Understanding DIR/Floortime, with Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 86
(AUDIO – 43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D..
MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness
(VIDEO – 3 min 50 sec) In this episode: an eating disorder survivor walks to raise awareness, MLB brothers look to raise awareness for ALS, & more!
The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence
Cholet Kelly Josué discusses emotional intelligence, and the role it plays in having successful relationships and interactions with other people.
Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds
(VIDEO – 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral palsy defies the odds, sharks could hold a key to curing Alzheimer’s, and more!
Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB
(VIDEO – 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa Pugliese discusses how tennis can help those on the spectrum.
Good Vibes for Insomniacs: How Vibrations Could Help You Sleep
According to a recent study, vibrations and sound help improve brain function and make sleeping easier for insomniacs.
Self-Esteem & Imposter Syndrome | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 85
(AUDIO – 27 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss common causes of low self-esteem and imposter syndrome, while offering tips on how to improve self-image while giving yourself credit for achievements.
Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs
(VIDEO – 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents at the Oscars, Tim Tebow creates an event to honor teens with special needs, and more!
Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our partners can have the ability to control our minds.
Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB
(VIDEO – 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health.
Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts
Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger’s Syndrome.
Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO – 3min 30sec) In this episode: a Florida college student with cerebral palsy looks to inspire others, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome gets a special surprise on the Kelly Clarkson show & more!
Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB
(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.
6 Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health
Corinne Lederhouse offers 6 tips for getting better sleep, and reducing anxiety caused by being poorly rested.
Supporting Transgender Autistic Youth & Adults, with Finn Gratton | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 84
(AUDIO – 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author, therapist, and self-advocate Finn V. Gratton, M.A., LMFT.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS
(VIDEO – 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we should know about Down syndrome, and Arnold Schwarzenegger brings a team together to help a firefighter with ALS, and more!
My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships
Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of the partners is on the spectrum.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
(VIDEO – 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he uses for his own struggle with depression, and offers tips on how to take advantage of “wake up calls”.
Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182
(VIDEO – 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.
Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE
Marcia H. Ratner PhD, DABT discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy, a lesser discussed form of CTE.
Autism & Sensory Issues, with Jen Malia | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 83
(AUDIO – 29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome author and self-advocate Jen Malia to discuss sensory issues.
Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work
(VIDEO – 3 min 13 sec) In this episode: Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason receives the congressional Gold Medal for his ALS work, we look at the making of Disney’s “Loop”, and more!
Sons of Narcissistic Mothers
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT Motherhood and Narcissism All children of narcissists suffer. Narcissistic mothers can damage their son’s autonomy, self-worth, and future relations with women. Narcissists lack empathy and ability to nurture their children. They don’t see them as individuals, but only as extensions of themselves. Their children’s feelings and needs are neglected and […]
New Treatment Clears Alzheimer’s Plaque In Mice
Scientists have partially cleared clumps of proteins that have been known to be harmful to brain activity in mice using only light and sound.
Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness
(VIDEO – 3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a Canadian mountie walks 60 hours straight for PTSD awareness, a mom creates a video game program to help kids with learning differences, and more!
What is Sports Psychology? with Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193
(VIDEO – 28 minutes) Licensed Psychologist, motivational speaker, and author Dr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology.
8 Key Ways We Sabotage Love
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT How We Derail Love Although we seek love, we may unwittingly damage or derail it. Surprisingly, our fear of not being loved, which includes fear of abandonment, loneliness, and rejection, can lead to eight common behaviors that sabotage love and relationships. When we lack self-love, although we may have […]
Establishing Routines, with Sherry Moss | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 82
Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: (32 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss (fashion designer and Haley’s mom) to discuss ways to establish new routines, while keeping old ones on track. If you haven’t already, listen […]
High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Michael! (3 min 26 sec) In this episode: a high school basketball player with Down syndrome does his best Stephen Curry impression, a mother opens a bakery for her son with cerebral palsy, a 4-yr-old boy interprets a […]
5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths
By Amanda Greene Careers For The Neurodiverse Diversity programs throughout the United States have been gaining momentum in the last decade, but recently a new area of diversity takes into consideration not race or gender, but neurological diversity. People with cognitive abilities like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which includes several cognitive aspects like Asperger […]
Ok Google: How Are People with Down Syndrome Helping Improve Voice Assistants?
Getting Voice Assistants to Understand Voice Patterns of Those with Down Syndrome Voice assistants, such as Alexa and Siri, have become crucial to artificial intelligence. However, trying to dictate a command to a voice assistant and it not being able to understand or aid someone because of differences in speech is quite a bit of […]
Excelling With Autism, featuring J David Hall of NeuroGuides | EDB 176
(VIDEO – 25 mins) In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.
