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Living With Dementia, With Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286
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Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286

  • January 30, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogen returns to discuss living with the disease, and his work raising awareness around the world.
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Diagnosing Dystonia
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Diagnosing Dystonia

  • January 28, 2023
  • Amelia Zannoni
  • cerebral palsy, dystonia, Neurodiversity
Amelia Zannoni explains what dystonia is, how it's diagnosed, facts and figures, and treatment options.
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Autistic People In Military Service
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Autistic People in Military Service

  • January 27, 2023
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Canadian self-advocate Aaron Bouma shares how people with autism are overlooked for military service, and why that should change.
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 140
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 140

  • January 23, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism & body-focused repetitive behaviors (BRB) self-advocate and 2023 Ultimate International Miss Pennsylvania Sarah M. Pennington.
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Neurodiversity And Storytelling, With Eva Grayzel | EDB 271
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Neurodiversity and Storytelling, with Eva Grayzel | EDB 271

  • January 21, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 25 mins) Master storyteller and author Eva Grayzel discusses how sharing stories helps people connect and succeed.
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Executive Function & Emotional Self-Regulation With Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #95
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Executive Function & Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #95

  • January 19, 2023
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how executive function plays a role in emotional self-regulation!
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How Reading Helped Me Recover From My Diagnosis Of Inattentive ADHD
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How Reading Helped Me Recover From My Diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD

  • January 18, 2023
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares three books that eased her feelings of devastation following her inattentive ADHD diagnosis.
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!
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Why Metacognition Matters – A Lot!

  • January 14, 2023
  • Liz Keable
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Liz Keable explains what "metacognition" is, and how it is vital for all of our brains.
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Mental Health & Relationships: Is Someone “Playing The Victim”?
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Mental Health & Relationships: Is Someone “Playing the Victim”?

  • January 10, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses what it means for someone to "play the victim" in a relationship, and how a partner can tell if they are being manipulated.
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2022 In Review: Towards An Inclusive Society, W/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & More | EDB 285
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2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society, w/ Dr. Angelique Harris, David Geslak, Dr. Jennie Trocchio & more | EDB 285

  • January 9, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Dyslexia, mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022.
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Masking Or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue
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Masking or Camouflaging: An Autistic Self-Advocate Dialogue

  • January 7, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW and Lisa Morgan M.Ed. CAS discuss the causes and consequences of masking.
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Emotional Self-Regulation With Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • January 5, 2023
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how ADHD and Emotional Self-Regulation are related!
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Autism In 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 139
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Autism in 2023 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 139

  • January 2, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think the best moments for the autism community were for 2022, and what they hope 2023 has in store.
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2022 In Review: Advice From Self-Advocates, W/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & More | EDB 284
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2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates, w/ Jude Morrow, Tom Oliver, Jhillika Kumar & more | EDB 284

  • January 1, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, NVLD
In this first year-in-review episode, we hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we had the privilege of speaking with in 2022.
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Power Of 11 Minutes With Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Power of 11 minutes with Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • December 31, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Mario Armstrong discuss how to capture a person's attention in just 11 minutes!
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5 Tips On How To Keep New Year’s Resolutions
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5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

  • December 30, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for making lasting changes in the New Year.
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ADHD & Focus With Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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ADHD & Focus with Mario Armstrong | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • December 28, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Mario Armstrong discuss ADHD and how to focus on achieving your goals!
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role Of Clinical Judgement In ADHD Diagnoses
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses

  • December 26, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD, and what to do if it happens.
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, With Diane Gould | EDB 268
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Autism & PDA: Understanding Demand Avoidance, with Diane Gould | EDB 268

  • December 21, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • aspergers, Autism, Neurodiversity, PDA
(VIDEO - 30 mins) PDA North America founder Diane Gould discusses the “Pathological Demand Avoidance”, and its occurrence along the autism spectrum.
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Overcoming Barriers To Therapy Access, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 138
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Overcoming Barriers to Therapy Access, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 138

  • December 20, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development
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9 Tips For Coping With Holiday Depression And Stress
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9 Tips for Coping with Holiday Depression and Stress

  • December 20, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Anxiety, Depression, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, LMFT shares tips for dealing with depression and anxiety during the holiday season.
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

  • December 19, 2022
  • Jessica Leving
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday season.
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Career Advisement For The Neurodivergent, With Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283
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Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College’s Dr. James Williams | EDB 283

  • December 14, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate / Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement Dr. James Williams discusses his work helping students find employment.
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Cognitive Overload | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Cognitive Overload | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • December 9, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss cognitive overload!
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Is Your Relationship Toxic?
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Is Your Relationship Toxic?

