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Author: Julia Futo

This author has written 32 articles
What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?
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What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

  • May 16, 2022
  • Julia Futo
  • Neurodiversity, NVLD
Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal learning disorder.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 28, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 21, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism

  • June 14, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

  • June 7, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

  • May 31, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

  • May 24, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD

  • May 17, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Emily C, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how possibly having OCD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

  • May 10, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia
Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia

  • May 3, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, misophonia, Neurodiversity
Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having misophonia has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hackie’s Journey With ADHD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hackie’s Journey With ADHD

  • April 26, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Hackie, founder of Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD affected his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story

  • April 19, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how having autism and ADHD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Jonathan’s Adaptation To Change
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Jonathan’s Adaptation to Change

  • April 5, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Jonathan, intern for Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Debbi’s Journey With ADD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Debbi’s Journey With ADD

  • March 22, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • add, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Debbi, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having ADD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lynne’s Adaptation To Change
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lynne’s Adaptation to Change

  • March 15, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Lynne, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy

  • March 1, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Kimberley, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having epilepsy has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation To Change:
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation to Change:

  • February 15, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Hannah, CIP graduate, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Philip’s Adaptation To Change
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Philip’s Adaptation to Change

  • February 1, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Philip, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Preston’s Journey With Tuberous Sclerosis
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Preston’s Journey With Tuberous Sclerosis

  • January 18, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Preston, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having tuberous sclerosis has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zahra’s Journey With Depression
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zahra’s Journey With Depression

  • January 4, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Depression, Neurodiversity
Zahra, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having depression has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism

  • December 21, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Pandemic: ESE Specialist Ruth’s Adaption To Change
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The Pandemic: ESE Specialist Ruth’s Adaption to Change

  • December 15, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Dr. Ruth Hinkson, ESE Specialist at Northeast High School, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Samantha’s Adaptation To Change
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Samantha’s Adaptation to Change

  • December 7, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Samantha, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety

  • November 30, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Anxiety, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Sarai, intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having anxiety has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Anita’s Journey With ADHD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Anita’s Journey With ADHD

  • November 9, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Anita, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Julia’s Journey With DCD:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Julia’s Journey With DCD:

  • October 19, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, DCD, Neurodiversity
Julia, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having DCD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism

  • October 5, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily’s Adaptation To Change
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily’s Adaptation to Change

  • September 14, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Emily shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hayley’s Journey With PTSD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hayley’s Journey With PTSD

  • August 31, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Neurodiversity, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), PTSD
Hayley, 19, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having PTSD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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A Day In The Life Of Someone With Developmental Coordination Disorder
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A Day in the Life of Someone with Developmental Coordination Disorder

  • August 28, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • DCD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Julia Futo shares her daily experiences with Developmental Coordination Disorder.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ali’s Journey With ADHD & OCD
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ali’s Journey With ADHD & OCD

  • August 17, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity, ocd
Ali, 21, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD and OCD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

  • August 3, 2020
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Epilepsy, neurodiveristy
Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ASD and Epilepsy has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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