DifferentBrains.org is the 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ALL neurodiversity!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Autism self-advocate Aaron Bouma highlights the importance of representation, Canadian ADHD advocate Shawn Smith discusses persevering with neurodiversity, Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT looks at narcissism in relationships, Special Olympics athlete Patrick Sallarulo and his father Paul cover how they are supporting athletes with differences, Eric Zimmerman relates what life is like as a person on the spectrum with OCD, a father creates a rap for his daughter with Down syndrome, and more!
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.
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I wanted to give a quick thank you to the amazing staff, attendees, and speakers at the National Down Syndrome Society's (NDSS) first ever Adult Down Syndrome Summit, co-hosted by the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practice (NTG) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). During this great event in Washington D.C., I saw so many people of all ages and stripes coming together -- from doctors and scientists to parents and self-advocates -- for the good of ensuring that all of us, despite our differences, have the same right to maintaining health, achieving happiness, and maximizing potential. I was honored to give a plenary speech to open the second day, and I could've talked to that audience all day (lucky for them I didn't!).
I'll be blogging about my experiences in greater detail in the days to come, but for now thank you to everyone for showing me the power of what can be done when people come together for the benefit of those of us with brains that are different.
-Hackie Reitman, M.D.
President and Founder, Different Brains Inc.
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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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Championing Down Syndrome for the Special Olympics
with Patrick & Paul Sallarulo
Click the above image for a 42 second preview.
For the full 14 minute interview, click here.
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Finding Happiness in Neurodiversity
with Canadian Advocate Shawn Smith, Me.D., CCC
Click the above image for a 56 second preview.
For the full 13 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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UPCOMING EVENT BENEFITING DIFFERENT BRAINS:
Free Movie Screening:
"The Square Root of 2"
Starring Darby Stanchfield of ABC's "Scandal"
Wednesday, April 25th at 6:00pm
Dinner and popcorn included! Screening followed by a Q&A with the film's writer and producer, Different Brains Inc. founder Dr. Hackie Reitman!
Sponsored by the Nova Southeastern University CHASS Graduate Student Government Association, hosted at the Children's Service Council of Palm Beach County Anderson Theater Room - 2300 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
CEUs are available to attendees of this free event. For more information about the event click here. To register click here.
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(43 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS celebrate Autism month by going guest-less to delve deep into the topic of diagnosis. When do you get one? What happens during it? How do I know the one I got was properly performed? Becca and Kate explore all these questions and more.
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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RECENT BLOGS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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Advancing Adults with Autism Beyond the Summit
by Aaron Bouma
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Mental Health & Relationships: Warning Signs of Dating a Narcissist
by Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT
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Living with OCD and Autism
by Eric Zimmerman
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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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Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome
Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 14 sec) In this episode, a Cleveland non-profit helps adults on the autism spectrum gain real-world experience, a father dedicates a rap to his daughter with Down syndrome, and more!
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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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