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Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)
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Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)

  • December 23, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, kids are meeting Santa in malls all over the country in a sensory-friendly environment, kids with ADHD get to run around to help them learn, and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Haley talks about Bipolar Disorder.
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Autism, Predictability, And The Desire For Interpersonal Relations
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Autism, Predictability, and the Desire for Interpersonal Relations

  • December 21, 2016
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Eric Zimmerman discusses how a recent trip forced him to expand his horizons, and confront is anxiety.
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Robot Helping Children With Autism In The Middle East
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Robot Helping Children with Autism in the Middle East

  • December 18, 2016
  • Harry Lowe
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
An innovative humanoid robot named Milo, released last year to help children with autism, is now confronting neurodiversity in the Middle East.
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The Journey Through School And Work Of One Young Woman With Autism
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The Journey Through School and Work of One Young Woman with Autism

  • December 15, 2016
  • Rebecca Witonsky
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In her first blog for Different Brains, advocate Rebecca Witonsky tells the story of how receiving her autism diagnosis changed her life, and her career prospects.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Woman With Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)

  • December 10, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, bipolar, Down Syndrome, insomnia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's
In this episode, CalTeach researchers find a link between Parkinson’s and gut bacteria, Demi Lovato discusses her life with bipolar disorder, and a woman with Down syndrome starts her own cookie business!
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Autism / Independence – Do All You Can, While You Can
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Autism / Independence – Do All You Can, While You Can

  • December 9, 2016
  • Amalia Starr
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Amalia Starr tells of how the loss of Brandon, her son with autism, highlights the importance of living life to the fullest.
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12-Year Old Quarterback With Autism Leads Football Team To Winning Season
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12-Year Old Quarterback with Autism Leads Football Team to Winning Season

  • December 8, 2016
  • Harry Lowe
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Mason Watson, quarterback of the Goose Creek Small Fry Patriots, has led his team to an 8-3 record and a berth in the playoffs despite only becoming the team’s quarterback after an 0-2 start.
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Self-Advocacy On The Autism Spectrum, With Becca Lory | EDB 59
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Self-Advocacy on the Autism Spectrum, with Becca Lory | EDB 59

  • December 6, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with director of development for GRASP (Global & Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership).
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Twenty-five Effective Career Preparations That Promote Autism Spectrum Employment
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Twenty-five Effective Career Preparations that Promote Autism Spectrum Employment

  • December 4, 2016
  • Jackie Marquette
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Dr. Jackie M. Marquette discusses the challenges and methods of helping individuals on the autism spectrum recognize, appreciate, and utilize their unique abilities.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Depression (12/3/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Depression (12/3/16)

  • December 3, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • ADHD, Autism, Depression, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, a rapper with autism releases his debut album, models with Down syndrome have a fashion walk with the stars, and Selena Gomez gives a speech on mental health at the AMAs! These stories and more in this week’s episode!
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Week In Neurodiversity – Michael J Fox & Dave Matthews Jam For Parkinson’s (11/26/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael J Fox & Dave Matthews Jam for Parkinson’s (11/26/16)

  • November 25, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, ocd, parkinson's
In this episode, a student with autism becomes homecoming king, “Aspergers Are Us” takes the world by storm in their new documentary, and Michael J. Fox jams with Dave Matthews for a Parkinson’s Benefit!
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Week In Neurodiversity – Brain Implants Make Paralyzed Monkeys Walk (11/19/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Brain Implants Make Paralyzed Monkeys Walk (11/19/16)

  • November 18, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Concussions, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, a toddler with Down syndrome models for Oshkosh, a boy with autism finds a best friend in his service dog, and brain implants help paralyzed monkeys walk!
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Maximizing Educational Success For Different Brains With Lori Bitar | EDB 56
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Maximizing Educational Success for Different Brains with Lori Bitar | EDB 56

  • November 16, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Bitar, educational consultant and author of "SOS: Save Our Students."
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Toys “R” Us Creating Sensory-Friendly Shopping For Those With Autism
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Toys “R” Us Creating Sensory-Friendly Shopping for Those with Autism

  • November 9, 2016
  • Megan Baksh
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
When you think of Toys “R” Us, it’s unlikely that you are envisioning a relaxed atmosphere for children. However, the toy superstore is currently searching for effective new ways to ensure that those with autism can have a more stress-free shopping experience.
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Socializing On The Autism Spectrum With Sarah Howard | EDB 55
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Socializing on the Autism Spectrum with Sarah Howard | EDB 55

