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Exploring Different Brains

www.DifferentBrains.com

EXPLORING 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

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00:30:48

Thriving with ADHD, with Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC |...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/07/23

Shawn Smith shares his tools for thriving with ADHD. Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC is the proud founder and CEO of Don’t dis-my-ability consultation services Inc., an innovative, multifaceted company specializing in the emerging field of Neurodiversity located in Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada. Shawn’s story is unique in that he was diagnosed with ADHD Inattentive Type at age 30. Prior to his diagnosis, Shawn struggled at every level of the public education system. It took Shawn 4 years to complete 3

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00:19:50

CTE, Sports & Dementia, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/07/16

(20 minutes) Dr. James Hendrix is the Chief Scientific Officer at LuMind IDSC. In that role, Dr. Hendrix directs scientific initiatives for LuMind IDSC. A critical element of his role is to establish the nationwide Down Syndrome – Clinical Trial Network (DS-CTN) and to oversee the first clinical trial in the DS-CTN, the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research (LIFE-DSR) Study. The LIFE-DSR study is a natural history study focused on adults 25 years of age and older at high

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00:22:09

Not Weird, Just Autistic, with J.R. Reed | EDB 242

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/07/02

J.R. Reed shares his journey to becoming an autism self-advocate J.R. is a late diagnosed adult who was diagnosed with Asperger’s nine years ago. Since then he has taken a twenty + year freelance writing career and changed focus to developmental disabilities and mental health. In 2012 he created the website/blog Not Weird Just Autistic, as he spent the first 45 years of his life thinking he was weird, but now knows he’s just autistic, with still a smidge of weird in there. He currently writes for

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00:24:28

Alzheimer's & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC's Dr...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/06/24

Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate of Alzheimer’s in the Down Syndrome community. (25 minutes) Dr. James Hendrix is the Chief Scientific Officer at LuMind IDSC. In that role, Dr. Hendrix directs scientific initiatives for LuMind IDSC. A critical element of his role is to establish the nationwide Down Syndrome – Clinical Trial Network (DS-CTN) and to oversee the first clinical trial in the DS-CTN, the Longitudinal Investigation for Enhancing Down Syndrome Research (LIFE-DSR)

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00:30:48

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

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/06/11

Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming trauma. (31 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 500

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00:10:58

Living With Tuberous Sclerosis, with Preston...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/05/14

Self-advocate Preston Fitzgerald discusses tuberous sclerosis (10 minutes) Preston is currently a student at the University of North Texas, studying Consumer Experience Management. He is an advocate for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), which he was diagnosed with at seven months old. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different

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00:25:55

Autism & Sleep, with Dr. Beth Malow | EDB 238

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/05/06

Vanderbilt University’s Dr. Beth Malow discusses sleep challenges on the autism spectrum. (26 minutes) Dr. Malow is Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Director of the Vanderbilt Sleep Division, holds the Burry Endowed Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development, and serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology and incoming director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Clinical Translational Core. Her research has emphasized the interface of sleep and epilepsy, autism, and

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00:26:02

DCD & Me: Living with Developmental Coordination...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/04/16

Self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses growing up with DCD. (26 minutes) Julia faced difficulties early on in life with trying to perform everyday tasks. Before she was five years old, she was diagnosed with two learning disabilities: Encephalopathy and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). She struggled in school for a long time, but that changed when she took journalism in high school and learned how to become an advocate. She is currently in college and hopes to help

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00:14:39

Becoming a Neurodiversity Self-Advocate, with Julia...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/04/08

DCD self-advocate and Different Brains intern Julia Futo discusses how she found her voice. (14 minutes) Julia faced difficulties early on in life with trying to perform everyday tasks. Before she was five years old, she was diagnosed with two learning disabilities: Encephalopathy and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). She struggled in school for a long time, but that changed when she took journalism in high school and learned how to become an advocate. She is currently in college and hopes

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00:28:03

STEM Inclusion for the Neurodivergent, w/ UCONN's...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/03/29

UCONN's Marisa Chrysochoou PhD & Arash Zaghi PhD discuss their INCLUDE program (28 minutes) Marisa Chrysochoou, Ph.D. (who also goes by Maria professionally) is Professor and Department Head for Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). Arash Zaghi, P.E., S.E. is an Associate Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at UCONN. The INCLUDE team is working with partners across the UConn campus to create an ecosystem that supports diverse learning styles and

