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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims....
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Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that...
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Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that...
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The Codependent False Self

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects...
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What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal...
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Cover image - An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and...
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Cover image - OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students...
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Cover image - The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-type ADHD

The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD

Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD....
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ADHD Has a Terrible Name

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD....
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Dealing with Aggressive People

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people....
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Cover image - Autism & Masking

Autism & Masking

Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals....
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Cover image - Neurodiversity and Grieving

Neurodiversity and Grieving

Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing...
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Cover image - Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the...
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Cover image - Why Educators Need Meditation

Why Educators Need Meditation

Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty....
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Cover image - Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside...
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Cover image - Today's Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a...
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Cover image - The Narcissistic Parent

The Narcissistic Parent

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households....
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Cover image - What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned...
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Cover image - Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look...
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Cover image - Autism & Yoga: "Settling For" vs. "Settling In"

Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic...
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Adulting a basic primer for different brains

Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains

Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop...
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Cover image - Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the problems present in many online directories for ADHD....
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Cover image - Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an...
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Cover image - B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

ADHD self-advocate and Theara founder Renee Rosales M.Ed. discusses a new approach to forming...
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Cover image - Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the challenges of finding clinicians informed about ADHD....
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Cover image - How to Be Present

How to Be Present

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it...
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Cover image - The Gift of Neurodiversity

The Gift of Neurodiversity

Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity....
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Cover image - My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her....
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Cover image - Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths

Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths

Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares 7 common myths that can effect the lives of people...
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Cover image - Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids

Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids

Caroline Bilal shares how searching for resources for her son with Syngap1 led her...
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Cover image - Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and and Hate Mr. Hyde

Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can...
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Cover image - Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more...
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Cover image - My Life with Inattentive ADHD

My Life with Inattentive ADHD

Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission...
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Cover image - Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students....
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Cover image - Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from...
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Cover image - Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety...
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed...
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Cover image - Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others...
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand...
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of...
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Cover image - Why Don't Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why...
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Cover image - Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood....
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Cover image - An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing...
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Cover image - Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Using Martial Arts to Cope with ADHD

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

Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Cover image - Are Empaths Codependent?

Are Empaths Codependent?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency....
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Cover image - Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad's Journey for Acceptance of Neurodiversity

Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey for Neurodiversity Acceptance

Nic Lander shares how being the father of 3 neurodivergent kids led to him...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD

Emily C, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Steps To Codependency Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hackie’s Journey With ADHD

Hackie, founder of Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic...
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Cover image - Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence

Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at "learned helplessness", and how to overcome it....
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story

Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how...
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Cover image - Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to...
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Cover image - Embracing Neurodivergence and Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Jonathan’s Adaptation to Change

Jonathan, intern for Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic...
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Cover image - How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia

How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares ways he thinks Google could improve their Home and...
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Debbi’s Journey With ADD

Debbi, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lynne’s Adaptation to Change

Lynne, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her...
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Cover image - How are Your Boundaries in the Pandemic?

How are Your Boundaries in the Pandemic?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT shares tips for maintaining healthy boundaries during the pandemic....
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Cover image - Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side of Trauma

Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side of Trauma

Wendy Lyman looks at the positive growth that can come from overcoming adversity and...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy

Kimberley, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity and Music in a New Normal

Neurodiversity and Music in a New Normal

Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento shares his experiences teaching music remotely during COVID-19....
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses strategies to deal with a narcissist that won't let...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation to Change:

Hannah, CIP graduate, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her...
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Cover image - Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced...
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Cover image - Exploring The Culture Of Abuse Within The Developmental Disabilities Field

Exploring The Culture Of Abuse Within The Developmental Disabilities Field

Coralia Ivan-Suciu discusses the prevalence of abuse within the field of developmental disabilities assistance,...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Philip’s Adaptation to Change

Philip, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his...
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Cover image - You’re Utterly Miserable…Here’s What You Can Try

You’re Utterly Miserable… Here’s What You Can Try

Self-advocate Kim Lew shares tips she uses to cope with major depression....
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Why It’s Hard To Receive

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

Preston, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zahra’s Journey With Depression

Zahra, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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