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My Life With Inattentive ADHD
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My Life with Inattentive ADHD

  • September 29, 2021
  • Cynthia Hammer
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission to raise awareness of the under-diagnosed condition.
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder, With Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250

  • September 25, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 21 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the realities of Narcissistic Personality Disorder.
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Staying Focused Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Staying Focused Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • September 22, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss more tools for staying focused to add to your toolbox!
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Neurodivergent In College, With Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249
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Neurodivergent in College, with Eric Endlich, Ph.D. | EDB 249

  • September 18, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 32 mins) Dr. Eric Endlich discusses his work helping neurodivergent students find the right college.
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Vitamins & Supplements | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Vitamins & Supplements | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • September 16, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss vitamins & supplements to support the ADHD brain!
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Defining Neurodiversity, With Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft)  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 117
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Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

  • September 15, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Back To School | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Back to School | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • September 8, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for going back to school!
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Organization Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Organization Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • September 2, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Becoming A Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, With Siena Castellon  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 116
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Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116

  • August 31, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 40 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism self-advocate and author Siena Castellon.
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

  • August 30, 2021
  • Lisa Berman
  • ADHD, asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students.
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Supporting The Down Syndrome Community, W/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247
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Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, w/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247

  • August 26, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau share how the NDSS is helping the Down syndrome community.
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ADHD & Pregnancy | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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ADHD & Pregnancy | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 25, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on ADHD & Pregnancy!
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How Self-Love Is Key To Codependency Recovery
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How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

  • August 25, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from codependency, and offers tips to achieve both.
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective
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Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

  • August 23, 2021
  • Aaron Bouma
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety and OCD.
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Prioritization | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Prioritization | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 19, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for prioritizing your tasks!
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Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 115
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Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

  • August 16, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Back To School: How Mainstream Education Has Changed In The Past 40 Years
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Back to School: How Mainstream Education has Changed in the Past 40 Years

  • August 13, 2021
  • Hilda Pacheco
  • Neurodiversity
Educator Hilda Pacheco reflects on the changes in neurodiversity awareness that she has witnessed through her 40 year career.
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The US Autism Association, With Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246
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The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

  • August 12, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association is helping the autism community.
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Inattention | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Inattention | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 11, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss inattentive type ADHD and tools to manage the symptoms!
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The Autism Full Employment Act, W/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245
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The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

  • August 5, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Lou Vismara & Michael Bernick discuss autism employment.
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Organization Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Organization Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • August 5, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Are You A Narcissist’s Supply?
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Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

  • August 2, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others to feed their needs.
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Navigating ‘Back To School’ For Children With Autism
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

  • August 1, 2021
  • Kimberly Tucker
  • Asperger's syndrome, Autism, Neurodiversity
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.
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Employment | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Employment | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 29, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 13 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for ADHD & Employment!
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Thriving With ADHD, With Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244
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Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244

  • July 24, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 30 mins) Canadian self-advocate Shawn Smith shares his tools for thriving with ADHD.
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Hyperactivity & Impulsivity | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Hyperactivity & Impulsivity | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 22, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools and the link between hyperactivity & impulsivity!
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School
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How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School

  • July 21, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
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ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN
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ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

  • July 21, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity
(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.
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

  • July 19, 2021
  • David Banes
  • Neurodiversity
David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of accommodating the differences in our brains.
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CTE, Sports & Dementia, With LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243
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CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243

  • July 16, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • alzheimer's, Dementia, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 20 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses the possible connections between sports-related CTE and dementia.
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Hygiene | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Hygiene | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 15, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for those with ADHD on hygiene!
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

  • July 14, 2021
  • Nicola Heady
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why it matters.
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Moment Of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood
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Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

  • July 8, 2021
  • Daniel Koffler
  • Neurodiversity
Daniel Koffler discusses why he founded New Frontiers to help people transition into adulthood.
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Object Permanence | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Object Permanence | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 8, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools for dealing with object permanence & ADHD!
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Autism Career Pathways, With Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed.  | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 114
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114

  • July 6, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 37 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss careers paths with self-advocate Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed..
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey
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An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

  • July 5, 2021
  • Sarai Welch
  • Anxiety, Neurodiversity
Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing her dreams.
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Not Weird, Just Autistic, With J.R. Reed | EDB 242
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Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

  • July 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 22 mins) J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate
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Women & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Women & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • July 1, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss women & ADHD!
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds Of Codependency
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Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

