Exploring Different Brains
321 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsEXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can offer insight into the difference in our brains.
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NAMI: Empowering People Living With Mental Illness, featuring Katherine Murphy | EDB 322
April 09, 2024 17:28 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBKatherine Murphy, CEO of NAMI Palm Beach County, share how the alliance is helping people with mental health challenges in South Florida and throughout the nation. NAMI Palm Beach County is an affiliate of NAMI - THE national Alliance on Mental Illness. From their website: “NAMI PBC is an organization dedicated to providing support, education and advocacy with the goal to empower persons with mental illness and their families. Support groups, information on community resources, advocacy, e...
Fusion Academy: Success Through One-On-One Education, with Tainah Georges | EDB 321
March 26, 2024 16:42 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBFusion Academy’s Tainah Georges explains how they use a one-student-to-one-teacher model that allows students to achieve academically. Fusion describes itself as: “the world's most personalized middle and high school, with 1-to-1 classes that match your student's pace and preferences, so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind.” Their Mission statement: “Guided by a fundamental belief in the immense potential within every person, our mission is to help each student fl...
How Therapy Animals Help, with the Canine Assisted Therapy team | EDB 320
March 18, 2024 20:49 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBCanine Assisted Therapy’s Courtney Trzcinski, Laura Rogers, and Gracie share what therapy animals do, and how they positively impact those with social and health challenges. Canine Assisted Therapy, Inc. is a pet therapy organization located in Broward County, Florida. Their mission is to improve the health and well-being of people in need through the healing power of the human-animal bond. From their website: “Utilizing our certified handlers and their therapy dogs, we are dedicated to pro...
Project S.A.L.T.: Creating Self-Advocate Leaders with Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana | EDB 319
March 08, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38.9 MBUniversity of Miami’s Shelly Baer & Jairo Arana discuss their Self-Advocate Leadership Training (SALT) program. Shelly Baer is a licensed clinical social worker, disability self-advocate, and the director of leadership training initiatives at the University of Miami School of Medicine’s Mailman Center for Child Development. Jairo Arana is a clinical program coordinator at the University of Miami School of Medicine’s Mailman Center for Child Development. Shelly is coordinator and Jairo a grad...
Neurodiversity Self-Advocate Spotlight: Zachary Tovin's Autism Journey | EDB 318
February 26, 2024 16:23 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBZachary Tovin shares his perspective on being an autism self-advocate. Zach is on the Autism Spectrum and grew up in South Florida. After high school, he attended the Horizons School in Birmingham, Alabama, where he studied and honed the skills he would need to live and work independently. In 2019, Zach graduated from ARC Broward Culinary Arts program, receiving his Culinary Arts certification in knife and cooking skills. He is a board member of Casa Familia, a non-profit organization dedi...
CAI: Harnessing Neurodiverse Talent, with Anthony Pacilio | EDB 317
February 13, 2024 15:26 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBAnthony Pacilio of CAI shares of they are helping organizations realize the benefits of neurodiversity. Anthony Pacilio, is recognized domestically and internationally, as an expert in neurodiverse employment and currently serves as Vice President of CAI Neurodiverse Solutions. Pacilio specializes in advancing neurodiversity programs and leads the global expansion efforts of CAI Neurodiverse Solutions. CAI Neurodiverse Solutions is an end-to-end neurodiversity employment program that helps ...
ADHD in the ER, with Ali Idriss | EDB 316
January 28, 2024 04:24 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBSelf-advocate & EMT Ali Idriss discusses how his ADHD traits help him navigate his work in emergency rooms, and offers advice for dealing with a trip to the ER. Ali Idriss is a Different Brains team member and ADHD self-advocate. He aspires to share his journey and help others with the tools that have allowed him to overcome many of the challenges along the way, as he co-hosts the webisode series ADHD Power Tools. Ali has also completed his bachelor’s in Biological Sciences at Florida Atlan...
Autism & Developmental Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 315
January 16, 2024 16:27 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBDr. Jennie Trocchio shares how developmental therapy can help autistic individuals, and how it differs from behavioral methods. Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, speaker, Developmental Therapist, and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development’s mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Intervention (...
