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Cover image — Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome...
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Cover image - Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

(31 minutes) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed....
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand...
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Asperger’s Syndrome: The Myths and Facts

Self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. shares facts and dispels myths about Asperger's Syndrome....
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Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko | EDB 123

BEST OF 2018 – Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko

(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and acclaimed...
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Interviewing People With Autism Within The Criminal Justice System

Philip J. Morris discusses the challenges law enforcement officers have in properly interviewing people...
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“Voices From The Spectrum” AHA Panel Part 1, featuring Dr. Stephen Shore, Amy Gravino, and more | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 47

(45 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and...
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Getting “Unstuck” From The Past, with Jaime Black, Psy.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 45

(29 minutes) Guest Jaime Black, Psy.D. discusses her methods for helping people...
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9 Myths About Autism

9 Myths About Autism

From news to TV to movies, ideas about and portrayals of people on the...
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Boy with Autism Builds World’s Largest Lego Model of the Titanic

Brynjar Karl Bigisson, a boy from Reykjavik, Iceland has built the world's largest replica...
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Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko | EDB 123

Advocating Autism Acceptance to the United Nations, with Anita Lesko | EDB 123

(23 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and acclaimed...
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Sesame Place Theme Park Receives World's First Autism Certification

Sesame Place Theme Park Receives World’s First Autism Certification

Sesame Place, a children's theme park located in Philadelphia, PA and based on the...
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The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

The 10 Earliest Signs of Autism

Dr. Brian Udell covers the ten earliest signs he has seen in children on...
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Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

Coping Through Art on the Autism Spectrum

Kimberly Gerry Tucker discusses growing up on the autism spectrum, and how creative outlets...
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New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2018 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 31

New Years Mini Episode: Autism in 2018 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 31

(13 mins) In this New Years mini-episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and...
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Kicker with Asperger’s Syndrome Overcame Condition and Excelled

How One Football Kicker with Asperger’s Excelled

For Rogers High School Senior Rhett Powers, who has Asperger's syndrome, place kicking came...
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How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

(3 mins) In this episode, a father creates a comic book character with Down...
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Holiday Spectrumtacular: Navigating the Holidays with Autism | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 28

Holiday Spectrumtacular: Navigating the Holidays with Autism | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 28

(50 mins) In this special episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca...
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Asperger’s, Autism, and the Square Root of 2: A Neurodiversity Documentary

This documentary tells the story of one parent's journey to discovering that his daughter,...
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Fostering Friendships for Women with Autism, with Sharon Valencia of Felicity House | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 23

(28 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS,...
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A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

Simon Lewin shares the story of his adult diagnosis with autism, and how it...
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Social Communication Challenges in Women on the Autism Spectrum, with Gina Moravcik, M.A. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 19

Social Communication Challenges in Women on the Autism Spectrum, with Gina Moravcik, M.A. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 19

(32 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...
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Finding the Right Fidget: Sensory Tools for People with Autism, with Shira Mechanic | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 17

Finding the Right Fidget: Sensory Tools for the Autistic, with Shira Mechanic, M.A. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 17

(25 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...
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Denise's List: Empowering the Parents of Children with Autism, with Denise Karp | EDB 90

Denise’s List: Empowering the Parents of Children with Autism, with Denise Karp | EDB 90

(24 mins) In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Denise Karp, autism...
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Autism and Employment: Exploring Neurodiverse Working Relationships | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 16

Autism and Employment: Exploring Neurodiverse Working Relationships | Spectrumly Speaking Podcast ep. 16

(43 mins) In this episode, Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and Katherine Cody,...
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Pioneering Advocacy for Women with Autism, with Liane Holliday Willey, Ed.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 15

(23 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...
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Exploring Life After College for Women with Autism, with Gabby Cabrera | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 14

(29 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS,...
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Living With a Sibling That Has Asperger’s Syndrome

In her first blog for Different Brains, Brooke Segal discusses growing up with a...
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Autism Advocacy in Australia, with Barb Cook of Spectrum Women Magazine | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 13

(28 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...
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Autism and Transitions: How Women on the Spectrum Deal With Change | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 11

(40 minutes) In this episode, Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcomes her new co-host Katherine...
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Assessing Autism in Adults, with Dr. Katherine Cody | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 7

(31 minutes) In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca...
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Coding Autism: Helping People on the Spectrum Find Employment and Develop Skills

Oliver Thornton discusses his own diagnosis with Asperger's syndrome, and how he hopes his...
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The Three “A”s of Autism, with Dr. Stephen Shore | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 4

(31 mins.) In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca...
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Bottoms-Up: The Innovative Thinking Style of the Asperger’s Mind