  • November 8, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Sarah Howard. Sarah is a member of AASCEND, a meet-up group organizer, and an adult on the autism spectrum.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Boy With Tourette’s Sings With Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boy with Tourette’s Sings with Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)

  • November 4, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's
In this episode, a woman becomes Argentina’s first teacher with Down syndrome, Louisiana Tech starts a boxing program with Parkinson’s, and a young boy with Tourette’s sings on stage with Carrie Underwood!
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SMILE Miracles: Don’t Underestimate Potential On The Autism Spectrum
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SMILE Miracles: Don’t Underestimate Potential on the Autism Spectrum

  • November 4, 2016
  • Denise Resnik
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
After three years of operations, Rob & Denise Resnik offer their perspectives on the productive and dedicated SMILE team- a company of talented young people on the autism spectrum.
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Gender & Neurodiversity: Recognizing The Diversity Within The Autism Spectrum, With Tania Marshall | EDB 54
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Gender & Neurodiversity: Recognizing the Diversity Within the Autism Spectrum, with Tania Marshall | EDB 54

  • November 1, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Australian psychologist and award-winning author Tania Marshall.
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Week In Neurodiversity – A Therapy Duck For PTSD? (10/29/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – A Therapy Duck For PTSD? (10/29/16)

  • October 29, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, dow syndrome, Neurodiversity, ocd, PTSD
In this episode, Amanda Seyfried opens up about having OCD, scientists develop a new gene therapy for Alzheimer’s, and have you heard of Daniel the therapy duck?
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Teen With Autism Shines As Mascot
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Teen With Autism Shines as Mascot

  • October 25, 2016
  • Harry Lowe
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Joshua Eryou, a senior at East Lawrence High School, is like many people with autism: shy, quiet and reserved. But when he becomes the school’s eagle mascot, he comes out of his shell.
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Relief: Receiving An Autism Diagnosis As An Adult
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Relief: Receiving an Autism Diagnosis as an Adult

  • October 23, 2016
  • Becca Lory
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Becca Lory discusses how her life changed when she received her autism diagnosis at age 36.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Soccer Star Opens Up About Depression (10/22/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Soccer Star Opens Up About Depression (10/22/16)

  • October 22, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Depression, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, ocd
In this episode, a former soccer players discusses depression, a teacher is accompanied on her wedding day by her students with Down syndrome, and have you heard of the award winning documentary about Asperger’s?
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Guilt: The Elephant In The Room Of Special Needs Parents
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Guilt: The Elephant In The Room of Special Needs Parents

  • October 19, 2016
  • Mari Nosal, M.Ed
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
Mari Nosal discusses the tendency of the parents of children with special needs to feel guilt, and how to stop it.
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Specialisterne: A Million Jobs For People With Autism And Other Unique Abilities
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Specialisterne: A Million Jobs for People with Autism and Other Unique Abilities

  • October 16, 2016
  • Cheryl Checkers
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Cheryl Checkers discusses Specialisterne, an international company determined to create employment for the neurodiverse.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)

  • October 15, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Depression, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, Wentworth Miller stars in a depression awareness video, researchers are finding a cure for Parkinson’s, and Ben Affleck studies autism for his role in the film The Accountant! These stories and more in this week’s episode.
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AspienGirl: Embracing The Strengths Of Women With Autism, With Tania Marshall | EDB 51
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AspienGirl: Embracing the Strengths of Women with Autism, with Tania Marshall | EDB 51

  • October 11, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Australian psychologist and award-winning author Tania Marshall.
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Trailblazing For Neurodiversity And Different Brains
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Trailblazing for Neurodiversity and Different Brains

  • October 11, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses his experiences at Trailblazing 2016, a conference dedicated to encouraging entrepreneurship amongst the neurodiverse.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Carly Simon Discusses Her Dyslexia (10/8/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Carly Simon Discusses Her Dyslexia (10/8/16)

  • October 8, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Concussions, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, an apartment complex takes care of those with autism, Carly Simon talks about growing up with dyslexia, and have you seen the football player with Down syndrome that scored a touchdown for his sick mother?
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The “a” Word: It Doesn’t Just Mean “Autism”
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The “a” Word: It Doesn’t Just Mean “Autism”

