Exploring Different Brains
323 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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Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with Sarah Goldman | EDB 225
November 27, 2020 20:31 - 18 minutes - 35.2 MBCerebral Palsy self-advocate Sarah Goldman discusses her fight for inclusion. (18 minutes) Sarah Goldman is a disability rights advocate, and a District Aide in the Florida House of Representatives. She has a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) in Social Policy and Administration and Clinical Concentrations from.Florida State University. For more about Sarah: https://twitter.com/sgoldman17 https://www.instagram.com/sgoldman17 https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahegoldman/ Follow Different Brains...
Where Neurodiversity Meets Gender Diversity, with Dr. Alexis Bitting | EDB 224
November 19, 2020 19:05 - 33 minutes - 63.2 MBDr. Alexis Bitting discusses gender diversity in the neurodiverse. (34 minutes) Dr. Alexis Bitting, LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and has a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. She has specialized experience working with children, teens, and adults with social and developmental delays, including autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, ADHD, non-verbal learning, and other challenges. Dr. Bitting utilizes a comprehensive and multi-disciplinary approach when working with clients and their fa...
Rethinking Neurodiversity, with Tim Goldstein | EDB 223
November 01, 2020 21:51 - 24 minutes - 46.4 MBAutism self-advocate Tim Goldstein discusses the concept of being “neurodistinct”. (24 minutes) Diagnosed with Asperger’s at 54, Denver-based consultant Tim Goldstein is a Neurodiverse Communications Specialist –the only one doing what he does. He trains all types of employees including those who are neurodiverse and maybe autism how each other functions. With deep experience in business and consulting, Tim, helps companies recognize and overcome the challenges integrating the neurodiverse. ...
Dementia & Alzheimer's Self-Advocacy, with Michael Ellenbogen | EDB 222
October 19, 2020 18:13 - 29 minutes - 56.1 MBMichael Ellenbogen discusses the importance of Alzheimer’s and dementia advocacy. In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Michael Ellenbogen, author and Alzheimer’s and dementia self-advocate. 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 ...
Mental Health & The Justice System, with Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren | EDB 221
October 10, 2020 16:53 - 30 minutes - 56.8 MBMental Health Court trailblazer Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren discusses community and legal support for the neurodiverse. (30 minutes) Judge Ginger Lerner-Wren is a county court judge in the Criminal Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida. She is an adjunct professor, Nova Southeastern University, Criminal Justice Institute. Judge Lerner-Wren was appointed by Chief Judge Dale Ross to administer and preside over the Nation's first Mental Health Court. She is responsible for...
Mindfulness, Parenting, & ADHD, with Dr. Mark Bertin | EDB 220
September 27, 2020 20:42 - 34 minutes - 63.8 MBDevelopmental behavioral pediatrician Mark Bertin, M.D. discusses mindful parenting of children with ADHD (34 minutes) Dr. Mark Bertin, a board certified developmental behavioral pediatrician, studied at Cornell University and the UCLA School of Medicine before completing general pediatric training at Oakland Children’s Hospital in California. Dr. Bertin is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at New York Medical College, is on the faculty of the Windward Teacher Training Institute, and from...
Autism & Disclosure: Tips For Sharing Your Diagnosis, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 219
September 11, 2020 20:34 - 13 minutes - 25.2 MBAutism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for disclosing a diagnosis. (13 minutes) Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written the books that include: College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall. Currently, he serves on the board of Autism Speaks, and is one of the first two autistic board members in its history, looking to improve the p...
Autism & COVID-19, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 218
August 29, 2020 06:15 - 17 minutes - 33.4 MBAutism self-advocate, author, and professor Dr. Stephen Shore offers tips for students on the spectrum during the pandemic. (17 minutes) Dr. Stephen Shore is an autistic professor of special education at Adelphi University. He has written the books that include: College for Students with Disabilities, Understanding Autism for Dummies, Ask and Tell, and Beyond the Wall. Currently, he serves on the board of Autism Speaks, and is one of the first two autistic board members in its history, lo...