2023 In Review: Neurodiversity Change-Makers | EDB 314
January 06, 2024 19:01 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn the second part of our review of 2023, we hear from some of the neurodiversity change-makers that have appeared on the show. Featured are: DR. MICHAEL ALESSANDRI - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/working-together-for-the-autism-community-with-dr-michael-alessandri-edb-290/ | learn more about their work here: https://people.miami.edu/profile/fb8af2465e6219dc0d6be35a692a7472 CHRISTINA SULLIVAN - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/individualized-learning-for-the-neuro...
2023 In Review: The Self-Advocates | EDB 313
December 30, 2023 18:04 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn the first part of our review of 2023, we hear from the neurodivergent self-advocates that have appeared on the show. Featured are: JR HARDING - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/pioneering-workplace-inclusion-with-dr-jr-harding-edb-297/ | learn more about their work at: https://jrharding.com/ HAYLEY & MATTHEW LEACH - full interview: https://differentbrains.org/autism-advocacy-siblings-with-hayley-and-matthew-leach-edb-306/ | learn more about their work at: https://linktr.ee/h...
Living with Inattentive ADHD, with Cynthia Hammer | EDB 312
December 20, 2023 19:28 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBCynthia Hammer, self-advocate & founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, shares her experiences with the disorder, and how it can differ from other types of ADHD. Cynthia Hammer is the Founder and Executive Director of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition, and author of the book She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1972. For many years she was a stay-at-home mom raising three sons while her husband spent long days at work as a general surgeon. She started a non-profit organization in...
Individualized Learning for the Neurodivergent, with Christina Sullivan | EDB 311
December 13, 2023 00:34 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBEvolve Learning Community’s Christina Sullivan discusses how the micro-school gives unique support to students that have struggled in traditional classrooms. Christina Sullivan is Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Evolve Learning Community (ELC), and provides individual therapy, coaching, training, and consultation in the community. From ELC’s website: “ELC is a progressive and inclusive homeschool drop-off program that supports cognitively average to above average middle and high school ...
Navigating Mental Health Challenges, with Gabriela Guardarrama | EDB 310
December 01, 2023 17:33 - 20 minutes - 14.6 MBMental Health counselor Gabriela Guardarrama shares her personal experiences dealing with bipolar disorder. Gaby is an an Outpatient Mental Health Therapist in the South Florida area. She was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type 1 at age 19, and is dedicated to helping others deal with their mental health challenges. She is also a poet who uses her writing as a mental wellness tool, and to help others. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.fa...
Activate Your ADHD Potential, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 309
November 21, 2023 05:11 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC returns to discuss helping people overcome ADHD related challenges. Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC is an esteemed expert in the field of ADHD management and support, renowned for her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with ADHD to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Her new book is Activate Your ADHD Potential. Brooke's personal journey, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and marrying into a famil...
"I'm Dying To Tell You" with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 308
November 13, 2023 19:49 - 37 minutes - 70.7 MBAuthor & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares the peace and wisdom he has found while facing cancer. Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to ...
Rethinking Education: Making School Work for Every Brain, with Joseph Lento | EDB 307
November 08, 2023 20:54 - 27 minutes - 51.6 MBEducator & musician Joseph Lento discusses how he thinks the education system can better serve neurodiverse students. Joseph Lento is an educator and a Conservatory-trained professional Musician. He is licensed by NYS as a Teacher of Orchestral Music and School District Administration and began his career in 1984. In 1999 he was named NYC Bronx County High School Teacher of the Year. In 2014 President Barack Obama named him a National Teacher of Arts and Humanities. Joseph is called on frequ...
Autism Advocacy & Siblings, with Hayley and Matthew Leach | EDB 306
October 28, 2023 20:27 - 15 minutes - 29 MBMiss Missouri 2023 Hayley Leach and self-advocate Matthew Leach discuss being siblings working together to advocate for the autism community. Hayley Leach is a 25 year-old law student at Washington University in St. Louis and was recently crowned Miss Missouri 2023. During her year of service, Hayley will travel the state of Missouri and promote a community service initiative (CSI) of her choice. Hayley's CSI is autism awareness and acceptance which was inspired by her brother, Matthew, who...
