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Diagnosing Dystonia
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Diagnosing Dystonia

  • January 28, 2023
  • Amelia Zannoni
  • cerebral palsy, dystonia, Neurodiversity
Amelia Zannoni explains what dystonia is, how it's diagnosed, facts and figures, and treatment options.
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Autistic People In Military Service
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Autistic People in Military Service

  • January 27, 2023
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
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How Reading Helped Me Recover From My Diagnosis Of Inattentive ADHD
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How Reading Helped Me Recover From My Diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD

  • January 18, 2023
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares three books that eased her feelings of devastation following her inattentive ADHD diagnosis.
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!

  • January 14, 2023
  • Liz Keable
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Liz Keable explains what "metacognition" is, and how it is vital for all of our brains.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Is Someone “Playing The Victim”?
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Mental Health & Relationships: Is Someone “Playing the Victim”?

  • January 10, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses what it means for someone to "play the victim" in a relationship, and how a partner can tell if they are being manipulated.
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Masking Or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue
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Masking or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue

  • January 7, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW and Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS discuss the causes and consequences of masking.
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5 Tips On How To Keep New Year’s Resolutions
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5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

  • December 30, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role Of Clinical Judgement In ADHD Diagnoses
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses

  • December 26, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD, and what to do if it happens.
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Overcoming Barriers To Therapy Access, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 138
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Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 138

  • December 20, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development
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9 Tips For Coping With Holiday Depression And Stress
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9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress

  • December 20, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

  • December 19, 2022
  • Jessica Leving
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday season.
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A Neurodivergent’s Guide To Taking Charge Of Your Career
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A Neurodivergent’s Guide to Taking Charge of your Career

  • December 13, 2022
  • Mentra Group
  • neurodivergent, neurodiveristy, neurodiverse
The team from Mentra describes how neurodivergent individuals can use their platform to find their dream careers.
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Is Your Relationship Toxic?
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Is Your Relationship Toxic?

  • December 6, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses toxic relationships, and what to do if you find yourself in one.
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

  • December 2, 2022
  • Jules Haden
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Neurodiversity
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s

  • December 1, 2022
  • Bailey Bender
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Different Brains interns and autistic self-advocate Bailey Bender shares why she feels functioning labels can be a double-edged sword.
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My Story Of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

  • November 25, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
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Gratitude And Mental Health: How To Feel Thankful Despite Challenges
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Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges

  • November 22, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and gives tips to feel thankful despite challenges.
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident

  • November 18, 2022
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses one instance of a past seizure, and why he is thankful to share his journey with epilepsy.
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Dealing With Relationship Anxiety
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Dealing With Relationship Anxiety

  • November 11, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the signs and causes of relationship anxiety, and offers tools to fight it.
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

  • November 11, 2022
  • Noah Tenney
  • asperger's, Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis.
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery On Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • November 3, 2022
  • Angela Yael Blumberger
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising An Autistic Child
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child

  • October 26, 2022
  • Jessica Kidwell
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Podcaster and autism mom Jessica Kidwell shares things she wish knew when she began her journey parenting a child on the spectrum.
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Signs Of Healthy Boundaries
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Signs of Healthy Boundaries

  • October 21, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the value of healthy boundaries, and gives 10 signs that you have them.
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • October 17, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
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Autism & Writing: How Poetry Helps Me Communicate
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Autism & Writing: How Poetry Helps Me Communicate

  • October 13, 2022
  • Lisa Smith
Autism self-advocate Lisa Smith shares how she found her voice through writing poetry
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Anorexia Nervosa In Women On The Autism Spectrum
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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 7, 2022
  • Brenda Grund
  • asperger's, Autism, eating disorders, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
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Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon To Selfhood
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Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon to Selfhood

  • October 5, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how one's concept of self can be obscured by codependency, and shares ways to move towards "individuation".
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Why I Think The Social Model Of Disability Is Better Than The Medical Model
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Why I Think The Social Model of Disability Is Better Than the Medical Model

  • October 3, 2022
  • Rebecca Witonsky
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Rebecca Witonsky discusses why she thinks the social model of disability is better than the medial model.
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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • September 29, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
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ADHD And Friendships
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ADHD and Friendships

  • September 20, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW highlights challenges people with ADHD can have with friendships, and offers tools to help.
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Trauma, Beliefs, And The Autistic Self
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Trauma, Beliefs, and the Autistic Self

  • September 13, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how trauma can change our beliefs and our self-images.
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Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health
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Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health

  • September 11, 2022
  • Sarah Chellappa
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Sarah L. Chellappa, MD., MPH., PhD., highlights the role sleep can play in maintaining our mental health.
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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • September 9, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination

  • September 7, 2022
  • Lesley Donnelly
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex And “TAND”
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

  • August 27, 2022
  • Preston Fitzgerald
  • Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on those with the condition.
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Where Are My ADHD Gifts?
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Where Are My ADHD Gifts?

