DifferentBrains.org is the 501(C)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ALL neurodiversity!
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Different Brains' neurodiverse team members and interns produce media (including videos, podcasts, blogs, books, and documentaries) and provide free resources for all neurodiverse conditions — intellectual and developmental differences, neurological problems, and mental health challenges — while highlighting the people making a difference. Join us as we mentor the next generation of self-advocates and share the voices for acceptance, inclusion, awareness, education, employment, and equality from around the world!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides founder & CEO J. David Hall discusses maximizing the potential of people on the spectrum; Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT gives tips on overcoming trauma; "The Autism Doctor" Brian Udell, M.D. discusses what pediatricians should know about autism; self-advocate Eric Endlich, Ph.D. discusses how colleges can support neurodiverse students; Derek Dunston highlights airports that are becoming "sensory-friendly"; Spectrumly Speaking hosts Dr. Lori Butts and Haley Moss of tips for stress-management; and much more!
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.:
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I want to give a big Different Brains thanks to CreativeZen for having me as their August speaker. CreativeZen is a show put on by the American Advertising Federation of Greater Fort Lauderdale, as well as Choose954. Both are dedicated to highlighting the great art and culture Fort lauderdale has to offer, and it was a great experience for their message of creativity to join with our message of neurodiversity acceptance!
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I also want to give kudos to Choose954's co-founder Evan Snow for hosting and facilitating, as well as our own board member Anita Mitchell for making the connection. I saw a lot of new and familiar faces there, and met some inspiring neurodivergent audience members that are perfect examples of why the work Different Brains does is so needed.
So thanks again to the CreativeZen initiative for doing such great things for culture in Fort Lauderdale, and for supporting and embracing neurodiversity!
-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 VIDEOS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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UPCOMING DIFFERENT BRAINS EVENTS
2nd Annual Broward Mental Health Summit
Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. and board member Dr. Lori Butts will be presenting separately Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 8:00am.
Location: 601 SW City Center Way, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Medical University of South Carolina
Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. will be delivering a keynote as part of the 21st Dr. Carlos F. Salinas Dental Program for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Individuals with Special Health Care Needs at 8:00am Friday, September 27th.
Location: 4770 Goer Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
2019 Florida Psychological Association Convention
Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. and board member Dr. Lori Butts will be presenting together at 2:00pm Saturday, September 28th. Dr. Butts will also be presenting the same day at 8:00am.
Location: 2974 International Parkway, Lake Mary, FL 32746
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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UPCOMING DIFFERENT BRAINS EVENT
IN BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Have a chance to meet CEO/founder of Different Brains Dr. Hackie Reitman for a presentation geared toward providing information and resources for parents of young adults on the spectrum of autism, including the opportunity to learn more about the Different Brains mentorship program, where young adults will learn modern-day vocational skills in a safe, understanding environment for the neurodiverse, and prepare to be apart of a modern day workforce!
Thursday, August 22nd, at 1:00 PM
Location: Walter C. Young Resource Center/ Pembroke Pines Branch Library
955 NW 129th Ave, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
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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, are ability to mentor our neurodiverse interns, 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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