Atlas Primer: Making Education Accessible, with Hinrik Jósafat Atlason | EDB 305
October 17, 2023 19:01 - 20 minutes - 37.7 MBAtlas Primer CEO and founder Hinrik Jósafat Atlason shares how the learning assistant app can make education more accessible for neurodivergent learners. Atlas primer is a learning assistant app that creates a “personal learning environment” for it’s users. Atlas Primer was founded on the vision of creating a learning environment that combined the accessibility and convenience of audiobooks and podcasts, with the interactivity and flexibility offered by voice assistants and smart devices. Th...
Neurodiversity in S.T.E.M. Education, with the TERC Team | EDB 304
October 12, 2023 17:54 - 31 minutes - 58.5 MBTeam members from TERC share the organization’s innovative work for improving S.T.E.M. education, and making it more inclusive for neurodivergent learners. TERC team members featured are: Dr. Jodi Asbell-Clarke is an educational researcher focusing on game-based learning, computational thinking, and neurodiversity in K-12. Dr. Asbell-Clarke’s academic background includes an MA in math, an M.Sc. in astrophysics, and a Ph.D. in curriculum, teaching, and learning. Early in her career, Jodi was ...
The Autism Theater Project: Creating Inclusion on the Stage & Screen | EDB 303
October 01, 2023 14:37 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBMembers of the Autism Theater Project share how they are working to change the perception of neurodiversity through performing. The Autism Theater Project is a a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the autism community. We express the voice of the autism community through theatrical experiences, and empower special needs children to express their own voices through our drama therapy workshops. Their latest production is a web series titles “The Voice Inside”. Featured in this ep...
Making Democracy Accessible, with Travis Misurell | EDB 302
September 19, 2023 23:07 - 21 minutes - 40.5 MBAutism self-advocate Travis Misurell shares how the Future Is Now Coalition is working to make the democratic process more accessible. From the FiNC website: “They say those who don't conform to society create the most significant changes to the world. FiNC founder Travis Misurell, a neurodivergent and atypical thinker, saw how backward, contradictory, and antiquated our political systems are and felt compelled to design a solution. “Armed with a BA in Psychology and over a decade of exper...
Psychology & Social Justice, with Lauren Shure, Ph.D., LMHC | EDB 301
September 13, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 48.7 MBDr. Lauren Shure discusses social justice in the field of psychology, and the importance of inclusive mental health care. Lauren Shure is a Professor of Counseling at Barry University. She is also a Past-President of the Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ). Dr. Shure holds a B.S. in psychology, M.Ed. and Ed.S.in marriage and family counseling, and Ph.D. in counselor education with a specialization in clinical mental health counseling from the University of Florida. She is a Licensed Mental ...
The Spectrum of Neurodiversity | EDB 300
September 04, 2023 21:19 - 19 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates with varied traits and diagnoses that span the “spectrum of neurodiversity”. Featured are: TARA LERMAN - Tourette’s self-advocate, ournalist (full interview: https://differentbrains.org/demystifying-tourette-syndrome-with-tara-lerman-edb-263/ ) To find out more about Tara’s work, visit: https://www.taralerman.com/ MICHAEL TOLLEFSRUD - Misophonia self-advocate, Different Brains intern (full interview: https://di...
Back to School with ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC | EDB 299
August 18, 2023 18:22 - 29 minutes - 55.6 MBADHD Coach & self-advocate Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC shares tips for neurodivergent students and their parents as a new school year begins. Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC is an esteemed expert in the field of ADHD management and support, renowned for her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with ADHD to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Brooke's personal journey, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and marrying into a family of ADHDers, has provided ...
Traveling with Disabilities, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 298
August 04, 2023 15:38 - 13 minutes - 25.7 MBCelebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his world travels, and why he thinks everyone needs an adventure. Dr. Harding is a recognized disability leader with over 37 years of personal and professional experiences within the disability community. He is a two-time US Presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee, and has made significant contributions to national, state and community public policy advancing the independence and self-suffi...
