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Cover image - Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close's Micro-Uniting and Universal Design

Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design

Professor Ken Gobbo explores the working method of dyslexic artist Chuck Close, and how...
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Section 504: Understanding the Law Being School Accommodations, with Linda Silver | EDB 330

VIDEO - Linda J. Silver, M.S., Ed.S. discusses Section 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation...
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Onboarding First Day – Dyslexia Style

Corporate consultant, author and speaker Tiffany Sunday gives people with dyslexia tips for to...
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Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311

VIDEO - Evolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support...
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Cover image - The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise, Shawn Smith & more | EDB 300

The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates...
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Cover image - Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294

VIDEO - Author & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic...
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Processing My Processing Speed Deficit

Different Brains intern and self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses the impact processing speed deficits have...
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A Neurodivergent’s Journey into J.O.Y.

ADHD self-advocate and Neurodiversity Life Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. discusses how an acronym helped...
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Cover image - 2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society | EDB 285

2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285

VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity...
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Cover image - 2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, Featuring Jude Morrow, Be a Moise, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent...
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Cover image - Joshua's Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program...
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Cover image - Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209

Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds,...
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Cover image - Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228

Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228

(VIDEO - 22 mins) Educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. returns to share...
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Ep. 9: Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson

Finding the Super Powers Within w/ Dr. April Lisbon | Ep. 9: Dr. Shawn Anthony Robinson

(VIDEO - 14 minutes) Dr. April Lisbon speaks with dyslexia self-advocate Dr. Shawn Anthony...
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Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 7: Colin Tralongo

(VIDEO - 16 mins) Dr. April Lisbon speaks with author and dyslexia self-advocate Colin...
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Cover image - Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity...
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Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 129

Where Neurodiversity Meets Racial Diversity, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 130

(18 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with author and...
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Cover image - Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 2: Ricki Carter

Finding the Super Powers Within with Dr. April Lisbon | Episode 2: Ricki Carter

(VIDEO - 11 minutes) Dr. April J. Lisbon believes the differences in our brains...
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome

(3min 41sec) In this episode: a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science...
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Cover image - Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a high school wrestler with Down syndrome...
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Cover image - MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness

MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness

(VIDEO - 3 min 50 sec) In this episode: an eating disorder survivor walks...
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Cover image - Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents...
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

(VIDEO - 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we...
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Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

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2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191

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Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

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The Inner Lives of Women with Learning Disabilities

Denise Brodey discusses the challenges women with learning challenges can have both hiding and...
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Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181

(VIDEO - 25 minutes) Entrepreneur, author, and advocate William Manzanares IV of the Puyallup...
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those...
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Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider

(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes...
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The College Living Experience, with Stephanie Martin | EDB 155

(VIDEO - 22 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Stephanie Martin,...
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Technology & Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 140

(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Wired and Vogue...
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Blind Singer with Autism Stuns “America’s Got Talent” Judges

(VIDEO - 3 min 21 sec) In this episode: a blinder singer with autism...
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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode: Al Roker discusses raising a son with...
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Making Hip-Hop Accessible to the Hearing Impaired

( 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a 17 year old inventor makes...
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Teen With Apraxia Becomes Beloved Mascot – W.I.N.

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a counselor looks to help students with...
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Beating the Dyslexia Label: How Henry Winkler Became a Best Selling Children’s Author

Derek Dunston takes a look at the journey actor Henry WInkler has taken from...
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Boy With Autism Takes Pickle Business International

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode: a Colorado student with Down syndrome hits...
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn...
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The 11 Year Old Scrabble Master With Autism

(3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a boy with dyslexia starts a “reading...
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Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his...

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2018 in Review: Supporting & Optimizing Our Brains, w/ Dr. Seth Keller, Dr. Ken Dychtwald & more | EDB 154

(17 minutes) In this second of two “2018 in Review” episodes, we are going...

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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2018 Year in Review

(6 min 17 sec) In this episode, we count down the top 10 stories...

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2018 in Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153

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Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism...
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Becoming a Writer with Dyslexia, with Lisa Wood Shapiro | EDB 139

(22 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Lisa Wood Shapiro, who discusses writing for...
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Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Inspires Her School

(3min 30sec) In this episode, a cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires her school, a...
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Jamie Foxx, Jeremy Renner, & More Support Global Down Syndrome Fashion Show!

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: Pedal for Alzheimer’s goes 1,100 miles, stars...
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Anaheim Ducks Honor Fan With Parkinson’s

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode: a Dyslexia Task Force is helping students...
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Comedian With Tourette’s Wows “America’s Got Talent” Judges!

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a comedian with Tourette’s goes viral with...
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Supporting Different Learners, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 143

(21 min) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with educator and author Susan...
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Do We Need Famous People to Generate Dyslexia Awareness?

Tiffany Sunday looks at the trend to spread dyslexia awareness through the stories of...
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Girl With Down Syndrome Expresses Self Through Painting

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a nonverbal girl with Down syndrome uses...
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A Back to School Survival Guide for Different Brains

Resuming classes after summer vacation is always an exciting and often stressful event for...
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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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Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 15 sec) In this episode, a dyslexic man works for change in...
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Harnessing the Potential of the Neurodivergent, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 129

Harnessing the Potential of the Neurodivergent, with Pierre Marsh | EDB 129

(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and neurodiversity...
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Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 27 sec) In this episode a 14-year old model with Down syndrome...
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Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 14 sec) In this episode, a Cleveland non-profit helps adults on the...
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DYSPLA Hosting Film Festival Dedicated to Dyslexic Filmmakers

DYSPLA Hosting Film Festival Dedicated to Dyslexic Filmmakers

Starting on March 14, 2018, in London, DYSPLA will be hosting a unique experience...
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Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode, a boy with autism gets to be...
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Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community - Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community – Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

(3 min) In this episode, aerobics help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s, families receive tattoos...
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Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man from Portland is running a...
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Toddler with Down Syndrome & Sister Sings “You Are My Sunshine” – Week in Neurodiversity (1/27/18)

(3 min 34 sec) A college student with dyslexia learned 8 languages, a new...
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Teen with Autism Lives As a Police Officer For a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (1/6/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ferdinand the Bull advocates for children with...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

(6 min 9 sec) In this episode, we count down our top ten stories...
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2017 in Review, Part 2: Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 110

2017 in Review, Part 2: Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 110

(11 minutes) In part two of a special two part year-in-review episode, Hackie...
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Cops and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

Police Officers and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, children with Down Syndrome go gift shopping...
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Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

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

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

(3 mins 19 sec) In this episode, a model throws a surprise photo shoot...
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Have Scientists Found the Cause of Dyslexia?

Have Scientists Found the Cause of Dyslexia?

New research by a pair of scientists from the University of Rennes in France...
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What is Different Brains? Advocating for Neurodiversity From Autism to Alzheimer’s | EDB 100

(21 mins) In this special 100th episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. explains what Different...
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The Dyslexic Mind, Our Crazy Spelling System, and an Innovative New Tool to Make Reading Easier

Working to Make Reading Easier for the Dyslexic Mind

Sarah Blodgett discusses how her son's struggle with dyslexia led her to create a...
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Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/02/17)

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

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

(32 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory,...
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Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

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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Can Dogs Sniff-Out Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/12/17)

(4 mins 7 secs) In this episode, a deaf grandmother with dyslexia fulfills her...
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Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

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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Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)

(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song...
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