Pursuing Dreams on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan | EDB 217
August 22, 2020 21:08 - 22 minutes - 41.2 MBAutism self-advocate Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan discusses how he is pursuing his dream of being a neuroradiologist. (22 minutes) Dr. Sreenath Jagannathan is a Baltimore, Maryland based autism self-advocate. He is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and is pursing a career in neuroradiology and neuroanatomy. He is also dedicated to Sudarshana Kriya structured self-care breathing, yoga, mindfulness, meditation, and neurosensory musical modulating healing arts. For more on D...
HAAPE: Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel, with Lawrence Rothman, PhD | EDB 216
August 11, 2020 18:44 - 30 minutes - 55.8 MBHAAPE CEO Larry Rothman discusses helping people with autism find employment. (30 minutes) Lawrence J Rothman, PhD is Board Chairman and CEO of HAAPE )Helping Adults with Autism Perform & Excel). The mission of HAAPE is to build and maintain a community of employment support for adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We work together to create and implement innovative approaches in education, development and support to address autism’s unique challenges for sustaining employm...
Patient Care During COVID-19, with Louis A. Shapiro of HSS | EDB 215
July 30, 2020 21:55 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBHSS CEO Louis A. Shapiro discusses maintaining high standards of patient hospital. (32 minutes) Louis A. Shapiro is President and CEO of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). The Mission of Hospital for Special Surgery is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education. We do this regardless of race, color, cree...
Landmark College: Maximizing Neurodiverse Potential, with Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. | EDB 214
July 25, 2020 17:16 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBSolvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. discusses directing Landmark College’s Center for Neurodiversity (29 minutes) Solvegi Shmulsky, M.Ed. is a Psychology Professor at Landmark College. Landmark is exclusively for students who learn differently, including students with a learning disability (such as dyslexia), ADHD, or autism spectrum disorder. A fully accredited, not-for-profit institution, Landmark College offers bachelor’s and associate degrees, as well as a Bridge Experience, online dual enrollment c...
Ageless Aging: Lifelong Health for Brain & Body, w/ Maddy Dychtwald | EDB 213
July 18, 2020 14:19 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBAgeWave’s Maddy Dychtwald on healthy aging for brain and body. (29 minutes) Maddy Dychtwald is co-founder Age Wave, the world’s leader in understanding and addressing the far-reaching impacts of our aging population. Recently recognized by Forbes as one of the top fifty female futurists globally, she has been deeply involved in exploring all aspects of the age wave and how it’s transforming the marketplace, the workplace, our world, and our lives for more than 30 years. Along the way, she ha...
Autism Career Pathways, with Maisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. | EDB 212
July 10, 2020 17:44 - 29 minutes - 55.4 MBMaisie Soetantyo, M.Ed. discusses her work helping people on the autism spectrum find careers. (29 minutes) Maisie is the founder of Autism Career Pathways, a 501c3 organization with a mission to provide a platform for businesses and communities to access resources and learning content for better recruitment, retention and reward opportunities for neurodiverse hires. She is also the founder of CATCH Clinic, which provides parent training to families across the US and internationally. Maisie ...
Neurodiversity Hub: Creating Opportunities Around the Globe, with Andrew Eddy | EDB 211
June 25, 2020 18:26 - 32 minutes - 60.5 MBUntapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub (32 minutes) Andrew Eddy is the co-founder of Untapped, a social enterprise focused on developing a neurodiverse employment ecosystem to increase opportunities for autistic individuals. One of their initiatives is Neurodiversity Hub. Its mission is to: support this untapped talent to shine, through focused training programs, academic accommodations, assistive technologies and flexible study arr...
