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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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Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs
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Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

  • February 22, 2020
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  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents at the Oscars, Tim Tebow creates an event to honor teens with special needs, and more!
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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
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  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health.
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Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome
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Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome

  • February 15, 2020
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  • cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 3min 30sec) In this episode: a Florida college student with cerebral palsy looks to inspire others, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome gets a special surprise on the Kelly Clarkson show & more!
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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
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  • 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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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

  • February 8, 2020
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  • als, alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we should know about Down syndrome, and Arnold Schwarzenegger brings a team together to help a firefighter with ALS, and more!
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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
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  • 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
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 24 minutes) Author Jude Morrow discusses his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.
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Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal For ALS Work
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Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work

  • January 25, 2020
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  • als, asperger's, Autism, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 13 sec) In this episode: Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason receives the congressional Gold Medal for his ALS work, we look at the making of Disney’s “Loop”, and more!
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Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness
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Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness

  • January 18, 2020
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  • apraxia, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD, Week in Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a Canadian mountie walks 60 hours straight for PTSD awareness, a mom creates a video game program to help kids with learning differences, and more!
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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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High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line
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High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line

  • January 11, 2020
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  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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
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  • 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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Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent For Rubik’s Cubes
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Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

  • January 4, 2020
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  • alzheimer's, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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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The Best Of The Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year In Review
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review

  • December 28, 2019
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  • als, alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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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How Are Pilots Volunteering To Help Veterans With PTSD?
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How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

  • December 21, 2019
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  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

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

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Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis
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Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

  • December 14, 2019
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  • als, cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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
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  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity

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

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How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness
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How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness

  • December 7, 2019
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  • als, alzheimer’s, awareness, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track
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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

  • November 23, 2019
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  • Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, PTSD

The Week in Neurodiversity The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns.…

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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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Nascar’s First Driver With Autism
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Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

  • November 9, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, apraxia, Autism, cerebral palsy, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns about autism, a library creates a care-kit for Alzheimer’s caregivers, we meet the first Nascar driver on the spectrum, and more!
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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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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes

  • November 2, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(VIDEO - 3 min 36 sec) In this episode: a boy with cerebral palsy puts together an elaborate Halloween costume, a man dons a kilt to raise money for ALS research, and more!
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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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Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy
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Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy

  • October 26, 2019
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(VIDEO - 3 min 6 sec) In this episode: a model with Down syndrome breaks barriers, Chicago White Sox commentator Jason Benetti discusses life with cerebral palsy, and more!
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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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Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?
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Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

  • October 12, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down syndrome asking his girlfriend to homecoming goes viral, researchers are trying to treat PTSD with virtual reality, and more!
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High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool For Parkinson’s
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High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s

  • October 5, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(VIDEO - 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds an interest in photographing miniature cars, a high school student out of Virginia creates a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s, and more!
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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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The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome
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The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

  • September 28, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student with autism goes viral, the Backstreet Boys gave the response of a lifetime to Down Syndrome of Louisville, 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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Rabbi With ALS Travels Across Country For Son’s Bar Mitzvah
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Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah

  • September 21, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(VIDEO - 3min 52sec) In this episode: a teen with autism is chosen as a brand ambassador for his favorite clothing line, a Rabbi with ALS travels across the country for son’s Bar Mitzvah, and more!
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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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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

  • September 14, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Anxiety, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs a tribute to the Backstreet Boys, Snow White makes the day of a child with autism, Bill Hader opens up about anxiety, and more!
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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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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

  • September 8, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those with disabilities, a young student lends a helping hand to a classmate with autism, and more!
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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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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day

  • August 31, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 41 sec) In this episode: a woman with Down syndrome becomes a mail carrier for a day, a man with ALS raises over $50,000 for the ALS Association, a pair of kids help a boy with cerebral palsy walk & more!
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Woman With Parkinson’s Surprised With A Service Dog On Good Morning America – W.I.N.
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Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.

