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Living With OCD And Autism
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Living with OCD and Autism

  • April 11, 2018
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Eric Zimmerman discusses his how he has taken control of his dual diagnoses of OCD and autism.
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Creating The First Summit For Adults With Down Syndrome
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Creating the First Summit for Adults with Down Syndrome

  • April 6, 2018
  • Sara Hart Weir and Jadene Ransdell
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
Sara Hart Weir, M.S. and Jadene S. Ransdell of the National Down Syndrome Society discuss the genesis of the upcoming first summit for adults with Down syndrome.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs Of Dating A Narcissist
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs of Dating a Narcissist

  • April 3, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT highlights some of the common warning signs, and blind spots, related to dating someone with narcissistic personality traits.
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Advancing Adults With Autism Beyond The Summit
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Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit

  • March 29, 2018
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses how he hopes a recent autism summit in his community will be the first of many.
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What To Expect From Biomedical Treatment For ADHD And Autism
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What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism

  • March 23, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
"The Autism Doctor" Dr. Brian Udell discusses ways to measure progress in the treatment of children with autism and ADHD.
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Autism 101: “First, Then” For All
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Autism 101: “First, then” For All

  • March 18, 2018
  • Rita Roem
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Rita Roem discusses the concept of "first, then," and how it is can be a great tool for parents of the neurodiverse.
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes They Are Possible!
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes they are possible!

  • March 13, 2018
  • Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino
  • Neurodiversity
Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino gives tips to parents for ensuring their IEP meetings are successful and productive.
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine

  • March 9, 2018
  • Mark Vacker, M.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Mark A Vacker, M.D. discusses how a personal medical crisis led him to understand the value of integrative medicine.
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How To Have A Successful Autism Doctor Visit
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How to Have a Successful Autism Doctor Visit

  • March 2, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses tips for ensuring a positive doctor visit for for your child with autism or other developmental challenges.
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Autism & Careers: Facing The Fear Of Uncertainty
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Autism & Careers: Facing the Fear of Uncertainty

  • February 20, 2018
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette, Ph.D. discusses the challenge  some people with autism face in seeking a career, and presents an activity to help recognize and manage the fears associated with it.
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Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From The Womb And On
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Early Childhood Learning: Supporting Neurodiversity From the Womb and On

  • February 16, 2018
  • John Mavros
  • Neurodiversity
John Mavros discusses the importance of building language skills in children from before birth and beyond.
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The 10 Earliest Signs Of Autism
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The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

  • February 8, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell covers the ten earliest signs he has seen in children on the autism spectrum.
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Brain Training For Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback
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Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback

  • February 5, 2018
  • Jacqueline Davis
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Neurodiversity
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
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Mental Health & Relationships: the Stress of Dating Narcissists

  • January 24, 2018
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer discusses the mental health strains that can be caused by relationships with people exhibiting narcissism.
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Autism, Apraxia, And The Oboe: Speech Challenges On The Spectrum
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Autism, Apraxia, and the Oboe: Speech Challenges on the Spectrum

  • January 19, 2018
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • apraxia, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses apraxia in children with autism, and the ways to best assist a child in overcoming them.
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Navigating A TBI: Tips For Life After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Navigating a TBI: Tips For Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • January 12, 2018
  • Geo Gosling
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
Geo Gosling recounts how he suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), and share suggestions on how to navigate recovery.
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Coping Through Art On The Autism Spectrum
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Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

  • January 9, 2018
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Kimberly Gerry Tucker discusses growing up on the autism spectrum, and how creative outlets have helped her through times of stress and grief.
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Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance Of Neuroplasticity And An Open Mind
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Broken Chains, Ended Pains: The Importance of Neuroplasticity and An Open Mind

  • January 5, 2018
  • Deborahmichelle Sanders
  • bipolar, Neurodiversity
Deborahmichelle Sanders, J.D. recounts how neuroplasticity allowed her brain to recover from a health crisis, and how the medical community can benefit from being more open-minded.
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Dating Challenges On The Autism Spectrum
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Dating Challenges on the Autism Spectrum

  • December 29, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Aaron Bouma discusses his dating experiences, and how his diagnosis with autism can create challenges in finding relationships.
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Rudolph: A Shining Example Of Neurodiversity
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Rudolph: a Shining Example of Neurodiversity

  • December 24, 2017
  • Shawn Smith
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC looks at how the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer spoke to his own journey as an individual with a different brain.
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Neurodiversity And Fitness: Working The C.O.R.E Of Different Brains
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Neurodiversity and Fitness: Working the C.O.R.E of Different Brains

