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What Makes Something A Disorder? With Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267
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What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

  • May 6, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts shares what makes something a “disorder”.
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Effective Teaching For Neurodiverse Students, With Joseph Lento | EDB 266
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Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

  • April 23, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively teaching neurodiverse students.
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, With Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
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Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

  • April 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”.
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Adolescent Mental Health, Featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264
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Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

  • March 31, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss the importance of mental health care for kids.
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Finding Neurodiversity In The Criminal Justice System, W/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233
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Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, w/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233

  • March 5, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity in the justice system.
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Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, With LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241
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Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

  • February 10, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community.
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, With Broward Center For The Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257
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Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

  • January 12, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the neurodivergent.
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The Neurobiology Of Empathy, With UChicago’s Dr Peggy Mason | EDB 248
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The Neurobiology of Empathy, with UChicago’s Dr Peggy Mason | EDB 248

  • January 5, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • neurobiology, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 34 mins) University of Chicago’s Dr. Peggy Mason discusses her work on the neurobiological basis of empathy.
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Neurodiversity In Israel, With Jacki Edry | EDB 256
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Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

  • December 21, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in Israel.
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Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, With Ken Gobbo | EDB 209
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Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209

  • December 11, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds, and his book "Dyslexia and Creativity".
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The State Of Alzheimer’s Research, With Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255
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The State of Alzheimer’s Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255

  • December 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Marcia Ratner & Dr. James Hendrix discuss recent developments in Alzheimer’s research.
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Autism & PTSD, With Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254
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Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

  • November 20, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism spectrum.
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Parenting A Child With A Rare Diagnosis, With John Hiski Ridge | EDB 253
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Parenting a Child with a Rare Diagnosis, with John Hiski Ridge | EDB 253

  • November 7, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • 22q, Neurodiversity, parenting
(VIDEO - 30 mins) John Hiski Ridge discusses what he has learned racing a child with a rare diagnosis - 22q.
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Advocating For Accessibility & Accommodations, With Sarah Goldman | EDB 225
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Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225

  • October 27, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 18 mins) Cerebral Palsy self-advocate Sarah Goldman discusses her fight for inclusion.
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Building An Inclusive Workforce, With Matt Anderson Of PRIDE Industries | EDB 252
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Building an Inclusive Workforce, with Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries | EDB 252

  • October 14, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 31 mins) Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries discusses his work creating employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder, With Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250

  • September 25, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the realities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Supporting The Down Syndrome Community, W/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247
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Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, w/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247

  • August 26, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau share how the NDSS is helping the Down syndrome community.
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The US Autism Association, With Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246
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The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

  • August 12, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
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The Autism Full Employment Act, W/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
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The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

  • August 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
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Thriving With ADHD, With Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244
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Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244

  • July 24, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Canadian self-advocate Shawn Smith shares his tools for thriving with ADHD.
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CTE, Sports & Dementia, With LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243
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CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243

  • July 16, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses the possible connections between sports-related CTE and dementia.
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Not Weird, Just Autistic, With J.R. Reed | EDB 242
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Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

  • July 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
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Overcoming Self-Defeat, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240
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Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

  • June 12, 2021
  • DB Editor
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.
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Gender Identity & Autism, With Dr. Eileen Crehan Of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227
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Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

  • June 3, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum
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Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, With Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239
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Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239

  • May 14, 2021
  • DB Editor
  • Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.
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Employment For The Neurodiverse, With Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, And More | EDB 128
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Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128

  • April 20, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and Lynn Miner Rosen.
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DCD & Me: Living With Developmental Coordination Disorder, Featuring Julia Futo | EDB 237
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DCD & Me: Living with Developmental Coordination Disorder, featuring Julia Futo | EDB 237

  • April 16, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • DCD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 mins) Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses growing up with DCD.
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Becoming A Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, With Julia Futo | EDB 236
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Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Julia Futo | EDB 236

  • April 8, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • DCD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 14mins) DCD self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses how she found her voice.
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STEM Inclusion For The Neurodivergent, W/ UCONN’s Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD | EDB 235
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STEM Inclusion for the Neurodivergent, w/ UCONN’s Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD | EDB 235

  • March 29, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) UCONN's Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD discuss their INCLUDE program
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Battling Health Care Disparities, With Harvard’s Margarita Alegría, PhD | EDB 234
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Battling Health Care Disparities, with Harvard’s Margarita Alegría, PhD | EDB 234