  • August 24, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
(VIDEO - 3 min 38 sec) In this episode: we meet an improv group made entirely of performers with Down syndrome, a woman with Parkinson’s was surprised with a service dog on Good Morning America, and more!
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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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Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football
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Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football

  • August 17, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette’s
(VIDEO - 3 min 40 sec) In this episode: the Philadelphia Eagles raise $475,000 for autism awareness, a group of women play flag football to fight Alzheimer’s, and more!
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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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Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day Of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder
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Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder

  • August 10, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome, tourette’s
(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a personal trainer starts a program for kids on the autism spectrum, Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz makes the day of a fan with a rare genetic disorder, and more!
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Surfers Help Man With Alzheimer’s Ride The Waves
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Surfers Help Man With Alzheimer’s Ride The Waves

  • August 3, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a woman walks 500 miles to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis, a group of vacationers help a man with Alzheimer’s surf, and more!
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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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Man With ALS Realizes Dream Of Flying A Glider
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Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider

  • July 27, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, tbi
(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes glider flying, a teen recovering from a brain injury throws out the first pitch, and more!
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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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Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation To Sound-Sensitive Man With Autism
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Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism

  • July 20, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome receives her first job offer, a teen with autism receives a silent standing ovation at his graduation, and more!
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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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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol
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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol

  • July 13, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, cerebral palsy, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome meets his Disney idol, a high school student with cerebral palsy lands a job with the Carolina Mudcats, and more!  
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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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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day Of A Fan With Down Syndrome
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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome

  • July 6, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s
(VIDEO - 3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing skills to campers with autism, MLB star Albert Pujols makes the day of a fan with Down syndrome, & more!
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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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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message To Anyone With Challenges
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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message to Anyone with Challenges

  • June 29, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ali stoker, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 3min 34sec) In this episode: Joe Namath discusses addiction, Broadway star Ali Stroker makes history and inspires those with disabilities in the process, and more!  
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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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  • June 22, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD
(VIDEO - 3min 40sec) In this episode: NBA star Kevin Durant befriends a young man with Down syndrome, hit song “Old Town Road” helps a nonverbal boy with autism speak, and more!
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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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  • 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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Exploring Baltimore’s Inclusive Nightclub

  • June 8, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, PTSD
(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a Baltimore nightclub offers inclusion to those with disabilities, Parkinson’s patients get loud for therapy, a woman with cerebral palsy competes in the Miss Colorado pageant, and more!
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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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Blind Singer with Autism Stuns “America’s Got Talent” Judges

  • June 1, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parnkison's
(VIDEO - 3 min 21 sec) In this episode: a blinder singer with autism wows the “America’s Got Talent” judge, a man with Parkinson’s show why hockey is his best medicine, and more!
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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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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding
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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

  • May 25, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, neurodiveristy
(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more accessible for kids with autism, community members rappel from 100 feet for dyslexia funds, and more!
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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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Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!
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Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!

  • May 18, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette’s
(3 min 24 sec) In this episode: a 3-yr-old with Down syndrome becomes the latest international ambassador, a fourth grade student opens up to his class about autism, and more!
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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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‘Game Of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression

  • May 11, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Depression, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
(3 min 20 sec) In this episode: Al Roker discusses raising a son with special needs, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner discusses mental health, and more!
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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s
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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

  • May 4, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, tourette's
(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise money for Alzheimer’s awareness, 'Born This Way' Star Sean McElwee is breaking down barriers for those with Down syndrome, and more!
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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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Singer Billie Eilish Discusses Having Tourette’s

  • April 20, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • als, Autism, Down Syndrome, dysgraphia, Neurodiversity, tourette’s
(3 min 27 sec) In this episode: a PDQ employee with Down syndrome becomes a documentary star, singer Billie Eilish opens up about Tourette’s on Ellen, a group of skaters make the day of a young boy with autism, and more!
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5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

  • April 6, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes an international ambassador, a retired neurologist talks early Alzheimer’s awareness, a high school looks to honor a volunteer with special needs, and more!
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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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Making Hip-Hop Accessible to the Hearing Impaired

  • March 30, 2019
  • DBAdmin
  • cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity
( 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a 17 year old inventor makes an app to help his brother with Down syndrome make friends, a hip-hop artist looks to make music for the hearing impaired, a boy with dyslexia writes a poem that goes viral, and more!
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