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Anxiety
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Depression
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Neurodiversity
December 18, 2024
9:32 am
9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday...
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September 21, 2024
12:36 pm
What It’s Like Living in a Neurodiverse Family
Self-advocate Nicholas Ivins discusses the realities and benefits of living ina family that is...
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June 14, 2024
6:47 pm
Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health
Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on...
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April 26, 2024
6:30 pm
How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient...
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April 3, 2023
8:21 am
Neurodiverse In The Open: To Self-Identify Or Not?
Cris Brady, M.Ed. discusses the pros and cons of forcing neurodivergent individuals to self-identify...
Cris Brady
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March 13, 2023
3:04 pm
COVID’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle
Angelina Vinci shares how the COVID lockdown impacted her mental health and her development...
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November 11, 2022
1:02 pm
“I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” by Laura Hamilton | DB Speakers Bureau
VIDEO - Different Brain intern and mental health self-advocate Laura Hamilton shares some of...
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June 10, 2022
3:18 pm
Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?
Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that...
Laura Hamilton
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Anxiety
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May 29, 2022
3:26 pm
Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety
Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that...
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Anxiety
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March 2, 2022
2:51 pm
Why Educators Need Meditation
Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty....
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Anxiety
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November 3, 2021
1:04 pm
My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope
Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her....
Sarai Welch
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Anxiety
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Neurodiversity
July 5, 2021
1:20 am
An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing...
Sarai Welch
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Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus
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May 31, 2021
12:00 pm
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
Julia Futo
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March 1, 2021
4:43 pm
Anxiety, Stress & Trauma with Dr. Michael Brannon & Dr. Lori Butts | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 67 minutes) Dr. Michael Brannon and Dr. Lori Butts look at identifying...
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November 30, 2020
12:00 pm
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Sarai’s Journey With Anxiety
Sarai, intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
Julia Futo
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Neurodiversity
October 5, 2020
1:16 pm
Stress in People with Autism: How it Manifests and How I Cope with It
Autism self-advocate Zach Rodencal discusses his experiences with stress, and shares tips on how...
Zach Rodencal
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September 18, 2020
7:26 pm
Piano as a Coping Mechanism in the Age of COVID-19
Occupational Octaves creator Lee D. Stockner discusses the role piano playing can have in...
Lee Stockner
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Anxiety
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Neurodiversity
July 12, 2020
5:13 pm
The Clutch Gene: Coping with Pre-Game Anxiety
Jonathan Spaan discusses the phenomena of "The Clutch Gene", and looks at tools for...
Jonathan Spaan
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asperger's
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Neurodiversity
May 22, 2020
3:44 pm
An Autism Self-Advocate’s Thoughts On Anxiety
Autism self-advocate Jennifer Huggins shares her thoughts for those dealing with anxiety....
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April 13, 2020
12:45 pm
Therapists Give Tips For Dealing With Coronavirus Anxiety
Three therapists give insights on how to cope with anxiety during the coronavirus pandemic....
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ADHD
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March 30, 2020
6:44 pm
Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 1: Bria Brown
(VIDEO - 15 mins) Dr. April Lisbon believes the differences in our brains can...
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March 16, 2020
2:21 pm
An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194
(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. Marsha Brown covers the basics of stress management with...
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February 5, 2020
4:09 pm
From Breakdown to Breakthrough: Tips For Heeding Your Wake-Up Call, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
(VIDEO - 30mins) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses his history of suicide prevention, tools he...
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December 9, 2019
7:10 pm
Improving Anxiety, Sleep, Memory & More With Binaural Beats
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Dyscalculia
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Neurodiversity
October 18, 2019
1:48 pm
The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities
Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
Denise Brodey
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
September 14, 2019
8:30 am
‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety
(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs...
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Anxiety
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Neurodiversity
August 5, 2019
9:55 am
Worry Less Now: The Three P’s of Anxiety
Laura Berger and Glen Tibaldeo highlight some of the main causes of anxiety, and...
Laura Berger
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mental health
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Neurodiversity
July 12, 2019
9:46 pm
New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression
University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment...
Derek Dunston
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mental health
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Neurodiversity
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schizophrenia
June 13, 2019
1:56 pm
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171
(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra...
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February 21, 2019
5:33 pm
Computers May Soon Detect Depression in Your Voice
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been studying and refining computer-based...
