Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston

Dr. Hackie Reitman shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend, psychiatrist, author, and mental health self-advocate Dr. Mark Goulston.

The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores the process of receiving an autism diagnosis, and offers tips for the related challenges.

Autism in 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 152

AUDIO – In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on 2023, and what they hope 2024 has in store. Happy New Year from Spectrumly Speaking and Different Brains!

2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313

VIDEO – In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.

The Wounded Healer’s Journey

Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares the concept of the “wounded healer”, and how her own struggles with bipolar led her to help others.

ADHD and Friendships

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW highlights challenges people with ADHD can have with friendships, and offers tools to help.

The Never Quite Empty Nest

Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with “empty nest” syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.

Understanding Ego

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the difference between “strong”, “weak”, and “big” egos, and how they develop.

When Leaders Need a Recharge

Denise D. Resnik discusses the 12th First Place Global Leadership Institute symposium, snd how it can help strengthen neurodiverity leaders.

ADHD and Tab Hoarding

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the phenomena of tab hoarding, and offers tools to alleviate it.

Myths About Narcissism

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores and debunks common myths about Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.

Autism & Dynamic Assessment

Self-advocates and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW explores the methods used to diagnose autism, and shares ways they can be improved.