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Tag: Neurodiversity

New Alzheimer’s Study Explores Neuroinflammation and How to Possibly Prevent it

A new study may shed a new light on the process of brain tissue...
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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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Mental Health & Relationships: Avoiding Manipulation

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses manipulation within interpersonal relationships, and offers ways to identify...
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Ending Corporate Mental Health Stigma, with Jo Ann Marianne of NAMI Broward | EDB 174

(VIDEO - 16 minutes) Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jo Ann Marianne, a mental...
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Independent Living Strategies, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 69

(AUDIO - 29 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol

(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome...
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New Study Confirms Exercise Eases Anxiety, Anger, & Depression

University of Vermont lecturer and psychotherapist David Tomasi is working to show the treatment...
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Noise Sensitivity On The Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Eric Zimmerman discusses how he copes with noise sensitivity issues....
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How Neurodiversity & Muscular Dystrophy Intersect, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 173

(VIDEO - 24 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with...
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New Study: Exposure to Nature in Childhood May Improve Mental Health in Adulthood

Research has recently shown that adults who were in close contact with a natural...
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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing...
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8 Ways Listening to Music Helps The Brain

Curtis Dean offers 8 ways that listening to music can improve the function of...
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Parenting & Misophonia, with Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout | EDB 172

(15 mins) In this episode Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with psychologist & misophonia self-advocate...
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Can Therapy Help Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses whether or not therapy can be helpful to people...
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Workplace Challenges for Women with Autism, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 68

(AUDIO - 51 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message to Anyone with Challenges

(VIDEO - 3min 34sec) In this episode: Joe Namath discusses addiction, Broadway star Ali...
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World’s First ‘Ultra-accessible’ Water Park For All Ages and Abilities

Morgan’s Inspiration Island has been officially deemed the world’s very first ‘ultra-accessible’ water park,...
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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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Buying a Car on The Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate Eric Zimmerman discusses his fixation with cars, and the issues that people...
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Did Hit Song “Old Town Road” Help a Nonverbal Boy With Autism Speak?

(VIDEO - 3min 40sec) In this episode: NBA star Kevin Durant befriends a young...
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Woman Becomes Miss Florida’s First Competitor With Autism

Tampa Bay, Florida local, Rachel Barcellona, makes history as the first competitor for the...
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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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Experiential Learning: Social-Emotional Growth Through Storytelling

Eva Grayzel discusses how she uses storytelling for social development in kids,...
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What is Self Esteem?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT details what self-esteem is, and looks at the powerful connections...
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National Alliance on Mental Illness: Ending the Stigma, with Sandra Cumper, M.S. | EDB 171

(VIDEO - 15 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending mental health stigma with Sandra...
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High School Freshman Develops Tamper Proof Pill to Combat Opioid Crisis

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Exploring Baltimore’s Inclusive Nightclub

(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a Baltimore nightclub offers inclusion...
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Autism Hiring Initiatives and the Importance of Workplace Inclusion

Marcelle Ciampi, M.Ed. discusses the importance of combining workplace diversity, inclusion, and ongoing support...
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The Psychology of Acculturation, with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D. of Nova Southeastern University | EDB 170

(VIDEO - 27 minutes) Hackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei Fen Li, Ph.D....
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Study Finds Positive Memories Can Redirect Depressive Thinking

A team from Lancaster University and Trinity College Dublin have found that technologies related...
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Farewells & New Beginnings | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 66

(AUDIO - 14 mins) In this episode, host Becca Lory Hector and Dr. Katherine...
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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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Everclear Frontman Art Alexakis Rocks On After MS Diagnosis

Art Alexakis, lead singer of rock band Everclear, recently went public with his multiple...
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Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia, with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. | EDB 145

(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Ken Dychtwald,...
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Why Narcissists Act the Way They Do

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the psychological and emotional origins of narcissistic traits....
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Genetic Markers May Help Scientists Treat Schizophrenia & Bipolar

Scientists at the Van Andel Research Institute have located a region of vital genetic...
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What Parents Should Know About Autism & Sexuality, with Amy Gravino | EDB 169

(VIDEO - 27 mins) Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with autism and sexuality expert Amy...
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Becoming a General Pediatrician for Neurodiverse Children

Sara Parvinian, M.D. discusses becoming a pediatrician, and highlights the important role treating patients...
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Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode: a 3-yr-old with Down syndrome becomes the...
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Mapping of Melatonin Receptors Leading to Better Insomnia Treatments

