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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael T’s Journey With Misophonia

Michael T, 25, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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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...
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Multitasking | 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: Hackie’s Journey With ADHD

Hackie, founder of Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic...
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Learned Helplessness Is Not a Life Sentence

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at "learned helplessness", and how to overcome it....
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Accountability | 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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Employment for the Neurodiverse, w/ Dr. Temple Grandin, Michael Bernick, and more | EDB 128

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...
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Autism on the Job, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 111

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back to the...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zack R’s Story

Zack R, 23, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic & how...
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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...
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Different & The Same: Empowering Autistic Children Through Learning

Celest Austin, MD, PhD shares how helping her sister with autism learn led to...
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The Last 5% of Your Task | 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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Embracing Neurodivergence & Becoming a Constant Self-Advocate

J.R Reed discusses how he embraced his autism diagnosis, and why self-advocacy is so...
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Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Julia Futo | EDB 236

(VIDEO - 14mins) DCD self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses how she...
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Negative Thoughts | 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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From Autism Ally to Autism Accomplice, with Jacklyn Googins | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 110

(AUDIO - 36 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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“My Passion for Movies & Filmmaking” by Zachary Hoaglund | DB Speaker Bureau

(VIDEO - 10 mins) Different Brains intern and autism self-advocate Zachary Hoaglund discusses how...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Jonathan’s Adaptation to Change

Jonathan, intern for Different Brains, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic...
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How Google Could Help People Living with Dementia

Dementia self-advocate Michael Ellenbogen shares ways he thinks Google could improve their Home and...
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Routine | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(6 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke discuss why...
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Cover image - STEM Inclusion for the Neurodivergent, w/ UCONN's Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD | EDB 235

STEM Inclusion for the Neurodivergent, w/ UCONN’s Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD | EDB 235

(VIDEO - 28 mins) UCONN's Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD discuss their...
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The Autistic OT, with Sarah Selvaggi Hernandez | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 109

(AUDIO - 53 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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Autism and Me: Life on the Spectrum

Self-advocate, Noah Najjar discuses his life with Autism and talks about the positive side...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Debbi’s Journey With ADD

Debbi, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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Battling Health Care Disparities, with Harvard’s Margarita Alegría, PhD | EDB 234

(VIDEO - 29 mins) Margarita Alegría, PhD discusses her work eliminating health care disparities....
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The 1% Rule | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 4 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali and Brooke...
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“Aikido: The Martial Art That Changed My Life” by Julia Futo | DB Speaker Bureau

(VIDEO - 24 mins) Different Brains intern and Developmental Coordination Disorder self-advocate Julia Futo...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Lynne’s Adaptation to Change

Lynne, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her...
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How are Your Boundaries in the Pandemic?

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT shares tips for maintaining healthy boundaries during the pandemic....
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Autism & The Special Olympics, with Kim Hing | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 108

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome to the autism...
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Mindfulness | 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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Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224

(VIDEO - 34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse....
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Overcoming Adversity: The Positive Side of Trauma

Wendy Lyman looks at the positive growth that can come from overcoming adversity and...
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ADHD & Relationships | 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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Anxiety, Stress & Trauma with Dr. Michael Brannon & Dr. Lori Butts | DB Speaker Series

(VIDEO - 67 minutes) Dr. Michael Brannon and Dr. Lori Butts look at identifying...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Kimberley’s Journey With Epilepsy

Kimberley, board member, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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Procrastination | 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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Neurodiversity and Music in a New Normal

Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento shares his experiences teaching music remotely during COVID-19....
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Keeping Organized | 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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Mental Health & Relationships: When Narcissists Won’t Let Go

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses strategies to deal with a narcissist that won't let...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Hannah’s Adaptation to Change:

Hannah, CIP graduate, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and her...
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Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism & Invention, with Simon Baron-Cohen | EDB 232

(VIDEO - 35 minutes) Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses the connection between autism...
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Motherhood On The Autism Spectrum, with Carly Fulgham | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 107