  • December 6, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses toxic relationships, and what to do if you find yourself in one.
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Creativity & Autism, With Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 137
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Creativity & Autism, with Samantha Gibb | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 137

  • December 6, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with musical recording artist, an autism self-advocate, and an autism mom Samantha Gibb.
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Navigating A Neurodiverse Household, With Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282
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Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282

  • December 3, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, parenting
VIDEO - ADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household.
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How A Couple With Down Syndrome Learned To Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.
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How a Couple with Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

  • December 2, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of a Michigan couple with Down syndrome who learned to dance for their wedding.
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling
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A Different Journey: Finding My Neurodivergent Calling

  • December 2, 2022
  • Jules Haden
  • ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, dyspraxia, Neurodiversity
Jules Haden shares her journey to identifying as neurodivergent.
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s
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Why I Don‘t Tell People I Have Asperger’s

  • December 1, 2022
  • Bailey Bender
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Different Brains interns and autistic self-advocate Bailey Bender shares why she feels functioning labels can be a double-edged sword.
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Onboarding Doctors In Neurodiversity, With Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262
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Onboarding Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 262

  • November 26, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 28 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen discusses his work training medical professionals in neurodiversity.
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My Story Of Autistic Burnout & Recovery
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My Story of Autistic Burnout & Recovery

  • November 25, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses her history of burnout, and how she recovered.
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Gratitude And Mental Health: How To Feel Thankful Despite Challenges
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Gratitude and Mental Health: How to Feel Thankful Despite Challenges

  • November 22, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, J.D., M.F.T. discusses the important role gratitude plays in emotional health, and gives tips to feel thankful despite challenges.
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Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 136
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Thanksgiving 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 136

  • November 21, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode pre-holiday mini-episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts reflect on what they are thankful for this year.
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Mentra: Creating A Neurodiversity Employment Network, W/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281
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Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281

  • November 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, employment, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Mentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers.
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Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson’s-Friendly Clothing | W.I.N.
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Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson’s-Friendly Clothing | W.I.N.

  • November 19, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, parkinson's, parkinson’s disease
VIDEO - In this episode, we’re heading over to Oregon for a fashion show celebrating accessible clothing for those with Parkinson’s!
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident
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Thankful To Be Okay: An Epilepsy Incident

  • November 18, 2022
  • Tom McGranahan Jr
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Tom McGranahan, Jr. discusses one instance of a past seizure, and why he is thankful to share his journey with epilepsy.
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Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, With Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280
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Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity’s Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280

  • November 14, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, auitsm, Neurodiversity, parenting
Jessica Kidwell of the Neuroversity Podcast discusses why listening to and highlighting the voices of neurodivergent self-advocates is so important.
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
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Life Before Learning Of My Autism Spectrum Diagnosis

  • November 11, 2022
  • Noah Tenney
  • asperger's, Asperger's syndrome, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Different Brains intern Noah Tenney describes his life before knowing of his Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis.
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“I Have An Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” By Laura Hamilton | DB Speaker Bureau
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“I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” by Laura Hamilton | DB Speaker Bureau

  • November 11, 2022
  • Laura Hamilton
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Different Brain intern and mental health self-advocate Laura Hamilton shares some of her tools for dealing with an anxiety disorder.
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Adrenal Exhaustion | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Adrenal Exhaustion | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • November 9, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss adrenal exhaustion!
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Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 135
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Catching Up | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 135

  • November 8, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts catch up on the last month, discussing the experience of serving on jury duty, maintaining self-care during busy times, and the importance of small accomplishments.
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery On Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Psychotherapy Is Lifelong Self-Discovery on Both Sides: An Autistic Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • November 3, 2022
  • Angela Yael Blumberger
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
German autistic psychologist/psychotherapist Angela Yael Blumberger discusses her experiences with psychotherpy, and how it may not suit the neurodivergent.
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Diversity In Medical School, With BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279
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Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279

  • November 2, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • Neurodiversity
VIDEO - BUSM’s Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Angelique Harris discusses her work ending stigma in higher education.
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising An Autistic Child
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What I Wish I Knew When I Began Raising an Autistic Child

  • October 26, 2022
  • Jessica Kidwell
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Podcaster and autism mom Jessica Kidwell shares things she wish knew when she began her journey parenting a child on the spectrum.
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Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 98
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Voting! | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 98

  • October 24, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 17 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss voting, and offer tips for reducing stress and being informed.
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Signs Of Healthy Boundaries
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Signs of Healthy Boundaries

  • October 21, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the value of healthy boundaries, and gives 10 signs that you have them.
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5 Tips For Safe Neurodiverse Trick Or Treating
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5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating

  • October 20, 2022
  • Andrew Barry
  • Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Neurodiversity
Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids regardless of label - so here are our "5 Ps" to achieving safe and fun trick or treating!
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Fostering Positive Development On The Autism Spectrum, With Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea  | EDB 278
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Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. J. Trocchio, Dr. L. Moyano & Y. Mora-Perea | EDB 278

