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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds

Mental Health & Relationships: Understanding Trauma Bonds

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the phenomena of the "trauma bond", and the role...
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Cover image - Bad Habits, Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

Bad Habits, Part 3 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131

Mentoring | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 131

(AUDIO - 27 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Joshua's Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

Joshua’s Path: Careers for Neurodivergent Adults, with Sam Salver, LCSW | EDB 259

(VIDEO - 23mins) Sam Salver of JFS Broward discusses how their Joshua’s Path program...
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Cover image - Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, w/ Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

Beacon College: Helping Neurodivergent Students Succeed, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 270

(VIDEO - 33mins) Beacon College’s president Dr. George Hagerty & director of their Center...
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Cover image - Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

Mental Health & Relationships: Recognizing Abusive DARVO Tactics

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the D.A.R.V.O. tactic that abusers use to manipulate victims....
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Cover image - Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

Strategies to Support Mental Wellness: What’s in Your Toolbox?

Self-advocate Laura Hamilton discusses the concept of the Wellness Toolbox, and shares strategies that...
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Cover image - "Combat Brain Training" by Julia Futo | DB Speaker Bureau

“Combat Brain Training” by Julia Futo | DB Speakers Bureau

VIDEO - Different Brains intern and Developmental Coordination Disorder self-advocate Julia Futo shares her...
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Cover image - Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

Fighting and Preventing Neurodiverse Burnout | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 62 mins) Explore tips for fighting and preventing burnout with Dr. Marsha...
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Bad Habits, Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - "Hotels From The Inside" by Preston Fitzgerald | DB Speakers Bureau Series

“Hotels From The Inside” by Preston Fitzgerald | DB Speakers Bureau Series

VIDEO - Different Brain intern and Tuberous Sclerosis self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald shares what he...
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Cover image - Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251

Understanding Codependency, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 251

(VIDEO - 19 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT returns to discuss codependency....
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Cover image - Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

Getting to the Core of Stress & Anxiety

Evan Boxer-Cook discusses how he discovered the trigger for his stress, and how that...
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Cover image - The Codependent False Self

The Codependent False Self

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the concept of a false self and its effects...
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Cover image - Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130

Advocating for Autism & Women, with Jennifer Cook | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 130

(AUDIO - 43 minutes) Haley and Dr. Butts speak with self-advocate & author Jennifer...
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Cover image - Bad Habits, Part 1 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

Bad Habits, Part 1 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 12 mins) In this episode, Ali and Brooke look at bad habits...
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What is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

Self-advocate Julia Futo explains: what is the neurodiverse condition known as NVLD, or nonverbal...
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Cover image - What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

What Makes Something a Disorder? with Dr. Lori Butts | EDB 267

(VIDEO - 23 mins) Psychologist, attorney, and Different Brains board member Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129

Autistic Peer To Peer Support, with Katie Oswald | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 129

(AUDIO - 38 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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ADHD & Relationships Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

An Internal Family Systems Perspective For Autism & PTSD

Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores the concepts of "Internal Family Systems", and...
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Cover image - Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

Effective Teaching for Neurodiverse Students, with Joseph Lento | EDB 266

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Educator & musician Joseph Lento shares his philosophy for effectively...
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Cover image - OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

OCASG Career Club: Helping College Graduates on the Spectrum Start Their Careers

Autism mom and OCASG founder Judi Uttal discusses their work helping autistic college students...
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Cover image - Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

Autistic Identity, with Terra Vance | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 128

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223

(24 minutes) Autism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”....
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ADHD & Exhaustion | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-type ADHD

The Curse and the Gift of Inattentive-Type ADHD

Kristin Wilcox, Ph.D. discusses the challenges and benefits of her son's experiences with ADHD....
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Cover image - Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

Adolescent Mental Health, featuring Peter S. Jensen, MD | EDB 264

(VIDEO - 13 mins) The REACH Institute founder Dr. Peter Jensen returns to discuss...
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ADHD Has a Terrible Name

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW explores the trouble accurately naming the diagnosis known as ADHD....
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Dealing with Aggressive People

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT covers how to navigate conflicts with aggressive people....
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ADHD & Adulting | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes "World's Strongest Man" | W.I.N.

Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 36sec) We cover the story of Tom Stoltman, who says the...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126

Neurodiversity-Affirming Student Support, with Katrina Martin, Ph.D. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 126

(AUDIO - 29 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Katrina Martin...
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Autism & Masking

Self-advocate Robert Schmus discusses why masking can be harmful to autistic individuals....
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ADHD & Teamwork | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity and Grieving

Neurodiversity and Grieving

Parenting Coach, Cognitive Specialist, and Autism mom Bea Moise, M.S., BCCS. discusses the processing...
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Cover image - Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Autistic Girls & Camouflaging

Nicola Heady looks at the phenomena of "camouflaging" in girls with autism, and the...
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Cover image - Finding Neurodiversity in th Criminal Justice System, with Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233

Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice System, w/ Helen Arnold-Richardson | EDB 233

(VIDEO - 23 mins) Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity...
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Cover image - Why Educators Need Meditation

Why Educators Need Meditation

Educator Hilda Pacheco shares how meditation can help educators, especially during times of uncertainty....
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Cover image - Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125

