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Cover image - Tactics Narcissists Use to Gain Self-Esteem and Power

Tactics Narcissists Use to Gain Self-Esteem & Power

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the ways narcissists increase their self-esteem and feel power...
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Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.

Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism

Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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The Pandemic: ESE Specialist Ruth’s Adaption to Change

Dr. Ruth Hinkson, ESE Specialist at Northeast High School, shares her story about dealing...
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Cover image - OCD Has Made History, And So Can You!

OCD Has Made History, And So Can You!

Emily Carter highlights the role people with OCD have played throughout history, and offers...
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Cover image - Are You Or Your Loved One Ready To Retire - Psychologically?

Are You Or Your Loved One Ready To Retire – Psychologically?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the emotional and psychological impacts of retirement, and...
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Cover image - The Coronavirus Pandemic: Samantha's Neurodiverse Journey

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Samantha’s Adaptation to Change

Samantha, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being...
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Neurodiversity in College: Resources at Florida International University

Martina Brady highlights the resources available at Florida International University for neurodiverse students....
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Codependency, Trauma, and Healing

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the recovery and healing process after traumatic codependent relationships....
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety

Sarai, intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - My Worldwide Travels With Epilepsy

My Worldwide Travels With Epilepsy

Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares her journey of living with epilepsy while traveling the world....
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Cover image - Are You Or Your Elder Loved One Willing To Plan For The Long-Term?

Are You Or Your Elder Loved One Willing To Plan For The Long-Term?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the need for long-term care planning for elder...
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Transitions & How to Deal With Them On The Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses common challenges with transitions, and shares the tools he...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Anita’s Journey With ADHD

Anita, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - The Student-Athlete: Mental Health During COVID-19

The Student-Athlete: Mental Health During COVID-19

Jonathan Spaan discusses the impact that COVID-19, and the related cancelations and shut-downs, has...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Julia’s Journey With DCD:

Julia, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - Misophonia At A Glance

Misophonia At A Glance

Self-advocate Michael A. Tollefsrud shares what life is like with misophonia....
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Cover image - 5 Tools for a College Student with ADHD

5 Tools for a College Student with ADHD

ADHD self-advocate Ali Idriss shares fives tool he uses to excel in college....
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Why I Joined Different Brains

Different Brains trainee Jonathan Spaan explains how pursuing a career in medicine and neurodiversity...
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Cover image - Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It

Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michelle’s Journey With Autism

Michelle, 30, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - What Happens To Your Neurodiverse Adult Child After You’re Gone?

What Happens To Your Neurodiverse Adult Child After You’re Gone?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses parents planning ahead for the well-being of neurodiverse...
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Cover image - Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19

Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily’s Adaptation to Change

Emily shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with...
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Cover image - Who are the Mentors in Your Life?

Who are the Mentors in Your Life?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses mentors, and how her grandparents helped her find...
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Cover image - When Is It Time to Become the Guardian of your Aging Parent?

When Is It Time to Become the Guardian of your Aging Parent?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM offers tips for navigating the complex and difficult decisions...
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4 Types of Narcissism Share This Trait

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses multiple forms of narcissism, and highlights a trait they...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hayley’s Journey With PTSD

Hayley, 19, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - A Day in the Life of Someone with Developmental Coordination Disorder

A Day in the Life of Someone with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Self-advocate Julia Futo shares her daily experiences with Developmental Coordination Disorder....
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Cover image - Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregivers: Are You Asking the Right Questions?

Advocare's Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM highlights important questions for dementia and Alzheimer's caregivers...
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What is Tuberous Sclerosis?

Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald explains what Tuberous Sclerosis is, and how it affects his life....
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Cover image - A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

A Self-Advocate’s Perspective on Autistic Pride

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses why she is proud to be on the spectrum....
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ali’s Journey With ADHD & OCD

Ali, 21, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Is Your Client’s Mental Capacity Affecting Their Decision-Making Abilities?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the challenges in gauging mental capacity when making...
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Neuro Cloud & Neurodistinct: Neurodiversity Refined

Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses two new concepts he created to change how people...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Dating a Narcissist

Mental Health & Relationships: Dating a Narcissist

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers tools for recognizing if someone is dating a narcissist....
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Cover image - The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety

The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety

Jonathan Spaan discusses the phenomena of "The Clutch Gene", and looks at tools for...
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How to Survive a Pandemic with Your Bright but Quirky Child: Tips from a Psychologist/Mom

Psychologist and mother Wendy Blumenthal, Ph.D. offers ten tips for parenting exceptional children during...
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Turning Tough Days Around: The Brain & Improving Moods

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses how one positive news story improved his mood, and looks...
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Cover image - How Dakota Johnson Is Changing the Way People Look at Depression

How Dakota Johnson Is Changing the Way People Look at Depression

Autism self-advocate Joey Lamia explores how Dakota Johnson is using her depression diagnosis to...
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Cover image - Improving Communication in Technology Driven Mental Health Services

Improving Communication in Technology Driven Mental Health Services

Dr. Padmini Murthy, Dr. Vikas Grover and Dr. Saurabh Somvanshi look at how the...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Cultivating Love

Mental Health & Relationships: Cultivating Love

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers 7 tips to cultivate love in your life in...
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Cover image - An Autism Self-Advocate's Thoughts On Anxiety

An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety....
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The Importance Of Exercise And Physical Activity For Neurodiverse Population

Physical therapist Barbora Vystejnova, PT, MS, DPT looks at the importance of physical activity...
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Cover image - When The COVID-19 Crisis Passes, Will We All Still Be Created Equal?

