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Woman with Down Syndrome Celebrates 75th Birthday

Cake, presents, and smiles all around, Frances Gillett celebrated her 75th birthday in a...
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How My Son with Autism’s So-Called Obsession with Directions Shows Me the Genius Within

It’s time to start encouraging our children with autism, who show extreme interest in...
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Seeing the world through the eyes of your child

Seeing the World Through the Eyes of Your Child

The next time your child or client reacts in a way you don’t understand,...
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Battling Mental Health Stigma at Henderson Behavioral, with Dr. Steven Ronik | EDB 42

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman sits down with Steve Ronik, the CEO of...
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Communication and Asperger’s

Eric Zimmerman talks about how communication can present challenges for people on the autism...
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF ADHD

The Multiple Types of ADHD

Shawn Smith identifies the different types of ADHD, and how characteristics can differ....
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Week in Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)

In this episode, a program helps children with autism learn to sail, robots assist...
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Can Hearing Test ID Autism?

Researchers have found that an inner ear deficiency in children with autism may affect...
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Badges and Different Brains: Neurodiversity and Law Enforcement with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 41

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president...
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massage and autism

How Indian Head Massage May Benefit the Neurodiverse

Giuliana Fenwick tells of how raising a son with autism led her to develop...
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Week In Neurodiversity - Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

In this episode, a girl with Asperger’s preaches a healthy lifestyle, a girl with...
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Treating PTSD Can Help Your Addiction

Treating PTSD Can Help Your Addiction

PTSD sufferers often turn to drugs and alcohol to self-medicate. However, substance use enhances...
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Woman with Asperger’s Cycles 100 Miles for Awareness

In an effort to raise awareness for the autism community, a 47-year-old woman...
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Understanding Acquired Brain Injuries

Steve Gregory discusses lessons he has learned during his own recovery from an Acquired...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)

In this episode, a woman with dementia plays the piano, a boy with autism...
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A Possible New Treatment for People with PTSD

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Autism and the Family: Therapeutic Solutions for the Household, with Dr. Lauren Gerber | EDB 40

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and psychologist Dr. Lauren Gerber....
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Life After Caregiving

For every caregiver, the stark reality is this: there is always a beginning and...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Shark Tank Star Opens Up About Dyslexia (07/15/16)

In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new...
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How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world...
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Action, Advocacy, and Friends: The Birth of AASCEND

Sixteen years ago our family didn’t have any adult friends on the autism spectrum,...
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A Mom’s Letter to Those That Snubbed Her Son with Down Syndrome

After her son was not invited to a class birthday party, Jennifer Engele of...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Have a Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)

In this episode, a teen creates the “autism ball”, a documentary shows us a...
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EDB ep38 Rewire Your Brain to the Beat How Music Therapy Can Benefit the Neurodiverse with Martha Summa

Rewire Your Brain to the Beat: How Music Therapy Can Benefit the Neurodiverse, with Martha Summa | EDB 38

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with educator, pianist, and music therapist Martha...
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The Poetry in Asperger’s: Self Expression on the Spectrum, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 37

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer,...
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A Guide for an Autism-Friendly 4th of July

7 Tips To Make 4th of July Friendly to Those With Autism, Asperger’s, and Hyper-Senses

Between the barbecues, parties, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is one of the...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Skydiving for Parkinson’s Disease (7-2-16)

In this episode, a man sings to his mother to help with her Alzheimer’s,...
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Education, Jobs, Friends a Reality for Adults with Autism

Together with local and national leaders, we are demonstrating what’s possible when we work...
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Is Autism Hereditary? Neurodiversity in the Family Tree, with Ian Hale, Ph.D. | EDB Episode 36

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet,...
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Notions By Nickas My Journey Into Neurodiversity

Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)

In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as...
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Atypical Travel: Expanding Horizons of the Neurodiverse with Peggy Koutas | EDB 35

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Peggy Koutas, founder of <a href="http://www.atypicaltravel.org/"...
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Week In Neurodiversity - The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday,...
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Teenager Documents his Dad’s Struggle with PTSD

Colorado teenager's film "After War," tells the story of his father's PTSD, and the...
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The Neural Tango Plays On!

The power of music as an inspiration is well known by anyone who has...
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EDB ep34 trailblazing 2016 Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship Alexai Perez

Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship with Alexai Perez | EDB 34

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of <a href="http://www.trailblazing2016.com/"...
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EDB ep33 alzheimer's at 40 michael ellenbogen

Alzheimer’s at 40, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 33

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Michael Ellenbogen, author and Alzheimer’s advocate,...
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The Square Root of Father’s Day

You’re a dad. Though maybe you didn’t recognize it at the time, your child...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)

In this episode, a teen with Tourette’s creates a vlog, an author opens up...
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apraxia letter to myself

A Letter to Myself For When My Son Was Diagnosed With Apraxia

Lisa Geng writes a letter she wishes she could've given herself when her son...
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EDB ep32 Downs Designs Dreams Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox

Downs Designs Dreams: Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox | EDB 32

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Karen Bowersox from Downs Designs Dreams...
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Three Neuroscientists Awarded $1m for Discovering Plasticity in the Brain

Neuroscientists Awarded $1m for Discovering Plasticity in the Brain

A decades-old notion about how and whether the brain can change in response to...
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EDB ep31 Changing Lives Through the Special Olympics Karlyn Emile

Changing Lives Through the Special Olympics, with Karlyn Emile | EDB 31

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Karlyn G. Emile, MPH, CHES, director...
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Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee, and Neurodiversity

There is much wisdom to be drawn from Muhammad Ali- such as believe in...
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The Week In Neurodiversity – Can Theater Benefit the Autistic? (6/11/16)

In this episode, a study shows drama classes help those with autism, a town...
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time management for the neurodiverse

VIDEO BLOG: Neurodiversity and Time Management

Neurodiversity and time management is a topic that keeps coming up in individual family...
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Gene On, Gene Off! Dr. Jennifer Jo Kanter-Brout

Gene On, Gene Off!

