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Getting a Second Opinion on an ADHD Diagnosis

Getting a Second Opinion on an ADHD Diagnosis

Julie Saumsiegle discusses the importance of getting second opinions and trying all avenues when...
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Neurodiversity and Sleep: Tips for Helping Different Brains Rest

Dr. Ben Weinstock examines the common sleep problems related to neurodiverse conditions, and offers...
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Bridges to Adelphi: A Model for Supporting College Students on the Autism Spectrum

Mitch Nagler discusses Bridges to Adelphi, and the model it has become for services...
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Telling Your Children You Have Epilepsy

Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the challenge of a parent with epilepsy sharing their diagnoses...
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The ADHD Parent: Comfort Levels and ADHD

Lacey Craddock discusses the challenges a child with a neurodiverse diagnoses can face while...
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Medication’s Changing Use in Different Brains

Lynn Harrelson, Pharm. B.S., FASCP looks at how the interactions between patients and prescriptions...
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The Adderall Debate – Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

Roland Jung discusses his first year after receiving his ADHD diagnosis, and his ongoing...
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Understanding and Supporting Weaknesses in Executive Brain Functioning

Cheryl Checkers, M.S. outlines how weaknesses in the executive functions of the brain can...
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Living with an Invisible Disability

In his first blog for Different Brains, David A. Grant tells the story of...
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Getting Assessed – Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

Roland Jung continues the story of his personal journey with ADHD. In this installment,...
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Sharing the Challenges of Epilepsy

Tom McGranahan Jr discusses common misconceptions about how to help someone that is having...
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Executive Brain Functions and their Link with the Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick discusses the executive functions of the brain, and how she believes directed...
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Reflections on Employment Issues for People with Autism, and Ways to Improve It

Rebecca Witonsky recounts her history as a woman on the autism spectrum seeking employment,...
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Social Challenges for Women on the Autism Spectrum

Sarah Howard, a woman with autism who wasn't diagnosed until the age of 29,...
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More Big Steps for Individuals with Autism, Families, and Housing in 2017

Denise Resnik discusses First Place Arizona, and how their recent groundbreaking marks a personal...
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Just Keep Swimming: Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

In the first part of his ongoing blog series, Roland E. Jung discusses life...
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New Year, New Resolutions: Prescription Safety in 2017

Lynn Harrelson, Pharm. B.S., FASCP discusses the need for prescription safety, and taking precautions...
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Defining Neurodiversity for 2017: It’s Different Brains

In our final blog of 2016, Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses the...
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The Emotional Brain

Giuliana Fenwick discusses the amygdala, a part of the brain that rules emotion and...
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Autism, Predictability, and the Desire for Interpersonal Relations

Eric Zimmerman discusses how a recent trip forced him to expand his horizons, and...
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Give Your Brain the Gift of Hearing for the Holidays

Audiologist Constance Metropulos discusses how some anxiety-inducing social misunderstandings can be avoided this holiday...
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The Journey Through School and Work of One Young Woman with Autism

In her first blog for Different Brains, advocate Rebecca Witonsky tells the story of...
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Autism / Independence – Do All You Can, While You Can

Amalia Starr tells of how the loss of Brandon, her son with autism, highlights...
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Twenty-five Effective Career Preparations that Promote Autism Spectrum Employment

Dr. Jackie M. Marquette discusses the challenges and methods of helping individuals on the...
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Neurodiversity In The Gut: The Enteric or Second Brain

Giuliana Fenwick discusses how the gut, also known as the enteric or second brain,...
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Tips And Resources For Veterans Suffering With PTSD

Julia Merrill presents tips and helpful resource links for veterans suffering with Post Traumatic...
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Epilepsy In The Open

In this blog piece, Thomas J. McGranahan Jr discusses his personal struggles with epilepsy,...
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Toxic Stress and its Impact on Children

Dr. N’Quavah Velazquez of Achievement Heights Academy discusses the effect toxic stress can have...
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Courage Not Weakness: Accepting Support in the Differently-Abled Community

Disability advocate and champion J.R. Harding tells the story of how, after he became...
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Neurodiversity and Addiction: An Interview with Professor Bankole A. Johnson of HBO’s “Addiction” Series

In this special text-only interview, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with ‌Dr. Bankole A. Johnson,...
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Synesthesia, PTSD, and Chamber Music: A Concert to Celebrate the Benefits of Music for Therapy

From my own viewpoint as a performing musician, there is surely no better way...
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SMILE Miracles: Don’t Underestimate Potential on the Autism Spectrum

After three years of operations, Rob & Denise Resnik offer their perspectives on the...
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“Drumming is My Madness”: How One Student Fought ADHD

In this excerpt from her book, Lori Bitar tells the story of how she...
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Insomnia: A Personal Struggle

Megan Baksh details her struggles with insomnia, and how she tries to combat it....
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Neurodiversity: No Two Brains Are Exactly Alike

Julie Saumsiegle discusses her viewpoint on the idea of neurodiversity, and why society needs...
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Relief: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Becca Lory discusses how her life changed when she received her autism diagnosis at...
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Guilt: The Elephant In The Room of Special Needs Parents

Mari Nosal discusses the tendency of the parents of children with special needs to...
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Specialisterne: A Million Jobs for People with Autism and Other Unique Abilities