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00:29:17

Battling Health Care Disparities, with Harvard’s...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/03/14

Margarita Alegría, PhD discusses her work eliminating health care disparities. (29 minutes) Margarita Alegría, PhD is the Chief of the Disparities Research Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and The Mongan Institute, the Harry G. Lehnert, Jr. and Lucille F. Cyr Lehnert Endowed MGH Research Institute Chair and a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. The Disparities Research Unit (DRU), part of the Department of Medicine’s Mongan Institute at

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00:23:38

Finding Neurodiversity in the Criminal Justice...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/02/24

Do-IT Profiler’s Helen Arnold-Richardson discusses their work screening for neurodiversity in the justice system. (23 minutes) Helen Arnold-Richardson is the Managing Director of Do-IT Solutions which developed the Do-IT Profiler: a screening tool used by over 25,000 people in prisons in the UK. She has a vast amount of knowledge and experience of supporting neurodiverse staff, children and adults in custody, having worked in a variety of roles within the Criminal and Youth Justice sector. The

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00:35:16

Pattern Seekers: The Connection Between Autism &...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/02/14

Psychologist and author Simon Baron-Cohen discusses his work studying the impact people with autism have had on human invention. (35 minutes) Sir Simon Baron-Cohen FBA FBPsS FMedSci is a British clinical psychologist and professor of developmental psychopathology at the University of Cambridge. He is the Director of the University's Autism Research Centre and a Fellow of Trinity College. He has also made major contributions to the fields of typical cognitive sex differences, autism prevalence and

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00:28:38

Exercise & Autism, with Mark Fleming | EDB 231

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/01/31

Autism self-advocate and personal trainer Mark Fleming discusses the importance of exercise for the neuroduvergent. (28 minutes) Mark Fleming is a certified personal trainer. He has a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science and a Masters in Human Performance in 2017 from University of Alabama. Mark is the president and founder of Equally Fit, a personal training studio for those of all abilities. Their goal is to use functional training that not only incorporates strength and cardiovascular training

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00:18:51

Advocating Neurodiversity During COVID-19, with Jude...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/01/22

Irish autism self-advocate, author, and speaker Jude Morrow returns to discuss spreading neurodiversity awareness during the pandemic. (19 minutes) Jude is the author of the Amazon best-seller “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?”, and is the CEO and Founder of Neurodiversity Training International. For more about Jude: https://judemorrow.com/ https://www.neurodiversity-training.com/

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00:35:40

Dealing With Trauma During COVID-19, with Dr. Mark...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2021/01/05

Author & psychiatrist Dr. Mark Goulston returns to share tips for overcoming trauma. (35 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 500

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00:22:22

Helping Kids With Dyslexia Read, with Susan B. Kahn,...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2020/12/16

Educator and author Susan B. Kahn, M.Ed. returns to discuss dyslexia reading tips. Inspired by her experience as a parent and by her fascination with language, Ms. Kahn spent over forty years changing and improving lives. She taught for twenty-five years in Arlington, MA as a special needs, public school educator. She has also written a number of books dedicated to teaching learners of all types how to read. Ms. Kahn discusses the need for teaching students as individuals, the importance of support

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00:25:54

Gender Identity & Autism, with Dr. Eileen Crehan |...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2020/12/07

Dr. Eileen Crehan discusses the developing of gender identity and sexuality on the autism spectrum. (26 minutes) Dr. Eileen Crehan is an assistant professor at Tufts University and head of the Crehan Lab. She is a clinical psychologist by training, and her areas of study include: neurodevelopmental disorders; autism spectrum disorder; sexuality education; social perception; eye tracking; and the dimensional measurement of psychological symptoms. Her lab focuses on social development and promoting

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00:16:50

Life With Misophonia, with Michael Tollefsrud | EDB 226

Exploring Different Brains ·

2020/12/02

Self-advocate Michael Tollefsrud shares his history with misophonia. (15 minutes) Michael A. Tollefsrud is a 25-year-old graduate of North Carolina Central university with Master’s Degree in General Psychology. Having suffered with Misophonia for years, Michael made it the focal point of his master’s thesis “Obsessed with Sound: An Investigation into Misophonia And Its Relation To Memory”. Currently looking for work in research, Michael plans to pursue a PhD to contribute to Misophonia research. He

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00:18:42

Advocating for Accessibility & Accommodations, with...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2020/11/27

Cerebral 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 on

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