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Fostering Self-Advocacy in People with Autism, with Michael McManmon, Ed.D. | EDB 99

(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Michael...
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The College Internship Program: Helping the Neurodiverse Find Careers, with Michael McManmon, Ed.D. | EDB 98

(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Michael McManmon, Ed.D. --...
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Caring For Your Mental Health, with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 97

Caring For Your Mental Health, with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 97

(16 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with returning guest and...
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Resiliency: Developing Emotional Strength Through Perseverance, with Debbie Manigat | EDB 96

(18 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. welcomes back Debbie Origho Manigat,...
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Infant Mental Health: Supporting Early Emotional Development, with Debbie Manigat | EDB 95

(24 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Debbie Origho Manigat,...
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Autism and Employment, with Dr. Temple Grandin | EDB 94

Autism and Employment, with Dr. Temple Grandin | EDB 94

(15 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with celebrated autism advocate...
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Understanding Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s at the Cellular Level, with Dr. Malav Trivedi of Nova Southeastern Univ. | EDB 93

(25 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Malav...
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The Science Behind Neurodiversity, with Dr. Malav Trivedi | EDB 92

The Science Behind Neurodiversity, with Dr. Malav Trivedi of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 92

(26 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Malav S. Trivedi,...
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What is Schizophrenia? with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 91

What is Schizophrenia? with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. | EDB 91

(11 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D.,...
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Denise's List: Empowering the Parents of Children with Autism, with Denise Karp | EDB 90

Denise’s List: Empowering the Parents of Children with Autism, with Denise Karp | EDB 90

(24 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Denise Karp, autism...
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Understanding Bipolar Disorder, with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 89

(14 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D.,...
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The National Down Syndrome Society: Protecting Civil Rights of Different Brains, with Sara Hart Weir, M.S. | EDB 88

(17 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Sara Hart Weir,...
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The World’s First Tourettes Superhero, with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 87

(14 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation with Jess Thom....
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What is Tourette’s Syndrome? with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 86

(20 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. speaks with British advocate...
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Tips for Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury, with David A. Grant of TBI HOPE | EDB 85

(24 mins) Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation with David A. Grant, the...
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TBI Hope: Persevering After a Traumatic Brain Injury, with David A. Grant | EDB 84

(22 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. speaks with David A....
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Uniting Physician Perspectives for Neurodiversity | EDB 83

(25 min 43 sec) In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman,...
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What Everyone Should Know About Epilepsy, with Tom McGranahan, Jr. | EDB 82

(17 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses common misconceptions and important tools...
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Living with Epilepsy, with Tom McGranahan, Jr. | EDB 81

(15 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Tom McGranahan, Jr. Tom...
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Discovering the Gifts of Different Brains, with Dr. Gail Saltz | EDB 80

(21 minutes) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Dr....
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The Power of Different: Appreciating the Talent in Neurodiversity, with Dr. Gail Saltz | EDB 79

(21 minutes) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Gail Saltz,...
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Parent Advocates: Supporting Kids on the Autism Spectrum, with Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 78

(23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down again with Stacey Hoaglund,...
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Respecting Individuality on the Autism Spectrum, with Michael Alessandri, Ph.D. of UM-NSU CARD | EDB 77

(24 mins) In the second of a two part interview, Hackie Reitman, M.D.continues his...
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Uniting the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri of UM-NSU CARD | EDB 76

(24 mins) In this first of a two part interview, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks...
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How Can Doctors Support Patients With Autism? with Dr. Phillip DeMio, of the USAAA and AMAB | EDB 75

(18 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Phillip DeMio, chief...
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Autism in France, with Anlor Davin Author of “Being Seen” | EDB 20

(27 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Anlor Davin. Anlor is...
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What Is Misophonia? with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout, founder of Duke University’s Misophonia Research Project | EDB 74

What Is Misophonia? with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout, founder of Duke University’s Sensory Research Program | EDB 74

(23 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout,...
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Debunking the Myths About Alcoholism & Addiction, w/ Professor Bankole Johnson of the U of Maryland and HBO’s “Addiction” | EDB 73

In part 2 of their interview, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Professor Bankole Johnson,...
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Treating Addiction Through Neuroscience Breakthroughs, with Prof. Bankole Johnson of the University of Maryland School of Medicine | EDB 72

Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Professor Bankole Johnson, who heads the Brain Science Research...
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Creativity on the Autism Spectrum: Painters, Poets, Filmmakers and More Exploring Different Brains 71

Creativity on the Autism Spectrum | EDB 71

(24 minutes) In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses...
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Overcoming Learning Obstacles with Dyslexia & ADHD | EDB 70

In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ways to...
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Finding Fulfilling Employment on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 69

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D.continues his conversation with return guest Stephen Shore, Ed.D.-...
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Advocating Autism Spectrum Around the World, with Stephen Shore | EDB 68

(22 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes back return guest Dr. Stephen...
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Doctors Embracing Different Brains, with Steve Sulkes, M.D of the U. of Rochester Medical Center and the AADMD | EDB 67

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Steve Sulkes, M.D, the Director of...
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Identifor: Maximizing the Potential of the Neurodiverse, with Steve Keisman | EDB 66

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Steve Keisman, the Vice President of...
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College Transitions for Different Brains with Mitch Nagler from Adelphi University | EDB 65

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Mitch Nagler, director of the “Bridges...
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Helping the Neurodiverse and People with Disabilities Excel, with JR Harding of FSU | EDB 64

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Dr. JR Harding, an...
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Comedy on the Autism Spectrum, with Colin Eldred-Cohen | EDB 63

