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Tag: Asperger’s Syndrome (ASD)

Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism

Normal Challenges, With A Twist Of Autism: Growing Up On The Spectrum

Eryn Segal highlights the day to day challenges she faces as a young woman...
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Understanding Autism Through Science, with Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 12

(55 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...

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Asperger’s and Hyperinterests: Finding Your Strengths on the Autism Spectrum

Aaron Bouma, diagnosed with Asperger's at 12 and now an advocate in Canada, discusses...
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Baseball MVP Kirk Gibson on Life with Parkinson’s Disease – Week in Neurodiversity (6/3/17)

(3 mins 52 sec) In this episode, a comedian uses his Asperger’s diagnosis to...
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Gender, Sexuality, and Autism, with Leslie A. Sickels, LCSW | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 8

(32 mins) In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca...
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Doctor Raps for Concussion Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (5/13/17)

(3 mins 28 sec) In this episode, a doctor raps for concussion awareness, a...
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Autism and Resiliency, with Dena Gassner | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 2

(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca...
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Autism Diagnoses and Service Puppies | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 1

(43 mins) In this debut episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D....
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Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

(3 min 48 sec) In this episode, a couple with Down syndrome celebrate 22...
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New Device Helps People with Asperger’s Interpret Emotions – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/18/17)

(3 min 49 sec) In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome fulfills his...
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Finding Fulfilling Employment on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 69

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D.continues his conversation with return guest Stephen Shore, Ed.D.-...
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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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Girl With Apraxia Finds Bond With Shelter Cats – Week In Neurodiversity (2/04/17)

In this episode, a student becomes the second contest with Down syndrome to run...
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A Dog Surfs For PTSD!? – Week In Neurodiversity (1/7/17)

In this episode, a girl with dyslexia creates a virtual reality program to help...
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Defining Neurodiversity for 2017: It’s Different Brains

In our final blog of 2016, Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses the...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael J Fox & Dave Matthews Jam for Parkinson’s (11/26/16)

In this episode, a student with autism becomes homecoming king, “Aspergers Are Us” takes...
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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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Comedy Troupe with Asperger’s Entertains Fans Around the Country

Asperger’s Are Us, a sketch comedy group based in Boston, is hitting it big....
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Toys “R” Us Creating Sensory-Friendly Shopping for Those with Autism

When you think of Toys “R” Us, it’s unlikely that you are envisioning a...
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Specialisterne: A Million Jobs for People with Autism and Other Unique Abilities

Cheryl Checkers discusses Specialisterne, an international company determined to create employment for the neurodiverse....
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Trailblazing for Neurodiversity and Different Brains

Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses his experiences at Trailblazing 2016, a conference dedicated to encouraging...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Runner With Autism Wins the Gold (10-1-16)

In this episode, virtual reality helps those with social difficulties, a cheerleader asks a...
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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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Week in Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)

In this episode, a girl with Down syndrome becomes an honorary cheerleader and have...
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Diagnosing Neurodiversity: 7 Advocates Tell How They Learned They Have Autism | EDB 48

In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents 7 previous...
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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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Hackie Reitman,M.D. Speaks at AspenBrainLab 2016 at the Aspen Institute

In this 17 minute presentation, Different Brains™ founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. tells his personal...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Friends with Down Syndrome Make a Zombie Movie Epic! (9/3/16)

In this episode, Taryn Manning stars in a movie about bipolar disorder, Cara Delevigne...
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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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The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse,...
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Empowering People With Autism: Enabling the Abilities of the Neurodiverse with Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 43

In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Stacey Hoaglund, a tireless advocate...
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Seeing the world through the eyes of your child

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Your Child

The next time your child or client reacts in a way you don’t understand,...
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Communication and Asperger’s

Eric Zimmerman talks about how communication can present challenges for people on the autism...
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massage and autism

How Indian Head Massage May Benefit the Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick tells of how raising a son with autism led her to develop...
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Autism and the Family: Therapeutic Solutions for the Household, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and psychologist Dr. Lauren Gerber....
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Week In Neurodiversity – Shark Tank Star Opens Up About Dyslexia (07/15/16)

In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new...
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Action, Advocacy, and Friends: The Birth of AASCEND

Sixteen years ago our family didn’t have any adult friends on the autism spectrum,...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Have a Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)

In this episode, a teen creates the “autism ball”, a documentary shows us a...
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The Poetry in Asperger’s: Self Expression on the Spectrum, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer,...
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A Guide for an Autism-Friendly 4th of July

7 Tips To Make 4th of July Friendly to Those With Autism, Asperger’s, and Hyper-Senses

Between the barbecues, parties, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is one of the...
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Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity in the Family Tree, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet,...
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Week In Neurodiversity - The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

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,...
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The Square Root of Father’s Day

You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child...
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Special Needs Parenting: Feeling Like A Square Peg In A Round Hole

One cannot Google "Asperger's Syndrome" and profess to be an expert. I had to...
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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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Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
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Aspertools-FAU Card Event-Hackie Reitman

Advocating Neurodiversity at Florida Atlantic University’s CARD

Looking across the audience one can see how different everyone is, how neurodiversity reaches...
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autism in the family with mari nosal

Autism in the Family with Mari Nosal, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 12

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Mari Nosal, M.Ed., author of "Ten Commandments...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/5/16)

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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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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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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Temple Grandin

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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Hypersensitivity and Aspergers & Autism

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Limiting Choices for Someone With Asperger’s Syndrome

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The Importance for Rules and Rewards for Someone on the Spectrum

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Creating a Safe Place for Someone on the Spectrum

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Asperger’s syndrome student’s socialization skills soar, leading to award nomination

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