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Lady Gaga & Prince William Talk Mental Illness – Week in Neurodiversity (4/29/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, Boy Meets World star Rider Strong makes...
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Study Finds Kids with ADHD Have Questions for Doctors But Don’t Ask

Study Finds Kids with ADHD Have Questions for Doctors But Don’t Ask

A recent study suggests that children who have been diagnosed with ADHD,...
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Study Suggests Genetic Link Among Autism, ADHD, Bipolar, and Other Neurodiverse Conditions

According to a recent study, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, schizophrenia and autism all have...
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Can Yoga Ease Autism-Related Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/15/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a yoga class is helping those with autism, a...
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ADHD, Learning Challenges, and Life Changes: Finding a Better Way to Assess Different Brains

Tammy Elkon discusses how the journey through finding proper educational assistance for her son...
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Is It a Behavior or Brain Problem? Neurological Deficits in Different Brains

Debbie Hampton discusses how what might look like impulsive, irresponsible, selfish, disorganized, or unmotivated...
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Getting a Second Opinion on an ADHD Diagnosis

Getting a Second Opinion on an ADHD Diagnosis

Julie Saumsiegle discusses the importance of getting second opinions and trying all avenues when...
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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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The ADHD Parent: Comfort Levels and ADHD

Lacey Craddock discusses the challenges a child with a neurodiverse diagnoses can face while...
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The Adderall Debate – Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

Roland Jung discusses his first year after receiving his ADHD diagnosis, and his ongoing...
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Understanding and Supporting Weaknesses in Executive Brain Functioning

Cheryl Checkers, M.S. outlines how weaknesses in the executive functions of the brain can...
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Getting Assessed – Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

Roland Jung continues the story of his personal journey with ADHD. In this installment,...
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Executive Brain Functions and their Link with the Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick discusses the executive functions of the brain, and how she believes directed...
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Does Caffeine Affect ADHD?

A 2012 study from the Federal University of Santa Catarina recommends that caffeine could...
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Just Keep Swimming: Life Before and After my ADHD Diagnosis

In the first part of his ongoing blog series, Roland E. Jung discusses life...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2016 Year in Review

(7 minutes 40 seconds) In honor of the end of the year, we cover...
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Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)

In this episode, kids are meeting Santa in malls all over the country in...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Depression (12/3/16)

In this episode, a rapper with autism releases his debut album, models with Down...
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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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Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)

In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with...
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“Drumming is My Madness”: How One Student Fought ADHD

In this excerpt from her book, Lori Bitar tells the story of how she...
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Possible Link Found Between Vitamin D and ADHD Risk

A study conducted by Danish researchers has shown that mothers who take Vitamin D...
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Sensorimotor and Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Dorita Berger

Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout speaks with Dr. Dorita Berger about the various benefits music...
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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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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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Simple Steps for Massaging Away Meltdowns in the Neurodiverse

Just a few simple massage techniques will bring someone back into the "parasympathetic" state...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael Jordan Makes the Dreams of a Fan with Autism Come True (8/27/16)

In this episode, a young man with Down syndrome scores a touchdown, bee venom...
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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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DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADHD

The Multiple Types of ADHD

Shawn Smith identifies the different types of ADHD, and how characteristics can differ....
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The Week In Neurodiversity – Can Theater Benefit the Autistic? (6/11/16)

In this episode, a study shows drama classes help those with autism, a town...
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Do Kids and Adults Have Different ADHD? - The Week In Neurodiversity (06/03/16)

The Week In Neurodiversity – Do Kids and Adults Have Different ADHD? (06/03/16)

This week- adult ADHD may differ from that of children, twins with OCD under...
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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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Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson's Disease (5/14/16)

Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson’s Disease (5/14/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Kristen Bell discussing her issues with anxiety, a Vine...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity - Alzheimer's Journalist (4/30/16)

What is it like to have autism? #WIN (4/30/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Irish snapchat star James Kavanagh, Nick Lachey and Bruno...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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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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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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ADHD – What else could it be?

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