  • October 6, 2016
  • Donna Levin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Donna Levin discusses The a Word, a British television series that recently debuted in the United States.
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Researchers Find Link Between Touch Sensation And Social Difficulties
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Researchers Find Link Between Touch Sensation and Social Difficulties

  • October 3, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Researchers have discovered the missing link between touch sensation and social difficulties for individuals with autism.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Runner With Autism Wins The Gold (10-1-16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Runner With Autism Wins the Gold (10-1-16)

  • October 1, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, PTSD
In this episode, virtual reality helps those with social difficulties, a cheerleader asks a boy with Down syndrome to homecoming, and did you hear about the first man with autism to win a gold medal at the Paralympics?
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Sensorimotor And Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview With Dr. Dorita Berger
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Sensorimotor and Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Dorita Berger

  • September 30, 2016
  • Jennifer Brout
  • ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, misophonia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout speaks with Dr. Dorita Berger about the various benefits music therapy can have on people with autism, ADHD, PTSD, and many other diagnoses.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)

  • September 23, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD
In this episode, a girl with Down syndrome becomes an honorary cheerleader and have you seen the robot that helps children with autism?
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Lost In Translation – What I Thought My Son With Autism Didn’t Understand
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Lost in translation – What I thought my son with autism didn’t understand

  • September 21, 2016
  • Linda Mastroianni
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Linda Mastroianni discusses how her ways of communicating with her son, who has autism, have evolved over the years.
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Diagnosing Neurodiversity: 7 Advocates Tell How They Learned They Have Autism | EDB 48
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Diagnosing Neurodiversity: 7 Advocates Tell How They Learned They Have Autism | EDB 48

  • September 20, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents 7 previous guests as they tell the story of how they were first diagnosed with autism.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Rapper Becomes Autism Advocate (9/17/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rapper Becomes Autism Advocate (9/17/16)

  • September 16, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, DOWN SYNCROME, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, a rapper become an autism advocate, patients with Parkinson’s climb Machu Picchu, and have you heard of the Emmy award-nominated reality series about Down syndrome? All this and more!
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Week In Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes The Day Of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes the Day of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)

  • September 10, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, bipolar, Depression, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
In this episode, an amusement park creates a calming room for kids with autism, a young man with Down syndrome gets into his dream school, and how did an FSU football star make the day of a student with autism?
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Why Therapy Shouldn’t Always Lead To Medication, With Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 46
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Why Therapy Shouldn’t Always Lead to Medication, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 46

  • September 6, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with returning guest Dr. Lauren Gerber, author and psychologist.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Friends With Down Syndrome Make A Zombie Movie Epic! (9/3/16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Friends with Down Syndrome Make a Zombie Movie Epic! (9/3/16)

  • September 3, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Taryn Manning stars in a movie about bipolar disorder, Cara Delevigne opens up about depression, and have you heard of the best friends with Down syndrome that created a zombie flick?
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College Life With Asperger’s Syndrome, With Dietrich Kuhlmann | EDB 45
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College Life with Asperger’s Syndrome, with Dietrich Kuhlmann | EDB 45

  • August 30, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dietrich Kuhlmann, a sophomore at the University of Miami who also happens to have Asperger’s syndrome.
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Simple Steps For Massaging Away Meltdowns In The Neurodiverse
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Simple Steps for Massaging Away Meltdowns in the Neurodiverse

  • August 30, 2016
  • Giuliana Fenwick
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
Just a few simple massage techniques will bring someone back into the "parasympathetic" state where the heart rate slows, blood pressure lowers and breathing is deeper and calmer.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Michael Jordan Makes The Dreams Of A Fan With Autism Come True (8/27/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael Jordan Makes the Dreams of a Fan with Autism Come True (8/27/16)

  • August 27, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, a young man with Down syndrome scores a touchdown, bee venom is helping those with Parkinson’s, and what did Michael Jordan do for a fan with autism? All these stories and more!
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Breathing Your Way To A Healthier Brain, With Ed Harrold | EDB 44
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Breathing Your Way to a Healthier Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 44

  • August 23, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Ed Harrold, performance enhancement coach and motivational speaker, and discusses the positive effect proper breathing can have on the brain.
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A Michael Jordan Fan With Autism Gets The Surprise Of His Life
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A Michael Jordan Fan With Autism Gets The Surprise of his Life

