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Parents View Neurodiversity

One Parent’s View of Neurodiversity

Cheryl Fox, M.O.T., OTR/L C/NDT discusses how her daughter's diagnosis with autism changed her...
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Living with OCD and Autism

Living with OCD and Autism

Eric Zimmerman discusses his how he has taken control of his dual diagnoses of...
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Creating the First Summit for Adults with Down Syndrome

Sara Hart Weir, M.S. and Jadene S. Ransdell of the National Down Syndrome Society...
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs of Dating a Narcissist

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT highlights some of the common warning signs, and blind spots,...
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Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit

Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses how he hopes a recent autism summit in his...
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What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for Autism and ADHD

What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism

"The Autism Doctor" Dr. Brian Udell discusses ways to measure progress in the treatment...
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Autism 101 First then for all

Autism 101: “First, then” For All

Rita Roem discusses the concept of "first, then," and how it is can be...
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes they are possible!

Positive IEP Meetings- Yes they are possible!

Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino gives tips to parents for ensuring their IEP meetings are successful and...
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine

A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine

Mark A Vacker, M.D. discusses how a personal medical crisis led him to understand...
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How to Have a Successful Autism Doctor Visit

Dr. Brian Udell discusses tips for ensuring a positive doctor visit for for your...
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Autism and Careers - Facing the Fear of Uncertainty

Autism & Careers: Facing the Fear of Uncertainty

Jackie M. Marquette, Ph.D. discusses the challenge some people with autism face in seeking...
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Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From the Womb and On

John Mavros discusses the importance of building language skills in children from before birth...
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The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

Dr. Brian Udell covers the ten earliest signs he has seen in children on...
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Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback

Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety....
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Mental Health & Relationships: the Stress of Dating Narcissists

Darlene Lancer discusses the mental health strains that can be caused by relationships with...
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Autism Apraxia and the Oboe

Autism, Apraxia, and the Oboe: Speech Challenges on the Spectrum

Dr. Brian Udell discusses apraxia in children with autism, and the ways to best...
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Navigating a TBI: Tips For Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Geo Gosling recounts how he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and share suggestions...
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Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

Kimberly Gerry Tucker discusses growing up on the autism spectrum, and how creative outlets...
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Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity and An Open Mind

Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity and An Open Mind

Deborahmichelle Sanders, J.D. recounts how neuroplasticity allowed her brain to recover from a health...
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Dating Challenges on the Autism Spectrum

Dating Challenges on the Autism Spectrum

Aaron Bouma discusses his dating experiences, and how his diagnosis with autism can create...
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Rudolph: a Shining Example of Neurodiversity

Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC looks at how the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer...
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Working the C.O.R.E of Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity and Fitness: Working the C.O.R.E of Different Brains

Steven Dinnen profiles C.O.R.E., a rehabilitation studio specializing in Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain...
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PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, and Neuroplasticity

PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, and Neuroplasticity

Laura Shapiro Kramer discusses how her experience raising a son with cerebral palsy led...
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employment, autism, asd, jackie marquette, cie, Connective Interdependent Employment, neurodiversity

Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. details the Connective Interdependent Employment model, and explains how it...
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A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl with Autism on Learning Independence

Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl with Autism on Learning Independence

Eryn Segal details her recent experience in a college summer program, and how it...
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Challenges of Home Treatment for Autism

The Challenges of Home Treatment for Autism

Dr. Brian Udell covers some of the possible problems that can be run into...
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the experience of his diagnosis for epilepsy in the 1960s,...
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Parenting with Power: Finding Resources for Raising the Neurodiverse

Marcy Willard, Ph.D., NCSP discusses the importance of free information being available to the...
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From Silence to Soap: An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s Shares His Journey

Entrepreneur Spencer Kelly, a 16 year old with Asperger's syndrome, discusses how he developed...
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention

When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention

Dr. Brian Udell discusses how parents can overcome disagreements when exploring options for their...
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Managing Denial After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Managing Denial After a Traumatic Brain Injury

David A. Grant discusses his recent struggles with denial in advance of the 7th...
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MULTI SENSORY MEETS MULTI MEDIA

When Multisensory Meets Multimedia: Embracing Tools for the Neurodiverse

Susan Kahn, developer of Sue's Startegies, discusses the importance of utilizing multimedia content in...
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, and Societal Collaboration

In this blog piece, Mari Nosal reflects on the value of neurodiverse teamwork, and...
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The Dyslexic Mind, Our Crazy Spelling System, and an Innovative New Tool to Make Reading Easier

Working to Make Reading Easier for the Dyslexic Mind

Sarah Blodgett discusses how her son's struggle with dyslexia led her to create a...
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Music As An Alternative To Opioids: Pain Management Stretches To New Paradigms

Martha Summa explores how music therapy's affect on the brain is becoming recognized as...
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SYMPTOMS OF CODEPENDENCY

The Symptoms of Codependency

Darlene Lancer, MFT lists the symptoms and signs that someone may be suffering from...
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The Perils, and Joys, of Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum: A Review of Donna Levin’s “There’s More Than One Way Home”

In this special review article, Fran Moreland Johns reviews the new book, "There's More...
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Planning For The Future: The Importance of Special Needs Trusts

In this blog article, Jennifer Gomez, Esq. highlights the reasons why a Special Needs...
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When Sounds Are Torture Advocating and Living With Misophonia

When Sounds Are Torture: Advocating and Living With Misophonia

Shaylynn Hayes discusses the impact Misophonia has had on her life, and the challenges...
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The War Within: Battling OCD on the Autism Spectrum

The War Within: Battling OCD on the Autism Spectrum

Aaron Bouma discusses how having both autism and OCD has affected his life, both...
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The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