Cheryl Checkers discusses Specialisterne, an international company determined to create employment for the neurodiverse....
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Trailblazing for Neurodiversity and Different Brains

Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses his experiences at Trailblazing 2016, a conference dedicated to encouraging...
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The “a” Word: It Doesn’t Just Mean “Autism”

Donna Levin discusses The a Word, a British television series that recently debuted in...
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Hormones, Massage Therapy, and The Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick offers more tips and techniques to help ease neurodiverse symptoms using head...
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Sensorimotor and Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Dorita Berger

Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout speaks with Dr. Dorita Berger about the various benefits music...
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Theory Of Mind: Challenges & Treatments Within Asperger’s & Autism

Mari Nosal discusses the "Theory of Mind," and examines some of the challenges related...
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Lost in translation – What I thought my son with autism didn’t understand

Linda Mastroianni discusses how her ways of communicating with her son, who has autism,...
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Why Kids Need To Earn An Allowance At A Young Age

As parents, we all want our kids to grow up to have a great...
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A Unique Social Skills Intervention for Children, Teens, and Adults with Social Challenges

Cheryl Checkers discusses a new intervention, developed at UCLA, being used to help those...
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Children On The Autism Spectrum Become Adults- Is Society Equipped?

Mari Nosal discusses the fear parents have of their children aging-out of the system,...
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Lessons Learned: Building the “Most Autism Friendly City in the World”

Community building is a process. It requires vision, passion, grit, resilience and an ability...
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Simple Steps for Massaging Away Meltdowns in the Neurodiverse

Just a few simple massage techniques will bring someone back into the "parasympathetic" state...
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Three Benefits of Teaching Authenticity to Children with Autism

Authenticity is one of the most beneficial skills any parent, therapist, or instructor can...
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The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse,...
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How My Son with Autism’s So-Called Obsession with Directions Shows Me the Genius Within

It’s time to start encouraging our children with autism, who show extreme interest in...
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Seeing the world through the eyes of your child

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Your Child

The next time your child or client reacts in a way you don’t understand,...
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Communication and Asperger’s

Eric Zimmerman talks about how communication can present challenges for people on the autism...
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADHD

The Multiple Types of ADHD

Shawn Smith identifies the different types of ADHD, and how characteristics can differ....
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: “Fitting In” by Colin Thompson

Donna Levin reviews's the new book "Fitting In," written by Colin Thompson and published...
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How Indian Head Massage May Benefit the Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick tells of how raising a son with autism led her to develop...
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Treating PTSD Can Help Your Addiction

Treating PTSD Can Help Your Addiction

PTSD sufferers often turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. However, substance use enhances...
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Understanding Acquired Brain Injuries

Steve Gregory discusses lessons he has learned during his own recovery from an Acquired...
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Life After Caregiving

For every caregiver, the stark reality is this: there is always a beginning and...
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Action, Advocacy, and Friends: The Birth of AASCEND

Sixteen years ago our family didn’t have any adult friends on the autism spectrum,...
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A Guide for an Autism-Friendly 4th of July

7 Tips To Make 4th of July Friendly to Those With Autism, Asperger’s, and Hyper-Senses

Between the barbecues, parties, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is one of the...
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Education, Jobs, Friends a Reality for Adults with Autism

Together with local and national leaders, we are demonstrating what’s possible when we work...
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Notions By Nickas My Journey Into Neurodiversity

Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)

In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as...
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I Give My Son Pot

You don’t have to report me to Child Protective Services. I give my son...
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The Neural Tango Plays On!

The power of music as an inspiration is well known by anyone who has...
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The Square Root of Father’s Day

You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child...
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apraxia letter to myself

A Letter to Myself For When My Son Was Diagnosed With Apraxia

Lisa Geng writes a letter she wishes she could've given herself when her son...
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Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee, and Neurodiversity

There is much wisdom to be drawn from Muhammad Ali- such as believe in...
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time management for the neurodiverse

VIDEO BLOG: Neurodiversity and Time Management

Neurodiversity and time management is a topic that keeps coming up in individual family...
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Gene On, Gene Off! Dr. Jennifer Jo Kanter-Brout

Gene On, Gene Off!

Can the concepts of epigenetics finally answer the question: nature or nurture?...
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take It

Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Rose's book "It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take...
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There’s No Place Like Home: For Adults With Autism & Other Special Abilities

Written from a mother’s heart, pondering his first home away from our family home,...
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Special Needs Parenting: Feeling Like A Square Peg In A Round Hole

One cannot Google "Asperger's Syndrome" and profess to be an expert. I had to...
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Curious About the Curious Incident

Neurodiversity in the Arts: Curious About the Curious Incident

Donna gives her review of the stage adaptation of the best-selling novel The Curious...
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Difference Between Counseling and Psychotherapy

VIDEO BLOG: The Difference Between Counseling and Psychotherapy

One question I get asked with some frequency is: What is the difference between...
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Autism Awareness Day

A Very Special Mothers Day To Special Needs Moms

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Misophonia: The new kid on the block… or not?

Just when you think that enough overlapping and diagnostically confusing “disorders” exist, a new...
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Different Brains Ingredients for a Supportive Community

Ingredients for a Supportive Community

We stop for people who are older or people with obvious physical disabilities. But...
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An Aspie’s Opinion on Marijuana

An Aspie’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Marijuana has been shown to help with symptoms related to cancer, chronic pain, Glaucoma,...
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