Through the mapping of these receptors and how they activate, researchers in the future...
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Understanding REBT, with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis | EDB 168

(26 min) Psychologist Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis continues discussing REBT, while looking at how...
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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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New Misophonia Study May Lead To Official Diagnosis

The work of University of Iowa assistant research scientist, Phillip Evan Gander, and his...
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Highlighting Strong Women in Zoom Autism Magazine, with Jodi Murphy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 65

(38 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss...
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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise...
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Mental Health & Relationships: How to Leave a Narcissist or Abuser

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT offers tips for overcoming self doubt while ending relationships with...
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The Fusion of Neuroscience and Self-Cultivation, with Gabriel Axel Montes | EDB 157

(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Gabriel Axel Montes, educator,...
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University Officials Take a Stand Against Concussions in Football

University Officials Take Stand Against Concussions in Football

Regents at the University of Colorado spoke openly against a newly hired coach who...
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How Traveling Has Helped my OCD

Autism self-advocate Eric Zimmerman discusses the challenges posed by his co-occurring OCD, and how...
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What is Dystonia?

Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder, behind essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease,...
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My Bout With A Brain Injury, featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166

(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay...
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Our Autism Journey with a Canine Companion

Pamela Minelli details how a canine companion changed the life of her son with...
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Autism in Speculative Fiction, with Ada Hoffmann | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 64

(22 mins) In this episode, host Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and guest co-host Haley Moss...
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Singer Billie Eilish Discusses Having Tourette’s

(3 min 27 sec) In this episode: a PDQ employee with Down syndrome becomes...
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Can Electrostimulation Reverse Memory Loss?

Neuroscientists at Boston University have found a way to restore working memory in senior...
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Low-Cost (and Easy) Solutions for Aging in Place

Here are a few ways to make your home more senior-friendly, and help prevent...
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Groundbreaking Research Suggests Link Between Schizophrenia and Gut Bacteria

After a five year study, State University of New York Upstate Medical researcher Julio...
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Autism, Restraints, & The Law, with Kimberley Spire-Oh | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 63

(33 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS...
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Need-Fulfillment: the Key to Happiness

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains how meeting our needs may be the key to...
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5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes...
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Boy with Autism Attended Oxford at Age 6, Now Looks to Change the World

Joshua Beckford, a boy from Tottenham, England with high-functioning autism, was the youngest person...
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The Professional Advantage of Neurodiversity, with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed. | EDB 164

(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author,...
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Developing Healthy Relationships for Young Adults with Autism & Learning Differences

Pilar Page, MSW and Mike Vaughn, M.Ed. of the College Internship Program (CIP) highlight...
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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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Blood Test May Help Identify & Treat PTSD More Effectively

Indiana University School of Medicine Psychiatry professor Alexander Niculescu, MD is leading the way...
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Everyday Asperger’s: Crafting a Life on the Autism Spectrum, with Samantha Craft | EDB 163

(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise...
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Autism in April | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 62

(27 minutes) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory Hector, CAS,...
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How Dance Is Helping People With Down Syndrome

(3 min 19 sec) In this episode: an adaptive dance program is offered for...
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Sesame Place® Opens First Certified Autism Center Theme Park

Partnering with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards, Sesame Place® has...
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Neurotoxicants & Neurodiversity, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 162

(24 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading...
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The Evolutionary Advantages of Mental Illness

Comedian and mental illness self-advocate Frank King discusses how he feels the abilities that...
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People With ADHD More Likely to Think Outside the Box

Recent studies show that individuals with ADHD have a higher likelihood of thinking much...
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Selma Blair Discusses Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: actress Selma Blair opens up about her...
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Different Brains’ Tools For Success, with Mark Davis | EDB 161

(25 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with entrepreneur Mark Davis. The...
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5 Self-Care Activities You Can Do as a Family

When you imagine self-care, you probably picture solo activities such as taking a long...
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Maximizing Talent, with Swathi from Designs By Siri | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 61

(18 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS...
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Man With Parkinson’s Sails The Great Lakes – W.I.N.

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Father & Son Bring Heavy Metal to Cerebral Palsy Awareness

Mason McDeid has been living with a difficult case of Cerebral palsy since birth,...
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Florida’s First Openly Autistic Lawyer, with Haley Moss | EDB 160

(18 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Haley Moss, the first...
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Mental Health On The Autism Spectrum: a Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses the importance of caring for mental health to avoid...
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