Author: DB Editor

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2024 In Review: Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 334

• January 20, 2025
• DB Editor
• Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD

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!

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Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Device Helps People with Cerebral Palsy Walk | Week in Neurodiversity

• December 13, 2024
• DB Editor
• cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at a new device that can help people with cerebral palsy and other mobility challenges walk.

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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

• 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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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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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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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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Artist With ADHD Creates A Children’s Book You Can Visit | Week in Neurodiversity

• March 14, 2024
• DB Editor

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".

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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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Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

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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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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“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308

• November 13, 2023
• DB Editor
• mental health, Neurodiversity

VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer.

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Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism & Entrepreneurship, with Nicole Igarashi | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 148

• September 12, 2023
• DB Editor
• asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with self-advocate, writer, and entrepreneur Nicole Igarashi, aka The Autistic Burnout.

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Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Tackling Autistic Underemployment, with Louise Stone | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 147

• August 8, 2023
• DB Editor
• asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Hosts Haley Moss & Dr Lori Butts speak with self-advocate Louise Stone about her work at auticon US, and the challenges of autistic underemployment.

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Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

All About Advocacy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 143

• May 8, 2023
• DB Editor
• asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

AUDIO - We reflect on the advocacy experiences of previous guests, including Jennifer Cook, Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, Lauren Melissa Ellzey & more!

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Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279

• March 19, 2023
• DB Editor
• Neurodiversity

VIDEO - BUSM’s Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Angelique Harris discusses her work ending stigma in higher education.

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Blog

Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

• August 13, 2022
• DB Editor
• Accessibility, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity

Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.

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Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

• July 29, 2022
• DB Editor
• Neurodiversity, NVLD

VIDEO - Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD - Nonverbal Learning Disorder.

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Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

• January 30, 2022
• DB Editor
• asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic DJ who is following his dreams while inspiring others.

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Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

• June 12, 2021
• DB Editor
• mental health, Neurodiversity

(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.

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Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239

• May 14, 2021
• DB Editor
• Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS

(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.

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