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Cover image - Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276

VIDEO - Developmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic...
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Women & Hormones | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 7 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275

VIDEO - Stanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors...
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Cover image - Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

Fitness and Autism, with David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux | EDB 265

(VIDEO - 40 mins) David Geslak & Ben Boudreaux discuss the importance of physical...
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Cover image - Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

Technology & the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274

VIDEO - Neuroscientist Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. shares his work maximizing the brain’s potential...
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Cover image - Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on...
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Stress & Burnout | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

A Conversation With Autienelle, with Lauren Melissa Ellzey | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 134

AUDIO - Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autistic self-advocate, social justice...
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Cover image - Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

Driving with Autism, featuring Andrew Arboe | EDB 261

(VIDEO - 20 mins) Self-advocate Andrew Arboe discusses his work helping other autistic individuals...
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Cover image - CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment

CRAFT: Helping People with Addiction Get Treatment

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses the pros and cons of the CRAFT method of...
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Cover image - Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

Cultural Learning & Cultural Special Education: A Different Way Of Thinking About Neurodiversity

Self-advocate Ross Edelstein discusses the concept of "cultural special education", and how it can...
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Cover image - Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum

Meditation: The Original Neurodiverse Curriculum

Educator Joseph Lento explains the various ways people meditate in daily life, and the...
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Why I Consider Myself ‘Differently-abled’ — Not Disabled

Autism, OCD, and ADHD self-advocate Jordan O’Kelley shares why he sees neurodiversity as a...
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Cover image - Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

Understanding NVLD, with Ryan Lundy | EDB 272

VIDEO - Self-advocate Ryan Lundy shares his experiences with NVLD - Nonverbal Learning Disorder....
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Taking Things Personally | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

VIDEO - In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss tools...
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Cover image - Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133

Autistic Masking in College, with Esperanza Padilla | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 133

AUDIO - In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts discuss masking...
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Cover image - Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

VIDEO - We cover the story of artist Casey Vormer, who decided to take...
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Cover image - Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

Bridging the Gap Between the Autistic & Non-Autistic Ways of Thinking

Speech-Lang. Pathologist Staci Neustadt and retired OT & self-advocate Susan Golubock discuss a new...
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Cover image - The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

The Autonomic Nervous System & Technology: Towards a More Kind Future

Autism self-advocate and therapist Sean Inderbitzen discusses how technology may help people communicate their...
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Cover image - Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263

Demystifying Tourette Syndrome, with Tara Lerman | EDB 263

(VIDEO - 14 mins) Journalist & self-advocate Tara Lerman shares the realities of Tourette...
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ADHD & Pregnancy Part 3 | 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 - Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132

Autism & Eating Disorders, with Brenda Grund | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 132

(AUDIO - 36 minutes) Hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts speak with autism...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Narcissistic Parent

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses narcissistic parents, and how they can create toxic households....
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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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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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