Pioneering Workplace Inclusion, with Dr. JR Harding | EDB 297
July 26, 2023 18:56 - 21 minutes - 40.5 MBCelebrated disability advocate and author, FSU’s Dr. JR Harding, discusses his work helping the next generation of business leaders embrace inclusion. Dr. Harding is a recognized disability leader with over 37 years of personal and professional experiences within the disability community. He is a two-time US Presidential appointee, seven-time Florida gubernatorial appointee, and has made significant contributions to national, state and community public policy advancing the independence and ...
Launching Neurodivergent Careers, with Hilary Kokenda of Zavikon | EDB 296
July 20, 2023 20:15 - 36 minutes - 67.6 MBZavikon COO Hilary Kokenda discusses their work creating and facilitating career opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. Hilary Kokenda is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Zavikon. Zavikon’s mission is “…to match qualified candidates with disabilities or those who are neurodivergent with employers who believe inclusion is the future. Zavikon is the bridge to inclusion.” Prior to becoming a founding member of Zavikon, Hilary spent 10 years at The Walt Disney Company as a technolog...
Studying Psychology & Maintaining Mental Health, with Shanna Anssari | EDB 295
July 08, 2023 22:45 - 21 minutes - 40 MBPsychology student Shanna Anssari, M.S. shares how she navigated mental health challenges while pursuing her education. Shanna Anssari, M.S. received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology at Loyola University Chicago, and her Masters of Science, Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies at Boston University School of Medicine. She will soon be attending Nova Southeastern University in pursuit of becoming a Psy-D. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diff...
Succeeding After Trauma, with Jose Del Cueto | EDB 294
June 09, 2023 18:06 - 38 minutes - 71.6 MBAuthor & self-advocate Jose Del Cueto shares his journey from a traumatic childhood with undiagnosed ADHD, dyslexia, and dysgraphia to a long and successful career in marketing. Jose Del Cueto leads an ongoing mentoring internship program for university and community college students in Central Florida. He is actively involved in child welfare, serving on the board of community-based organizations that are dedicated to serving the adopted and foster children population of Central Florida. Wi...
Becoming a Mental Health Professional, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 293
May 30, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBAuthor & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares his journey to being a mental health professional. Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitator to Fort...
Parenting & Teen Mental Health, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 292
May 23, 2023 17:08 - 25 minutes - 48 MBAuthor & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston shares advice for parents with teens having a mental health crisis. Originally a UCLA professor of psychiatry for over 25 years, and a former FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer, Dr. Mark Goulston’s expertise has been forged and proven in the crucible of real-life, high stakes situations. An influencer who helps influencers become more influential, his unique background has made him an indispensable and sought after resource and change facilitat...
Exceptional Care for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Hoangmai (Mai) Pham | EDB 291
May 16, 2023 15:48 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBIEC founder Dr. Mai Pham discusses their work transforming healthcare for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Hoangmai (Mai) H. Pham, MD MPH, President and CEO of Institute for Exceptional Care (IEC), is a general internist and national health policy leader and mother to two beautiful young men, one of whom is autistic. Dr. Pham was previously Vice President, Provider Alignment Solutions at Anthem, Inc., responsible for value-based care initiatives at the country’s sec...
Working Together for the Autism Community, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 290
May 10, 2023 15:46 - 24 minutes - 46.6 MBUM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri shares the importance of organization partnerships in supporting the autistic community. Dr. Michael Alessandri is the Executive Director of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). He is also the Chairman of the Board at Els for Autism, and Board officer for Casa Familia, a housing project in Dade County. Dr. Alessandri has been a professor at UM since 1996 and has worked with individu...
How COVID Changed Autism Services, with Dr. Michael Alessandri | EDB 289
April 28, 2023 18:58 - 17 minutes - 33.9 MBUM-NSU CARD's Dr. Michael Alessandri discusses how the COVID19 pandemic forced autism providers to rethink how they deliver services. Dr. Michael Alessandri is the Executive Director of the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD). He is also the Chairman of the Board at Els for Autism, and Board officer for Casa Familia, a housing project in Dade County. Dr. Alessandri has been a professor at UM since 1996 and has worked with ...