  • December 19, 2017
  • Steven Dinnen
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's, traumatic brain injury
Steven Dinnen profiles C.O.R.E., a rehabilitation studio specializing in Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson’s disease, and many other neurodiverse conditions.
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PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, And Neuroplasticity
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PLASTIC: The Brain, Cerebral Palsy, and Neuroplasticity

  • December 12, 2017
  • Laura Shapiro Kramer
  • cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
Laura Shapiro Kramer discusses how her experience raising a son with cerebral palsy led to a new understanding of early brain development.
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Changing The Employment Landscape For Individuals On The Autism Spectrum
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Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

  • December 7, 2017
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette Ph.D. details the Connective Interdependent Employment model, and explains how it can be help people with autism find a job they can excel at.
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Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl With Autism On Learning Independence
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Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl with Autism on Learning Independence

  • December 1, 2017
  • Eryn Segal
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Eryn Segal details her recent experience in a college summer program, and how it helped her develop skills to be more independent.
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The Challenges Of Home Treatment For Autism
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The Challenges of Home Treatment for Autism

  • November 24, 2017
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell covers some of the possible problems that can be run into when parents treat their children on the spectrum at home.
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I’ve Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy – Now What?
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

  • November 14, 2017
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the experience of his diagnosis for epilepsy in the 1960s, and explores how different options and support for the condition are today.
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Parenting With Power: Finding Resources For Raising The Neurodiverse
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Parenting with Power: Finding Resources for Raising the Neurodiverse

  • November 9, 2017
  • Marcy Willard
  • Neurodiversity
Marcy Willard, Ph.D., NCSP discusses the importance of free information being available to the parents of the neurodiverse, and how creating them became the impetus for Cleape.com
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From Silence To Soap: An Entrepreneur With Asperger’s Shares His Journey
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From Silence to Soap: An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s Shares His Journey

  • November 2, 2017
  • Spencer Kelly
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Entrepreneur Spencer Kelly, a 16 year old with Asperger's syndrome, discusses how he developed his own company, Expedition Soaps.
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention

  • October 29, 2017
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses how parents can overcome disagreements when exploring options for their children with autism.
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Managing Denial After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Managing Denial After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • October 26, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
David A. Grant discusses his recent struggles with denial in advance of the 7th anniversary of his traumatic brain injury.
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When Multisensory Meets Multimedia: Embracing Tools For The Neurodiverse
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When Multisensory Meets Multimedia: Embracing Tools for the Neurodiverse

  • October 20, 2017
  • Susan Kahn
  • Neurodiversity
Susan Kahn, developer of Sue's Startegies, discusses the importance of utilizing multimedia content in teaching student with learning challenges.
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, And Societal Collaboration
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, and Societal Collaboration

  • October 17, 2017
  • Mari Nosal, M.Ed
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this blog piece, Mari Nosal reflects on the value of neurodiverse teamwork, and the way society has been positively impacted by harnessing the interests of those of us with different brains.
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Working To Make Reading Easier For The Dyslexic Mind
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Working to Make Reading Easier for the Dyslexic Mind

  • October 10, 2017
  • Sarah Blodgett
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Sarah Blodgett discusses how her son's struggle with dyslexia led her to create a new learning tool, and gain appreciation for the diversity in our brains.
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Music As An Alternative To Opioids: Pain Management Stretches To New Paradigms
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Music As An Alternative To Opioids: Pain Management Stretches To New Paradigms

  • October 7, 2017
  • Martha Summa
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Martha Summa explores how music therapy's affect on the brain is becoming recognized as a way to aid in battling and avoiding opioid addiction.
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The Symptoms Of Codependency
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The Symptoms of Codependency

  • October 3, 2017
  • Darlene Lancer
  • codependency, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, MFT lists the symptoms and signs that someone may be suffering from codependency.
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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”
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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”

  • September 29, 2017
  • Fran Moreland Johns
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this special review article, Fran Moreland Johns reviews the new book, "There's More Than One Way Home," by our regular columnist Donna Levin.
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Planning For The Future: The Importance Of Special Needs Trusts
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Planning For The Future: The Importance of Special Needs Trusts

  • September 22, 2017
  • Jennifer Gomez
  • Neurodiversity
In this blog article, Jennifer Gomez, Esq. highlights the reasons why a Special Needs Trust can be so important for planning the future of loved ones with special challenges.
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When Sounds Are Torture: Advocating And Living With Misophonia
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When Sounds Are Torture: Advocating and Living With Misophonia

