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Understanding Emotional Regulation, with Terri Duncan | EDB 339

Expert and author Terri Duncan explains the importance of emotional regulation, and offers ways...
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The Epilepsy Gangster, with Tim Ulmer | EDB 338

Self-advocate Tim Ulmer shares his journey with epilepsy, and talks about his show Epilepsy...
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Understanding Epilepsy, with Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez of Epilepsy Alliance Florida | EDB 324

VIDEO - Epilepsy Alliance Florida’s Anna Diaz & Luis Martinez share facts about seizure...
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Embracing Uncertainty: Insights From a Case Manager at Epilepsy Alliance Florida

Epilepsy Alliance Florida case manager Beatriz O offers tips for thriving while navigating uncertainty....
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination

Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy....
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Epilepsy Advocacy: Speaking Out and Making a Difference

Epilepsy self-advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses why he believes advocacy is so important....
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident

Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses one instance of a past seizure, and why he is...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy

Kimberley, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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My Worldwide Travels With Epilepsy

Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares her journey of living with epilepsy while traveling the world....
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack’s Journey With Autism & Epilepsy

Zack, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having...
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What Is It Like To Have Epilepsy?

Epilepsy self-advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses what life with seizures is like, and highlights...
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Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome...
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Implant Developed to Treat Parkinson’s Disease, Epilepsy, & More

Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley have developed an electronic device that...
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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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Meet The First NCAA Player With Autism

(3 min 10 sec) In this episode, former football player Tim Green looks to...
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Man With Cerebral Palsy & Brother Conquer Triathlons

(3 min 17 sec) In this episode, a local doctor uses high-tech to prevent...
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Seinfeld Actor John O’Hurley’s Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode a girl with Down syndrome dances through...
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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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Epilepsy & Pregnancy, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126

Epilepsy & Pregnancy, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | EDB 126

(12 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with private...
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Mozart's Music Found to Ease Epileptic Seizures

Mozart’s Music Found to Ease Epileptic Seizures

A recent study performed by scientists in Edinburgh, Scotland has recently found Mozart's Sonata...
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7 Ways to Prevent Photosensitive Epileptic Seizures

7 Ways to Prevent Photosensitive Epileptic Seizures

We present several things to do and avoid if you are susceptible to photosensitive...
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Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a former high school athlete looks to...
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Star Wars Themed Epilepsy Walk Raises $145,000

In Costa Mesa, California, around 2000 people showed up to march in support of...
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Not All Epileptic Seizures Are The Same

We take a look at the various types of epileptic seizure - from Clonic...
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2017 in Review, Part 1: Inspiration for the Neurodiverse | EDB 109

2017 in Review, Part 1: Inspiration for the Neurodiverse | EDB 109

(10 mins) In part one of a special two part episode, Hackie Reitman,...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black belt - Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

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

(3mins 33 sec) In this episode, an MRI machine helps a teen with epilepsy,...
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

I’ve Been Diagnosed with Epilepsy – Now What?

Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the experience of his diagnosis for epilepsy in the 1960s,...
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Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween - Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

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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Team Raises Epilepsy Awareness in South Africa

Team Raises Epilepsy Awareness in South Africa

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a non-profit organization name EASA dedicates its time to inform...
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Woman with Epilepsy Is First British Rider to Complete Marathon

Woman with Epilepsy First British Cyclist to Complete Ultra Marathon

Thirty-one-year-old Katie Ford is a cyclist with epilepsy who has become the first British...
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Staying Strong with Epilepsy

Epilepsy advocate Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses the importance staying strong and persevering despite having...
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High School Student Overcomes Epilepsy and Becomes School Leader

Virginia Morrison’s unwavering resolve catapulted her into the role of a leader at Orange...
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‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Wowed by Deaf Singer – Week in Neurodiversity (6/17/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a teacher dyes his hair for a boy with...
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Mother With Epilepsy the Focus of New BBC Radio Play

BBC Radio 4 is set to host the new drama titled "Slipping Through Time,"...
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What Everyone Should Know About Epilepsy, with Tom McGranahan, Jr. | EDB 82

(17 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses common misconceptions and important tools...
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Living with Epilepsy, with Tom McGranahan, Jr. | EDB 81

(15 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Tom McGranahan, Jr. Tom...
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Skydiving for Epilepsy: Mother Takes Flight for Newborn Daughter’s Fight

A British mother of two is skydiving to raise awareness for epilepsy in young...
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Burger Van Helps Man with Epilepsy Build a Better Life

A delivery service for hamburgers has allowed Matthew Smith, who has suffered from seizures...
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Telling Your Children You Have Epilepsy

Tom McGranahan Jr. discusses the challenge of a parent with epilepsy sharing their diagnoses...
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Sharing the Challenges of Epilepsy

Tom McGranahan Jr discusses common misconceptions about how to help someone that is having...
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Epilepsy In The Open

In this blog piece, Thomas J. McGranahan Jr discusses his personal struggles with epilepsy,...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)

In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with...
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Good News on Epilepsy: Increasing Certain Fats in Brain May Reduce Risk

Research conducted by scientists at Vrije Universiteit Brussels has provided hope for those suffering...
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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...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)

In this episode, a program helps children with autism learn to sail, robots assist...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)

In this episode, a teen with Tourette’s creates a vlog, an author opens up...
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Do Kids and Adults Have Different ADHD? - The Week In Neurodiversity (06/03/16)

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

This week- adult ADHD may differ from that of children, twins with OCD under...
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Week in Neurodiversity Channing Tatum Dating the Autistic

Week in Neurodiversity – Channing Tatum Dating the Autistic? (5/7/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Channing Tatum on the world's first talk show with...
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New IBM Project May Help Predict Epileptic Seizures

IBM recently developed an experimental chip called TrueNorth that may help predict the onset...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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Apple ResearchKit Software Enables New Studies of Autism and Epilepsy

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