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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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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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Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!
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Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

  • December 5, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the challenges of finding clinicians informed about ADHD.
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys
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Helping People Along Their Neurodiverse Journeys

  • December 4, 2021
  • Sally Nilsson
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
Psychotherapist, mentor, and self-advocate Sally Nilsson discusses ways to support the neurodivergent.
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How To Be Present
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How to Be Present

  • November 27, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it more often.
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest For Understanding
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Walking Beside You: One Teacher’s Quest for Understanding

  • November 17, 2021
  • Ariana DeAngelis
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Ariana DeAngelis discusses her journey towards understanding autism.
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The Gift Of Neurodiversity
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The Gift of Neurodiversity

  • November 9, 2021
  • Jacki Edry
  • Neurodiversity, parenting
Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity.
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My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope
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My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

  • November 3, 2021
  • Sarai Welch
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her.
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Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths
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Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths

  • October 29, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares 7 common myths that can effect the lives of people with ADHD.
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Finding My Connect: Building A Virtual Community For Neurodivergent Kids
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Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids

  • October 27, 2021
  • Caroline Bilal
  • Neurodiversity, parenting, Syngap1
Caroline Bilal shares how searching for resources for her son with Syngap1 led her to co-found the the community app MyConnect.
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Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll And Hate Mr. Hyde
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Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde

  • October 21, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can have in relationships.
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Thoughts On Autism And PTSD
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Thoughts on Autism and PTSD

  • October 18, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen shares his thoughts on the connection between autism and PTSD.
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Back To School: Teaching Students On The Autism Spectrum
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Back To School: Teaching Students on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 11, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco offers tips and tool to teachers with students on the autism spectrum.
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What Is A Pediatric Neuropsychologist?
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What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist?

  • October 8, 2021
  • Sarah Levin Allen
  • Neurodiversity
Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field, and explains the benefits of evaluations.
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Autism And Medicaid: A Roadmap To Mental Health Services
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Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

  • September 29, 2021
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more access to mental health services for people with autism.
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My Life With Inattentive ADHD
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My Life with Inattentive ADHD

  • September 29, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission to raise awareness of the under-diagnosed condition.
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

  • August 30, 2021
  • Lisa Berman
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
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How Self-Love Is Key To Codependency Recovery
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How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

  • August 25, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from codependency, and offers tips to achieve both.
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • August 23, 2021
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
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Back To School: How Mainstream Education Has Changed In The Past 40 Years
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

  • August 13, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed through her 40 year career.
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Are You A Narcissist’s Supply?
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Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

  • August 2, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others to feed their needs.
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Navigating ‘Back To School’ For Children With Autism
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

  • August 1, 2021
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

  • July 21, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

  • July 19, 2021
  • David Banes
  • Neurodiversity
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

  • July 14, 2021
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
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Moment Of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood
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Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

  • July 8, 2021
  • Daniel Koffler
  • Neurodiversity
Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood.
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

  • July 5, 2021
  • Sarai Welch
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds Of Codependency
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

  • June 28, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can be obscured by codependency.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
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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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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently

  • June 24, 2021
  • Andrew Komarow
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
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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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Using Martial Arts To Cope With ADHD
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Using Martial Arts to Cope with ADHD

  • June 14, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner discusses how children with ADHD can benefit from learning martial arts.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
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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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Are Empaths Codependent?
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Are Empaths Codependent?

  • June 13, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
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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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Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table
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Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table

  • May 26, 2021
  • Gerene Keesler
  • Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Gerene Keesler shares the importance of resources and opportunities for the neurodivergent.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
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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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Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey For Neurodiversity Acceptance
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Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey for Neurodiversity Acceptance

  • May 20, 2021
  • Nic Lander
  • Neurodiversity
Nic Lander shares how being the father of 3 neurodivergent kids led to him founding the Kimel Foundation.
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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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Steps To Codependency Recovery
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Steps To Codependency Recovery

  • May 13, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for recovery.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
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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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Saluting “The Special Mother” By Erma Bombeck
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

  • May 9, 2021
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs children, and reflects on memories of his own mother.
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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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Learned Helplessness Is Not A Life Sentence
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Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence

  • April 25, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at "learned helplessness", and how to overcome it.
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Baby Steps: Not Just For Babies
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Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

  • April 21, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.
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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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Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning
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Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

  • April 16, 2021
  • Celest Austin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to the creation of GoManda.
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Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming A Constant Self-Advocate
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Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

  • April 13, 2021
  • JR Reed
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so important.
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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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How Google Could Help People Living With Dementia
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How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia

  • April 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares ways he thinks Google could improve their Home and Home Mini to help those with different brains.
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Autism And Me: Life On The Spectrum
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

  • March 23, 2021
  • Noah Najjar
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side of it.
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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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How Are Your Boundaries In The Pandemic?
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How are Your Boundaries in the Pandemic?

  • March 14, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT shares tips for maintaining healthy boundaries during the pandemic.
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Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side Of Trauma
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Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side of Trauma

  • March 4, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Neurodiversity, PTSD
Wendy Lyman looks at the positive growth that can come from overcoming adversity and trauma.
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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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Neurodiversity And Music In A New Normal
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Neurodiversity and Music in a New Normal

  • February 23, 2021
  • Joseph Lento
  • Neurodiversity
Musician and educator Joseph J. Lento shares his experiences teaching music remotely during COVID-19.
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Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go
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Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

  • February 16, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses strategies to deal with a narcissist that won't let go.
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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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Autism, Thomas Szasz, And “The Myth Of Mental Illness”
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Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

  • February 8, 2021
  • Danny Taylor-Smith
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced his self-image.
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Exploring The Culture Of Abuse Within The Developmental Disabilities Field
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Exploring The Culture Of Abuse Within The Developmental Disabilities Field

  • February 5, 2021
  • Coralia Ivan-Suciu
  • Neurodiversity
Coralia Ivan-Suciu discusses the prevalence of abuse within the field of developmental disabilities assistance, and looks at ways to prevent it.
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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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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote
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Compassion: The Ultimate Antidote

  • January 31, 2021
  • Wendy Lyman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the difference compassion can make during parenting challenges.
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You’re Utterly Miserable… Here’s What You Can Try
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You’re Utterly Miserable… Here’s What You Can Try

  • January 27, 2021
  • Kim Lew
  • Depression, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Kim Lew shares tips she uses to cope with major depression.
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Why It’s Hard To Receive
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Why It’s Hard To Receive

  • January 20, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses why it can feel uncomfortable to receive.
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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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Missed & Misdiagnosed: The Importance Of Screening For Neurodiversity In The Criminal Justice System
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Missed & Misdiagnosed: The Importance Of Screening For Neurodiversity In The Criminal Justice System

  • January 4, 2021
  • Helen Arnold-Richardson
  • Neurodiversity
Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses the importance of screening and diagnosing neurodivergent individuals in the Criminal Justice System.
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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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Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help
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Autism & Communication: I Don’t Understand You… Here’s How You Can Help

  • December 27, 2020
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Kim Lew offers tips for avoiding miscommunication with people on the spectrum.
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Tactics Narcissists Use To Gain Self-Esteem & Power
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Tactics Narcissists Use to Gain Self-Esteem & Power

  • December 23, 2020
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the ways narcissists increase their self-esteem and feel power over others.
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Autism Awareness Is Great. Now It’s Time For Autism Acceptance.
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Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.

  • December 21, 2020
  • JR Reed
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is crucial.
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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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