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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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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(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
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  • 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
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  • 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
  • DBAdmin
(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
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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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What Is REBT? With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167
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What is REBT? with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 167

  • September 25, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis to learn about REBT's role in modern psychology.
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Success With Dyslexia, With William Manzanares IV | EDB 181
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Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181

  • September 19, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Entrepreneur, author, and advocate William Manzanares IV of the Puyallup Tribe discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia.
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Jobs For The Neurodivergent, With Dr. Nancy Doyle Of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180
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Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180

  • September 12, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues speaking with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to find out tips for successful neurodivergent job searches.
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Finding The Genius Within, With Dr. Nancy Doyle Of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179
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Finding the Genius Within, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179

  • September 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with occupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle to explore employment for the neurodiverse.
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Keeping Your Brain Healthy, With Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178
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Keeping Your Brain Healthy, with Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178

  • August 21, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Dr. Cholet Josue, a psychiatrist, a neuroscientist, a physician, and author of the book “12 Unending Summers: Memoir of an Immigrant Child”.
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Early Autism Diagnoses, With Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177
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Early Autism Diagnoses, with Brian Udell M.D. “The Autism Doctor” | EDB 177

  • August 14, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with “The Autism Doctor”, behavioral pediatrician Brian Udell, M.D.
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NeuroGuides: Helping People With Autism Succeed, With J. David Hall | EDB 175
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NeuroGuides: Helping People With Autism Succeed, with J. David Hall | EDB 175

  • August 1, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall
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The Groundbreaking Lobbyist With Down Syndrome, Featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159
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The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159

  • July 24, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon, the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome.
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Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, With Jo Ann Marianne Of NAMI Broward | EDB 174
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Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174

  • July 17, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 16 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward.
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How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, With Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173
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How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173

  • July 11, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • misophonia, muscular dystrophy, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D., NYC Chapter Director for the FSH Society.
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Parenting & Misophonia, With Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172
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Parenting & Misophonia, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172

  • July 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • misophonia, Neurodiversity
(15 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate Jennifer Jo Brout, Psy.D.
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The College Living Experience, With Stephanie Martin | EDB 155
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The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155

  • June 27, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, ocd
(VIDEO - 22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin, president of the College Living Experience (CLE).
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Technology & Dyslexia, With Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 140
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Technology & Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 140

  • June 19, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Wired and Vogue writer Lisa Wood Shapiro, discussing the growing technology supporting people with dyslexia.
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National Alliance On Mental Illness: Ending The Stigma, With Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171
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National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171

  • June 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, bipolar, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity, schizophrenia
(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward
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The Psychology Of Acculturation, With Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. Of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 170
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The Psychology of Acculturation, with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 170

  • June 6, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei Fen Li, Ph.D. Dr. Li defines acculturation from a psychological perspective, discusses autism support in Taiwan, and explores cultural differences.
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Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, With Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145
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Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145

  • May 29, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Neurodiversity
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D., and discusses how the greatest minds today are uniting to end Alzheimer's and dementia.
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What Parents Should Know About Autism & Sexuality, With Amy Gravino | EDB 169
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What Parents Should Know About Autism & Sexuality, with Amy Gravino | EDB 169

  • May 23, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 27 mins) Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with autism and sexuality expert Amy Gravino. Amy discusses her diagnosis, the deficit in sex education for people on the spectrum, and some of the challenges women with autism face in the community.
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Understanding REBT, With Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 168
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Understanding REBT, with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 168

  • May 16, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(26 min) Psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis continues discussing REBT, while looking at how how mindfulness and self-reflection play a role in our health.
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The Fusion Of Neuroscience And Self-Cultivation, With Gabriel Axel Montes | EDB 157
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The Fusion of Neuroscience and Self-Cultivation, with Gabriel Axel Montes | EDB 157

  • May 1, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gabriel Axel Montes, educator, scientist, and founder of Neural Axis.
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My Bout With A Brain Injury, Featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166
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My Bout With A Brain Injury, featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166