How Parents Can Help Their Children With Misophonia
Shaylynn Hayes and Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout offer tips for how parents can better assist their children with misophonia.
Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Michael! (3 min 26 sec) In this episode: a teen girl sells cookies for Alzheimer’s research, a boy with autism receives a special surprise for Christmas, a 9-yr-old with dyslexia shows off his talent with Rubik’s Cubes & […]
How ACEs Affect the Brain
By Alex Starr WHAT ARE ACES? If, before the age of 18, you were raised with an alcoholic, depressed, or mentally ill parent, were verbally, physically, or sexually abused, experienced the separation or divorce of your parents, witnessed domestic abuse, or dealt with imprisonment of a family member, then you are the victim of Adverse […]
2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192
2019 in Review: Clinicians, Advocates & Change-Makers (13 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this second part, we are going to hear from of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of […]
New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2020 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 81
Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: (10 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2019, and what they hope 2020 has in store. Do […]
The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Adrienne! (6 min 39 sec) In this episode: we count down the top 10 stories from 2019, including a boy with cerebral palsy wowing everyone with his Halloween costume, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson honoring his friend with Down […]
Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships
By Alex Starr WHEN WE HAVE LOVE ON THE BRAIN The butterflies, the texting all day, the obsession, the heartbreak–sound familiar? If it does, you probably have already had your first love. Your first love will give you a powerful feeling like no other. You could spend hours on end with the person, fight and […]
2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191
2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this first part, we are going to hear from inspiring self-advocates we have featured: J. David Hall (autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder), Clay Moyle (author and […]
Struggling to be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown
By Tim Goldstein THE MELTDOWN BEGINS I was at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz with my wife this past weekend. We were sitting down eating my all-time favorite junk amusement park food, funnel cake. To the side and a little behind me, I started to hear a disturbance. I turned and looked. It was a […]
How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Alex! (3 min 35 sec) In this episode: country music star Garth Brooks sings with a high school student with special needs, a teen with Down syndrome hosts his own art exhibit, volunteer pilots fly PTSD patients to […]
Was Joseph on the Spectrum?
By Samuel J. Levine THE STORY OF JOSEPH The story of Joseph (the title of my book uses the Hebrew “Yosef”) presents a fascinating and memorable narrative, which has been both the focus of careful study for countless generations of readers and scholars of the Bible, as well as the subject of a wide […]
Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano is specialist in serving children with regulation and communication disorders and their families. She has worked in the field of autism since 2005, and is a DIRFloortime® provider. Dr. Moyano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and received […]
Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses how she thinks colleges can become more inclusive.
Greta Thunberg, 16-year-old climate activist with Asperger’s, named TIME Person of the Year
By Alex Starr WHO IS GRETA THUNBERG Greta Thunberg, a Swedish climate activist with Asperger’s has accomplished an incredible feat that most can only dream of: she has become TIME Magazine’s Person of the Year at the young age of 16. Thunberg’s rise to fame began in August 2018 when she started a school […]
Gender Representation in Nonprofits, with Wanda Deschamps | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 80
Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: (51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and and guest co-host Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) welcome autism advocate Wanda Deschamps. Wanda is founder and principal of Liberty Co – a consultancy for non-profits with charitable […]
Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Julia! (3min 25sec) In this episode: a Montana rehab program is helping veterans with PTSD through animal rehabilitation, fathers come together to celebrate their children with Down syndrome, sports commentator Dave Johnson opens up about his fight with […]
A&E’s Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special
A&E Show “Born This Way” Being Wrapped Up in a Christmas Special This Christmas, A&E Network sets off to spread some holiday cheer by airing an hour-long special to celebrate the finale of Born This Way: a reality show staring several adults with Down syndrome and how they live their lives. Along with the hourlong […]
The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins) Dr. Parker is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University where she directs the Social Neurosciences Research Program as its principal investigator. Her research expertise is the biology of social functioning, with a particular interest in […]
Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope
By Kevin Toliver-Lyons Turning Tragedy Into Triumph In 2014 my mother and best friend made a crucial decision that would affect everyone in the world around her forever. She decided to take her own life. This was something no one with a crystal ball, tarot cards, horoscope insights, or a time machine could ever […]
Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats
By Alexandra Starr What Are Binaural Beats? Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, memory, or attention? If so, we may have a unique solution for you: binaural beats. Binaural means “both ears,” and binaural beats are generated by sending different frequencies to each of your ears. When this happens, a pulse occurs in the brain […]
How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Michael Moreno (3 min 42 sec) In this episode: veterans with PTSD rehabilitate injured sea lions, stars Courtney Cox, Rene Zellwiger, & Reese Witherspoon come together for a friend with ALS, and more! [00:10] To kick things off, […]
The First Basketball Player With Autism to Score Basket in a Division 1 Game
