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ADHD and Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series

ADHD and Pregnancy | Different Brains Speaker Series

VIDEO - Tips for navigating ADHD while pregnant from Bea Moise, Brooke Schnittman, Lindsay...
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ADHD and Task Paralysis

Self-advocate and Licensed Psychotherapist Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC explores ADHD task paralysis, and...
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Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and “TAND”

Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses "TAND", and the impact it can have on...
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The Signs and Effects of Emotional Incest

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the phenomena of emotional incest, and it's mental health...
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Disability Pride Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 159

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss Disability...
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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for...
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Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population

School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent...
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How One Clinic is Rethinking IDD Healthcare | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Kramer Davis Health, a clinic that is rethinking...
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Communication Development Through Play

Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development...
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Masks and Shadows: Exploring the Concept of Masking Through a Jungian Lense

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between Carl Jung's concept of "personas" and neurodivergent...
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How to Recover from Trauma

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses multiple tools for those working to overcome trauma....
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a pregnant woman in a white long-sleeved shirt and blue jeans sits while holding her stomach.

Navigating ADHD During Pregnancy

Self-advocate, Licensed Psychotherapist, and parent Brooke Whitfield-Fattovich, MS, LMHC, NCC discusses common challenges that...
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Boy Scout with Cerebral Palsy On His Way to Eagle Status | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Zack Gridley, a young boy scout with cerebral...
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Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders, with Univ. of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319

VIDEO - University of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss the Self-Advocate Leadership...
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Scorching Stress: How Heat Can Impact Your Mental Health

Amelia Zannoni explores recent research that suggests extreme heat can have an impact on...
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How to Advocate for Your Needs to the Government

Autism & mental health self-advocate Kim Lew shares her experiences going to Capital Hill,...
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Interactive Theater Experience for Neurodivergent Kids | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a unique theatrical performance aimed at creating...
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Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning of My Journey

Christine Kujawski shares how surgery to remove a brain tumor forever altered her life...
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ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316

VIDEO - Self-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him...
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The Spelling Bee Champion w/ Down Syndrome that’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a young spelling bee champion that is...
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Are Narcissists Born or Made?

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the origins of narcissism. Is it nature or nurture?...
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Autism & Mental Health, with Cheryl Checkers, LMHC, NCC | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 158

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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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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Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of...
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Learning About Learning Styles

ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte discusses different learning styles, and explores the debate about if...
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Lighting the Way Forward: Overcoming Neurodiverse Challenges

Educator, Parent, and Certified Cognitive Coach Renee Rosales, M.Ed. shares her method to connect...
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love of Running | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a 9 year old boy with cerebral...
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes...
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Personal Safety on the Autism Spectrum, with Robyn Steward | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 157

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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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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Anorexia Nervosa in Women on the Autism Spectrum

Autism self-advocate and eating disorder specialist Brenda Grund shares important information about the co-occurence...
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How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient...
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British Comedy & Neurodiversity, with Ashley Storrie | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 156

AUDIO - Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Scottish autism self-advocate,...
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Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315

VIDEO - Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and...
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Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at Invictus Bakery, a bakery in Brooklyn, New...
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Mental Health & Relationships: The Distancer

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses pursuer-distancer relationships, and its relationship with attachment styles....
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NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, feat. Katherine Murphy of NAMI PBC | EDB 322

VIDEO - Katherine Murphy, CEO of NAMI Palm Beach County, shares how the alliance...
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at the "fairy trail" a mother created in...
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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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How the Hospital System is Failing When it Comes to Cognitive Issues

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares how hospitals and medical providers could give better care...
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Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, with Tainah Georges | EDB 321

VIDEO - Fusion Academy’s Tainah Georges explains how they use a one-student-to-one-teacher model that...
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The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on Officer Jeff Rhinerson, a man with Down...
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Women’s History Month | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 155

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts, inspired by...
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Dewey or Hooey?: Exploring the Concepts Behind the Dewey Classroom

Educator & musician Joseph S. Lento explores the concepts of the Dewey Classroom, and...
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A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients a Voice | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This episode focuses on a new brain implant, developed at Stanford University,...
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How Narcissistic & Addict Parents Impact Their Children

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the impact that parents with Narcissistic Personality Disorder or...
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What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me

Australian businessman David Westgate shares lessons he has learned through living with bipolar syndrome....
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ASD Band, with Rawan Tuffaha | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 154

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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The Narcissist’s False Self

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the traits of people with narcissistic personality disorder, and...
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What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?

Dr. Benjamin A. Bensadon discusses mild cognitive impairment and how it differs from dementia....
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Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin’s Autism Journey | EDB 318

VIDEO - Zachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate....
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Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at a new soft wearable robot for Parkinson's disease patients,...
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The Parentified Child: Causes, Signs, and How to Recover

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of child "parentification", and shares how to...
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Embracing Autistic Joy, with Dr. Angela Lauria | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 153

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with...
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The Importance of Peer Groups in The Autism Community

Katie Oswald, self-advocate and Executive Director of the Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic Adults,...
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CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317

VIDEO - Anthony Pacilio of CAI shares how they are helping organizations realize the...
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Fatigue-Fighting Strategies for Parents of Children with Disabilities

Karen Weeks shares strategies to help parents of kids with special needs fight fatigue...
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Sensory Friendly Live Sports for Neurodivergent Fans | Week in Neurodiversity

In this episode, we’ll be looking at Events with Jonathan - a program that's...
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Physicians Are All Too Human

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW discusses the importance of recognizing...
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How Therapy Helps Us in Learning to Let Go

Darlene Lancer shares how therapy can be beneficial when it comes to letting go...
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Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory...
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Navigating Shadow Syndromes: The Role of Clinical Judgement in ADHD Diagnoses

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the issue of doctors mistaking other conditions for ADHD,...
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Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at an exciting breakthrough in Autism diagnosis: a recently FDA-approved...
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Remembering Dr. Mark Goulston

Dr. Hackie Reitman shares his thoughts on the passing of his friend, psychiatrist, author,...
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The Difficulty With Diagnosing Autism

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores the process of receiving...
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2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314

VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2023, we hear from...
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ADHD, Aging, and Memory

Self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte explores the connections between ADHD and memory deficits....
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Autism in 2024 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 152

AUDIO - In this New Years episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313

VIDEO - In the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from...
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5 Tips on How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT explains why resolutions can fail, and gives 5 tips for...
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Promoting Yourself | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 151

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the...
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The Wounded Healer’s Journey

Therapist and self-advocate Gabriela Guardarrama shares the concept of the "wounded healer", and how...
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Traveling With Neurodivergent Kids This Holiday Season? Don’t Leave Before Reading These Tips

Jessica Leving offers tips to help neurodiverse families travel with minimal stress this holiday...
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Autism & Purpose: The Space Beyond The Wins And The Losses

Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW shares his thoughts on finding...
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Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies

Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in...
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Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310

VIDEO - Mental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar...
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Cover image - Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

Enforcing Boundaries | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 150

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the...
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Activate Your ADHD Potential, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 309

VIDEO - ADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC returns to discuss...
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Disabilities & Travel: The Trip of a Lifetime

Disability advocate and champion Dr. J.R. Harding shares his experiences and challenges traveling the...
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Cover image - "I'm Dying To Tell You" with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308

“I’m Dying To Tell You” with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308

VIDEO - Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he...
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