  • September 13, 2017
  • Shaylynn Hayes
  • misophonia, Neurodiversity
Shaylynn Hayes discusses the impact Misophonia has had on her life, and the challenges of advocating for a condition that remains unknown to many.
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The War Within: Battling OCD On The Autism Spectrum
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The War Within: Battling OCD on the Autism Spectrum

  • September 8, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Aaron Bouma discusses how having both autism and OCD has affected his life, both for the worse and for the better.
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The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles
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The ADHD Parent: Choosing Your Battles

  • August 31, 2017
  • Lacey Craddock
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Lacey Craddock discusses how picking battles carefully helped her have peace, and helped maximize the potential and self-esteem of her neurodiverse son.
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Honoring Your Limitations After A Traumatic Brain Injury
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Honoring Your Limitations After a Traumatic Brain Injury

  • August 27, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, traumatic brain injury
David Grant discusses adjusting to his new limitations after a traumatic brain injury. "Akin to learning to drive a new car, I am slowly learning how to navigate through life with my new limitations."
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Housing On The Spectrum: Helping Adults With Autism Build A Future
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Housing on the Spectrum: Helping Adults with Autism Build a Future

  • August 22, 2017
  • Denise Resnik
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Denise Resnik, founder, president, and CEO of First Place and co-founder of SARRC, discusses the importance of community support in creating resources for growing people with autism.
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Music As Medicine: The Effects Of Music Therapy On Depression
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Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression

  • August 15, 2017
  • Megan Baksh
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music can do in alleviating depression and anxiety.
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A Change Of Perspective: Receiving An Autism Diagnosis As An Adult
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A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

  • August 8, 2017
  • Simon Lewin
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Simon Lewin shares the story of his adult diagnosis with autism, and how it has given him a new perspective on life.
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Competency Based Early Childhood Learning: Educating Different Brains
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Competency Based Early Childhood Learning: Educating Different Brains

  • August 4, 2017
  • Bob Sornson, Ph.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Bob Sornson, Ph.D. discusses what competency based learning is, and how it could help neurodiverse children succeed.
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An Educator’s Guide To OCD In Children
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An Educator’s Guide to OCD in Children

  • July 28, 2017
  • Leah Davies
  • Neurodiversity, ocd
Leah Davies, M.Ed. gives tips and tools for educators working with children that have OCD.
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How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges Of Advocating For Neurodiversity
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How Do You Measure Positive Impact? The Challenges of Advocating for Neurodiversity

  • July 23, 2017
  • Shawn Smith
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Canadian ADHD and Neurodiversity advocate Shawn Smith reflects on how a recent presentation at a conference reinforced his concept of how to measure the positive impact of his work.
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Reaching “Critical Mass”: Supporting Autistic Individuals To Achieve Their Goals
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Reaching “Critical Mass”: Supporting Autistic Individuals to Achieve Their Goals

  • July 19, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Aaron Bouma, a Canadian advocate with autism, explains how having a core group of supportive family and friends - a "critical mass" as he calls them - helped him overcome challenges growing up.
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Neurometabolism And Epigenetics: Understanding Neurodiversity Through A New Metabolic-Molecular Lens
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Neurometabolism and Epigenetics: Understanding Neurodiversity Through a New Metabolic-Molecular Lens

  • July 11, 2017
  • Malav Trivedi
  • Neurodiversity
Dr. Malav Trivedi discusses his research into the processes that may prove to be behind some of the differences in our brains: Neurometabolism and Epigenetics.
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Tennis As A Therapeutic Tool For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Tennis As a Therapeutic Tool for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • July 4, 2017
  • Lisa Pugliese
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa Pugliese, Speech Pathologist and the Founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism, discusses the ways tennis can help children on the spectrum develop important skills.
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Living With A Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome
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Living With a Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome

  • June 30, 2017
  • Brooke Segal
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In her first blog for Different Brains, Brooke Segal discusses growing up with a sister diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.
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Staying Strong With Epilepsy
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Staying Strong with Epilepsy

  • June 26, 2017
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Epilepsy advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses the importance staying strong and persevering despite having a seizure disorder.
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Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum
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Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum

  • June 22, 2017
  • Eryn Segal
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Eryn Segal highlights the day to day challenges she faces as a young woman on the autism spectrum.
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Exploring Alternative Routes To Meaningful Income For Adults With Autism
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Exploring Alternative Routes to Meaningful Income for Adults with Autism

