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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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00:27:27

Success for the Twice Exceptional, with Dr. Marlo...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/11/08

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman. Dr. Thurman is a Professor at the University of Northern Colorado and a private education consultant. She is also a survivor of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Thurman defined what “twice-exception” people are, highlights the challenges they face, and discusses her own recovery from a TBI. To contact Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman, email her at: 2econsultingservices@gmail.com Follow Different Brains on social

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00:18:51

Documenting Neurodiversity: Advocating Accessibility...

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2017/11/01

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with parent, filmmaker, and disability advocate Dan Habib. Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS, and many other short films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. His newest film is Intelligent Lives. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President's

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00:19:19

Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy, with Dan Habib |...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/10/25

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with parent, filmmaker, and disability advocate Dan Habib. Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS, and many other short films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. His newest film is Intelligent Lives. In 2014, Habib was appointed by President Barack Obama to the President's Committee for People with

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00:27:41

Housing on the Autism Spectrum, with Denise Resnik of...

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2017/10/18

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Denise Resnick. Denise is the Founder, President, and Board Chair of First Place AZ-a nonprofit dedicate to developing new, innovative housing options for adults with autism and other special abilities, as well as co-founder of SARRC (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center). Denise discusses the First Place AZ mission, her own experiences with an adult child on the autism spectrum, and supporting individuals with autism and their families

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00:20:22

What is Different Brains? Advocating for...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/10/12

In this special 100th episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. explains what Different Brains stands for through the words of some of our amazing past guests. Featured in this episode are: Bankole A. Johnson, DSc, MD, MBChB, MPhil, FRCPsych, DFAPA, Dip-ABAM, Dip-ABDA, FACFEI (heads the Brain Science Research Consortium Unit (BSRCU) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of addiction, and was featured on HBO’s

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00:23:03

Fostering Self-Advocacy in People with Autism, with...

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2017/10/04

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Michael McManmon, Ed.D.. Michael is a speaker, writer, artist psychologist, and founder of the College Internship Program (CIP)—a post-secondary program serving students with Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, high functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. In this episode, Michael discusses the College Internship Program’s mission, his own Autism diagnosis, and the importance of businesses embracing neurodiversity. For more about CIP, visit:

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00:22:31

CIP: Helping the Neurodiverse Find Careers, with...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/09/27

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Michael McManmon, Ed.D.. Michael is a speaker, writer, artist psychologist, and founder of the College Internship Program (CIP)—a post-secondary program serving students with Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, high functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences. In this episode, Michael discusses the College Internship Program’s mission, his own Autism diagnosis, and the importance of businesses embracing neurodiversity. For more about CIP, visit:

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00:15:48

Caring For Your Mental Health, with Lori Butts J.D.,...

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2017/09/20

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, and previous president of the Florida Psychological Association, about mental health. Dr. Butts discusses what mental health is, the importance of awareness of psychological needs, and the importance of ending stigma related to mental health challenges. For more about Dr. Lori Butts, visit: www.cfiexperts.com Follow Different Brains on social

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00:18:06

Resiliency: Developing Emotional Strength Through...

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2017/09/07

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Debbie Origho Manigat, M.S., DMFT(c). Debbie is a Wellness Counselor, a Mental Health Advocate, and a Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. She is also one of the board members of Different Brains. Debbie discusses the importance of resiliency, common struggles related to postpartum depression, and the concept of mindfulness. For more about Debbie, visit: DMEmpowers.com Follow Different Brains on social

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00:23:55

Infant Mental Health: Supporting Early Emotional...

