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• December 16, 2017
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Country Singer Naomi Judd on Battling Depression – Week in Neurodiversity (12/16/17)

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• December 13, 2017
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Best of 2017: Autism and Employment, with Dr. Temple Grandin

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• December 9, 2017
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The Bill Gates Mission to Fight Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (12/9/17)

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• December 7, 2017
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Changing the Employment Landscape for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

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• December 4, 2017
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Storytelling and Autism, with Jodi Murphy of Geek Club Books | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 29

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• December 2, 2017
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Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black Belt – Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

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• December 1, 2017
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Taking A Trip Outside Your Comfort Zone: A Teen Girl with Autism on Learning Independence

Eryn Segal details her recent experience in a college summer program, and how it...

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• November 29, 2017
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The Chocolate Spectrum: Autism Employment One Sweet at a Time, with Valerie Herskowitz | EDB 107

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• November 25, 2017
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How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

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• November 24, 2017
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The Challenges of Home Treatment for Autism

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• November 20, 2017
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Holiday Spectrumtacular: Navigating the Holidays with Autism | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 28

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• November 18, 2017
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Man with Asperger’s Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

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• November 11, 2017
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Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

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• November 8, 2017
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Success for the Twice Exceptional: Helping the Neurodiverse Excel, with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 104

(27 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman,...

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• November 6, 2017
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Navigating Neurodiverse Relationships, with Grace Myhill, MSW | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 27

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• November 4, 2017
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Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (11/4/17)

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• November 2, 2017
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From Silence to Soap: An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s Shares His Journey

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• October 29, 2017
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When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention

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• October 28, 2017
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Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween – Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

(3 mins 23 sec) In this episode, yellow pumpkins highlighted children with disabilities, a...

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• October 24, 2017
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New $12 Million Fitness Center Designed For Kids With Autism Breaks Ground

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• October 23, 2017
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• October 21, 2017
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Saturday Night Live Spreads Awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder – Week in Neurodiversity (10/21/17)

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• October 18, 2017
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Housing on the Autism Spectrum, with Denise Resnik of First Place AZ and SARRC | EDB 101

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• October 17, 2017
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Embracing Autism, Neurodiversity, and Societal Collaboration

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• October 14, 2017
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Habitat for Humanity & Bank of America Build Homes for Adults with Autism – Week in Neurodivesity (10/14/17)

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• October 11, 2017
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• October 9, 2017
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Yes She Can!: Developing Job Skills in Women with Autism, with Marjorie Madfis, MBA

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• October 7, 2017
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Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

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• October 4, 2017
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Fostering Self-Advocacy in People with Autism, with Michael McManmon, Ed.D. | EDB 99

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• September 29, 2017
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The Perils, and Joys, of Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum: A Review of Donna Levin’s “There’s More Than One Way Home”

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• September 27, 2017
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The College Internship Program: Helping the Neurodiverse Find Careers, with Michael McManmon, Ed.D. | EDB 98

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• September 25, 2017
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The Importance of Autism Support Groups, with Patricia Schissel, LMSW of the AHA | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 24

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• September 24, 2017
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Mom Helps Son with Autism Fulfill His Dream of Starting a Bakery

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• September 16, 2017
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Asperger’s, Autism, and the Square Root of 2: A Neurodiversity Documentary

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• September 11, 2017
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Fostering Friendships for Women with Autism, with Sharon Valencia of Felicity House | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 23

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• September 8, 2017
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The War Within: Battling OCD on the Autism Spectrum

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• September 2, 2017
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Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/2/17)

(4 mins 9 sec) In this episode, a teen with autism donates coloring books...

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• August 28, 2017
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When Autism and Dyslexia Co-Occur, with Elizabeth Wilkinson, The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 22

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• August 26, 2017
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“Game of Thrones” Star Discusses Intellectual Disability Stigma – Week in Neurodiversity (8/26/17)

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• August 23, 2017
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Autism and Employment, with Dr. Temple Grandin | EDB 94

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• August 22, 2017
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Housing on the Spectrum: Helping Adults with Autism Build a Future

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• August 21, 2017
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Avoiding Negative Thinking Patterns on the Autism Spectrum, with Valerie Gaus, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 21

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

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• August 14, 2017
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Finding Successful Employment on the Autism Spectrum, with Marcia Scheiner | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 20

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• August 12, 2017
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• August 8, 2017
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A Change of Perspective: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

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• August 7, 2017
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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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• August 5, 2017
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• July 31, 2017
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Growing Up Autistic in France: Looking at the Spectrum Around the World, with Anlor Davin | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 18

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

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• July 29, 2017
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Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, children put together a lemonade stand for...

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• July 24, 2017
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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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• July 22, 2017
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Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

(3 mins 5 sec) In this episode, a boy on the spectrum makes a...

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• July 19, 2017
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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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• July 19, 2017
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