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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, To foster the next generation of..
Different Brains » Autism
4d ago
VIDEO - Autism self-advocate and therapist Megan MacKay discusses her role with Job Corps, and how it can help the neurodivergent population ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
3w ago
VIDEO - In the second part of our review of 2024, we hear from some of the people making a difference for the neurodiversity community including Dr. Jennie Trocchio, Cheryl Checkers, Aisha McDonald & more ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
2M ago
VIDEO - Cheryl Checkers and Dr. Christopher Kye shares their experience working with autistic patients experiencing mental health challenges.
The post Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum, with Cheryl Checkers & Dr Christopher Kye | EDB 325 appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
2M 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 » Autism
2M 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 » Autism
2M 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 » Autism
2M ago
VIDEO - We look at an exciting breakthrough in Autism diagnosis: a recently FDA-approved eye test that can diagnose children as young as 16 months!
The post Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
3M ago
VIDEO - Canadian ADHD & autism self-advocate and therapist Shawn Smith shares his experiences battling burnout, and offers tips on how ot overcome it.
The post Neurodivergent Burnout, with Shawn Smith | EDB 332 appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
3M ago
VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Holly Connor, a talented performer who is also a blind autism self-advocate!
The post Blind & Autistic Vocalist Inspires Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more
Different Brains » Autism
4M ago
VIDEO - PDA expert and autism self-advocate Diane Gould, LCSW discusses Demand Avoidance.
The post Navigating PDA: Demand Avoidance, Autism & Neurodiversity, with Diane Gould | EDB 331 appeared first on DIFFERENT BRAINS ..read more