Andrew Barry
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Anxiety
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apraxia
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Dementia
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
December 22, 2018
8:30 am
A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog
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apraxia
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
September 1, 2018
8:30 am
NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety
(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from...
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Alzheimer's Disease
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Dyslexia
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Neurodiversity
August 11, 2018
8:45 am
Furniture Gallery Hosts Prom for Kids with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, Alzheimer’s Caregivers share their stories, singer and...
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Alzheimer's Disease
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
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PTSD
July 21, 2018
8:30 am
Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks <a href="https://www.differentbrains.org/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
July 14, 2018
8:00 am
First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism...
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Neurodiversity
July 11, 2018
10:00 pm
Anxiety and Existentialism, with Gordon Marino, Ph.D. | EDB 134
(19 mins)
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with
Gordon Marino, Ph.D.
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als
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cerebral palsy
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
July 7, 2018
5:00 am
Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 33 sec) In this episode, best-selling author Sarah Wilson discusses anxiety with...
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Alzheimer's Disease
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
May 19, 2018
4:00 am
Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ryan Reynolds opens up about anxiety, a...
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Anxiety
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Neurodiversity
May 18, 2018
3:46 pm
Can Improv Classes Ease Anxiety?
Casey Grambo is a woman living in Connecticut who suffers from severe social anxiety...
Reuben Friedlander
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Alzheimer's Disease
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Anxiety
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Autism
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Neurodiversity
March 24, 2018
7:15 pm
Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)
(3 min 28 sec) In this episode Carson Daly opens up about his anxiety...
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Anxiety
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Autism
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February 5, 2018
12:47 pm
Brain Training for Neurological Imbalances Through Neurofeedback
Dr. Jacqueline Davis discusses the use of neurofeedback for ADHD, autism, depression, and anxiety....
Jacqueline Davis
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Anxiety
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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PTSD
January 20, 2018
8:30 am
Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)
(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, wounded vets get to swim with dolphins...
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ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism
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bipolar
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Depression
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Down Syndrome
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Dyslexia
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Neurodiversity
November 11, 2017
8:30 am
Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)
(3 mins 43 sec) In this episode, a man with Down Syndrome gives a...
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Anxiety
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Neurodiversity
November 9, 2017
1:30 pm
Riverdale’s Lili Reinhart Opens Up About Anxiety
Lili Reinhart, of the CW's hit show
Riverdale
, recently spoke about the role anxiety...
Bret Segall-Abrams
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Anxiety
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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PTSD
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tourette's
October 7, 2017
12:04 pm
Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)
(3mins 52 sec)Emma Stone shares her struggle with
anxiety
to Stephen...
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addiction
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
August 19, 2017
1:29 pm
Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)
(4 mins 6 sec) In this episode, technology opens up a new world for...
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Depression
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Neurodiversity
August 15, 2017
10:31 am
Music as Medicine: The Effects of Music Therapy on Depression
Megan Baksh takes a look at recent studies highlighting the good listening to music...
Megan Baksh
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Anxiety
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Autism
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depresion
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
May 6, 2017
1:47 pm
Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! – Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)
(4 mins 14 sec) In this episode, batboy with Down syndrome gets to bat...
Mike Nickas
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ocd
May 1, 2017
7:20 pm
Autism, OCD, & Anxiety: Treating Co-Occuring Conditions, with Dr. Rebecca Sachs | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 5
(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Dr. Lauren Gerber and Becca Lory speak with...
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
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Asperger's syndrome
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Autism
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Depression
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
February 25, 2017
4:00 pm
A Blood Test for Depression? – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/25/17)
(4min 12sec) In this episode, Lena Dunham demonstrates yoga poses to help with anxiety,...
Mike Nickas
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
December 23, 2016
4:16 pm
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...
Mike Nickas
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Anxiety
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Autism
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Neurodiversity
June 26, 2016
5:00 pm
Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)
In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as...
Mike Nickas
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
Anxiety
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Asperger's Syndrome (ASD)
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Autism
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Down Syndrome
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Neurodiversity
June 24, 2016
10:00 pm
Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)
In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday,...
Mike Nickas
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WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY
ADHD
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Anxiety
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Autism
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misophonia
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Neurodiversity
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parkinson's
May 13, 2016
8:50 pm
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...
Mike Nickas
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Neurodiversity
December 18, 2015
4:36 pm
Navigating Airport Anxiety for Different Brains
Different brains look at holiday air travel differently. Some brains don’t mind it; others...
Harold Reitman, M.D.
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