Exploring Different Brains

A video interview series featuring in-depth conversations with advocates, experts, and individuals from all walks of neurodiversity—highlighting stories, research, and lived experiences across the spectrum.

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Exploring Different Brains is a weekly video and audio podcast series featuring extended interviews with neurodivergent self-advocates, scientists, doctors, educators, therapists, and others making a difference for the community
Each episode provides valuable perspectives from diverse voices in the neurodiversity community, creating a platform for understanding, acceptance, and advocacy. Our mission is to bridge gaps in understanding and promote a more inclusive society through meaningful conversation
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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, a columnist, bestselling author, podcast host,

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, editor of The Autism Notebook Magazine,
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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 conversation with Dr. Michael Alessandri, Exec.

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 with Dr. Michael Alessandri, the Executive