  • October 18, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Positive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals.
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’
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The Gray Truth: Helping Truth-Tellers Navigate ‘White Lies’

  • October 17, 2022
  • Wendy Lyman
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Wendy Lyman discusses the challenges her truth-telling neurodivergent son has coming to terms with the concept of "white lies".
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What Is PANDAS? With Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277
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What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277

  • October 9, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity, PANDAS
VIDEO - Mara Myers shares her son’s journey with the autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder known as PANDAS.
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Executive Function | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Executive Function | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • October 7, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how executive function plays a role in ADHD!
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Anorexia Nervosa In Women On The Autism Spectrum
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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

  • October 7, 2022
  • Brenda Grund
  • asperger's, Autism, eating disorders, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence of ASD and Anorexia Nervosa in women.
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Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon To Selfhood
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Individuation: From Codependent Chameleon to Selfhood

  • October 5, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how one's concept of self can be obscured by codependency, and shares ways to move towards "individuation".
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Why I Think The Social Model Of Disability Is Better Than The Medical Model
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Why I Think The Social Model of Disability Is Better Than the Medical Model

  • October 3, 2022
  • Rebecca Witonsky
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Rebecca Witonsky discusses why she thinks the social model of disability is better than the medial model.
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, With Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
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Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

  • September 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections.
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How To Advocate For Your Needs To The Government
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

  • September 29, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill, and offers ways to let elected officials know about your needs.
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Women & Hormones | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Women & Hormones | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • September 21, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how hormones in women affect ADHD symptoms!
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ADHD And Friendships
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ADHD and Friendships

  • September 20, 2022
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW highlights challenges people with ADHD can have with friendships, and offers tools to help.
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Training Doctors In Neurodiversity, With Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
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Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

  • September 20, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity.
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Trauma, Beliefs, And The Autistic Self
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Trauma, Beliefs, and the Autistic Self

  • September 13, 2022
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how trauma can change our beliefs and our self-images.
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Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health
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Why Sleep & Circadian Rhythms Matter For Mental Health

  • September 11, 2022
  • Sarah Chellappa
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Sarah L. Chellappa, MD., MPH., PhD., highlights the role sleep can play in maintaining our mental health.
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Fitness And Autism, With David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265
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Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

  • September 10, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical activity for those on the autism spectrum.
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The Importance Of Peer Groups In The Autism Community
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

  • September 9, 2022
  • Katie Oswald
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults, discusses the positive impact peers groups can have.
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination
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Life With Epilepsy: Acceptance, Courage, Strength & Determination

  • September 7, 2022
  • Lesley Donnelly
  • Epilepsy, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Lesley Donnelly shares what she has learned from her lifelong journey with epilepsy.
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Technology & The Brain, With Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274
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Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

  • August 30, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Neuroscientist Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. shares his work maximizing the brain’s potential through technology.
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex And “TAND”
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

  • August 27, 2022
  • Preston Fitzgerald
  • Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on those with the condition.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.
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Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

  • August 27, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on the autism spectrum who has brought hundreds of LEGO creations to life!
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Stress & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Stress & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 24, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss stress and burnout!
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A Conversation With Autienelle, With Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 134
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

  • August 22, 2022
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autistic self-advocate, social justice influencer & author Lauren Melissa Ellzey, aka Autienelle.
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Driving With Autism, Featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261
EDB Video

Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

  • August 16, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals develop their driving skills.
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CRAFT: Helping People With Addiction Get Treatment
Blog

CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment

  • August 16, 2022
  • Darlene Lancer
  • addiction, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the pros and cons of the CRAFT method of helping a loved one with addiction issues get help.
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Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity
Blog

Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

  • August 13, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • Accessibility, asperger's, Autism, education, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can be beneficial to the neurodivergent community.
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ADHD & Interrupting | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
ADHD Power Tools Video

ADHD & Interrupting | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 10, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD & interrupting!
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Doggone Helpful: A Look At Service Dogs
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Doggone Helpful: A Look at Service Dogs

  • August 9, 2022
  • Kim Lew
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, service animals
Kim Lew discusses the benefits of service dogs, and how to find one, with autism self-advocate J.R. Reed.
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Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, With Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
EDB Video

Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273

  • August 4, 2022
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Dr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent.
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Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum
Blog

Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum

  • August 3, 2022
  • Joseph Lento
  • mental health, mindfulness, Neurodiversity
Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the role it plays in our development.
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled
Blog

Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

  • July 30, 2022
  • Jordan O’Kelley
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity, ocd
Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a strength, not a weakness.
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Understanding NVLD, With Ryan Lundy | EDB 272
EDB Video

Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

  • July 29, 2022
  • DB Editor
  • Neurodiversity, NVLD
VIDEO - Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD - Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
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Taking Things Personally  | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
ADHD Power Tools Video

Taking Things Personally | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 27, 2022
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for taking things personally!
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