  • June 28, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can be obscured by codependency.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 28, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism To Work | WIN
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Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

  • June 27, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(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.
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“Defeating Self-Defeat”, With Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series
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“Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series

  • June 25, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 54 minutes) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses the phenomena of self-defeat, and offers tools to fight it.
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently
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Neurodiversity & Finances: Planning For The Future When You Think Differently

  • June 24, 2021
  • Andrew Komarow
  • Autism, Neurodiversity
Autism self-advocate and financial planner Andrew Komarow discusses why the neurodiverse need to plan for the future.
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Anxiety & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Anxiety & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • June 24, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Accommodations For Neurodivergent Lawyers, With Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 113
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

  • June 22, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate Mikhaela Ackerman to discuss neurodiversity acceptance in the profession of law.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

  • June 21, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Mothers & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Mothers & ADHD | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • June 16, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss motherhood & ADHD!
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Using Martial Arts To Cope With ADHD
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Using Martial Arts to Cope with ADHD

  • June 14, 2021
  • Rochelle Brenner
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
Rochelle Brenner discusses how children with ADHD can benefit from learning martial arts.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Haley’s Journey With Autism

  • June 14, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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Are Empaths Codependent?
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Are Empaths Codependent?

  • June 13, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency.
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Overcoming Self-Defeat, With Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240
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Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

  • June 12, 2021
  • DB Editor
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming self-defeating behaviors.
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Organization | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Organization | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • June 9, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on how to stay organized!
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

  • June 7, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Gender Identity & Autism, With Dr. Eileen Crehan Of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227
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Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan of Tufts Univ. | EDB 227

  • June 3, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum
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Going Back To Normal | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Going Back to Normal | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • June 2, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity

(8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools on…

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

  • May 31, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being neurodiverse has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Your TO-DO’s Pt.2 | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Your TO-DO’s pt.2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • May 26, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(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!
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Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table
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Neurodiversity & Opportunities: Ensuring A Seat At The Table

  • May 26, 2021
  • Gerene Keesler
  • Neurodiversity
Self-advocate Gerene Keesler shares the importance of resources and opportunities for the neurodivergent.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

  • May 24, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into her experiences with quarantine.
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Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey For Neurodiversity Acceptance
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Bit By Bit & Day By Day: A Dad’s Journey for Neurodiversity Acceptance

  • May 20, 2021
  • Nic Lander
  • Neurodiversity
Nic Lander shares how being the father of 3 neurodivergent kids led to him founding the Kimel Foundation.
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • May 19, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss revenge bedtime procrastination!
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD

  • May 17, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, Neurodiversity, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (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.
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Helping Underserved Communities, With Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking Ep. 106
Podcast Spectrumly Speaking

Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

  • May 17, 2021
  • Spectrumly Speaking
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show Camille Proctor, Founder and Executive Director of The Color of Autism.
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Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, With Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239
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Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239

  • May 14, 2021
  • DB Editor
  • Neurodiversity, TUBEROUS SCLEROSIS
(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis.
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Medication | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Medication | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • May 13, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss ADHD medication!
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Steps To Codependency Recovery
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Steps To Codependency Recovery

  • May 13, 2021
  • Darlene Lancer
  • mental health, Neurodiversity
Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for recovery.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:
Blog Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

  • May 10, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Autism, Coronavirus, Neurodiversity
Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having autism has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Saluting “The Special Mother” By Erma Bombeck
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

  • May 9, 2021
  • Harold Reitman, M.D.
  • Neurodiversity
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.
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Boundaries & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Boundaries & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • May 6, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss boundaries and tools for burnout.
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia
Neurodiversity and the Coronavirus

The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia

  • May 3, 2021
  • Julia Futo
  • Coronavirus, misophonia, Neurodiversity
Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how having misophonia has played into his experiences with quarantine.
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Autism On The Job: Navigating Neurodiversity In The Workplace | DB Speaker Series
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Autism on the Job: Navigating Neurodiversity in the Workplace | DB Speaker Series

  • May 2, 2021
  • DBAdmin
  • asperger's, Autism, Neurodiversity
(VIDEO - 75 mins) Workplace tips from Google's Tim Goldstein & Patricia Li, Autism Career Pathways' Maisie Sotentayo & ASD self-advocates Lyric Holmans & JR Reed.
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Multitasking | ADHD Power Tools W/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman
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Multitasking | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

  • April 28, 2021
  • Ali Idriss
  • ADHD, Neurodiversity
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