Can the concepts of epigenetics finally answer the question: nature or nurture?...
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Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30

Employment for the Autistic with Thomas D’Eri of Rising Tide Car Wash | EDB 30

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Thomas D’Eri, COO and co-founder of...
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EDB ep29 Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn

Fictional Characters on the Autism Spectrum with author Cassandra Dunn | EDB ep.29

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Cassandra Dunn, author of...

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

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

This week- adult ADHD may differ from that of children, twins with OCD under...
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Actors with Down Syndrome Perform at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Actors with Down Syndrome Perform at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The troupe aimed to prove naysayers wrong when they took the stage at Chicago’s...
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Neurodiversity in the Arts: It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take It

Donna Levin reviews Jennifer Rose's book "It’s Not a Perfect World, but I’ll Take...
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EDB ep28 Dont Dis-my-ability Success For The Neurodiverse with Shawn Smith

Don’t Dis-my-ability! Success For The Neurodiverse, with Shawn Smith, M.Ed. | EDB 28

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC, founder of...
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There’s No Place Like Home: For Adults With Autism & Other Special Abilities

Written from a mother’s heart, pondering his first home away from our family home,...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Can Worms Cure Parkinson’s? (5/28/16)

In this episode we look at worms that could help cure Parkinson's, a young...
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Filmmaking on the Autism Spectrum, with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross | EDB Episode 26

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Keri Bowers and Taylor Cross, the...
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Special Needs Parenting: Feeling Like A Square Peg In A Round Hole

One cannot Google "Asperger's Syndrome" and profess to be an expert. I had to...
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Soldiers Climb Mount Everest for PTSD

The nonprofit organization U.S. Expeditions and Explorations, or USX, works to shed light on...
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Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins

Raising the Autistic in Australia, with Sarah Collins | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 25

Sarah Collins of Autism CAER discusses autism awareness in her home of Australia, raising...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Asperger’s Boy Writes Poem that “Breaks the Internet” (5/21/16)

Move over Kim Kardashian, because this week in neurodiversity features Asperger's boy Writes a...
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EDB 24 Creating Activities for Autistic Kids Catherine Pascuas

Creating Activities for Autistic Kids, with Catherine Pascuas | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 24

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Catherine Pascuas, host of <a href="http://AutismShow.org"...
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Travel For All with Tarita Davenock | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 23

Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Tarita Davenock, founder of Travel For...
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Curious About the Curious Incident

Neurodiversity in the Arts: Curious About the Curious Incident

Donna gives her review of the stage adaptation of the best-selling novel The Curious...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson's Disease (5/14/16)

Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson’s Disease (5/14/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Kristen Bell discussing her issues with anxiety, a Vine...
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Dyslexia

A Simulated Experience of Dyslexia

Many of us have no idea what it feels like to experience the struggles...
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Difference Between Counseling and Psychotherapy

VIDEO BLOG: The Difference Between Counseling and Psychotherapy

One question I get asked with some frequency is: What is the difference between...
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Justice for the Neurodiverse, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 21

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren, a pioneer of...
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Week in Neurodiversity Channing Tatum Dating the Autistic

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

This week in neurodiversity features Channing Tatum on the world's first talk show with...
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Misophonia: The new kid on the block… or not?

Just when you think that enough overlapping and diagnostically confusing “disorders” exist, a new...
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Wings for Autism: The Program Designed for Children on the Spectrum

Wings for Autism: Air Travel Preparation for Children on the Spectrum

A free program called “Wings for Autism” has been created to help families with...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity - Alzheimer's Journalist (4/30/16)

What is it like to have autism? #WIN (4/30/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Irish snapchat star James Kavanagh, Nick Lachey and Bruno...
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An Aspie’s Opinion on Marijuana

An Aspie’s Opinion on Medical Marijuana

Marijuana has been shown to help with symptoms related to cancer, chronic pain, Glaucoma,...
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Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
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Advocating Neurodiversity at Florida Atlantic University’s CARD

Looking across the audience one can see how different everyone is, how neurodiversity reaches...
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Music Helps Kids with Down Syndrome Realize Dreams

Two young people with Down Syndrome recently found their dreams coming true through love...
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VIDEO BLOG: Understanding Neurodiversity

Historically a diagnosis has been perceived as a broken part that needs fixing- and...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Alzheimer’s Journalist (4/23/16)

This Week in Neurodiversity features a journalist with Alzheimer's disease, virtual reality goggles, and...
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New IBM Project May Help Predict Epileptic Seizures

IBM recently developed an experimental chip called TrueNorth that may help predict the onset...
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A DIFFERENT LOOK AT PTSD

A Different Look At PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is getting growing attention in quite a few places...
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Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System with William Packard, Ph.D. | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 18

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and jail diversion team facilitator...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (4/16/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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