Young Man With Dyslexia Finds Passion In Beekeeping
Rupert Young Davies has always been interested in bees, and this fascination is leading the young man who struggles with dyslexia to start his own beekeeping business.
Jay Leno Talks About Living with Dyslexia – Week in Neurodiversity (6/10/17)
(3 mins 57 sec) In this episode, Jay Leno talks about growing up with dyslexia, friends with Alzheimer’s keep their brains active through their love of trains, and a teen with Down syndrome receives birthday wishes from Lorde! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Richard Branson Highlights the Potential of Young People with Dyslexia
Virgin mogul Richard Branson has penned an article defending young people with dyslexia, in which he argues that the diagnosis should be perceived as a sign of potential rather than a disadvantage.
Can Yoga Ease Autism-Related Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/15/17)
(4 mins) In this episode, a yoga class is helping those with autism, a new app is keeping kids with ADHD focused, and how has this viral prom proposal vid inspired others to contribute to the special occasion? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
ADHD, Learning Challenges, and Life Changes: Finding a Better Way to Assess Different Brains
Tammy Elkon discusses how the journey through finding proper educational assistance for her son led her to develop a tool for assessing the abilities of those with different brains.
Sesame Street Welcomes Julia, a Muppet With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (4/01/17)
(3 mins 25 secs) In this episode, a man uses art to cope with Parkinson’s, a man becomes the first ever table tennis coach with Down syndrome, and Sesame Street introduces the first Muppet with autism! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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 years of marriage, a former college football coach helps test a new Alzheimer’s treatment, and a couple with Asperger’s bring out the best in one another! These stories and more in the week’s edition.
Overcoming Learning Obstacles with Dyslexia & ADHD | EDB 70
In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ways to overcome the learning challenges presented by dyslexia and ADHD with Dr. Matthew Schneps, Elizabeth Wilkinson, Sue Kahn, and Shawn Smith.
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 dreams of going to college, a new device can help those with Asperger’s detect moods, and Henry Winkler discusses his new book and growing up with dyslexia! These stories and more in this week’s edition.
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 her peers, a man with down syndrome inspires others through a fitness class, and Ricochet the surf dog wears a Santa costume for PTSD awareness!
Martha’s Vineyard Organization Highlights Inventions by Students with Dyslexia
Non-profit organization NoticeAbility is hosted the event to highlight the unique abilities and overlooked gifts of children with dyslexia.
The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2016 Year in Review
(7 minutes 40 seconds) In honor of the end of the year, we cover our top ten stories of 2016, featuring Michael J. Fox jamming with Dave Matthews for Parkinson’s awareness, Michael Jordan surprising a fan with autism, and the story of Daniel the therapy duck! These stories and more in this week’s episode!
NPR Releases New Dyslexia Series
NPR’s new series, Unlocking Dyslexia, will include a 5-part radio and blog post series that will take course over the span of two weeks.
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 of "SOS: Save Our Students."
Week in Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)
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.
Week in Neurodiversity – Carly Simon Discusses Her Dyslexia (10/8/16)
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?
Week in Neurodiversity – Rapper Becomes Autism Advocate (9/17/16)
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!
Week in Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes the Day of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)
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?
Week in Neurodiversity – Can a Watch Predict Epileptic Seizures? (8/13/16)
In this episode, a man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson, a watch senses seizures, and how does improv help those with OCD?
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 device may help those with Parkinson’s, and a Shark Tank star discusses his dyslexia.
How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39
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.
Week in Neurodiversity – Asperger’s Boy Writes Poem that “Breaks the Internet” (5/21/16)
Move over Kim Kardashian, because this week in neurodiversity features Asperger's boy Writes a poem that REALLY "Breaks the Internet," A pen has been created that could read to the dyslexic, and a military homecoming that will make your heart melt!
A Simulated Experience of Dyslexia
Many of us have no idea what it feels like to experience the struggles of dyslexia. But one website has been created to give everyone a taste of it.
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 Mars' autism awareness contribution, and a robot designed to help autistic children improve their social skills.
Hosted by Matthew Ryan.
Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)
The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in our brains.
Hosted by Matthew Ryan.
Dyslexia Reading Strategies with Susan Kahn, M.Ed. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 13
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Susan Kahn, M.Ed., educator and author of the "Sue's Strategies" series.
9 Year Old With Dyslexia Writes Book on Relativity
At only nine-years-old, a bright child and author, Denim Padberg, has released a quantum physics guide, called “How Relative is Relativity? An 8-year-old’s Guide to Quantum Physics,” explaining his theories on black holes and the birth of the universe.
The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant Elizabeth Wilkinson |EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS – Episode 10
In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. interviews Elizabeth Wilkinson, The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant and founder of Dyslexia Information Day.
How Shark Tank Investor Daymond John’s Dyslexia Helped Shape Him
Many people know Daymond John as one of the savvy business executives who quickly decide whether to invest their own money in business ideas proposed by budding entrepreneurs on the reality TV show Shark Tank. What many people don’t know about his is that he is dyslexic. . .
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