctor Brian Udell M.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 14
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Brian Udell, M.D., medical director of the Children’s Development Center.
Dyslexia Reading Strategies with Susan Kahn, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 13
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Susan Kahn, M.Ed., educator and author of the “Sue’s Strategies” series.
Autism in the Family with Mari Nosal, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 12
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Mari Nosal, M.Ed., author of “Ten Commandments Of Interacting With Kids On The Autism Spectrum.”
Lynn University: Helping the Neurodiverse Transition
Lynn University has a mission- to make sure that all students, whether traditional learners or nontraditional learners, have a chance. That people from any walk of life should have the ability to succeed, and that the University strived to be the place where the building blocks to that success were laid. The sincerity and dedication of Kevin Ross and his colleagues came though loud and clear. That’s leadership. And that is what this conference– Lynn University’s Transitions 2016– is all about.
Rare Show of Unity by Florida Politicians Will Benefit Neurodiversity
“All children deserve the opportunity to pursue their own unique educational and career goals. Unfortunately… all too often children diagnosed with developmental disabilities lose out on important opportunities as services are provided through a one-size-fits-all system that too frequently leads to a life of government dependence.”
Navigating Airport Anxiety for Different Brains
Different brains look at holiday air travel differently. Some brains don’t mind it; others don’t deal with it too well. The way my brain is, I don’t much care for the whole air travel process any time of the year, but particularly during the holidays.
The Club of True Neurodiversity Champions
It was at the end of July, and I’d had a good day at the U.S. Autism and Asperger Association’s national conference in Tuscon, Ariz. From my spot at the author’s table, I had met many wonderful people in the autism community…
For Its Own Good, American Business Must Embrace Neurodiversity
All businesses can take a hint from Apple and Google: if you want your business to thrive in the 21st century, you better tap into the wonderful talent pool of those whose brains might be a little bit different. As journalist Brenda Sniderman points out in her October 30, 2014 article in Forbes Magazine “Neurodiversity: A […]
Sad Because You Don’t Fit In? Don’t “Bee”
The Bee Girl It’s known as the Bee Girl music video, and if you ever saw it, you probably haven’t forgotten it. It was a very popular music video back in the early 90s for the song “No Rain” by the rock group Blind Melon. I had never even heard of […]
Asperger’s syndrome student’s socialization skills soar, leading to award nomination
Whether you want to call it a stereotype or a defining trait, if there’s one constant among Asperger’s syndrome individuals, it’s that they have a hard time socializing. They’re socially awkward and uncomfortable around people. For many Aspies, it’s hard to make friends, particularly when you factor in a major transition, like moving to a […]
Autism Awareness Month: Jacqueline Laurita posts on loving her autistic son
As you may know, one of the major points of my book Aspertools is that kids with Asperger’s and autism have different brains, which process information differently. Another is that, the parent of a child with a different brain must love that child unconditionally. Today I’m saluting Jacqueline Laurita, one of the Real Housewives of […]
Kudos to Comedy Central’s “Night of Too Many Stars”
It’s not just that they have raised over $18 million for the autism spectrum disorder cause since Comedy Central inaugurated the “Night of Too Many Stars” in 2006. It’s not just that it’s funny, entertaining, and does so much to raise awareness about different brains. It’s not just that they help real programs survive and serve. […]
