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 helped him become an astrophysicist.
Misophonia: The new kid on the block… or not?
Just when you think that enough overlapping and diagnostically confusing “disorders” exist, a new one pops up! Dr. Jennifer Brout discusses Misophonia, a neurodiversity condition that is growing in recognition.
A Different Look At PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is getting growing attention in quite a few places around the world. With legislations being recently passed in Canada, the Alaskan government is now following suit in their treatment and views of PTSD.
Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System with William Packard, Ph.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 18
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and jail diversion team facilitator William Packard, Ph.D.
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 it’s The Art of Adapting, a first novel by Bay Area author Cassandra Dunn. This story proves that although Leo Tolstoy was a genius, he got one thing wrong: all happy families are not alike.
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 the "Sue's Strategies" series.
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, to capture a slice of reality on a screen while you, well, miss it. In due time, our eyes may be enough.
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 and articles by scientists, educators and parents on neurodiversity. Less well-known and documented is the emerging role that neurodiversity has come to play in novels, movies and the arts; and the far more positive characterizations of the neurodiverse population.
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 founder of Dyslexia Information Day.
GUESTS
Ana Anselma is the co-founder of the Social Mind Center in Davie, Florida. She is also the mother of Click to hear Ana discuss the importance of creating safe…