Neurodivergent Parenting, with Bea Moise | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 125

(AUDIO - 37 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with Board-Certified Cognitive...
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Anatomy of Organization with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 16 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and...
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Cover image - Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Take Your Pick: An Autistic’s Journey Away From STEM

Autistic self-advocate Christiana Koch discusses her journey in finding fulfillment and a career outside...
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Cover image - Today's Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

Today’s Caveman: ADHD, Recovery, & The Brain

Coach Mike Liss, Esq. shares how his journey with ADHD led him from a...
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Cover image - The Narcissistic Parent

The Narcissistic Parent

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households....
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Cover Image - Prioritization: Task Darwinism

Prioritization: Task Darwinism with Jeff Copper | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 21 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and...
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Cover image - Alzheimer's & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate...
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Cover image - Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124

Autism & Fandom, with Kelly Coons | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 124

(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Cover image - What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

What I Learned from Interviewing 24 Men with Inattentive ADHD

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares what she learned...
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Cover image - Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic...
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Cover image - Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

Narcissists’ Dirty Little Secret

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the feelings that narcissists hide, and how to look...
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Cover image - ADHD & Motivation, with Brooke Schnittman and Ali Idriss | DB Speaker Series

ADHD & Motivation, with Brooke Schnittman and Ali Idriss | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 53mins) Coach Brooke Schnittman and self-advocate Ali Idriss present tools and tips...
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Cover image - Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123

Cognitive Distortions | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 123

(AUDIO - 28 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss the psychological phenomena...
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Cover image - Autism & Yoga: "Settling For" vs. "Settling In"

Autism, Perfectionism, and Yoga: “Settling For” vs. “Settling In”

Sean Inderbitzen and his friend Bibs explore ways yoga and mindfulness can help autistic...
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Adulting a basic primer for different brains

Redefining Adulting: a Brief Primer for Different Brains

Rachel Bédard, Ph.D. looks at "adulting," and examines how people, regardless of diagnosis, develop...
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ADHD & COVID-19 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image- Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts' Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

Creating Sensory-Friendly Theater, with Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Gustavo Padrino | EDB 257

(VIDEO - 21 mins) Broward Center’s Gustavo Padrino discusses their sensory-friendly performances for the...
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Cover image - Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

Online ADHD Directories: Proceed with Caution

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the problems present in many online directories for ADHD....
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Cover image - The Neurobiology of Empathy, with Peggy Mason, Ph.D. | EDB 248

The Neurobiology of Empathy, with UChicago’s Dr Peggy Mason | EDB 248

(VIDEO - 34 mins) University of Chicago’s Dr. Peggy Mason discusses her work on...
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Cover image - Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Social Spaces & Meeting People: Dating on the Autism Spectrum

Self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen explores some of the challenges of dating as an...
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Cover Image - ADHD & Hobbies

ADHD & Hobbies | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

Autism in 2022 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 122

(AUDIO - 29 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss what they think...
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Cover Image - ADHD & Reading

ADHD & Reading | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

B.R.I.D.G.E.: Stigma-Free Connections for the Neurodivergent

ADHD self-advocate and Theara founder Renee Rosales M.Ed. discusses a new approach to forming...
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Cover image - Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

Neurodiversity in Israel, with Jacki Edry | EDB 256

(VIDEO - 27mins) Author and self-advocate Jacki Edry discusses neurodiversity acceptance & inclusion in...
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ADHD & Dopamine | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121

Young Autistic Adult Independence | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 121

(AUDIO - 34 mins) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss independence for young...
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Cover image - Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209

Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209

(VIDEO - 29 minutes) Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds,...
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Cover Image - Situational Variability

Situational Variability | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

Adult ADHD & Uninformed Clinicians: Enough Already!

Self-advocate Cynthia Hammer, MSW discusses the challenges of finding clinicians informed about ADHD....
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Cover image - Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 40sec) In this episode, we head over to the Philadelphia Flyers...
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Cover image - The State of Alzheimer's Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255

The State of Alzheimer’s Research, with Dr Marcia Ratner & Dr James Hendrix | EDB 255

(VIDEO - 29 mins) Dr. Marcia Ratner & Dr. James Hendrix discuss recent developments...
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Cover Image - ADHD & Social Anxiety

ADHD & Social Anxiety | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - How to Be Present

How to Be Present

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses what being "present" means, and how to be it...
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Cover Image - ADHD & Writing

ADHD & Writing | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

Autism & PTSD, with Sean Inderbitzen | EDB 254

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Therapist and self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen discusses PTSD on the autism...
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Cover Image - ADHD & Self-diganosis

ADHD & Self-diagnosis | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Pregnancy Part 2 | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - The Gift of Neurodiversity

The Gift of Neurodiversity

Jacki Edry shares her family's journey of discovering, accepting, and harnessing their neurodiversity....
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Cover image - Parenting a Child with a Rare Diagnosis, with John Hiski Ridge | EDB 253

Parenting a Child with a Rare Diagnosis, with John Hiski Ridge | EDB 253

(VIDEO - 30 mins) John Hiski Ridge discusses what he has learned racing a...
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Motivation | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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