Samantha Craft discusses the concept of "bottom up" processing, which is common amongst people...
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Autism and ABA: What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Rebecca Womack discusses what applied behavior analysis therapy is, and how it could be...
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The First “All-Autism” Wedding, with Anita Lesko | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 3

(37 mins) In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca...
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Living In a World with Autism When You Don’t Know You Have It

Eryn Segal discusses life before and after her diagnosis with autism, and the social...
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: “Mindblind” by Jennifer Roy

Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Roy’s Mindblind, a novel about a 14 year old boy...
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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,...
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Star Wars Fan with Asperger’s Copes Using The Power of “The Force”

James Kenyon was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the early age of five,...
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Identifor: Maximizing the Potential of the Neurodiverse, with Steve Keisman | EDB 66

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Steve Keisman, the Vice President of...
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Comedy on the Autism Spectrum, with Colin Eldred-Cohen | EDB 63

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Colin Eldred-Cohen. He is the author...
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Self-Advocacy on the Autism Spectrum, with Becca Lory | EDB 59

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with director of development for...
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Twenty-five Effective Career Preparations that Promote Autism Spectrum Employment

Dr. Jackie M. Marquette discusses the challenges and methods of helping individuals on the...
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Teenage Boy with Asperger’s Makes Debut as Author

After having published his very first novel, a 14 year old boy with Asperger's...
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Gender & Neurodiversity: Recognizing the Diversity Within the Autism Spectrum, with Tania Marshall | EDB 54

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Australian psychologist and award-winning...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Soccer Star Opens Up About Depression (10/22/16)

In this episode, a former soccer players discusses depression, a teacher is accompanied on...
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Guilt: The Elephant In The Room of Special Needs Parents

Mari Nosal discusses the tendency of the parents of children with special needs to...
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AspienGirl: Embracing the Strengths of Women with Autism, with Tania Marshall | EDB 51

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Australian psychologist and award-winning author Tania...
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College Life with Asperger’s Syndrome, with Dietrich Kuhlmann | EDB 45

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dietrich Kuhlmann, a sophomore...
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Curious About the Curious Incident

Neurodiversity in the Arts: Curious About the Curious Incident

Donna gives her review of the stage adaptation of the best-selling novel The Curious...
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An Aspie’s Opinion on Marijuana

An Aspie’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Marijuana has been shown to help with symptoms related to cancer, chronic pain, Glaucoma,...
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Transcending Labels

Long before I’d ever heard the term Asperger’s, I learned to accept my bright,...
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Autism and Hyperinterests with The Buddy Project's Eric Zimmerman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 15

Autism and Hyperinterests with The Buddy Project’s Eric Zimmerman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 15

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Eric Zimmerman, founder of The Buddy Project...
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U.K. Man Overcomes Asperger’s Reading and Writing Issues to Publish First Novel

U.K. Man Overcomes Asperger’s Reading and Writing Issues to Publish First Novel

Although reading and writing still gave him trouble, Scott was determined to become an...
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Lynn University: Helping the Neurodiverse Transition

Lynn University has a mission- to make sure that all students, whether traditional learners...
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The Asperger's Trip to Israel

The Asperger’s Trip to Israel

For ten days, from December 21, 2015 through January 1, 2016, I was part...
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Camp Helps Teens With Autism Develop Social Skills

Camp Onward is designed to help teens with Asperger’s syndrome and...
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Autism in the Classroom, Autism in the Home: The Need for Consistent Supports

Many supports that students with autism have available to them in school should also...
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Social Skills in the Neurodiverse with Ana Anselma | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03

In this episode, Dr. Harold Reitman welcomes Ana Anselma, co-founder of <a href="http://www.socialmindcenter.com/" target="_blank"...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 03: Ana Anselma TRANSCRIPT

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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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Parenting and Asperger’s Syndrome with Derek Volk | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 02

In this episode, Dr. Reitman speaks with Derek Volk, author of "Chasing The Rabbit,"...
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Quiet Santa Makes Christmas More Manageable for Children with Autism

This year two radio hosts in Utah who have children with autism have created...
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Treating Autism with Raun Kaufman | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 01

Dr. Harold "Hackie" Reitman interviews Raun Kaufman, the head of the Autism Treatment...
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EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 01: Raun Kaufman Full Transcript

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British soccer star Wayne Rooney surprises fan with Asperger’s

James King, a 15-year-old British boy who suffers from Asperger’s syndrome, was recently given...
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Asperger’s, Autism, and The Square Root of 2: A Neurodiversity Documentary – complete transcript

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It’s a Wonderful Life: Autism and the Holidays

Alicia Palelis offers some basic tips for autism parents to help get through the...
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The Club of True Neurodiversity Champions

It was at the end of July, and I’d had a good day at...
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College football player with Asperger’s did the ‘impossible’

Justin Hansen is a fifth-year defensive lineman for the Colorado State University Rams football...
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