  • August 25, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares her take on the gifts and challenges of inattentive ADHD.
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CRAFT: Helping People With Addiction Get Treatment
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CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment

  • August 16, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the pros and cons of the CRAFT method of helping a loved one with addiction issues get help.
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
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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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Doggone Helpful: A Look At Service Dogs
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

  • August 9, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, service animals
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
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Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum
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Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum

  • August 3, 2022
  • Joseph Lento
  • mental health, mindfulness, Neurodiversity
Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the role it plays in our development.
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

  • July 30, 2022
  • Jordan O’Kelley
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
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Bridging The Gap Between The Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways Of Thinking
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Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

  • July 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new framework for communication between clinicians and autistic patients.
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards A More Kind Future
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The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

  • July 16, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their Autonomic Nervous System's responses.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds
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Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds

  • July 9, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the phenomena of the "trauma bond", and the role it can play in relationships.
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The Boring Back & Forth Of Social Interactions: Advice From People With ADHD
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The Boring Back & Forth of Social Interactions: Advice from People with ADHD

  • June 24, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares different perspectives on how people with ADHD can deal with challenges related to social interactions.
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The Never Quite Empty Nest
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The Never Quite Empty Nest

  • June 23, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman discusses her experiences with "empty nest" syndrome, while offering continuing support to her children.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics
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Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

  • June 18, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims.
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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD
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One Individual’s Journey With ADHD

  • June 17, 2022
  • Camilla Watson
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Camilla Watson details her personal experiences with undiagnosed ADHD, and how she received her adult diagnosis.
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Strategies To Support Mental Wellness: What’s In Your Toolbox?
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Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

  • June 10, 2022
  • Laura Hamilton
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that are good for maintaining mental health.
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Communication Development Through Play
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Communication Development Through Play

  • June 5, 2022
  • Brianna Stampler
  • Neurodiversity
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance
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The Neurodistinct Renaissance

  • May 30, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses what he sees as a Renaissance for Neurodiversity.
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Getting To The Core Of Stress & Anxiety
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Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

  • May 29, 2022
  • Evan Boxer-Cook
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that helped him ease his anxiety.
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The Codependent False Self
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The Codependent False Self

  • May 24, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects on mental health.
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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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Sensory Trauma And Proactive Regulation
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Sensory Trauma and Proactive Regulation

  • May 9, 2022
  • Emma Reardon
Autism self-advocate Emma Reardon shares how negative sensory experiences can lead to trauma, and how to proactively prevent them.
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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD
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An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

  • April 27, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and how it can help cope with the effects of PTSD.
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Overlooking Children With Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop
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Overlooking Children with Inattentive ADHD Has To Stop

  • April 23, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses a new tool teachers can use to prevent children with Inattentive ADHD from being overlooked.
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates On The Spectrum Start Their Careers
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OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

  • April 22, 2022
  • Judi Uttal
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students start their careers.
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The Curse And The Gift Of Inattentive-Type ADHD
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The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD

  • April 11, 2022
  • Kristin Wilcox
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD.
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Neurodiversity And “Gastrodiversity”
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Neurodiversity and “Gastrodiversity”

  • April 1, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Wendy Lyman looks at the need for community around the GI complications and diseases that often co-occur with ASD.
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ADHD Has A Terrible Name
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ADHD Has a Terrible Name

  • March 30, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD.
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Dealing With Aggressive People
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Dealing with Aggressive People

  • March 25, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people.
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The Toll Of 34 Years With Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD
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The Toll of 34 Years with Undiagnosed Inattentive ADHD

  • March 19, 2022
  • Aron Croft
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-Advocate and ADHD Coach Aron Croft shares the impact a delayed Inattentive ADHD diagnosis had on his life.
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Autism & Masking
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Autism & Masking

  • March 13, 2022
  • Robert Schmus
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals.
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Neurodiversity And Grieving
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Neurodiversity and Grieving

  • March 10, 2022
  • Bea Moise
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing of grief in neurodivergent children.
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging
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Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

  • March 6, 2022
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the mental health repercussions it can create.
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Why Educators Need Meditation
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Why Educators Need Meditation

  • March 2, 2022
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty.
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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM
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Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

  • February 23, 2022
  • Christiana Koch
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside of STEM.
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Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain
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Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

  • February 22, 2022
  • Mike Liss
  • addiction, ADHD, Neurodiversity
Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a career in law, to drug recovery, and into helping the neurodivergent.
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The Narcissistic Parent
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The Narcissistic Parent

  • February 18, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households.
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination In The Workplace
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination in the Workplace

  • February 12, 2022
  • Damian Mellifont
  • Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent researcher Damian Mellifont discusses factors that contribute to neuro-discrimination in the workplace and of those that ‘fight the good fight’ against it.
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What I Learned From Interviewing 24 Men With Inattentive ADHD
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What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

  • February 3, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned from polling men with the condition.
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Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret
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Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

  • January 26, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look out for their methods of obfuscation.
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Autism, Perfectionism, And Yoga: “Settling For” Vs. “Settling In”
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Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

  • January 24, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic individuals.
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Redefining Adulting: A Brief Primer For Different Brains
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Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains

  • January 22, 2022
  • Rachel Bédard
  • Neurodiversity
Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop the skills they use as adults.
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life

  • January 12, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how trauma can change the way we react to possible threats and dangers.
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Online ADHD Directories: Proceed With Caution
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Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

  • January 9, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the problems present in many online directories for ADHD.
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
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Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?

  • January 4, 2022
  • Cris Brady
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify and share their diagnoses.
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating On The Autism Spectrum
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Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

  • January 1, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an adult on the spectrum.
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B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections For The Neurodivergent
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B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

  • December 22, 2021
  • Renee Rosales
  • Neurodiversity
ADHD self-advocate and Theara founder Renee Rosales M.Ed. discusses a new approach to forming meaningful connections for the neurodivergent.
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