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 can better serve neurodiverse students.
Section 504: Understanding the Law Being School Accommodations, with Linda Silver | EDB 330
VIDEO - Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. discusses Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and her career ensuring appropriate accommodations for students.
9Muses: Supporting Mental Health Through Art & Peer Support, with Nicole Storrs | EDB 323
VIDEO - 9Muses Art Center’s Nicole Storrs shares how their drop-in center is helping people with mental health challenges.
Suicide Prevention & Mental Health, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 329
VIDEO - Certified Trauma and Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC returned to discuss her work as a Suicidologist, and the importance of inclusive mental health.
Recognizing Intersectional Trauma, with Aisha T. McDonald, LMHC | EDB 328
VIDEO - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Trauma & Resiliency Expert Aisha T. McDonald shares why trauma should be looked at through an intersectional lens.
Autism & Self-Acceptance, with Sam Farmer | EDB 327
Autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Sam Farmer discusses replacing internalized ableism with self-acceptance.
Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326
VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for the IDD and neurodivergent communities.
Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325
VIDEO - Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges.
Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319
VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program.
ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316
VIDEO - Self-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him navigate his work in emergency rooms, and offers advice for dealing with a trip to the ER.
Understanding Epilepsy, with Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez of Epilepsy Alliance Florida | EDB 324
VIDEO - Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez share facts about seizure disorders, and how the Alliance is working to increase awareness and support.
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 to students that have struggled in traditional classrooms.
Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315
VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and how it differs from behavioral methods.
NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, feat. Katherine Murphy of NAMI PBC | EDB 322
VIDEO - Katherine Murphy, CEO of NAMI Palm Beach County, shares how the alliance is helping people with mental health challenges in South Florida and throughout the nation.
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 allows students to achieve academically.
How Therapy Animals Help, with Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers & Gracie | EDB 320
VIDEO - The team from Canine Assisted Therapy shares what therapy animals do, and how they positively impact those with social and health challenges.
Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318
VIDEO - Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate.
CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317
VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the benefits of neurodiversity.
2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314
VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2023, we hear from some of the neurodiversity change-makers including Dr. Michael Alessandri, Dr. Mai Pham, Joseph Lento & more!
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show, including JR Harding, Brooke Schnittman, and Michael Ellenbogen.
Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312
VIDEO - Cynthia Hammer, self-advocate & founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares her experiences with the disorder, and how it can differ from other types of ADHD.
Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310
VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar disorder.
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 helping people overcome ADHD related challenges.
“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer.
Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306
VIDEO - Miss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach & self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings working together for the autism community.
Atlas Primer: Making Education Accessible, with Hinrik Jósafat Atlason | EDB 305
VIDEO - Atlas Primer CEO and founder Hinrik Jósafat Atlason shares how the learning assistant app can make education more accessible for neurodivergent learners.
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. education more inclusive for neurodivergent learners.
The Autism Theater Project: Creating Inclusion on the Stage & Screen | EDB 303
VIDEO - Members of the Autism Theater Project share how they are working to change the perception of neurodiversity through performing.
Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is working to make the democratic process more accessible.
Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301
VIDEO - Dr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and the importance of inclusive mental health care.
The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300
VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates with varied traits and diagnoses that span the “spectrum of neurodiversity”.
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 neurodivergent students and their parents as a new school year begins.
Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his world travels, and why he thinks everyone needs an adventure.
Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297
VIDEO - Celebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his work helping the next generation of business leaders embrace inclusion.
Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296
VIDEO - Zavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals.
Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295
VIDEO - Psychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges while pursuing her education.
Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent.
Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294
VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia to a long and successful career in marketing.
Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey to being a mental health professional.
Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292
VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for parents with teens having a mental health crisis.
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 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
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 supporting the autistic community.
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 providers to rethink how they deliver services.
Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278
VIDEO - Positive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals.
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 discuss his new book “Loving Your Place On The Spectrum”.
Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum.
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 work ending stigma in higher education.
Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Mark Wolraich, MD discusses his work creating diagnostic scales for ADHD, and how doctors can better serve neurodivergent patients.
Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, with Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288
VIDEO - Go Baby Go founder and Univ of Delaware professor Dr. Cole Galloway discusses his work helping children with mobility challenges.
“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 caught in the justice system.
Els for Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources for the Neurodivergent w/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287
VIDEO - Els for Autism's Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all ages of autistic individuals, and previews their upcoming conference.
Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286
VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the disease, and his work raising awareness around the world.
Neurodiversity and Storytelling, with Eva Grayzel | EDB 271
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Master storyteller and author Eva Grayzel discusses how sharing stories helps people connect and succeed.
2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285
VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.
2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284
In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we had the privilege of speaking with in 2022.
Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268
(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand Avoidance”, and its occurrence along the autism spectrum.
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 discusses his work helping students find employment.
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 what she has learned from her neurodiverse household.
Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262
(VIDEO - 28 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen discusses his work training medical professionals in neurodiversity.
Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281
VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.
Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280
Jessica Kidwell of the Neuroversity Podcast discusses why listening to and highlighting the voices of neurodivergent self-advocates is so important.
What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277
VIDEO - Mara Myers shares her son’s journey with the autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder known as PANDAS.
Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections.
Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity.
Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265
(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum.
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 through technology.
Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals develop their driving skills.
Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272
VIDEO - Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD - Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263
(VIDEO - 14 mins) Journalist & self-advocate Tara Lerman shares the realities of Tourette Syndrome.
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 is helping neurodivergent adults find jobs.
Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270
(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center for Student Success Dr. Oksana Hagerty share their work with neurodivergent students.
Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT returns to discuss codependency.
What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts shares what makes something a “disorder”.
Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively teaching neurodiverse students.
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264
(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss the importance of mental health care for kids.
Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, w/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity in the justice system.
Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community.
Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the neurodivergent.