(AUDIO - 46 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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When to say “No” | 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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Autism, Thomas Szasz, and “The Myth of Mental Illness”

Autism self-advocate Danny Taylor-Smith looks at how the theories of Dr. Thomas Szasz influenced...
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Exploring The Culture Of Abuse Within The Developmental Disabilities Field

Coralia Ivan-Suciu discusses the prevalence of abuse within the field of developmental disabilities assistance,...
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ADHD & Stress | 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: Philip’s Adaptation to Change

Philip, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and his...
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Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

(VIDEO - 28 mins) Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance...
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You’re Utterly Miserable… Here’s What You Can Try

Self-advocate Kim Lew shares tips she uses to cope with major depression....
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When to Delegate | 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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Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude Morrow | EDB 230

(VIDEO - 19 minutes) Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to...
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Why It’s Hard To Receive

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses why it can feel uncomfortable to receive....
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Long & Arduous Task w/ Julia Futo | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 8 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke and...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Preston’s Journey With Tuberous Sclerosis

Preston, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus and how having...
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Remote Functioning w/ Julia Futo | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(13 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke and guest, Julia...
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Setting Goals w/ Julia Futo | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 11 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke and...
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Dealing With Trauma During COVID-19, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 229

(VIDEO - 35 mins) Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Zahra’s Journey With Depression

Zahra, an intern, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Woman Volunteers At Care Home To Be Near Dad With Alzheimer’s During COVID-19

(VIDEO - 1min 7sec) Nina Ambrose decided to volunteer at a care home to...
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Finding the Super Powers Within w/ Dr. April Lisbon | Ep. 10: Ali Idriss

(VIDEO - 17 minutes) Dr. April Lisbon speaks with ADHD self-advocate Ali Idriss....
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ADHD & Holidays – with Julia Futo | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 10 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke, and...
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Autism in 2021 | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 105

(AUDIO - 19 mins) In this New Years mini-episode,Haley and Dr. Butts discuss what...
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ADHD & Diagnoses – with Julia Futo | ADHD Power Tools w/ Ali Idriss & Brooke Schnittman

(VIDEO - 9 mins) In this episode of ADHD Power Tools, Ali, Brooke and...
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Tactics Narcissists Use to Gain Self-Esteem & Power

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the ways narcissists increase their self-esteem and feel power...
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Autism Awareness is Great. Now it’s Time for Autism Acceptance.

Writer and self-advocate J.R. Reed discusses why both awareness and acceptance of autism is...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Michael’s Journey With Autism

Michael, an intern, shares his story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how...
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Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. | EDB 228

(VIDEO - 22 mins) Educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. returns to share...
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Analysis Paralysis | 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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The Pandemic: ESE Specialist Ruth’s Adaption to Change

Dr. Ruth Hinkson, ESE Specialist at Northeast High School, shares her story about dealing...
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Cover image - Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

Gift-Giving on the Spectrum, with Christa Holmans | Spectrumly Speaking ep. 104

(AUDIO - 33 minutes) In this episode, hosts Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts...
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OCD Has Made History, And So Can You!

Emily Carter highlights the role people with OCD have played throughout history, and offers...
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Are You Or Your Loved One Ready To Retire – Psychologically?

Jill Poser – Kammet, CGCM discusses the emotional and psychological impacts of retirement, and...
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ADHD & Emotions | 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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Recognize, Understand & Manage Depression with Dr. Marsha Brown | DB Speaker Series

(59 mins) Clinical Psychologist Dr. Marsha Brown's webinar "Deconstructing Sadness: Must-Have Tools to Recognize,...
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The Coronavirus Pandemic: Samantha’s Adaptation to Change

Samantha, 21, shares her story about dealing with the coronavirus pandemic and how being...
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Neurodiversity in College: Resources at Florida International University

Martina Brady highlights the resources available at Florida International University for neurodiverse students....
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Codependency, Trauma, and Healing

Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT discusses the recovery and healing process after traumatic codependent relationships....
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Cover image - Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

(VIDEO - 16 mins) Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia....
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Your Morning Routine | 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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