Neurodiverse Housing, with Ashley Kim | EDB 210
June 18, 2020 21:05 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MBElevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences (25 minutes) Ashley Kim is a social entrepreneur, consultant and disability rights advocate. Her area of expertise includes Housing Development, Affordable Housing, I/DD Residential Program Placement, Disability Rights Advocacy and Home and Community Based Settings Rule and other regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities....
Dyslexia & Creativity: Harnessing Diverse Minds, with Ken Gobbo | EDB 209
June 11, 2020 21:51 - 29 minutes - 54.2 MBLandmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds. (29 minutes) Ken Gobbo is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Landmark College, USA. He has published numerous articles on learning differences, neurodiversity, and teaching in peer-reviewed journals. He is also a member of the steering committee for the Landmark College Center for Neurodiversity. He has published articles on neurodiversity, learning differences and teaching in several peer-reviewed jou...
Helping Neurodiverse Students Grow, with Dr. Eric Nach | EDB 208
May 28, 2020 19:24 - 33 minutes - 63.1 MBDr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses. (33 minutes) Dr. Eric Nach is the Founder and President of the Support for Students Growth Center in Boca Raton, FL. He has 3 decades of experience working with children with special abilities and their families. Dr. Nach is credited with creating and teaching the Autism Endorsement courses at Lynn University. He is a national speaker on topics such as; “Improving Behavior and Social Skills in...
The Other CTE: Toxicants & Your Brain, with Marcia Ratner, Ph.D. | EDB 207
May 15, 2020 00:32 - 24 minutes - 46.7 MBWorld-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy (24 minutes) Marcia's research focus is neurotoxicants, chemicals that can cause brain damage. Marcia is also a project manager for the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University, and she also provides neurotoxicology-related consulting services resulting in major court decisions and policy change involving neurotoxicants. Join Hackie and Marcia as ...
Breathing & Mindfulness During COVID-19, with Ed Harrold | EDB 206
May 06, 2020 18:18 - 20 minutes - 40.2 MBEd Harrold returns to discuss breathing health during COVID-19 (21 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle coaching for individuals. He is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness ...
Is Autism Employment Improving? with Michael Bernick | EDB 205
April 30, 2020 22:03 - 28 minutes - 54.9 MBAutism Job Club author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses autism employment (28 mins) Michael S. Bernick is an attorney practicing in the area of employment and labor law. In recent years, he has worked with some of the nation’s major employers, staffing companies and industry associations. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, the author of “The Autism Job Club” and a board member of AASCEND - the Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education, Networking and Dev...
Becoming a Special Father For Special Kids, with David Hirsch | EDB 204
April 16, 2020 18:49 - 21 minutes - 42.5 MBDavid Hirsch founder of 21st Century Dads, discusses fatherhood (22 minutes) David A. Hirsch is the founder and president of 21st Century Dads. He is the host of the Special Fathers Network podcast Dad to Dad, and the author of the book 21st Century Dads: A Father's Journey to Break the Cycle of Father Absence. For more about David’s work, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/ For the Dad to Dad podcast, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/special-fathers-series/ For the episode of Dad to Dad...
Succeeding with Tourette Syndrome, with Brian Schulman | EDB 203
April 08, 2020 20:38 - 30 minutes - 58.4 MBForbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome. (30 minutes) Brian Schulman is Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe™, a Forbes Featured Entrepreneur, a Linkedin Top Voice of 2018, an advisor, board member, speaker, a LinkedIn Top Video Creator, and the CoHost of #LinkedInLocal & #VoiceYourVibe on #LinkedInLIVE. He also just happens to have Tourette Syndrome. Brian discusses growing up with the condition, how he achieves success, and off...
Neurodiversity & Chronic Pain, with Karen Prescod the BowTie Gurl | EDB 202
April 01, 2020 20:20 - 26 minutes - 51.4 MBKaren Prescod on battling her chronic pain with mindfulness (26 minutes) Karen Prescod is a sought after empowerment speaker and moderator, who believes in our ability to harness and utilize the power of our minds and knowledge, to create a life of truth and authentic expression. A #1 International Best selling author, she is the Founder and Chief Statement Maker of The Bowtie Gurl ™ and the Visionary and Founder of Bowtie Kids™. Both her business and non-profit are built on the foundation o...
