My Life with Inattentive ADHD
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission to raise awareness of the under-diagnosed condition.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the realities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
Staying Focused Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss more tools for staying focused to add to your toolbox!
Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
Vitamins & Supplements | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss vitamins & supplements to support the ADHD brain!
Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117
(31 minutes) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back self-advocate Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) to discuss the new way she see neurodiversity.
Back to School | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for going back to school!
Organization Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for Organization so you can add more tools to your Organization Toolbox!
Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116
(AUDIO - 40 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and author Siena Castellon.
Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, w/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau share how the NDSS is helping the Down syndrome community.
ADHD & Pregnancy | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on ADHD & Pregnancy!
How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from codependency, and offers tips to achieve both.
Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
Prioritization | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for prioritizing your tasks!
Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115
(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts go guest-less to discuss uncertainty, and healthy ways to manage it.
Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years
Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed through her 40 year career.
The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
Inattention | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss inattentive type ADHD and tools to manage the symptoms!
The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
Organization Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 14 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for Organization so you can add more tools to your Organization Toolbox!
Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others to feed their needs.
Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism
Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand what accommodations her son, who is also on the spectrum, could benefit from.
Employment | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 13 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for ADHD & Employment!
Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Canadian self-advocate Shawn Smith shares his tools for thriving with ADHD.
Hyperactivity & Impulsivity | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools and the link between hyperactivity & impulsivity!
How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN
(VIDEO - 2min 30sec) In this episode, we’ll be covering the story of Chris Nikic, recently honored by the ESPYs as the first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome.
Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses the possible connections between sports-related CTE and dementia.
Hygiene | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for those with ADHD on hygiene!
Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood
Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood.
Object Permanence | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for dealing with object permanence & ADHD!
Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss careers paths with self-advocate Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed..
An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
Women & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss women & ADHD!
Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can be obscured by codependency.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN
(VIDEO - 2min) In this episode, we’ll be heading over to Phoenix, Arizona, where TPI is providing jobs to those with autism and other developmental differences.
“Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 54 minutes) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses the phenomena of self-defeat, and offers tools to fight it.
Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
Anxiety & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss how ADHD & Anxiety are linked, along with tools to treat it!
Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113
(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss neurodiversity acceptance in the profession of law.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Mothers & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss motherhood & ADHD!
Using Martial Arts to Cope with ADHD
Rochelle Brenner discusses how children with ADHD can benefit from learning martial arts.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
Are Empaths Codependent?
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency.
Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240
(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.
Organization | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on how to stay organized!
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum
Going Back to Normal | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on…
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Your TO-DO’s pt.2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on how to stay on top of your To-Do's!
Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table
Self-advocate Gerene Keesler shares the importance of resources and opportunities for the neurodivergent.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey for Neurodiversity Acceptance
Nic Lander shares how being the father of 3 neurodivergent kids led to him founding the Kimel Foundation.
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss revenge bedtime procrastination!
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD
Emily C, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how possibly having OCD has played into her experiences with quarantine.
Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Camille Proctor, Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism.
Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239
(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.
Medication | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD medication!
Steps To Codependency Recovery
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for recovery.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck
Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs children, and reflects on memories of his own mother.
Boundaries & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss boundaries and tools for burnout.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia
Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having misophonia has played into his experiences with quarantine.
Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series
(VIDEO - 75 mins) Workplace tips from Google's Tim Goldstein & Patricia Li, Autism Career Pathways' Maisie Sotentayo & ASD self-advocates Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.
Multitasking | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for multitasking!
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hackie’s Journey With ADHD
Hackie, founder of Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having ADHD affected his experiences with quarantine.
Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at "learned helplessness", and how to overcome it.
Accountability | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke talk about what accountability is and why it's important!
Baby Steps: Not Just for Babies
Autism mom and author Wendy Lyman discusses the importance of optimism and understanding in raising a child.
Employment for the Neurodiverse, with Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128
(21 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman explores the topic of finding employment for the neurodiverse by revisiting clips from some of our brilliant past guests, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and Lynn Miner Rosen.
Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111
(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the show Christa Holmans to discuss neurodiverse workplaces.
The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story
Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how having autism and ADHD has played into his experiences with quarantine.
DCD & Me: Living with Developmental Coordination Disorder, featuring Julia Futo | EDB 237
(VIDEO - 26 mins) Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses growing up with DCD.