By Alex Starr KALIN BENNETT: THE FIRST BASKETBALL PLAYER WITH AUTISM TO SCORE IN A DIVISION I BASKETBALL GAME Kalin Bennett, a 6’11″ Arkansas-born basketball player with autism spectrum disorder made history in the last six minutes of the Kent State vs. Hiram College basketball game. He became the first person on the autism spectrum […]
Traveling on the Spectrum, with Gretchen McIntire (formerly Leary) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 79
Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: (44 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate and author Gretchen McIntire (formerly Gretchen Leary)! She is the Executive Director of a non profit that serves individuals on the Autism Spectrum, a motivational […]
Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love
By Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT The Startling Reason We Sabotage Love Most relationships fail and nearly half of American adults are unmarried. Why can’t we find love and why don’t relationships last? Paradoxically, as much as we want love, we also fear it. Fear of not being loved is the greatest reason we don’t […]
Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track
The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Zachary Hoaglund (3 minutes 41 seconds) In this episode: a fire department creates sensory bags for people with autism, veterans hit the race track to cope with PTSD, and a Dancing with the Stars professional joins forces with a […]
When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s
By Lisa Thomas McIntosh Dr. Jim Thomas – My Dad, My Hero Parkinson’s Disease may have taken his body, but it never took his amazing kindness and sense of humor. “Dr. Thomas was your father? I loved working with him.” At my dad’s memorial, I heard so many nurses and doctors tell me how much they […]
An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
Psychologist Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains the basics of group therapy (18 minutes) Scott is a Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, and an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). There he is part-time core faculty in the Departments of Counseling and Clinical & School Psychology. Scott’s expertise is in group and individual psychotherapy; […]
Battling Burnout | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 78
Spectrumly Speaking is also available on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud IN THIS WEEK’S EPISODE: (43 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss common issues with experiencing burnouts, and offer tips to prevent it from happening. Here is the graphic Haley mentions: For more like that, […]
Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187
(VIDEO – 23 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing expert Ed Harrold discusses the role breathing has in brain function and overall health.
Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences
Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good for people with autism and other learning differences.
Nascar’s First Driver With Autism
(VIDEO – 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns about autism, a library creates a care-kit for Alzheimer’s caregivers, we meet the first Nascar driver on the spectrum, and more!
The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores the differences between narcissism and self-love.
InferCabulary: Improving Literacy with Semantic Reasoning, with Beth Lawrence | EDB 186
(VIDEO – 24 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP, speech and language pathologist and literacy tool InferCabulary.
Ability Beyond Disability, with Rachel Barcellona | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 77
(AUDIO – 31 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome self-advocate Rachel Barcellona! Rachel recently made headlines as the first Miss Florida contestant to be on the autism spectrum.
Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes
(VIDEO – 3 min 36 sec) In this episode: a boy with cerebral palsy puts together an elaborate Halloween costume, a man dons a kilt to raise money for ALS research, and more!
Using Neurodiversity to Build Learning Communities with Social & Emotional Strength
Educator Felicia Mizgorski explores different learning intelligences and offers a game to help recognize them.
Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?
Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in this article by Laura Berger, so can you!
The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
(VIDEO – 17 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Holistic wellness coach Flip Aguilera. Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person, and why basic purposeful movement is essential to our health.
Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy
(VIDEO – 3 min 6 sec) In this episode: a model with Down syndrome breaks barriers, Chicago White Sox commentator Jason Benetti discusses life with cerebral palsy, and more!
Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
(VIDEO – 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to discuss supporting parents raising children on the spectrum.
Workplace Inclusion & Accommodations, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 76
(AUDIO – 55 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed. to discuss workplace inclusion in recognition of October being National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and sharing their diagnoses.
The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
(19 minutes) Autism coach & strategist, school psychologist, author, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon discusses parenting kids on the spectrum.
Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?
(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down syndrome asking his girlfriend to homecoming goes viral, researchers are trying to treat PTSD with virtual reality, and more!
How Shame Becomes Toxic
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains what shame is, how it feels, and how it can become toxic.
Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses what he considers meaningful employment, and explores the challenges people on the spectrum face in finding it.
Dealing With Unwanted & Inappropriate Attention, with Autism Self-Advocate Amy Gravino | Spectrumly Speaking 75
(AUDIO – 42 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome autism self-advocate Amy Gravino.
High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s
(VIDEO – 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds an interest in photographing miniature cars, a high school student out of Virginia creates a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s, and more!
