DifferentBrains.org is the 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ALL neurodiversity!
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Different Brains' neurodiverse team produces media (including videos, podcasts, blogs, books, and documentaries) and provides free resources for all neurodiverse conditions — intellectual and developmental differences, neurological problems, and mental health challenges — while helping develop the next generation of advocates. Join us as we share the voices for acceptance, inclusion, awareness, employment, and equality from around the world!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Spectrumly Speaking co-host and autism self-advocate Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS looks at how "pre-charge" days help prepare her for upcoming stressors; Age Wave CEO and founder Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. discusses why he thinks science will be able to end dementia and Alzheimer's; Spencer M. Robinson, Ph.D. explains Cognitive Neuroeducation; Valerie Gaus, Ph.D. highlights the challenges of no longer using the diagnosis of Asperger's; Philip J. Morris explores law enforcement interviewing of those with different brains; Andrew Barry presents 5 tips for having safe trick or treating for the neurodiverse; and much more!
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.:
Just wanted to give a quick thanks to all the amazing people that came and visited the Different Brains table at The Expo at Nova Southeastern University! Thanks to NSU and 2-1-1 Broward for having us, and for all the volunteers and other organizations that came together for those of us with special needs and disabilities in the South Florida area.
And last but not least, thanks to the great Different Brains volunteers and interns (some pictured below) that worked the Different Brains table for spreading the word that society needs to understand and embrace neurodiversity for the benefit of ALL of us!
-Hackie Reitman, M.D.
President and Founder, Different Brains Inc.
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As a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, Different Brains Inc and DifferentBrains.org are only able to function with donations from people like you. Thank you for being a part of the Different Brains community, and for your ongoing support! Please share our site and newsletters with anyone that you feel could benefit from what we are doing. If you have a story you would like us to tell or an organization you want us to highlight, be sure to contact us. And, we are always looking for volunteers and interns over the age of 18! And don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook. If someone forwarded this email to you and you want to sign up, click here! Remember- society needs to understand and embrace neurodiversity for the benefit of ALL of us!
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RECENT INTERVIEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Ending Alzheimer’s & Dementia
with Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D. of Age Wave
Click the above image for a 72 second preview.
For the full 26 minute interview, click here.
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What is Cognitive Neuroeducation?
with Spencer M. Robinson, PhD
Click the above image for a 89 second preview.
For the full 24 minute interview, click here.
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Don't forget that every episode of
EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS
is also released as a PODCAST:
APPLE STITCHER SOUNDCLOUD
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(35 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome back guest Valerie Gaus, Ph.D., author of “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder”, published by Guilford Press. The three discuss the challenges surrounding the removal of the term “Asperger’s” from the DSM-V, the challenges changes in terminology can present researchers, and why mental health treatment modalities shouldn’t always be centered around someone’s autism diagnosis.
CLICK THE ABOVE IMAGE FOR OUR MOST RECENT EPISODE, OR LOOK FOR IT ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER:
Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud
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RECENT BLOGS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Autism & Self-Care: Utilizing “Pre-Charge” Days
by Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS
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5 Tips for Safe Neurodiverse Trick or Treating
by Andrew Barry
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Interviewing People With Autism Within
The Criminal Justice System
by Philip J. Morris
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UPCOMING EVENT:
The 13th Annual US Autism Association
World Conference and Expo
in Las Vegas, Nevada
The US Autism Association 2018 World Conference and Expo features over 30 of the world’s most respected researchers, practitioners, and education specialists in the Autism and Asperger communities will share valuable resources for your child, family member, patient, friend, student, or yourself.
Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. will be one of the speakers, along with Temple Grandin PhD, Phil C. DeMio MD, Gil Tippy PsyD, Raun Kaufman, and many more! For more information visit: http://www.usautism.org/conferences/
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RECENT NEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gets Contract With Nike
(3 min 29 sec) In this episode: a woman fighting ALS makes it her mission to help others, a runner with cerebral palsy becomes first to get a contract with Nike, and more!
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Different Brains® is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the understanding and acceptance of the basic variations in the human brain known as neurodiversity; ending the stigma attached to the related diagnoses and treatment; uniting silos of resources and research whose goals could be better achieved through collaboration; offering support to families and caregivers; and improving the lives and maximizing the potential of those whose brains may be different.
The contents of this newsletter and everything on our website is made possible through the generous, tax deductible donations of people like you. If you enjoyed this newsletter please consider contributing to our cause. Neurodiversity awareness and acceptance starts with you!
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