  • April 24, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, tbi
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle.
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The Professional Advantage Of Neurodiversity, With Marcie Ciampi M.Ed.  | EDB 164
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The Professional Advantage of Neurodiversity, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. | EDB 164

  • April 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author, educator, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing.
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Everyday Asperger’s: Crafting A Life On The Autism Spectrum, With Samantha Craft | EDB 163
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Everyday Asperger’s: Crafting a Life on the Autism Spectrum, with Samantha Craft | EDB 163

  • March 27, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise known as Samantha Craft - autism self-advocate, author, and educator.
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Neurotoxicants & Neurodiversity, With Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 162
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Neurotoxicants & Neurodiversity, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 162

  • March 20, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine.
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Different Brains’ Tools For Success, With Mark Davis | EDB 161
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Different Brains’ Tools For Success, with Mark Davis | EDB 161

  • March 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(25 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with entrepreneur Mark Davis. The two discuss Mark’s keys to success, and cover tools for accomplishing tasks and maximizing potential.
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Florida’s First Openly Autistic Lawyer, With Haley Moss | EDB 160
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Florida’s First Openly Autistic Lawyer, with Haley Moss | EDB 160

  • March 6, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Haley Moss, the first openly-autistic lawyer in Florida.
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Employment For The Uniquely Abled, With Ivan Rosenberg | EDB 158
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Employment for the Uniquely Abled, with Ivan Rosenberg | EDB 158

  • February 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Ivan Rosenberg, Founder and President of The Uniquely Abled Project.
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Optimizing The Aging Brain, With Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144
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Optimizing the Aging Brain, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 144

  • February 6, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(27 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author, psychiatrist, gerontologist, and Age Wave CEO & Founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. about maintaining brain health while aging.
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The Spectrum Works, With Herag Haleblian And Jessica Lee | EDB 156
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The Spectrum Works, with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee | EDB 156

  • January 23, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
(22 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee, co-founders of The Spectrum Works - and organization dedicated to helping people with autism find employment.
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The Importance Of Volunteering, With Casey Seidman | EDB 147
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The Importance of Volunteering, with Casey Seidman | EDB 147

  • January 16, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(13 minutes) Casey Seidman discusses the importance of volunteering, the need nonprofits serve communities, and how his ADHD actually helps him excel.
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2018 In Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains, W/ Dr. Seth Keller, Dr. Ken Dychtwald & More | EDB 154
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2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains, w/ Dr. Seth Keller, Dr. Ken Dychtwald & more | EDB 154

  • January 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Depression, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity

(17 minutes) In this second of two “2018 in Review” episodes, we are going to hear from some of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of us with Different Brains.

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2018 In Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153
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2018 in Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153

  • December 27, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, apraxia, Autism, Depression, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, ocd

Words of wisdom from neurodiverse self-advocates In this first of two "2018 in Review" episodes,…

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BEST OF 2018 – Advocating Autism Acceptance To The United Nations, With Anita Lesko
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BEST OF 2018 – Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko

  • December 19, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, neurodiverity
(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and acclaimed autism advocate Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA.
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Preventing Suicide, With Jackie Rosen Of FISP | EDB 152
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Preventing Suicide, with Jackie Rosen of FISP | EDB 152

  • December 13, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Depression, mental health, suicide

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jackie Rosen, CEO and Executive Director of…

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Support For Women With Autism With Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS | EDB 151
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Support for Women with Autism with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS | EDB 151

  • December 5, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(21 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS about the progress women with autism have made and the challenges they still face.
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What Are Emotional Support Animals? With Becca Lory & Friends | EDB 150
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What Are Emotional Support Animals? with Becca Lory & Friends | EDB 150

  • November 28, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(14 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS, Antonio Hector, and Walter the Emotional Support Animal!
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Becoming A Writer With Dyslexia, With Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 139
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Becoming a Writer with Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 139