  • June 16, 2017
  • Nick Venturella
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Nick Venturella of AutismHR.com discusses how the "gig economy" can present income and experience to those on the autism spectrum that may otherwise be unable to find employment.
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Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down For The Count
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Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down for the Count

  • June 14, 2017
  • Steven Dinnen
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's
Steve Dinnen reports on Rock Steady Boxing - a growing chain of gyms dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's fight their symptoms.
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Asperger’s And Hyperinterests: Finding Your Strengths On The Autism Spectrum
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Asperger’s and Hyperinterests: Finding Your Strengths on the Autism Spectrum

  • June 9, 2017
  • Aaron Bouma
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, neurodiversuty
Aaron Bouma, diagnosed with Asperger's at 12 and now an advocate in Canada, discusses how his love of military history and model building has blossomed into a career.
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Changing The Educational System For The Good Of Different Brains
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Changing the Educational System for the Good of Different Brains

  • June 6, 2017
  • Bob Sornson, Ph.D.
  • Neurodiversity
Bob Sornson, Ph.D. discusses the flaws in the educational system that can cause neurodiverse students to be poorly served, and gives tips on how to improve it.
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Trauma, PTSD, And Codependency: How Life Experiences Affect Our Relationships
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Trauma, PTSD, and Codependency: How Life Experiences Affect Our Relationships

  • June 1, 2017
  • Darlene Lancer
  • codependency, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer explores trauma's influence on relationships, and the connection between codependency and PTSD.
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Navigating Society With A Hearing Impairment
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Navigating Society With a Hearing Impairment

  • May 28, 2017
  • Alina Pacheco
Alina Pacheco discusses growing up with a hearing impairment, and navigating the social difficulties that can come with a disability that hampers communication.
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What I Learned At The United Nations On World Autism Awareness Day
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What I Learned at the United Nations on World Autism Awareness Day

  • May 25, 2017
  • Anita Lesko
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Advocate Anita Lesko describes the experience of addressing the United Nations on World Autism Day, and the work being done to help those on the spectrum around the world.
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Autism And Speech Apraxia: Do Language Challenges Influence Behavior?
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Autism and Speech Apraxia: Do Language Challenges Influence Behavior?

  • May 19, 2017
  • Brian Udell, M.D.
  • apraxia, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Brian Udell discusses a surprising new study that suggests there is no correlation between language deficits in children on the autism spectrum and their propensity to have meltdowns or perceived misbehavior.
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Different Brains And The Bottom Line: The Corporate And Social Value Of Neurodiversity
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Different Brains and the Bottom Line: The Corporate and Social Value of Neurodiversity

  • May 16, 2017
  • Ira Bedzow
  • Neurodiversity
Ira Bedzow discusses the benefits of integrating neurodiverse individuals into corporate environments, and how employees with different brains create stronger teams.
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A Mother’s Day Shout Out To Special Needs Moms
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A Mother’s Day Shout Out To Special Needs Moms

  • May 10, 2017
  • Mari Nosal, M.Ed
  • Neurodiversity
Mari Nosal, M.Ed. reflects on the sacrifice of special needs parents, and on the rewards of raising a child that has challenges.
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What My Autism “Looks Like”: Differences And Similarities Across The Spectrum
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What My Autism “Looks Like”: Differences and Similarities Across the Spectrum

  • May 7, 2017
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Eric Zimmerman discusses the variations of interests and skills of people on the spectrum, and the myth that people with autism "look" a certain way.
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Coding Autism: Helping People On The Spectrum Find Employment And Develop Skills
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Coding Autism: Helping People on the Spectrum Find Employment and Develop Skills

  • May 2, 2017
  • Oliver Thornton
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Oliver Thornton discusses his own diagnosis with Asperger's syndrome, and how he hopes his new venture, Coding Autism, can help others on the spectrum find meaningful employment.
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Life After A TBI: The Invisible Challenges Of An Invisible Disability
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Life After a TBI: The Invisible Challenges of an Invisible Disability

  • April 28, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, tbi, traumatic brain injury
David A. Grant discusses invisible disabilities, and relays two stories about every day challenges presented by his traumatic brain injury.
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Bottoms-Up: The Innovative Thinking Style Of The Asperger’s Mind
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Bottoms-Up: The Innovative Thinking Style of the Asperger’s Mind