Harnessing Abilities With ADHD, with Brooke Schnittman | EDB 201
March 26, 2020 03:37 - 22 minutes - 43.1 MBADHD and Executive Functioning Coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how to harness abilities. (22 minutes) Brooke is a certified coach who works with children, students, teens, adults, and parents with or without ADHD. She has been nominated for multiple awards including "Best In Show Community" and"Advocating For Another." She is the creator of What's Next and ADHDEdCamp. Brooke discusses her own diagnosis with ADHD, how she helps her clients, and the role parents can play in setting up a neu...
What Made You Smile Today? with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 200
March 11, 2020 20:02 - 27 minutes - 52.6 MBSuicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston returns to discuss his initiative to improve human connections. (27 minutes) 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 cha...
The Stanford Neurodiversity Project, with Dr. Lawrence Fung | EDB 199
March 05, 2020 18:42 - 27 minutes - 53.3 MBDr. Lawrence Fung discusses how Stanford is helping maximize neurodiverse talents and opportunities. (VIDEO - 28 minutes) Dr. Lawrence Fung is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and the director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project, which strives to uncover the strengths of neurodiverse individuals and utilize their talents to increase innovation and productivity of the society as a whole. He is also a scientist and psychi...
Love Serving Autism: Tennis on the Spectrum, with Lisa Pugliese | EDB
February 27, 2020 20:23 - 24 minutes - 47.4 MBLove Serving Autism founder Lisa Pugliese on how tennis can help the neurodivergent (VIDEO - 24 minutes) Lisa Pugliese is a speech and language pathologist who is also the founder and CEO of Love Serving Autism. Their mission: “Love Serving Autism expands life skills, especially communication, through specialized therapeutic tennis instruction in order to increase community inclusion and independence of individuals with developmental challenges. The goal is for participants to apply their ne...
Neurodiversity & Law Enforcement, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 197
February 19, 2020 20:12 - 19 minutes - 38.7 MBDr. Marsha Brown shares her work educating law enforcement on neurodiversity and mental health. (20 minutes) Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Florida Licensed Psychologist with specializations in forensic and clinical psychology. She has extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings. Forensically, she conducts psychological evaluations in family, criminal, and civil court. Dr. Brown her work ed...
Supporting Neurodivergent College Students, with Drs. George & Oksana Hagerty | EDB 196
February 13, 2020 19:35 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBBeacon College’s Drs. George and Oksana Hagerty discuss how they support neurodivergent students. (32 mins) Dr. George Hagerty if the president of Beacon College, and Dr. Oksana Hagerty is a learning specialist and academic advisor there. 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 d...
From Breakdown to Breakthrough, with Dr. Mark Goulston | EDB 195
February 05, 2020 21:06 - 30 minutes - 58.4 MBSuicide Prevention expert Dr. Mark Goulston gives tips for overcoming adversity. (30 minutes) 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 Fortune ...
An Introduction to Stress Management, with Dr. Marsha D. Brown | EDB 194
January 22, 2020 19:20 - 14 minutes - 29.4 MBDr. Marsha Brown covers basic stress management. (14 minutes) Dr. Marsha D. Brown is a Florida Licensed Psychologist with specializations in forensic and clinical psychology. She has extensive experience in the assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children, adolescents, adults, and families across a variety of settings. Forensically, she conducts psychological evaluations in family, criminal, and civil court. Dr. Brown discusses some basic challenges people face with stress, a...