When The COVID-19 Crisis Passes, Will We All Still Be Created Equal?

Stacy Gallin, D.M.H. and Ira Bedzow, Ph.D. highlight the importance of equality and fairness...
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Cover image - The Impact of COVID-19 on Populations with Special Needs

The Impact of COVID-19 on Populations with Special Needs

Dr. Padmini Murthy and Dr. Vikas Grover discuss the negative impacts of COVID-19 on...
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Detaching From Unhealthy Situations

Mental Health & Relationships: Detaching From Unhealthy Situations

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses ways to recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy,...
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Cover image - Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

Success: An Autism Self-Advocate’s Viewpoint

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses success - what it means to him, and how...
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Cover image - Recognizing Sibling Bullying and Abuse

Recognizing Sibling Bullying and Abuse

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the often ignored problem of sibling bullying and...
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Cover image - The Indispensable Tools - Emotional Intelligence

The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence

Cholet Kelly Josué discusses emotional intelligence, and the role it plays in having successful...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains

Mental Health & Relationships: How Our Partners Can Control Our Brains

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our partners can have the ability to control...
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Cover image - Myths and Facts about Aspergers Syndrome

Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts

Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome....
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Cover image - 6 Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health

6 Tips for Better Sleep and Mental Health

Corinne Lederhouse offers 6 tips for getting better sleep, and reducing anxiety caused by...
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Cover image - My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

My Spouse Is On The Spectrum: Autism & Relationships

Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein highlights challenges and offers resources for relationships where one of...
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Cover image - Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE

Chronic “Toxic” Encephalopathy: The Other CTE

Marcia H. Ratner PhD, DABT discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy, a lesser discussed form of...
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Sons of Narcissistic Mothers

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Cover image - 8 Key Ways We Sabotage Love

8 Key Ways We Sabotage Love

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Cover image - 5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths

5 Neurodiversity-Friendly Career Paths

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How Parents Can Help Their Children With Misophonia

Shaylynn Hayes and Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout offer tips for how parents can better...
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Cover image - How ACEs Affect the Brain

How ACEs Affect the Brain

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Cover image - Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Romance

Love on The Brain: Neuroscience & Relationships

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Cover image - Struggling to be Understood - A Childhood Autism Meltdown

Struggling to be Understood: A Childhood Autism Meltdown

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Cover image - Was Joseph on the Spectrum?

Was Joseph on the Spectrum?

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Cover image - Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs

Inclusion in College For Those With Unique Needs

Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins discusses how she thinks colleges can become more inclusive....
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Cover image - Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope

Tragedy Into Triumph: The Susan D. Lyons Foundation For Hope

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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love

Mental Health & Relationships: Why We Sabotage Love

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Cover image - When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s

When Your Parent Has Parkinson’s

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Cover image - Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good...
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Cover image - The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love

The Differences Between Narcissism And Self-Love

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explores the differences between narcissism and self-love....
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Cover image - Using Neurodiversity to Build Learning Communities with Social & Emotional Strength

Using Neurodiversity to Build Learning Communities with Social & Emotional Strength

Educator Felicia Mizgorski explores different learning intelligences and offers a game to help recognize...
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Is Your Dog More Emotionally Intelligent Than You?

Dogs can be highly emotionally intelligent, and thanks to the tips and tools in...
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Cover image - The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
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Cover image - How Shame Becomes Toxic

How Shame Becomes Toxic

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains what shame is, how it feels, and how it...
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Cover image - Meaningful Employment & Autism- A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Meaningful Employment & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses what he considers meaningful employment, and explores the challenges...
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Cover image - Self-Compassion- The Indispensable Tool

The Indispensable Tools: Self-Compassion

Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué explains what self-compassion is, and how practicing it can improve...
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Cover image - Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine

Helping Autism Parents Through Preventive Medicine

Shaudae McMillan discusses the challenges autism parents have when seeking support for themselves, and...
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Cover image - Differentiate Learning Using Multiple Intelligences

Differentiate Learning Using Multiple Intelligences

Public school educator Felicia Mizgorski explains how using differentiation in the classroom aids in...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Loving an Abuser

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why people fall in love with abusers, and offers...
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