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Cover image - My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

My Experiences With Anxiety & How I Cope

Sarai Welch discusses her journey dealing with anxiety, and the tools that help her....
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Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted...
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Myths About ADHD Can Contribute To Our Early Deaths

Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares 7 common myths that can effect the lives of people...
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Cover image - Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225

Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225

(VIDEO - 18 mins) Cerebral Palsy self-advocate Sarah Goldman discusses her fight for inclusion....
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Finding My Connect: Building a Virtual Community for Neurodivergent Kids

Caroline Bilal shares how searching for resources for her son with Syngap1 led her...
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Accountability 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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Autism and Dating | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 78 mins) Dating and relationship tips from ASD self-advocates Amy Gravino, Morénike...
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Cover Image - Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria | 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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Splitting: Why We Love Dr. Jekyll and Hate Mr. Hyde

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT discusses "splitting", and the emotional and phycological effects it can...
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Cover image - Building an Inclusive Workforce, with Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries | EDB 252

Building an Inclusive Workforce, with Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries | EDB 252

(VIDEO - 31 mins) Matt Anderson of PRIDE Industries discusses his work creating employment...
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Imposter Syndrome | 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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Coaching vs Therapy | 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 - Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

Demystifying Therapy | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 118

(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Taking a Pause | 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 - Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Autism and Medicaid: a Roadmap to Mental Health Services

Behavioral health clinician and autism self-advocate Sean Inderbitzen outlines how to advocate for more...
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My Life with Inattentive ADHD

Cynthia Hammer, MSW shares how receiving a diagnosis of Inattentive ADHD inspired her mission...
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Cover image - Narcissistic Personality Disorder, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250

Narcissistic Personality Disorder, with Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT | EDB 250

(VIDEO - 21 mins) Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT explains the realities of Narcissistic Personality...
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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...
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Vitamins & Supplements | 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 - Defining Neurodiversity, with Marcelle Ciampi M.Ed. (Samantha Craft) | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 117

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....
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Back to School | 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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Organization 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 - Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Siena Castellon | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 116

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...
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Sensory Issues For Neurodiverse Students

Lisa R. Berman, LMSW discusses common sensory challenges experienced by neurodiverse students....
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Cover image - Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, with Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau of NDSS | EDB 247

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...
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ADHD & Pregnancy | 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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How Self-Love is Key to Codependency Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the role self-acceptance and self-love play in recovering from...
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Cover image - Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Uncertainty & Autism: A Self-Advocate’s Perspective

Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma discusses uncertainty, and the role it plays with his anxiety...
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Prioritization | 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 - Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

Uncertainty | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 115

(AUDIO - 30 mins) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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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...
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Cover image - The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

The US Autism Association, with Dr Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 246

(VIDEO - 19 mins) Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman shares how the US Autism Association...
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Inattention | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

The Autism Full Employment Act, w/ Michael Bernick & Dr Louis Vismara | EDB 245

(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

(VIDEO - 14 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Are You a Narcissist’s Supply?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how people with narcissistic personality disorder may use others...
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Navigating ‘Back to School’ for Children with Autism

Autism self-advocate Kimberly Gerry Tucker shares how her own educational challenges helped her understand...
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Employment | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 13 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC | EDB 244

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...
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Hyperactivity & Impulsivity | 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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ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

(VIDEO - 2min 30sec) In this episode, we’ll be covering the story of Chris...
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Addressing Neurodiversity Through Universal Design

David Banes discusses looking at the concepts of Universal Design through the lens of...
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Cover image - CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 243

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...
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Hygiene | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Why Don’t Women With Autism Get Diagnosed?

Autism mom Nicola Heady discusses common reasons girls with autism go undiagnosed, and why...
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Moment of Truth: Transitioning Into Adulthood

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

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Cover image - Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 114

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...
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Cover image - An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

An Anxiety Self-Advocate’s School Journey

Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Sarai Welch discusses how she navigated anxiety while pursuing...
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Cover image - Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

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...
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Women & ADHD | 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 - Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Hiding Your “True Self”: The Seeds of Codependency

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses how our "true self" develops, and how it can...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Tomer’s Journey With Autism:

Tomer, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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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...
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Cover image - “Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series

“Defeating Self-Defeat”, with Dr. Mark Goulston | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 54 minutes) Dr. Mark Goulston discusses the phenomena of self-defeat, and offers...
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Anxiety & ADHD | 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 - Accommodations for Neurodivergent Lawyers, with Mikhaela Ackerman | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 113

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

(AUDIO - 35 mins) Haley Moss & Dr. Lori Butts welcome back autism self-advocate...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: JR’s Journey With Autism:

JR, autism self-advocate, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Mothers & ADHD | 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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Using Martial Arts to Cope with ADHD

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

Haley Moss, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Are Empaths Codependent?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at the relationship between empathy and codependency....
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Cover image - Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

Overcoming Self-Defeat, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 240

(VIDEO - 31 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips...
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Organization | 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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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Noah’s Journey With Autism

Noah, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Cover image - Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan | EDB 227

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...
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Going Back to Normal | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lucian’s Neurodiverse Journey

Lucian, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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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...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kim’s Journey With Autism

Kim H, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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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...
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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination | 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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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Emily C’s Journey With OCD

Emily C, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and...
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Helping Underserved Communities, with Camille Proctor | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 106

(AUDIO - 47 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the show...
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Cover image - Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239

Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston Fitzgerald | EDB 239

(VIDEO - 11 mins) Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis....
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Medication | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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Steps To Codependency Recovery

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the progressive nature of codependency, and offers steps for...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Ray’s Journey With Autism:

Ray, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Saluting “The Special Mother” by Erma Bombeck

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses Erma Bombeck's piece dedicated to the mothers of special needs...
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Boundaries & Burnout | 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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