  • August 22, 2016
  • Michael Capone
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
A fan of Michael Jordan received gifts and a phone call from the sports legend after his video went viral.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)

  • August 20, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, bipolar, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, PTSD
In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with Down syndrome becomes a cop for a day, and did you hear about the man with Parkinson’s who won a Martial Arts title?
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The Benefits Of Music For Therapy And The Neurodiverse
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The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

  • August 18, 2016
  • Martha Summa
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Dementia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, stroke
Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse, and offers insight in to how different tempos can help different conditions.
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Empowering People With Autism: Enabling The Abilities Of The Neurodiverse With Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 43
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Empowering People With Autism: Enabling the Abilities of the Neurodiverse with Stacey Hoaglund | EDB 43

  • August 16, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Stacey Hoaglund, a tireless advocate for the neurodiverse, and the mother of a son with autism.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can A Watch Predict Epileptic Seizures? (8/13/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Can a Watch Predict Epileptic Seizures? (8/13/16)

  • August 13, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
In this episode, a man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson, a watch senses seizures, and how does improv help those with OCD?
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How My Son With Autism’s So-Called Obsession With Directions Shows Me The Genius Within
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How My Son with Autism’s So-Called Obsession with Directions Shows Me the Genius Within

  • August 12, 2016
  • Joanne Giacomini
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
It’s time to start encouraging our children with autism, who show extreme interest in a subject, that it is healthy and positive.
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Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of Your Child
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Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Your Child

  • August 10, 2016
  • Cheryl Checkers
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
The next time your child or client reacts in a way you don’t understand, try to see through their eyes. Ask what and why, before presuming their behavior is inappropriate.
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Communication And Asperger’s
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Communication and Asperger’s

  • August 8, 2016
  • Eric Zimmerman
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Eric Zimmerman talks about how communication can present challenges for people on the autism spectrum.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)

  • August 6, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, PTSD
In this episode, a program helps children with autism learn to sail, robots assist with epilepsy, Jim Jeffries talks about having autism at age 36, and can parrots help with PTSD? All these stories in more in this week's episode!
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Neurodiversity In The Arts: “Fitting In” By Colin Thompson
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: “Fitting In” by Colin Thompson

  • August 4, 2016
  • Donna Levin
  • Autism
Donna Levin reviews's the new book "Fitting In," written by Colin Thompson and published Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
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Can Hearing Test ID Autism?
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Can Hearing Test ID Autism?

  • August 4, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Researchers have found that an inner ear deficiency in children with autism may affect their ability to recognize speech.
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How Indian Head Massage May Benefit The Neurodiverse
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How Indian Head Massage May Benefit the Neurodiverse

  • August 2, 2016
  • Giuliana Fenwick
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Giuliana Fenwick tells of how raising a son with autism led her to develop a method of massage that may prove beneficial to anyone neurodiverse.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

  • July 29, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD
In this episode, a girl with Asperger’s preaches a healthy lifestyle, a girl with Down syndrome video-bombs a news report, and have you heard about the barber in Brooklyn with Tourette’s?
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Woman With Asperger’s Cycles 100 Miles For Awareness
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Woman with Asperger’s Cycles 100 Miles for Awareness

  • July 26, 2016
  • Michael Capone
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In an effort to raise awareness for the autism community, a 47-year-old woman with Asperger’s has cycled more than 100 miles to raise money for the National Autistic Society.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)

  • July 22, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, a woman with dementia plays the piano, a boy with autism wins a world title in taekwondo, and what effect is Pokemon Go having on the neurodiverse community?
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Autism And The Family: Therapeutic Solutions For The Household, With Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40
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Autism and the Family: Therapeutic Solutions for the Household, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40

  • July 19, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
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)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Shark Tank Star Opens Up About Dyslexia (07/15/16)

  • July 16, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new device may help those with Parkinson’s, and a Shark Tank star discusses his dyslexia.
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How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39
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How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39

  • July 12, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world of neurodiversity- parents, employers, educators, and authors – as they tell us how they found their inspirations to make change in the lives of those of us with Different Brains.
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Action, Advocacy, And Friends: The Birth Of AASCEND
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Action, Advocacy, and Friends: The Birth of AASCEND

  • July 12, 2016
  • Camilla Bixler
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Sixteen years ago our family didn’t have any adult friends on the autism spectrum, now we have a whole roomful of them.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Have A Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Have a Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)