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Colin Eldred-Cohen. He is the author...
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Health Care for the Intellectually Disabled (Part 2), with Dr. Steven Perlman of the Special Olympics and AADMD | EDB 62

(21 minutes) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. concludes his conversation with Dr. Steven...
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Health Care for the Intellectually Disabled (Part 1), with Dr. Steven Perlman of the Special Olympics and AADMD | EDB 61

(23 minutes) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Steven Perlman, co-founder...
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Fighting for Accessibility and Disability Support, with Dr. JR Harding of FSU | EDB 60

(25 minutes) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. JR Harding, an...
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Self-Advocacy on the Autism Spectrum, with Becca Lory | EDB 59

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with director of development for...
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Getting a Diagnosis as a Woman on the Autism Spectrum, with Becca Lory of GRASP | EDB 58

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Becca Lory, the director of development...
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Finding Tomorrow’s Medical Breakthroughs, with Dr. H. Thomas Temple of Nova Southeastern’s TRED | EDB 57

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. H. Thomas Temple, Senior Vice...
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Maximizing Educational Success for Different Brains with Lori Bitar | EDB 56

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Bitar, educational consultant and author...
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Socializing on the Autism Spectrum with Sarah Howard | EDB 55

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Sarah Howard. Sarah is a member...
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Gender & Neurodiversity: Recognizing the Diversity Within the Autism Spectrum, with Tania Marshall | EDB 54

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Australian psychologist and award-winning...
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Is Addiction a Form of Neurodiversity? with Jan Tedeschi | EDB 52

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with parenting and addiction specialist Jan Tedeschi....
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AspienGirl: Embracing the Strengths of Women with Autism, with Tania Marshall | EDB 51

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Australian psychologist and award-winning author Tania...
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Love and Autism: Exploring Romance and Neurodiversity with Dr. Jennifer Palmiotto | EDB 50

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Jennifer Palmiotto, marriage counsellor, family...
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Succeeding With ADHD: Maximizing the Abilities of Neurodiversity, with Shawn Smith | EDB 49

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with returning guest Shawn Smith, of Don’t...
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Diagnosing Neurodiversity: 7 Advocates Tell How They Learned They Have Autism | EDB 48

In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents 7 previous...
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Moving Beyond Labels and Understanding Neurodiversity, with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 47

Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D. and discusses the importance of...
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Why Therapy Shouldn’t Always Lead to Medication, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 46

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with returning guest Dr. Lauren Gerber, author...
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College Life with Asperger’s Syndrome, with Dietrich Kuhlmann | EDB 45

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dietrich Kuhlmann, a sophomore...
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Breathing Your Way to a Healthier Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 44

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Ed Harrold, performance enhancement coach...
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Empowering People With Autism: Enabling the Abilities of the Neurodiverse with Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 43

In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Stacey Hoaglund, a tireless advocate...
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Battling Mental Health Stigma at Henderson Behavioral, with Dr. Steven Ronik | EDB 42

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Steve Ronik, the CEO of...
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Badges and Different Brains: Neurodiversity and Law Enforcement with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 41

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president...
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Autism and the Family: Therapeutic Solutions for the Household, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and psychologist Dr. Lauren Gerber....
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How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world...
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EDB ep38 Rewire Your Brain to the Beat How Music Therapy Can Benefit the Neurodiverse with Martha Summa

Rewire Your Brain to the Beat: How Music Therapy Can Benefit the Neurodiverse, with Martha Summa | EDB 38

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with educator, pianist, and music therapist Martha...
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The Poetry in Asperger’s: Self Expression on the Spectrum, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer,...
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Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity in the Family Tree, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet,...
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Atypical Travel: Expanding Horizons of the Neurodiverse with Peggy Koutas | EDB 35

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Peggy Koutas, founder of <a href="http://www.atypicaltravel.org/"...
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Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship with Alexai Perez | EDB 34

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of <a href="http://www.trailblazing2016.com/"...
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Alzheimer’s at 40, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 33

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Michael Ellenbogen, author and Alzheimer’s advocate,...
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EDB ep32 Downs Designs Dreams Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox

Downs Designs Dreams: Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox | EDB 32

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Karen Bowersox from Downs Designs Dreams...
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EDB ep31 Changing Lives Through the Special Olympics Karlyn Emile

Changing Lives Through the Special Olympics, with Karlyn Emile | EDB 31

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Karlyn G. Emile, MPH, CHES, director...
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Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30

Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Thomas D’Eri, COO and co-founder of...
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EDB ep29 Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn

Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn | EDB ep.29

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Cassandra Dunn, author of...

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EDB ep28 Dont Dis-my-ability Success For The Neurodiverse with Shawn Smith

Don’t Dis-my-ability! Success For The Neurodiverse, with Shawn Smith, M.Ed. | EDB 28

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC, founder of...
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Can The Gut Control The Brain? Bacteria’s Role In Autism with Dr. Derrick MacFabe | EDB 27

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Derrick MacFabe, M.D., assistant...

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Filmmaking on the Autism Spectrum, with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross | EDB Episode 26

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross, the...
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Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins

Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 25

Sarah Collins of Autism CAER discusses autism awareness in her home of Australia, raising...
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Creating Activities for Autistic Kids, with Catherine Pascuas | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 24

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Catherine Pascuas, host of <a href="http://AutismShow.org"...
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Travel For All with Tarita Davenock | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 23

Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Tarita Davenock, founder of Travel For...
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The Dyslexic Astrophysicist Dr Matthew Schneps EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 22

The Dyslexic Astrophysicist, Dr. Matthew Schneps | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 22

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Dr. Matthew Schneps, who feels dyslexia...
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Justice for the Neurodiverse, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 21

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, a pioneer of...
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Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
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