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2017/08/30

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Debbie Origho Manigat, M.S., DMFT(c). Debbie is a Wellness Counselor, a Mental Health Advocate, and a Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant. She is also one of the board members of Different Brains. Debbie discusses the impact trauma can have on early childhood development, the concept of A.C.E.s (Adverse Childhood Experiences), and the repercussions of parental mental health on children. For more about Debbie, visit: DMEmpowers.com Follow

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00:15:03

Autism and Employment, with Dr. Temple Grandin | EDB 94

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2017/08/23

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with celebrated autism advocate and author Dr. Temple Grandin. The two, who have previously met and presented along side each other at conferences, had a chance encounter in an airport that they decided to turn into an episode of Exploring Different Brains. Because of this the audio of this episode is not up to our normal standards, but we hope you will still enjoy it and benefit from Dr. Grandin’s wise words. She discusses the importance of people on the

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00:24:45

Understanding Alzheimer's and Parkinson's at the...

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2017/08/16

In this episode, Harold Reitman, MD speaks with Malay Trivedi. Dr. Trivedi is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, and a researcher in their Center for Collaborative Research (CCR). He discusses the importance of nutrition for the neurodiverse, challenges that the neurodiverse community face, and the impact of brain trauma. For more about Dr. Trivedi, check out his professor profile at Nova here: https://pharmapps.nova.edu/profile.cfm?BioID=mtrivedi For more about Nova

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00:23:35

The Science Behind Neurodiversity, with Dr. Malav...

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2017/08/16

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Malav S. Trivedi, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.. Dr. Trivedi is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, and a researcher in their Center for Collaborative Research. He discusses what epigenetic are, explores the cellular basis of conditions considered neurodiverse, and elaborates on the important research happening at Nova Southeastern University on the brain. For more about Dr. Trivedi, check out his professor profile at Nova here:

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00:11:00

What is Schizophrenia? with Lori Butts J.D., PH.D. |...

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2017/07/26

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, and previous president of the Florida Psychological Association, about Schizophrenia. Dr. Butts discusses what Schizophrenia is, what common treatments are, and demystifies common stereotypes about people with the condition. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ Check out more

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00:23:48

Denise's List: Empowering the Parents of Children...

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2017/07/19

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Denise Karp, autism advocate and founder of the yahoo autism parent’s group Denise’s List. Denise discusses her own son’s journey growing up on the spectrum, how and why she created her online group, the challenges parents have securing resources, and the importance of spreading knowledge about autism. For more about Denise’s List, check out their home page: yahoo.groups.com/deniseslist Follow Different Brains on social

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00:13:42

Understanding Bipolar Disorder, with Dr. Lori Butts |...

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2017/07/12

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, and previous president of the Florida Psychological Association, about Bipolar disorder. Dr. Butts discusses what bipolar is, what common treatments are, and highlights the importance of support for individuals with the disorder. For more about Dr. Lori Butts, visit: www.cfiexperts.com Follow Different Brains on social

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00:16:43

National Down Syndrome Society: Protecting Civil...

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2017/07/05

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Sara Hart Weir, President of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive programming to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families with four main areas of programming which include: the National Advocacy & Policy Center, the National Buddy Walk® Program, Community Outreach and

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00:14:20

The World’s First Tourettes Superhero, with Jess Thom...

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2017/06/28

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation with Jess Thom. Jess was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at the age of 20, and is the co-founder of Touretteshero, as well as an artist, playworker, fundraiser. Jess tells her about her close friendship with Touretteshero, her history in the theater, and how Tourette’s syndrome opened up a new doorway to expression for her. For more about Jess Thom and Touretteshero, visit: Touretteshero.com NOTE- Jess has Tourette syndrome, and

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00:19:13

What is Tourette’s Syndrome? with Jess Thom of...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/06/21

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. speaks with Jessica Thom. Jess was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at the age of 20, and is the co-founder of Touretteshero, as well as an artist, playworker, fundraiser. She defines what Tourette’s is, highlights some of the personal challenges it presents her, discusses its relationship to neurodiversity in general, and explains the important role receiving a diagnosis played in her life. Look for part two of her interview coming soon! NOTE- Jess has

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00:24:27

Tips for Life After a After a Traumatic Brain Injury,...

Exploring Different Brains ·

2017/06/14

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation 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. 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. Follow Different Brains on social

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