  • July 8, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, a teen creates the “autism ball”, a documentary shows us a unique look at autism, and do you know how scientists are handling neurological conditions?
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The Poetry In Asperger’s: Self Expression On The Spectrum, With Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37
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The Poetry in Asperger’s: Self Expression on the Spectrum, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37

  • July 3, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum.
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7 Tips To Make 4th Of July Friendly To Those With Autism, Asperger’s, And Hyper-Senses
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7 Tips To Make 4th of July Friendly to Those With Autism, Asperger’s, and Hyper-Senses

  • July 3, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Between the barbecues, parties, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is one of the most festive times of the year. However, it can also be a problem for those with autism, Asperger's, or any other condition that involves hyper senses.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Skydiving For Parkinson’s Disease (7-2-16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Skydiving for Parkinson’s Disease (7-2-16)

  • July 2, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, a man sings to his mother to help with her Alzheimer’s, a girl with Tourette’s graduates high school with her service dog, and how many times did a man skydive in 12 hours to raise money for Parkinson’s research?
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Education, Jobs, Friends A Reality For Adults With Autism
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Education, Jobs, Friends a Reality for Adults with Autism

  • June 30, 2016
  • Denise Resnik
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Together with local and national leaders, we are demonstrating what’s possible when we work together, solve problems, pioneer new practices, focus on a common goal and raise the bar on what’s possible.
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Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity In The Family Tree, With Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36
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Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity in the Family Tree, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36

  • June 28, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum.
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Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)
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Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)

  • June 26, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Anxiety, Autism, Neurodiversity
In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as my own experiences with anxiety. But before I can share my thoughts and observations, it is important that I share my story of how I got into neurodiversity in the first place.
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Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

  • June 24, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday, comedian Michael McCreary opens about having Asperger’s, and did you here about the MMA fighter who was just diagnosed with autism?
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Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship With Alexai Perez | EDB 34
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Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship with Alexai Perez | EDB 34

  • June 21, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of Trailblazing 2016.
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The Square Root Of Father’s Day
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The Square Root of Father’s Day

  • June 19, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child has a brain that’s a bit different. You know that when she was growing up you could have done some things differently.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Dog With Epilepsy The Next Star Of Transformers? (06/18/16)
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Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)

  • June 17, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, ocd, tourette's
In this episode, a teen with Tourette’s creates a vlog, an author opens up about OCD, and did you hear about the dog with epilepsy that’s going to be in Transformers?
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The Week In Neurodiversity – Can Theater Benefit The Autistic? (6/11/16)
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The Week In Neurodiversity – Can Theater Benefit the Autistic? (6/11/16)

  • June 11, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Concussions, Neurodiversity, parkinson's
In this episode, a study shows drama classes help those with autism, a town is colored purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and how did one man gain control of his Parkinson’s?
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Employment For The Autistic With Thomas D’Eri Of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30
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Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30

  • June 7, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Thomas D’Eri, COO and co-founder of Rising Tide Car Wash.
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Fictional Characters On The Autism Spectrum With Author Cassandra Dunn | EDB Ep.29
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Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn | EDB ep.29

  • June 5, 2016
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Autism, Neurodiversity

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Cassandra Dunn, author of “The Art of Adapting.”

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

  • June 3, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • ADHD, apraxia, Autism, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, ocd
This week- adult ADHD may differ from that of children, twins with OCD under go a new surgery, a documentary sheds light on epilepsy, and more!
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Neurodiversity In The Arts: It’s Not A Perfect World, But I’ll Take It
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take It

  • June 2, 2016
  • Donna Levin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Rose's book "It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take It: 50 Life Lessons for Teens Like Me Who Are Kind of (You Know) Autistic"
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There’s No Place Like Home: For Adults With Autism & Other Special Abilities
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There’s No Place Like Home: For Adults With Autism & Other Special Abilities

  • May 29, 2016
  • Denise Resnik
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Written from a mother’s heart, pondering his first home away from our family home, here’s what I believe Matt wants and says through his words unspoken.
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Worms Cure Parkinson’s? (5/28/16)
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Week in Neurodiversity – Can Worms Cure Parkinson’s? (5/28/16)

  • May 27, 2016
  • Mike Nickas
  • Autism, down's syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, PTSD
In this episode we look at worms that could help cure Parkinson's, a young entrepreneur with down's syndrome, a collar that could prevent concussions, and more!
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