  • March 18, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Margarita Alegría, PhD discusses her work eliminating health care disparities.
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, With Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

  • March 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse.
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, With Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

  • February 13, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism and human invention.
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Exercise & Autism, With Mark Fleming | EDB 231
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Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

  • January 31, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance of exercise for the neurodivergent.
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Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, With Jude Morrow | EDB 230
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Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

  • January 22, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss spreading neurodiversity awareness during the pandemic.
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Dealing With Trauma During COVID-19, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 229
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Dealing With Trauma During COVID-19, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 229

  • January 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, PTSD, trauma
(VIDEO - 35 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming trauma during the pandemic.
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Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, With Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228
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Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228

  • December 16, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 mins) Educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. returns to share dyslexia reading tips.
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Life With Misophonia, With Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226
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Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

  • December 2, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • misophonia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 16 mins) Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia.
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Autism & COVID-19, With Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218
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Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218

  • November 13, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for students on the spectrum during the pandemic.
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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, With Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222
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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222

  • October 17, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, neuodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Michael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy.
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Mental Health & The Justice System, With Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221
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Mental Health & The Justice System, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221

  • October 10, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 minutes) Mental Health Court trailblazer Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren discusses community and legal support for the neurodiverse.
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Mindfulness, Parenting, & ADHD, With Mark Bertin, M.D. | EDB 220
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Mindfulness, Parenting, & ADHD, with Mark Bertin, M.D. | EDB 220

  • September 27, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Developmental behavioral pediatrician Mark Bertin, M.D. discusses mindful parenting of children with ADHD.
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Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, With Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219
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Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219

  • September 16, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 13 minutes) Autism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for disclosing a diagnosis.
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Pursuing Dreams On The Autism Spectrum, With Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217
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Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217

  • August 22, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) Autism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing his dream of being a neuroradiologist.
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HAAPE: Helping Adults With Autism Perform & Excel, With Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216
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HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216

  • August 12, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 minutes) HAAPE CEO Larry Rothman, Ph.D. discusses helping people with autism find employment.
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Patient Care During COVID-19, With Louis A. Shapiro Of HSS | EDB 215
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Patient Care During COVID-19, with Louis A. Shapiro of HSS | EDB 215

  • July 30, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • health care, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 minutes) HSS CEO Louis A. Shapiro discusses maintaining high standards of hospital patient care during COVID-19.
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Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, With Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214
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Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

  • July 25, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity and supporting students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
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Ageless Aging: Lifelong Health For Brain & Body, With Maddy Dychtwald | EDB 213
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Ageless Aging: Lifelong Health for Brain & Body, with Maddy Dychtwald | EDB 213

  • July 18, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 minutes) AgeWave co-founder Maddy Dychtwald shares healthy aging tips for brain and body.
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Autism Career Pathways, With Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212
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Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212

  • July 10, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(29 minutes) Autism Career Pathways founder Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people on the spectrum find careers.
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Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around The Globe, With Andrew Eddy | EDB 211
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Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211

  • June 25, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 minutes) Untapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub -- a resource for employment, education, and more.
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Neurodiverse Housing, With Ashley Kim | EDB 210
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Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210

  • June 18, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences.
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, With Pierre Marsh | EDB 130
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 130

  • June 3, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(18 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and neurodiversity advocate Pierre Marsh.
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Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, With Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208
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Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208

  • May 28, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 33 mins) Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.
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The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, With Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB
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The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB

  • May 21, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung, director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project discusses how the university is helping maximize neurodiverse opportunities.
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The Other CTE: Toxicants & Your Brain, With Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 207
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The Other CTE: Toxicants & Your Brain, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 207

  • May 14, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Concussions, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 mins) World-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses "the other CTE": Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy.
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Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, With Ed Harrold | EDB 206
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Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, with Ed Harrold | EDB 206

  • May 6, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, coach, and educator Ed Harrold returns to discuss breathing health during COVID-19.
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Is Autism Employment Improving? With Michael Bernick | EDB 205
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Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205

  • May 1, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) "Autism Job Club" author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses the state of autism employment.
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Becoming A Special Father For Special Kids, With David Hirsch | EDB 204
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Becoming a Special Father For Special Kids, with David Hirsch | EDB 204

