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Category: Neurodiversity

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation to Change:

Hannah, CIP graduate, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily’s Adaptation to Change

Emily shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her experiences with...
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DIFFERENT BRAINS SPORTS AND NEURODIVERSITY

10 Athletes That Support Autism Awareness

From baseball to hockey, football, golf and even Olympic weightlifters, there are a number...
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Neurodiversity in the Arts - Art of Adapting by Cassandra Dunn

Neurodiversity in the Arts: Cassandra Dunn’s “Art of Adapting”

I’m back to recommend another work of fiction featuring a neurodiverse character. This time...
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An Inclusive Society: A Team Effort

Every human being in society seeks shelter, a sense of meaningfulness, acknowledgment of their...
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Dyslexia Reading Strategies with Susan Kahn, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 13

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Susan Kahn, M.Ed., educator and author of...
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A World of Possibilities for Autism: Here, There, Everywhere

A World of Possibilities for Autism: Here, There, Everywhere

Whether in a small town in Mississippi or within a 4.3 million-person metropolis, communities...
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Circus Caters to Audiences with Autism

Circus Caters to Audiences with Autism

When you think of a circus, you think of the wild events, strange lights,...
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Upload Your Memories to the Cloud, Just Don’t Get Hacked!

Upload Your Memories to the Cloud, Just Don’t Get Hacked!

No more dangling your arms through a forest of outstretched limbs, phone in hand,...
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Autism in the Family with Mari Nosal, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 12

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Mari Nosal, M.Ed., author of "Ten Commandments...
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Realizing I Had Social Anxiety

Realizing I Had Social Anxiety

I was afraid of social situations. I was afraid of making mistakes. I was...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving...
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Autism and the Power of Memory with Ron Sandison | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 11

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Ron Sandison, an author and preacher with...
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Autism in books and on the screen

Neurodiversity’s New Role Today in Novels, Movies and the Arts

The past decade has seen a sharp rise in the number of non-fiction books...
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9 Year Old With Dyslexia Writes Book on Relativity

At only nine-years-old, a bright child and author, Denim Padberg, has released a quantum...
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Matthew Ryan's Week In Neurodiversity (2/27/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (2/27/16)

On the Week in Neurodiversity, the host highlights newsworthy events in the news involving...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS - Episode 10: Elizabeth Wilkinson

The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant Elizabeth Wilkinson |EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 10

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Elizabeth Wilkinson, The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant and...
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Information To Know About Special Needs Parents

Information To Know About Special Needs Parents

Parenting kids with special needs can prove to be a strategic balancing act. It...
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Let It Roll- New Options, More Choices for Adults with Autism

Let It Roll: New Options, More Choices for Adults with Autism

Last year, we connected with a social group for young adults with autism and...
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Taylor Swift 8 Times Social Media Made a Difference for the Neurodiverse

8 Times Social Media Made a Difference for the Neurodiverse

All of us have heard of instances where bullies used social media to victimize...
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U.K. Man Overcomes Asperger’s Reading and Writing Issues to Publish First Novel

U.K. Man Overcomes Asperger’s Reading and Writing Issues to Publish First Novel

Although reading and writing still gave him trouble, Scott was determined to become an...
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Lynn University: Helping the Neurodiverse Transition

Lynn University has a mission- to make sure that all students, whether traditional learners...
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Replace Autism Awareness With Autism Acceptance

Autism awareness, what does this really mean? Logos, colors and symbols that represent autism...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS - Episode 07: Stephen Shore

Autism Advocate Stephen Shore | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 07

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism advocate Stephen Shore....
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A Community Smiles: Building Hope for Adults With Autism

Cleaning out closets, drawers and the garage seemed like a good plan for ringing...
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Blake's Snow Shack

Entrepreneur With Down Syndrome Starts New Business

Blake Pyron is about to become the youngest business owner in Sanger, Texas, and...
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Israel Foreign Ministry Hosts Exhibit of Artwork Made by Autistic Adults

Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hosting an art exhibit, entitled "Bridge to the...
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Autism and Employment with Michael Bernick | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 05

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes Michael Bernick, the former director of California's...
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New Football Helmet May Reduce Concussions

To reduce the number of concussions in football, a startup company is Seattle is...
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The Asperger's Trip to Israel

The Asperger’s Trip to Israel

For ten days, from December 21, 2015 through January 1, 2016, I was part...
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Camp Helps Teens With Autism Develop Social Skills

Camp Onward is designed to help teens with Asperger’s syndrome and...
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British Prime Minister pledges £1 billion toward mental health care

British Prime Minister Pledges £1 Billion Toward Mental Health Care

British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched a new £1 billion initiative which is...
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Autistic Savant Artist Michael Tolleson | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 04

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman interviews Michael Tolleson, an autistic savant artist. Michael...
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Rare Show of Unity by Florida Politicians Will Benefit Neurodiversity

“All children deserve the opportunity to pursue their own unique educational and career goals....
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The Israeli Army Unit That Recruits Teens With Autism

Many autistic soldiers who would otherwise be exempt from military service in Israel have...
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Autism in the Classroom, Autism in the Home: The Need for Consistent Supports

Many supports that students with autism have available to them in school should also...
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Social Skills in the Neurodiverse with Ana Anselma | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03

In this episode, Dr. Harold Reitman welcomes Ana Anselma, co-founder of <a href="http://www.socialmindcenter.com/" target="_blank"...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03: Ana Anselma TRANSCRIPT

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New studies suggest yoga may help women with PTSD

Women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are responding better to yoga as a therapy...
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Depression changes gray matter in young brains

The brains of children who suffer clinical depression as preschoolers develop differently than those...
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Hockey Player Talks About Living With Asperger’s and ADHD

People with Asperger’s syndrome are often uncomfortable enough in day-to-day social situations- let alone...
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Parenting and Asperger’s Syndrome with Derek Volk | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 02

In this episode, Dr. Reitman speaks with Derek Volk, author of "Chasing The Rabbit,"...
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Movie Theater Employees Give One Boy with Autism an Enjoyable “Star Wars” Experience

Thanks to a friendly movie theater crew, a boy was ensured that the force...
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How Shark Tank Investor Daymond John’s Dyslexia Helped Shape Him

Many people know Daymond John as one of the savvy business executives who quickly...
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Seasonal Smiles For Adults with Autism & Their Families

This holiday season marked my husband’s 60th birthday. Rob insisted: no surprise parties or...
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Quiet Santa Makes Christmas More Manageable for Children with Autism

This year two radio hosts in Utah who have children with autism have created...
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New tool could help children with autism develop language skills

With the goal of creating a device to help children on the autism spectrum...
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Navigating Airport Anxiety for Different Brains

Different brains look at holiday air travel differently. Some brains don’t mind it; others...
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Photographer Turns Classic Paintings into Photos Featuring Children with Down Syndrome

A popular art exhibition in Albania which features children with Down syndrome replicating poses...
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Autism cop: Here’s how police should interact with those on the autism spectrum

The “autism cop.” That’s what fellow policemen call Rob Zink, a member of the...
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