DifferentBrains.org is the 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ALL neurodiversity!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Canadian advocate Shawn Smith discusses being an entrepreneur with ADHD, Rita Roem explains the "first, then" concept, Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D. investigates the common mistake autism parents make, Brian Udell, M.D. reviews expectations in biomedical interventions for the neurodiverse, Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino offers tools for having productive IEP meetings, Mark A Vacker, M.D. shares his journey towards integrative medicine, TV personality Carson Daly discusses dealing with anxiety, and more!
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.
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We are excited to announce our website, DifferentBrains.org, has had a make-over! If you haven't recently please head over and take a look. We are always working to make the site easier to navigate, so please share any constructive criticism you may have. I want to thank our great board member Todd Paton (CEO of Paton Marketing, seen in a recent office visit with our interns in a picture below) for leading the charge in giving the site a facelift, and to the rest of the team -- our board members, interns, volunteers, and allies -- who all put their different brains together to make this happen!
While the look and feel of the website may have changed, we are still dedicated to creating media content that spreads the word of neurodiversity, while sharing the ideas and personal stories of people just like you. So if you have thought about reaching out to us in the past but haven't - what are you waiting for? We are always looking for volunteers and bloggers to join our ever-growing team.
-Hackie Reitman, M.D.
President and Founder, Different Brains Inc.
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From left to right: intern Bret Segall-Abrams, Hackie Reitman, M.D., intern Reuben Friedlander, and board member Todd Paton
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As a 501C3 non-profit 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. 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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ADHD & Entrepreneurs
with Canadian advocate Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC
Click the above image for a 55 second preview.
For the full 16 minute interview, click here.
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The Biggest Mistake Autism Parents Make
with autism educator and DIR/Floortime provider Jennie Trocchio, Ph.D.
Click the above image for a 63 second preview.
For the full 16 minute interview, click here.
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Did you know that every episode of
EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS
is also released as a PODCAST?
Find them on the same page as the videos, or click below to
download them from your favorite podcast service!
ITUNES STITCHER SOUNDCLOUD
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(33 mins) In this episode of Spectrumly Speaking, the audio podcast by and for women on the autism spectrum, hosts Becca Lory and Dr. Kate Cody take a look at the new award-winning movie Keep the Change with guests Rachel Israel (the writer and director of the film) and Samantha Elisofon (the co-star of the movie).
CLICK THE ABOVE IMAGE FOR OUR MOST RECENT EPISODE, OR LOOK FOR IT ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER:
iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud
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UPCOMING NEURODIVERSITY EVENT:
2018 NDSS Down Syndrome Adult Summit
April 9th &10th, 2018
Different Brains founder and president Hackie Reitman, M.D. will be a plenary speaker at the 2018 NDSS Down Syndrome Adult Summit is a conference hosted by NDSS and its Self-Advocate Advisory Board (SAAB) in collaboration with the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (the “NTG”) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) to discuss important and critical topics for all adults with Down syndrome. It will lead up to our 2018 Annual Buddy Walk® on Washington, on April 10th and 11th.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE!
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RECENT BLOGS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Autism 101: “First, then” For All
by Rita Roem
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Positive IEP Meetings- Yes They Are Possible!
by Alexandra Ramirez-Vizcaino
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A Doctor’s Journey Towards Integrative Medicine
by Mark A Vacker, M.D.
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What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for ADHD and Autism
by Dr. Brian Udell
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CHECK OUT OUR DOCUMENTARY
ASPERGER'S, AUTISM,
AND THE SQUARE ROOT OF 2
VIEWABLE FOR FREE ON OUR WEBSITE HERE!
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RECENT NEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s
Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 28 sec) In this episode Carson Daly opens up about his anxiety diagnosis, a barber soothes a client with autism through song, and people with Alzheimer’s find relief through service dogs! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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Different Brains® is a 501C3 not-for-profit 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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