Go Baby Go: Independence Through Mobility, with Dr. Cole Galloway | EDB 288
March 02, 2023 04:39 - 37 minutes - 69.1 MBGo Baby Go founder and Univ of Delaware professor Dr. Cole Galloway discusses his work helping children with mobility challenges. Dr. James Cole Galloway is a Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Delaware. He is also the Founder of the Go Baby Go program, which helps children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities move and explore the world. Go Baby Go's most popular project – ride-on cars – provides parents, clinicians, students and community volunteers with k...
Els for Autism, with Dr Erin Brooker Lozott | EDB 287
February 05, 2023 17:42 - 34 minutes - 63.6 MBEls for Autism program director Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott shares their work supporting all ages of autistic individuals, and previews their upcoming conference. Dr. Erin Brooker Lozott, BCBA-D, CCC-SLP is the Els for Autism Foundation Program Director. She has been working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and related disabilities across ages and settings for over 25 years. Erin is a doctoral-level board-certified behavior analyst and a licensed and certified Speech-Language...
Living with Dementia, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 286
January 30, 2023 15:07 - 26 minutes - 49 MBDementia self-advocate and author Michael Ellenbogan returns to discuss living with the disease, and his work raising awareness around the world. Michael started having early signs at the age of 39, and spent over a decade to receive a diagnosis. Since then he has become a celebrated and tireless self-advocate seeking a cure, including having a letter for Alzheimer’s advocacy accepted into Congressional record. For more about Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%E2%98%85michael%E2%98%85ell...
2022 in Review: Towards an Inclusive Society | EDB 285
January 09, 2023 18:42 - 18 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this second year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from neurodiversity change makers in medicine, education, therapy, and more we spoke with in 2022. Featured are: DR. ANGELIQUE HARRIS - Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University School of Medicine / Associate Professor in General Internal Medicine, in the Department of Medicine / Executive Director of Faculty Development for Boston University Medical Campus. For more about Dr. Harris’ work: https://www.bumc.bu...
2022 in Review: Advice from Self-Advocates | EDB 284
January 01, 2023 22:14 - 18 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this first year-in-review episode, we are going to hear from a handful of the amazing neurodivergent self-advocates we’ve had the privilege of speaking with. Featured are: JUDE MORROW - Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker (full interview: https://differentbrains.org/loving-your-place-on-the-spectrum-with-jude-morrow-edb-258/ ) For more about Jude: https://judemorrow.com/ https://www.neurodiversity-training.net/ https://www.facebook.com/judemorrowauthor https://www.instagram...
Career Advisement for the Neurodivergent, with Beacon College's Dr. James Williams | EDB 283
December 14, 2022 20:32 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBAutism self-advocate and Beacon College’s Director of Career Advisement/Development/Partnership Dr. James Williams discusses his work helping students find employment. (VIDEO - 31 mins) Beacon College, a private nonprofit college founded in 1989 in Leesburg, Florida, is the first accredited institution of higher learning designed with curriculum and support services to serve those students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other specific learning disabilities. They offer Associate of Arts and Bachelo...
Navigating a Neurodiverse Household, with Bea Moise, MS, BCCS | EDB 282
December 03, 2022 21:25 - 18 minutes - 35.8 MBADHD self-advocate, autism mom, cognitive specialist, and parenting coach Bea Moise shares what she has learned from her neurodiverse household. Beatrice (Bea) Moise, M.S., BCCS., is a Board-Certified Cognitive Specialist, Parenting Coach, author of Our Neurodivergent Journey and National Speaker. She created A Child Like Mine to educate parents of children with unique atypical brains that have both behavior & learning needs, while giving them the tools they need to be successful at home....
Mentra: Creating a Neurodiversity Employment Network, w/ Jhillika Kumar | EDB 281
November 20, 2022 05:04 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBMentra CEO & co-founder Jhillika Kumar discusses their work creating a platform to connect neurodiverse talent with employers. Jhillika Kumar is the co-founder and CEO of Mentra, a Georgia Tech graduate, and honorary degree recipient, and previous Grace Hopper Keynote speaker for neurodiversity empowerment. Jhillika’s passion for neurodiversity advocacy stems from her life experiences growing up as the sister of a nonspeaking autistic individual named Vikram and ADHDer herself. After 27 year...