  • April 23, 2017
  • Marcelle Ciampi
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Samantha Craft discusses the concept of "bottom up" processing, which is common amongst people on the autism spectrum.
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Neurodiversity And Fitness: The Value In Exercise For Different Brains
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Neurodiversity and Fitness: The Value in Exercise for Different Brains

  • April 20, 2017
  • Steven Dinnen
  • Neurodiversity
Steven Dinnen discusses the importance of exercise for anyone that may have a different brain, and the fitness challenges neurodiverse conditions can present.
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Autism And ABA: What Is Applied Behavior Analysis?
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Autism and ABA: What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

  • April 18, 2017
  • Rebecca Womack
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rebecca Womack discusses what applied behavior analysis therapy is, and how it could be useful for some children on the autism spectrum.
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Living In A World With Autism When You Don’t Know You Have It
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Living In a World with Autism When You Don’t Know You Have It

  • April 13, 2017
  • Eryn Segal
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Eryn Segal discusses life before and after her diagnosis with autism, and the social challenges she finds herself facing every day.
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ADHD, Learning Challenges, And Life Changes: Finding A Better Way To Assess Different Brains
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ADHD, Learning Challenges, and Life Changes: Finding a Better Way to Assess Different Brains

  • April 9, 2017
  • Tammy Elkon
  • ADHD, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
Tammy Elkon discusses how the journey through finding proper educational assistance for her son led her to develop a tool for assessing the abilities of those with different brains.
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When Adults With Autism Face Difficult Life Change: 16 Supportive Actions
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When Adults with Autism Face Difficult Life Change: 16 Supportive Actions

  • April 6, 2017
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Jackie M. Marquette discusses the adversity that has touched the life of a close friends with autism, and offers tips for supporting a person on the spectrum that may be facing life changes.
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Just The Essentials: Can Insomnia Be Relieved Through Aromatherapy?
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Just the Essentials: Can Insomnia Be Relieved Through Aromatherapy?

  • April 2, 2017
  • Megan Baksh
  • insomnia, Neurodiversity
Megan Baksh details her recent experiences using essential oils to relieve her insomnia, as well as recent studies that suggest the value of aromatherapy as an alternative treatment for the condition.
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Medications And Different Brains: Ensuring Safe Prescription Use For Everyone
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Medications and Different Brains: Ensuring Safe Prescription Use For Everyone

  • March 30, 2017
  • Lynn Harrelson
Lynn Harrelson, Pharm BS, FASCP discusses common problems related to taking medications, and offers tips on how to avoid them.
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Is It A Behavior Or Brain Problem? Neurological Deficits In Different Brains
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Is It a Behavior or Brain Problem? Neurological Deficits in Different Brains

  • March 26, 2017
  • Debbie Hampton
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Debbie Hampton discusses how what might look like impulsive, irresponsible, selfish, disorganized, or unmotivated behavior may actual be a result of a problem in the brain.
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Oh, The Things You Can Think! Working Together For People With Autism
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Oh, The Things You Can Think! Working Together for People with Autism

  • March 22, 2017
  • Denise Resnik
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Denise Resnik discusses the importance of creating supportive environments for people on the autism spectrum.
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Neurodiversity In The Arts: “Mindblind” By Jennifer Roy
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: “Mindblind” by Jennifer Roy

  • March 17, 2017
  • Donna Levin
  • ASD, Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Roy’s Mindblind, a novel about a 14 year old boy on the autism spectrum, from Skyscape Publishing.
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Living After Traumatic Brain Injury – The Evolution Of Life As A Survivor
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Living After Traumatic Brain Injury – The Evolution of Life as a Survivor

  • March 15, 2017
  • David Grant
  • Neurodiversity, tbi, traumatic brain injury
David A. Grant discusses the disruptive life changes caused by his brain injury, and how he persevered as a survivor.
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Paving The Path To Jobs And Vocational Success For Different Brains
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Paving the Path to Jobs and Vocational Success for Different Brains

  • March 9, 2017
  • Angela Mahoney
  • employment, Neurodiversity
Angela Mahoney, M.Ed. discusses the importance of developing vocational skills for those of us with different brains, and lists simple starting points to put individuals on the path to finding employment.
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Neuropsychology: The Map Of The Head And The Benefits Of Massage
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Neuropsychology: The Map of the Head and the Benefits of Massage

  • March 8, 2017
  • Giuliana Fenwick
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Giuliana Fenwick discusses neuropsychology, maps out the various sections of the brain that play a roll in what we consider "neurodiversity", and offers some head massage methods she believes can reduce the symptoms of autism and similar diagnoses.
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