What is Sports Psychology? with Dr. Harold Shinitzky | EDB 193
January 15, 2020 19:33 - 28 minutes - 54 MBDr. Harold Shinitzky covers the basics of sport psychology (28 minutes) Harold E. Shinitzky Psy. D. in a Licensed Psychologist with offices in Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida. He has been helping to make a difference in the lives of others for nearly 25 years. He specializes in Sport Psychology and is a highly acclaimed and sought after Motivational Speaker. Dr. Shinitzky works with nationally ranked junior, collegiate, Olympic and professional athletes from every major association (P...
2019 in Review: Advice For Every Brain | EDB 192
January 02, 2020 20:46 - 12 minutes - 24.8 MB(14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this second part, we are going to hear from of the dedicated clinicians, specialists, educators, advocates, and change-makers working to improve the lives of those of us with Different Brains: Sandra Cumper (executive director of NAMI [National Alliance on Mental Illness] Broward), Ed Harrold (author, motivational speaker, inspirational, educator, and breathing e...
2019 in Review: The Wisdom of Self-Advocates | EDB 191
December 24, 2019 21:53 - 13 minutes - 26.9 MB(14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this first part, we are going to hear from inspiring self-advocates we have featured: J. David Hall (autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder), Clay Moyle (author and brain injury survivor), William Manzanares IV (entrepreneur, author, and dyslexia self-advocate), Jo Ann Marianne (mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward), Kayla McKe...
Supporting Autism Families, with Dr. Lina Moyano | EDB 190
December 18, 2019 19:20 - 24 minutes - 47.4 MBAn interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano (25 minutes) Dr. Moyano is specialist in serving children with regulation and communication disorders and their families. She has worked in the field of autism since 2005, and is a DIRFloortime® provider. Dr. Moyano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and received a Doctoral Degree in Special Education with a minor in Autism from Nova Southeastern University. She holds a degree of Master of Social Wor...
The Neurobiology of Socialization, with Stanford University’s Dr. Karen Parker | EDB 189
December 04, 2019 21:02 - 25 minutes - 48.2 MBDr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University (25 mins) Dr. Parker is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University where she directs the Social Neurosciences Research Program as its principal investigator. Her research expertise is the biology of social functioning, with a particular interest in oxytocin and vasopressin signaling pathways. Her preclinical research program focuses on developing novel anima...
An Introduction to Group Therapy, with Dr. Scott Simon Fehr | EDB 188
November 20, 2019 18:39 - 18 minutes - 36.2 MBPsychologist and author Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains group therapy (18 mins) Scott is a Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, and an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). There he is part-time core faculty in the Departments of Counseling and Clinical & School Psychology. Scott’s expertise is in group and individual psychotherapy; marriage counseling, corporate consultation, and expert witness testimony. He is the author of several books, with the latest bein...
Breathing and the Brain, with Ed Harrold | EDB 187
November 13, 2019 20:08 - 23 minutes - 45.8 MBA Talk With Breathing Expert Ed Harrold (23 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle coaching for individuals. He is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness Association, and is a c...
InferCabulary: Improving Literacy with Semantic Reasoning, with Beth Lawrence | EDB 186
November 06, 2019 21:04 - 24 minutes - 46.8 MBSpeech and language pathologist and InferCabulary co-founder Beth Lawrence (24 minutes) Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist who received her Master of Arts from Northwestern University in 1994. Since 2000, she has run a private pediatric practice, Lawrence Speech Pathology Services, in Baltimore. Beth is th co-founder of InferCabulary, InferCabulary a web-based vocabulary tool for 1st – 12th grade students that uses images to help students learn words in a v...
The Path to Holistic Health, with Flip Aguilera | EDB 185
October 30, 2019 16:59 - 16 minutes - 32.7 MB(17 minutes) Flip is an NSCA, Precision Nutrition & University Of Miami certified Coach. He is the founder of Sweat Nation, whose mission is: “…to guide Busy Professionals who understand that maximizing return on investment through the effective & efficient use of Their Mind/Body, Finance/Career & relationships is the key to having a wealthy life.” Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person - mentally, physically, and even financially, and ...