  • November 21, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(22 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Lisa Wood Shapiro, who discusses writing for publications like Wired and Vogue while battling the challenges related to dyslexia.
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Identifying The Abilities Of Every Brain, With Cuong Do | EDB 149
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Identifying the Abilities of Every Brain, with Cuong Do | EDB 149

  • November 15, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, neurodiverity
(26 minutes) Cuong Do (founder of the Profectum Foundation, co-creator of Identifor, Autism Speaks board member, and the father to a child with autism) discusses the importance of discovering the abilities of people with different brains.
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How Parents & Teachers Can Help Students Succeed, With John Mavros | EDB 148
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How Parents & Teachers Can Help Students Succeed, with John Mavros | EDB 148

  • November 7, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator John Mavros, author of "Enough iz Enough", about how parents and teachers need to team up to help students succeed.
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What Is Cognitive Neuroeducation? With Spencer M. Robinson, PhD | EDB 146
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What is Cognitive Neuroeducation? with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD | EDB 146

  • October 25, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Spencer M. Robinson, Ph.D., Executive Director and Chief of Research and Development for the Center for Applied Social Neuroscience, and the founder of the field of applied social neuroscience and the originator of Cognitive Neuroeducation.
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What Everyone Should Know About Autism And The Legal System, With Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 132
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What Everyone Should Know About Autism and the Legal System, with Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S. | EDB 132

  • October 3, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(16 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with criminal defense attorney and autism expert Carol S. Weinman, Esq., C.A.S..
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Supporting Different Learners, With Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 143
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Supporting Different Learners, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 143

  • September 26, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(21 min) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. to discuss why the education system needs to give support for children that learn differently.
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Ending Mental Health Stigma | EDB 142
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Ending Mental Health Stigma | EDB 142

  • September 20, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, stigma
In this episode, we hear from 6 neurodiversity leaders as they discuss the challenges of overcoming the stigma related to our brains, including Jeff Emmerson, Dr. Chris Stour, Prof. Bankole Johnson, and more!
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Stories From An Autism Mom, With Donna Levin | EDB 141
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Stories from an Autism Mom, with Donna Levin | EDB 141

  • September 12, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
(17 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism mom Donna Levin about parenting children on the spectrum and her new book He Could Be Another Bill Gates.
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Accepting Help To Overcome Depression, With Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127
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Accepting Help to Overcome Depression, with Jeff Emmerson | EDB 127

  • September 5, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Depression, mental health, Neurodiversity
(24 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jeff Emmerson, co-author of the book Beyond ADHD, and advocate for mental health awareness.
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The Trauma Informed Approach To Education, With Jim Sporleder | EDB 138
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The Trauma Informed Approach to Education, with Jim Sporleder | EDB 138

  • August 15, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(20 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with returning guest and trauma informed consultant Jim Sporleder.
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Epilepsy & Pregnancy, With Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126
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Epilepsy & Pregnancy, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126

  • August 8, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
(12 mins)  In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with private attorney for Special Education and Disability Law Kimberley Spire-Oh. She discusses the challenges of pregnancy with a seizure disorder, and gives advice for women with epilepsy that want to become mothers.
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The Next Generation Of Concussion Research, With SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137
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The Next Generation of Concussion Research, with SIVOTEC Analytics’ Pete Martinez | EDB 137

  • August 2, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Alzheimer's Disease, concusions, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Pete Martinez, the CEO and Chairman of SIVOTEC Analytics about their research into concussions and CTEs.
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Neurodiverse Empowerment Through Music, With Joseph S. Lento  | EDB 136
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Neurodiverse Empowerment Through Music, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 136

  • July 25, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(12 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with musician and educator Joseph S. Lento, and discusses how music can empower those of us with different brains.
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How Music Can Help Different Brains, With Joseph S. Lento  | EDB 135
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How Music Can Help Different Brains, with Joseph S. Lento | EDB 135

  • July 18, 2018
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(19 minutes) Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento speaks with Hackie Reitman M.D. about how music and learning a musical instrument can help the brain.
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