Lacey Craddock discusses how picking battles carefully helped her have peace, and helped maximize...
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Honoring Your Limitations After a Traumatic Brain Injury

David Grant discusses adjusting to his new limitations after a traumatic brain injury. "Akin...
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Housing on the Spectrum: Helping Adults with Autism Build a Future

Housing on the Spectrum: Helping Adults with Autism Build a Future

Denise Resnik, founder, president, and CEO of First Place and co-founder of SARRC, discusses...
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Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music...
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A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Simon Lewin shares the story of his adult diagnosis with autism, and how it...
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Competency Based Early Childhood Learning: Educating Different Brains

Bob Sornson, Ph.D. discusses what competency based learning is, and how it could help...
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Educator's Guide to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children

An Educator’s Guide to OCD in Children

Leah Davies, M.Ed. gives tips and tools for educators working with children that have...
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How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

Canadian ADHD and Neurodiversity advocate Shawn Smith reflects on how a recent presentation at...
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Reaching “Critical Mass”: Supporting Autistic Individuals to Achieve Their Goals

Aaron Bouma, a Canadian advocate with autism, explains how having a core group of...
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Neurometabolism and Epigenetics: Understanding Neurodiversity Through a New Metabolic-Molecular Lens

Dr. Malav Trivedi discusses his research into the processes that may prove to be...
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Tennis As a Therapeutic Tool for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Lisa Pugliese, Speech Pathologist and the Founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism, discusses...
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Living With a Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome

In her first blog for Different Brains, Brooke Segal discusses growing up with a...
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Staying Strong with Epilepsy

Epilepsy advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses the importance staying strong and persevering despite having...
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Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism

Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum

Eryn Segal highlights the day to day challenges she faces as a young woman...
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Exploring Alternative Routes to Meaningful Income for Adults with Autism

Nick Venturella of AutismHR.com discusses how the "gig economy" can present income and experience...
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Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down for the Count

Steve Dinnen reports on Rock Steady Boxing - a growing chain of gyms dedicated...
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Asperger’s and Hyperinterests: Finding Your Strengths on the Autism Spectrum

Aaron Bouma, diagnosed with Asperger's at 12 and now an advocate in Canada, discusses...
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Changing the Educational System for the Good of Different Brains

Bob Sornson, Ph.D. discusses the flaws in the educational system that can cause neurodiverse...
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Trauma, PTSD, and Codependency: How Life Experiences Affect Our Relationships

Darlene Lancer explores trauma's influence on relationships, and the connection between codependency and PTSD....
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Navigating Society With Hearing Impairments

Navigating Society With a Hearing Impairment

Alina Pacheco discusses growing up with a hearing impairment, and navigating the social difficulties...
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What I Learned at the United Nations on World Autism Awareness Day

Advocate Anita Lesko describes the experience of addressing the United Nations on World Autism...
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Autism and Speech Apraxia: Do Language Challenges Influence Behavior?

Dr. Brian Udell discusses a surprising new study that suggests there is no correlation...
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Different Brains and the Bottom Line: The Corporate and Social Value of Neurodiversity

Ira Bedzow discusses the benefits of integrating neurodiverse individuals into corporate environments, and how...
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A Mother’s Day Shout Out To Special Needs Moms

Mari Nosal, M.Ed. reflects on the sacrifice of special needs parents, and on the...
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What My Autism “Looks Like”: Differences and Similarities Across the Spectrum

Eric Zimmerman discusses the variations of interests and skills of people on the spectrum,...
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Coding Autism: Helping People on the Spectrum Find Employment and Develop Skills

Oliver Thornton discusses his own diagnosis with Asperger's syndrome, and how he hopes his...
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Life After a TBI: The Invisible Challenges of an Invisible Disability

David A. Grant discusses invisible disabilities, and relays two stories about every day challenges...
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Bottoms-Up: The Innovative Thinking Style of the Asperger’s Mind

Samantha Craft discusses the concept of "bottom up" processing, which is common amongst people...
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Neurodiversity and Fitness: The Value in Exercise for Different Brains

Steven Dinnen discusses the importance of exercise for anyone that may have a different...
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Autism and ABA: What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Rebecca Womack discusses what applied behavior analysis therapy is, and how it could be...
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Living In a World with Autism When You Don’t Know You Have It

Eryn Segal discusses life before and after her diagnosis with autism, and the social...
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ADHD, Learning Challenges, and Life Changes: Finding a Better Way to Assess Different Brains

Tammy Elkon discusses how the journey through finding proper educational assistance for her son...
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When Adults with Autism Face Difficult Life Change: 16 Supportive Actions

Jackie M. Marquette discusses the adversity that has touched the life of a close...
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Just the Essentials- Can Insomnia Be Relieved Through Aromatherapy?

Just the Essentials: Can Insomnia Be Relieved Through Aromatherapy?

Megan Baksh details her recent experiences using essential oils to relieve her insomnia, as...
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Medications and Different Brains: Ensuring Safe Prescription Use For Everyone

Lynn Harrelson, Pharm BS, FASCP discusses common problems related to taking medications, and offers...
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Is It a Behavior or Brain Problem? Neurological Deficits in Different Brains

Debbie Hampton discusses how what might look like impulsive, irresponsible, selfish, disorganized, or unmotivated...
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Oh, The Things You Can Think! Working Together for People with Autism

Denise Resnik discusses the importance of creating supportive environments for people on the autism...
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: “Mindblind” by Jennifer Roy

Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Roy’s Mindblind, a novel about a 14 year old boy...
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Living After Traumatic Brain Injury – The Evolution of Life as a Survivor

David A. Grant discusses the disruptive life changes caused by his brain injury, and...
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Paving the Path to Jobs and Vocational Success for Different Brains

Angela Mahoney, M.Ed. discusses the importance of developing vocational skills for those of us...
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