Supporting Autism Parents, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 184
October 23, 2019 16:00 - 21 minutes - 41.2 MBAutism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on giving parents support (21 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Unmas...
The Journey of an Autism Mom, with Dr. April J. Lisbon | EDB 183
October 16, 2019 18:01 - 19 minutes - 38.1 MBAutism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on parenting kids on the spectrum (19 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”...
Fatherhood on the Autism Spectrum, with Irish Self-Advocate Jude Morrow | EDB 182
October 10, 2019 15:00 - 24 minutes - 46.4 MBIrish autism self-advocate & author Jude Morrow discusses parenthood on the spectrum (24 minutes) Jude is the author of the Amazon best-seller “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?”. He discusses growing up non-verbal, how his interest in reading has helped him develop and succeed, and his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum. For more about Jude: https://judemorrow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/judemorrowauthor https://www.instagram.com/judemorrow/ https://twitter.com/judemorrow10...
Success with Dyslexia, with William Manzanares IV | EDB 181
September 19, 2019 15:51 - 25 minutes - 49 MBEntrepreneur & author William Manzanares IV discusses how he succeeds with dyslexia (25 minutes) William is a member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, an entrepreneur, speaker, writer, investor, career developer and martial artist who holds a black belt in kwon moo hapkido. He was recently featured as one of South Sound Magazine’s “40 under 40”, and has recently published his first book “I Can’t Read”. William discusses the advantages dyslexia has given him, the importance reading has in his...
Jobs for the Neurodivergent, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 180
September 12, 2019 15:56 - 24 minutes - 47.7 MBOccupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle returns to continue discussing employment for the neurodiverse. (25 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s “The Employables”, a show which she helped developed when it began on the BBC. Dr. Doyle discus...
Finding the Genius Within, with Dr. Nancy Doyle of A&E’s “The Employables” | EDB 179
August 28, 2019 19:58 - 23 minutes - 45.8 MBOccupational psychologist Dr. Nancy Doyle discusses employment for the neurodiverse. (23 minutes) Nancy is a Registered Occupational Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in neurodiversity, professional management coaching and welfare to work. She is CEO and Founder of Genius Within CIC, a nonprofit located in both England and the United States. She is also featured on A&E’s “The Employables”, a show which she helped developed when it began on the BBC. Dr. Doyle discusses how Genius Within...
Keeping Your Brain Healthy, with Cholet Josué, M.D. | EDB 178
August 21, 2019 19:59 - 22 minutes - 44 MBPsychiatrist, neuroscientist, and physician Cholet Josué, M.D. gives tips for a healthy brain. (23 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Dr. Cholet Josue, a psychiatrist, a neuroscientist, a physician, and author of the book “12 Unending Summers: Memoir of an Immigrant Child”. Join Hackie and Cholet as they talk about Cholet's unique journey to the States, the three things we all need to live a good life, and how we can maintain proper brain health and sharpness by forming ...
Early Autism Diagnoses, with Brian Udell M.D. "The Autism Doctor" | EDB 177
August 14, 2019 22:57 - 23 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this episode: “The Autism Doctor” Brian Udell, M.D. (23 mins) Dr. Udell is a leader in the healthcare industry with forty years of experience. Presently, Dr. Udell is practicing behavioral pediatrics in Davie, FL where he has focused on children with developmental disabilities including ADHD and Autism. Dr. Udell discusses his history with treating at-risk newborns, the gut-brain connection with kids on the spectrum, and why he thinks the current concept of autism comorbidities is incorre...
Excelling With Autism, featuring J David Hall of NeuroGuides | EDB 176
August 07, 2019 19:51 - 25 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode: we continue our chat with autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder J. David Hall. (28 mins) David has three children: Asher, Cherith, and Levi, all living with ASD. After becoming heavily involved in autism advocacy, David himself learned he was also on the spectrum. He is the founder and CEO of NeuroGuides, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that provides consultations and life coaching for autistic people, and educates businesses on inclusion. David discusses ...