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Different Brains strives to encourage understanding & acceptance of individuals who have variations in brain function and social behaviors known as neurodiversity. Our mission has 3 pillars:
To mentor neurodiverse adults in maximizing their potential for employment and independence, to increase awareness of neurodiversity by producing interactive media and to foster the next generation of..
Different Brains Blog
3d ago
Professor Ken Gobbo explores the working method of dyslexic artist Chuck Close, and how it can benefit the work of neurodivergent people.
The post Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1w ago
Pediatric Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Sarah Levin Allen demystifies the work of people in her field, and explains the benefits of evaluations.
The post What is a Pediatric Neuropsychologist? appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1M ago
ADHD self-advocate Nicholas Bamonte contemplates the double-edged sword of neurodiversity awareness in social media and popular culture.
The post A Reflection on Neurodiversity and Popular Culture: A Cautionary Tale of Trends appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1M ago
Lisa Gang shares examples of ways to communicate a neurodivergent child's needs to their education team.
The post Sample Letters To Your Child’s New Teacher- For Apraxia, Autism, Or Any Neurodiversity appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1M ago
School psychologist Catherine Kloss, Ed.S., NCSP discusses the importance of teaching self-advocacy to neurodivergent students.
The post Teaching Self-Advocacy Skills to the Neurodiverse Student Population appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1M ago
Speech-Language Pathologist Brianna Stampler, M.S., CCC-SLP discusses the role of play in the development of communication skills.
The post Communication Development Through Play appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
1M ago
Rochelle Brenner shares how accommodating students with autism led to better martial arts classes for everyone.
The post How Autism Helped Our Martial Arts School appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
2M ago
Autism self-advocate & therapist Sean M Inderbitzen LCSW, DSW explores a quote by Emily Dickinson that offers a tool for navigating uncertain or painful times.
The post On Considering the Lily: A Tool for Coping in Uncertain Times appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
2M ago
ADHD self-advocate Natalie Gottret Murillo shares the lessons she has learned from living alone for the first time.
The post Living Alone with ADHD: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains Blog
3M ago
Student and Self-advocate Emily Carter shares 5 tips for for thriving in college with OCD.
The post OCD in College: How to Combat the Obsessions & Thrive in School appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more