Category: EDB

A man with a grey gotee wears a black suit, purple bow tie, and a fedora next to the wordss "Epilepsy Gangster featuring Tim Ulmer"

The Epilepsy Gangster, with Tim Ulmer | EDB 338

Self-advocate Tim Ulmer shares his journey with epilepsy, and talks about his show Epilepsy...

Understanding FASD: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders, with Rebecca Tillou | EDB 337

VIDEO - Self-advocate and author Rebecca Tillou shares the realities of life with FASD,...
Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay

Neurodiversity and Trauma, with Megan MacKay | EDB 336

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay returns to discuss her work helping...
A man in a hard hat is working on a piece of machinery next to the words "Autism and Job Corps"

Autism & Job Corps, with Megan MacKay | EDB 335

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps,...
Cover image - 2024 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 333

2024 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 333

VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2024, we hear from...
The words "Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer" superimposed over a photo of a winding road cutting through a forest, with a picture of Sam in a white button up shirt smiling

Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327

Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance....
A woman with long brown hair leans down with her head in her hands. Behind her is the phrase "Neurodivergent Burnout"

Neurodivergent Burnout, with Shawn Smith | EDB 332

VIDEO - Canadian ADHD & autism self-advocate and therapist Shawn Smith shares his experiences...
A woman holds out her hand in front of her face next to the text: Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331

Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331

VIDEO - PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Demand Avoidance....
cover image - Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312

Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312

VIDEO - Cynthia Hammer, self-advocate & founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares her...
Cover image - Rethinking Education: Making School Work for Every Brain, with Joseph Lento | EDB 307

Rethinking Education: Making School Work for Every Brain, with Joseph Lento | EDB 307

VIDEO - Educator & musician Joseph Lento discusses how he thinks the education system...
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Suicide Prevention & Mental Health, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 329

VIDEO - Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC returned to discuss...
"Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC" is written over a dark abstract background of black and grey waves.

Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328

VIDEO - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Expert Aisha T....
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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for...
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ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316

VIDEO - Self-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him...
Cover image - Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

VIDEO - Evolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support...
“Autism and Developmental Therapy” appears next to young black girl in turquoise shirt with braided hair and hand over mouth, with small photo of Dr. Jennie Trocchio in corner

Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315

VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and...
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Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, with Tainah Georges | EDB 321

VIDEO - Fusion Academy’s Tainah Georges explains how they use a one-student-to-one-teacher model that...
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CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317

VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the...
Cover image - Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310

Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310

VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar...
Cover image - Activate Your ADHD Potential, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 309

Activate Your ADHD Potential, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 309

VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC returns to discuss...
Cover image - "I'm Dying To Tell You" with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308

“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308

VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he...
Cover image - Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306

Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306

VIDEO - Miss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach & self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings...
Cover image - Atlas Primer: Making Education Accessible, with Hinrik Jósafat Atlason | EDB 305

Atlas Primer: Making Education Accessible, with Hinrik Jósafat Atlason | EDB 305

VIDEO - Atlas Primer CEO and founder Hinrik Jósafat Atlason shares how the learning...
Cover image - Neurodiversity in S.T.E.M. Education, with the TERC Team | EDB 304

Neurodiversity in S.T.E.M. Education, with the TERC Team | EDB 304

VIDEO - Team members from TERC share the organization’s innovative work for making S.T.E.M....
Cover image - Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302

Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is...
Cocer image - Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301

Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301

VIDEO - Dr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and...
Cover image - Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299

Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299

VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC shares tips for...
Cover image - Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298

Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298

VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his world...
Cover image - Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297

Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297

VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his work...
Cover image - Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296

Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296

VIDEO - Zavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities...
Cover image - Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295

Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295

VIDEO - Psychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges...
Cover image - Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find...
Cover image - Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for...
Cover image - Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic...
Cover image - Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293

Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293

VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey to being a...
Cover image - Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292

Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292

VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for parents with teens...
Cover image - Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Hoangmai (Mai) Pham, MD, MPH | EDB 291

Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham | EDB 291

VIDEO - IEC founder Dr. Mai Pham discusses their work transforming healthcare for people...
Cover image - Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290

Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290

VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri shares the importance of organization partnerships in...
Cover image - How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289

How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289

VIDEO - UM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri discusses how the COVID19 pandemic forced autism...
Cover image - Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, with Jude Morrow | EDB 258

Loving Your Place On The Spectrum, with Jude Morrow | EDB 258

(VIDEO - 31 minutes) Irish autistic self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to...
Cover image - Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the...
Cover image - Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279

Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279

VIDEO - BUSM’s Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Angelique Harris discusses her...
Cover image - Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260

Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260

(VIDEO - 30 mins) Mark Wolraich, MD discusses his work creating diagnostic scales for...
Cover image - “Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

“Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

(VIDEO - 30 mins) Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver discusses his work helping autistic individuals...
Cover image - Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the...
Cover image - Neurodiversity and Storytelling, with Eva Grayzel | EDB 271

Neurodiversity and Storytelling, with Eva Grayzel | EDB 271

(VIDEO - 25 mins) Master storyteller and author Eva Grayzel discusses how sharing stories...
Cover image - Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand...
Cover image - Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College's Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

VIDEO - Autism self-advocate / Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement Dr. James Williams...
Cover image - Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares...
Cover image - Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262

Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262

(VIDEO - 28 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen discusses his work...
Cover image - Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity's Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280

Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280

Jessica Kidwell of the Neuroversity Podcast discusses why listening to and highlighting the voices...
Cover image - What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277

What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277

VIDEO - Mara Myers shares her son’s journey with the autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder known...
Cover image - Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic...
Cover image - Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors...
Cover image - Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical...
Cover image - Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

VIDEO - Neuroscientist Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. shares his work maximizing the brain’s potential...
Cover image - Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals...
Cover image - Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

VIDEO - Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD - Nonverbal Learning Disorder....
Cover image - Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263

Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263

(VIDEO - 14 mins) Journalist & self-advocate Tara Lerman shares the realities of Tourette...
Cover image - Joshua's Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program...