Brain Surgery & Neurodiversity: The Beginning of My Journey
Christine Kujawski shares how surgery to remove a brain tumor forever altered her life and relationship with neurodiversity.
What is Alexithymia?
Amelia Zannoni shares the details on Alexithymia, a trait often associated with autism but present alongside many other diagnoses.
2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates, w/ Marcie Ciampi, Haley Moss, Jude Morrow & more | EDB 191
2019 in Review: The Self-Advocates (14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover…
Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider
(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes glider flying, a teen recovering from a brain injury throws out the first pitch, and more!
My Bout With A Brain Injury, featuring Clay Moyle | EDB 166
(26 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle.
How 2 Toddlers with Down Syndrome Became Best Buds – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 18 sec) In this episode, we meet superheroes with special needs, two toddlers with Down syndrome become best buddies, and a man on the autism spectrum creates sculptures out of Babybel cheese wax, and more!
2017 in Review, Part 2: Understanding & Supporting Neurodiversity | EDB 110
(11 minutes) In part two of a special two part year-in-review episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents words of wisdom from parents, researchers, specialists and advocates that are working to help create a world of acceptance for those of us with different brains, including Dr. Chris Stout, Dr. Bankole A. Johnson, Dr. Gail Saltz, and many more!
Success for the Twice Exceptional: Helping the Neurodiverse Excel, with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman | EDB 104
(27 mins) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, TBI survivor, professor at the University of Northern Colorado, and private education consultant.
Tips for Life After a Traumatic Brain Injury, with David A. Grant of TBI HOPE | EDB 85
(24 mins) Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation with David A. Grant, the founder and publisher of TBI HOPE Magazine. David discusses advice on living life after a brain injury, the impact a TBI can have on a family, and how his injury has changed his perspective on life.
TBI Hope: Persevering After a Traumatic Brain Injury, with David A. Grant | EDB 84
(22 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. speaks with David A. Grant, the founder and publisher of TBI HOPE Magazine. David is a brain injury survivor that has dedicated his life to being an advocate for those affected similarly.
Life After a TBI: The Invisible Challenges of an Invisible Disability
David A. Grant discusses invisible disabilities, and relays two stories about every day challenges presented by his traumatic brain injury.
Living After Traumatic Brain Injury – The Evolution of Life as a Survivor
David A. Grant discusses the disruptive life changes caused by his brain injury, and how he persevered as a survivor.
Dog Changes the Life of Woman with a TBI – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/11/17)
In this episode, a service dog changes the life of a woman with a traumatic brain injury, a new treatment for Parkinson’s is showing promise, and the cookie saleswoman with Down syndrome will be selling her cookies at the Oscars!
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Living with an Invisible Disability
In his first blog for Different Brains, David A. Grant tells the story of how having a traumatic brain injury has not only changed his life, but his perspective on society.
A Boy with Autism and His Four-Legged Best Friend – Week In Neurodiversity
In this episode, Wounded Warrior swim with the dolphins for PTSD, a mother posts a heartwarming video for her son with TBI, and a boy with autism shares a bond with his deaf service dog. These stories and more in this week’s edition!