  • April 22, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) David Hirsch founder of 21st Century Dads discusses fatherhood and how his organization is mentoring special needs dads.
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Succeeding With Tourette Syndrome, With Brian Schulman | EDB 203
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Succeeding with Tourette Syndrome, with Brian Schulman | EDB 203

  • April 9, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, tourette syndrome
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome.
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Neurodiversity & Chronic Pain, With Karen Prescod The BowTie Gurl | EDB 202
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Neurodiversity & Chronic Pain, with Karen Prescod the BowTie Gurl | EDB 202

  • April 1, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) BowTie Kids founder Karen Prescod on battling her chronic pain with mindfulness.
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Harnessing Abilities With ADHD, With Brooke Schnittman | EDB 201
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Harnessing Abilities With ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman | EDB 201

  • March 25, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) ADHD and Executive Functioning Coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how to harness abilities of the neurodiverse.
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An Introduction To Stress Management, With Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194
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An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194

  • March 16, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with Dr. Hackie Reitman.
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What Made You Smile Today? With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB
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What Made You Smile Today? with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB

  • March 11, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Suicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston returns to discuss his initiative to improve human connections.
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Love Serving Autism: Tennis On The Spectrum, With Lisa Pugliese | EDB
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Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB

  • February 27, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Love Serving Autism founder and speech and language pathologist Lisa Pugliese discusses how tennis can help those on the spectrum.
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Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, With Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB
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Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB

  • February 19, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health.
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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, With Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty Of Beacon College | EDB
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Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty of Beacon College | EDB

  • February 13, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
(32 mins) Beacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students.
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From Breakdown To Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
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From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195

  • February 5, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he uses for his own struggle with depression, and offers tips on how to take advantage of “wake up calls”.
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Fatherhood On The Autism Spectrum, With Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182
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Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182

  • January 29, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.
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What Is Sports Psychology? With Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193
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What is Sports Psychology? with Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193

  • January 15, 2020
  • DBAdmin
(VIDEO - 28 minutes) Licensed Psychologist, motivational speaker, and author Dr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology.
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Excelling With Autism, Featuring J David Hall Of NeuroGuides | EDB 176
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Excelling With Autism, featuring J David Hall of NeuroGuides | EDB 176

  • January 8, 2020
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 mins) In this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall.
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2019 In Review: Advice For Every Brain, W/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & More | EDB 192
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2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain, w/ Dr. Nancy Doyle, Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis & more | EDB 192

  • January 2, 2020
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity

2019 in Review: Clinicians, Advocates & Change-Makers (13 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode…

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2019 In Review: The Wisdom Of Self-Advocates, W/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & More | EDB 191
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2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191

  • December 24, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Depression, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity, tbi

2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover…

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Supporting Autism Families, With Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
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Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190

  • December 18, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano…

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The Neurobiology Of Socialization, With Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
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The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189

  • December 10, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins)…

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An Introduction To Group Therapy, With Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
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An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188

  • November 20, 2019
  • expdiffbrains@gmail.com expdiffbrains@gmail.com
  • mental health, Neurodiversity

Psychologist Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains the basics of group therapy (18 minutes) Scott is…

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Breathing And The Brain, With Ed Harrold | EDB 187
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Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187

  • November 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing expert Ed Harrold discusses the role breathing has in brain function and overall health.
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InferCabulary: Improving Literacy With Semantic Reasoning, With Beth Lawrence | EDB 186
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InferCabulary: Improving Literacy with Semantic Reasoning, with Beth Lawrence | EDB 186

  • November 6, 2019
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(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP, speech and language pathologist and literacy tool InferCabulary.
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The Path To Holistic Health, With Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
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The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185

  • October 30, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Holistic wellness coach Flip Aguilera. Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person, and why basic purposeful movement is essential to our health.
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Supporting Autism Parents, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
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Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184

  • October 23, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 minutes) Autism coach and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon returns to discuss supporting parents raising children on the spectrum.
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The Journey Of An Autism Mom, With Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
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The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183

  • October 16, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(19 minutes) Autism coach & strategist, school psychologist, author, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon discusses parenting kids on the spectrum.
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Neurodiversity & The Law, w/ Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, Haley Moss, and more | EDB 165

  • October 2, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(25 minutes) In this special episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes various legal experts and advocates to get their advice on how to best interact with the law, with Judge Ginger Lerner Wren, lawyer & autism self-advocate Haley Moss, and more!
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