Elevating Neurodiverse Voices, with Neuroversity's Jessica Kidwell | EDB 280
November 14, 2022 17:05 - 35 minutes - 66.9 MBJessica Kidwell of the Neuroversity Podcast discusses why listening to and highlighting the voices of neurodivergent self-advocates is so important. From Jessica’s bio: “Jessica Kidwell has been a lot of things. A freelance writer, a preschool teacher, a government employee, a bartender, a waitress, a lifeguard, and most recently, a podcaster. She is the host of the brand new podcast, Neuroversity, a space to learn about and elevate the stories of the neuro-diverse community. She is also th...
Diversity in Medical School, with BUSM’s Angelique Harris, PhD, MA | EDB 279
November 02, 2022 20:03 - 25 minutes - 48 MBBUSM’s Associate Dean of Diversity & Inclusion Dr. Angelique Harris discusses her work ending stigma in higher education. Dr. Angelique C. Harris is Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University School of Medicine and is an Associate Professor in General Internal Medicine, in the Department of Medicine. They also serve as the Executive Director of Faculty Development for Boston University Medical Campus. Dr. Harris works to design, implement, and lead innovative programs a...
Fostering Positive Development on the Autism Spectrum | EDB 278
October 18, 2022 17:15 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBPositive Development’s Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Dr. Lina Moyano & Yomayra Mora-Perea share their work creating a new option in therapy for neurodivergent individuals. Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, speaker, Developmental Therapist, and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Lina Maria Moyano, Ed.D., L.C.S.W. is an Autism Mental Health Care Professional and Clinical Director (Florida) at Positive Development. Yomayra Mora-Perea is a Neurodiversity Advocate and...
What is PANDAS? with Mara Myers, R.N. | EDB 277
October 09, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 21.9 MBMara Myers shares her son’s journey with the autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder known as PANDAS. Mara Myers is a registered nurse, and the mom of a young son with PANDAS: Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections. According to the NIMH: “a child may be diagnosed with PANDAS when: obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), tic disorder, or both suddenly appear following a streptococcal (strep) infection, such as strep throat or scarlet fever; or, t...
Autism & DRBI Therapy, with Dr. Jennie Trocchio | EDB 276
September 30, 2022 19:17 - 23 minutes - 44.7 MBDevelopmental therapist Dr. Jennie Trocchio shares how DRBI therapy can help autistic individuals thrive and build great connections. Dr. Jennie Trocchio is an autism educator, speaker, Developmental Therapist, and Vice President of Clinical Operations at Positive Development. Positive Development’s mission is to “…help people with autism and other developmental differences build connections and shape their futures.” Positive Development follows the Developmental Relationship-Based Interven...
Training Doctors in Neurodiversity, with Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA | EDB 275
September 20, 2022 15:23 - 29 minutes - 55.5 MBStanford University student & researcher Lauren Clarke, BS, MHA discusses why doctors need more education in neurodiversity. Lauren is a joint MD/MA in Education student at Stanford University working towards improving the quality of medical education related to caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She also takes pride in supporting and mentoring other medical students who are advocating for a more inclusive model of medical education. Lauren is a graduate of ...
Technology and the Brain, with Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. | EDB 274
August 29, 2022 18:49 - 35 minutes - 66.5 MBGabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D. shares his work maximizing the brain’s potential through technology. Gabriel Axel Montes, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, consciousness educator, leadership coach, and facilitator of personal and organizational development and transformation. Drawing from over a decade of neuroscience and consciousness research and experience as a facilitator, Gabriel taps latent human capability to optimize processes and unlock value from existing resources and human capital. He works...
Navigating Sensory Sensitivities, with Dr. Janice Ryan | EDB 273
August 04, 2022 16:21 - 27 minutes - 50.9 MBDr. Janice Ryan shares how awareness of sensory issues improves therapy for the neurodivergent. Dr. Janice Ryan is the Founder and Director of Attunement Solutions, LLC. She is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, a Human Systems Dynamics Professional and has over thirty years of professional experience with changing lives. Dr. Ryan has been an occupational therapist for over 30 years and has been researching body, mind, and spirit aspects of human systems dynamics since beginning her doctora...