How the Glastonbury Festival Accommodates Sensory Sensitivities | Week in Neurodiversity
This week’s episode highlights how the Glastonbury Festival offers sensory safe spaces for neurodivergent attendees.
Teacher Uses His Tourette’s to Connect with Students | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO – This week’s episode highlights a teacher with Tourette’s Syndrome who uses his diagnosis to better connect with his students.
Remembering Dr. Hackie Reitman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 162
AUDIO – Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the loss of Different Brains founder Dr. Harold “Hackie” Reitman, and explore the impact he had on their lives and the neurodiversity community.
Understanding FASD: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, with Rebecca Tillou | EDB 337
VIDEO – Self-advocate and author Rebecca Tillou shares the realities of life with FASD, and her journey towards getting a diagnosis at age 33.
The Symphony Composed by Non-Verbal Autistic Man | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO – This week’s episode highlights “Unforgettable Sunrise”, a symphony composed by a nonverbal autistic man named Jacob Rock.
Autism & Job Corps, with Megan MacKay | EDB 335
VIDEO – Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps, and how it can help the neurodivergent population.
2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334
VIDEO – In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the people making a difference for the neurodiversity community including Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Cheryl Checkers, Aisha McDonald & more!
Device Helps People with Cerebral Palsy Walk | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO – We look at a new device that can help people with cerebral palsy and other mobility challenges walk.
Boy Scout with Cerebral Palsy On His Way to Eagle Status | Week in 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!
Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319
VIDEO – University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love of Running | Week in 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!
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 to students that have struggled in traditional classrooms.
The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in 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.
Artist With ADHD Creates A Children’s Book You Can Visit | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO – In this episode, we look at an artist with ADHD who has created a series of murals throughout Arizona, depicting the pages of his new children’s book “Sam & Sara”.
Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318
VIDEO – Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate.
Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity
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.
Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO – In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory rooms for neurodivergent families!
“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308
VIDEO – Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer.
Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 148
AUDIO – In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout.
Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 147
Hosts Haley Moss & Dr Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Louise Stone about her work at auticon US, and the challenges of autistic underemployment.
All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 143
AUDIO – We reflect on the advocacy experiences of previous guests, including Jennifer Cook, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Lauren Melissa Ellzey & more!
Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279
VIDEO – BUSM’s Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Angelique Harris discusses her work ending stigma in higher education.
Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of “cultural special education”, and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272
VIDEO – Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD – Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.
(VIDEO – 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic DJ who is following his dreams while inspiring others.
Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240
(VIDEO – 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.
Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239
(VIDEO – 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.
