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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

  • March 19, 2023
  • 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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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

  • March 18, 2023
  • 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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Autism & Empathy: Understanding Emotional Experience On The Spectrum
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Autism & Empathy: Understanding Emotional Experience on the Spectrum

  • March 17, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW explores the psychological and physiological reasons some autistic individuals may been seen as lacking empathy.
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COVID’s Effects On Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle
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COVID’s Effects on Teenage Anxiety: My Personal Struggle

  • March 13, 2023
  • Angelina Vinci
  • Anxiety, mental health, Neurodiversity
Angelina Vinci shares how the COVID lockdown impacted her mental health and her development in high school.
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Diagnosing ADHD, With Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260
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Diagnosing ADHD, with Dr. Mark Wolraich | EDB 260

  • March 12, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Mark Wolraich, MD discusses his work creating diagnostic scales for ADHD, and how doctors can better serve neurodivergent patients.
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Healing Trauma And Your Inner Child
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Healing Trauma and Your Inner Child

  • March 10, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the concept of the "inner-child" and how it can be healed after trauma.
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Autism Surf Therapy In Australia | W.I.N.
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Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

  • March 6, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be talking about how surf therapy is improving the lives of those with autism.
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Becoming An “AUntrepreneur”, With Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 119
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Becoming an “AUntrepreneur”, with Toni Boucher | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 119

  • March 6, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 35 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss entrepreneurship with self-advocate Toni Boucher.
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What Is Alexithymia?
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What is Alexithymia?

  • March 2, 2023
  • Amelia Zannoni
  • Alexithymia, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity, PTSD, tbi
Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but present alongside many other diagnoses.
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Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, With Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288
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Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, with Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288

  • March 1, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • cerebral palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Go Baby Go founder and Univ of Delaware professor Dr. Cole Galloway discusses his work helping children with mobility challenges.
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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

  • February 28, 2023
  • 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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Managing Emotional Self-Regulation With Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #96
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Managing Emotional Self-Regulation with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools #96

  • February 22, 2023
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 14 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and special guest Jeff Copper discuss how to manage emotional self-regulation and what the possibilities are once you do!
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“Autism Is Not A Crime” With Australian Self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269
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“Autism Is Not a Crime” with Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver | EDB 269

  • February 18, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Australian self-advocate Tom Oliver discusses his work helping autistic individuals caught in the justice system.
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Living With A Narcissist
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Living with a Narcissist

  • February 17, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explores the realities of life with a narcissistic partner.
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Disabilities & Travel: The Trip Of A Lifetime
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Disabilities & Travel: The Trip of a Lifetime

  • February 15, 2023
  • JR Harding
  • Neurodiversity, travel
Disability advocate and champion Dr. J.R. Harding shares his experiences and challenges traveling the Mediterranean.
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How One Autistic Musician Is Giving Back | W.I.N.
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How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

  • February 12, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of one teen on the autism spectrum who is giving back to an organization that changed her life!
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A Season For Tea: Contemplation And Closure
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A Season for Tea: Contemplation and Closure

  • February 10, 2023
  • Sean Inderbitzen
  • asperger's, Autism, mental health, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocates Sean Inderbitzen, LCSW discusses how contemplative moments drinking tea helped him reach closure and solace.
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The Autistic Guide To Adventure, With Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 141
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The Autistic Guide to Adventure, with Allie Mason | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 141

  • February 6, 2023
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with author and autism self-advocate Allie Mason, and discuss the important role of adventure.
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Els For Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources For The Neurodivergent W/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287
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Els for Autism: Creating Lifelong Resources for the Neurodivergent w/ Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287

  • February 5, 2023
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
VIDEO - Els for Autism's Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all ages of autistic individuals, and previews their upcoming conference.
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination In The Workplace
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Fighting Against Neuro-Discrimination in the Workplace

  • February 3, 2023
  • Damian Mellifont
  • Neurodiversity
Neurodivergent researcher Damian Mellifont discusses factors that contribute to neuro-discrimination in the workplace and of those that ‘fight the good fight’ against it.
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life
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How Trauma Can Hijack Your Life

  • February 2, 2023
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity, PTSD
Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses how trauma can change the way we react to possible threats and dangers.
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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 31, 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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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, With Sarah M. Pennington | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 140
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Autism & Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, with Sarah M. Pennington | 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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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
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

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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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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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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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
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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 Speakers Bureau
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“I Have an Anxiety Disorder & This Is How I Cope With It” by Laura Hamilton | DB Speakers 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Technology & The Brain, With Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274
EDB Video

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
ADHD Power Tools Video

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
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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
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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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