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 highlighting the people making a difference and directly mentoring the next generation of self-advocates. Join us as we share the voices for acceptance, inclusion, awareness, education, employment, and equality from around the world!
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Stephanie Miller of the College Living Experience discusses developing independence in the neurodiverse; The Spectrum Works co-founders Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee find employment for people with autism; Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT defines what a narcissist is; Canadian self-advocate Kelly Bron Johnson looks at making workplaces "Completely Inclusive"; Karen Weeks highlights the how yoga and meditation can help caregivers; self-advocate Mathew Ryan Morin concludes his look at recognizing different learning styles; and much more!
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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.:
I wanted to send a quick note to highlight two great guests that came by the Different Brains office to inspire our neurodiverse interns and volunteers: Evan Forde and Connor Cunningham!
Evan, who also serves on the advisory council of the Hackie Reitman Unit of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of Broward County, is the first African-American oceanographer to conduct a research mission aboard a submersible craft, which he achieved in 1979. Evan has received the Congressional Commendation, the South Florida Federal Employee of the Year, and the Administrator’s and Technology Transfer Award. He is absolutely brilliant, and if that wasn't enough - he has a big heart and wants to make sure the next generation are given the tools to reach their full potential!
Connor I met when I was interviewed by his mother, celebrated journalist Kitty Dumas. She told me about her amazing son - then in middle school. Even though he was at that young age, he was already speaking publicly throughout South Florida to educate the world about autism. Now going to college to become a filmmaker, Connor is still a great self-advocate that wants to change the world and help society understand and accept people on the spectrum.
So thank you to two of my heroes that are making differences in so many lives, and who are working to make society inclusive of all our differences!
-Hackie Reitman, M.D.
President and Founder, Different Brains Inc.
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Connor Cunningham (seated, center) and Evan Forde (to Connor's right) get to know some of our wonderful Different Brains volunteers and interns
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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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The Spectrum Works:
Employment for People With Autism
with Herag Haleblian and Jessica Lee
Click the above image for a 56 second preview.
For the full 22 minute interview, click here.
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The College Living Experience
with Stephanie Martin
Click the above image for a 96 second preview.
For the full 22 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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(21 mins) In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS welcome Canadian autism self-advocate Kelly Bron Johnson, founder of "Completely Inclusive". The three discuss the state of acceptance in Canada, racial diversity within the autism spectrum, and off tips for navigating a workplace that is not as inclusive as it could be.
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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How Caregivers Can Benefit From Yoga and Meditation
by Karen Weeks
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Extreme Makeover – Education Edition: Redesigning School Systems to Suit Students of All Abilities (Pt.2)
by Mathew Ryan Morin
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What Is A Narcissist?
by Darlene Lancer, JD, MFT
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RECENT NEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome
(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn to read until he was 18 is looking to inspire others with his book, app developers use technology to fight depression, students from the University of Alabama are raising money for a student with Down syndrome at Clemson, 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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