Exploring Different Brains

Untapped co-founder and Australian advocate Andrew Eddy discusses creating the Neurodiversity Hub

(32 minutes) Andrew Eddy is the co-founder of Untapped, a social enterprise focused on developing a neurodiverse employment ecosystem to increase opportunities for autistic individuals. One of their initiatives is Neurodiversity Hub. Its mission is to: support this untapped talent to shine, through focused training programs, academic accommodations, assistive technologies and flexible study arrangements; link neurodivergent students with work experience, internships and employment opportunities; improve the employability of neurodivergent university and TAFE students, establishing a pipeline of potential candidates for employers and boosting workforce participation rates; and continue establishing the Neurodiversity Hub through a number of universities around Australia and in parts of the USA and Britain.

For more on Untapped: https://www.untapped-group.com/

For more on Neurodiversity Hub: https://www.neurodiversityhub.org/

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Elevare Community founder Ashley Kim on housing for those with intellectual and developmental differences

(25 minutes) Ashley Kim is a social entrepreneur, consultant and disability rights advocate. Her area of expertise includes Housing Development, Affordable Housing, I/DD Residential Program Placement, Disability Rights Advocacy and Home and Community Based Settings Rule and other regulatory and compliance issues pertaining to individuals with Autism and other Developmental Disabilities. 


For more information about Ashley and Elevare: https://www.elevarecommunity.org/

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Landmark University professor emeritus Ken Gobbo discusses harnessing neurodiverse minds.

(29 minutes) Ken Gobbo is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Landmark College, USA. He has published numerous articles on learning differences, neurodiversity, and teaching in peer-reviewed journals. He is also a member of the steering committee for the Landmark College Center for Neurodiversity. He has published articles on neurodiversity, learning differences and teaching in several peer-reviewed journals including: Disability Studies Quarterly, Review of Disability Studies, Focus on Autism and other Developmental Disorders and College Teaching. His new book “Dyslexia and Creativity: Diverse Minds” is available now from Cambridge Scholars Publishing.


For more information about Landmark College, visit: https://www.landmark.edu/

For more about Ken’s book “Dyslexia and Creativity: Diverse Minds” visit: http://www.cambridgescholars.com/dyslexia-and-creativity

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Dr. Eric Nach shares how he supports the growth of students with autism, ADHD, and other diagnoses.

(33 minutes) Dr. Eric Nach is the Founder and President of the Support for Students Growth Center in Boca Raton, FL. He has 3 decades of experience working with children with special abilities and their families. Dr. Nach is credited with creating and teaching the Autism Endorsement courses at Lynn University. He is a national speaker on topics such as; “Improving Behavior and Social Skills in Children and Adolescents with Perceptual Differences” and “Promoting Behavioral, Academic, and Social Success for Students with High Functioning Autism” to professionals in the field. Dr. Nach is also a professional consultant with FAU High School and multiple private schools in the South Florida area in addition to being a “consultant/advocate” for families at IEP/504 meetings and school district meetings.


For more information about Dr. Nach’s work, visit:

https://www.supportforstudentsgrowthcenter.com/

https://drnachonline.com/

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World-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist Dr. Marcia Ratner discusses Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy

(24 minutes) Marcia's research focus is neurotoxicants, chemicals that can cause brain damage. Marcia is also a project manager for the Department of Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics at Boston University, and she also provides neurotoxicology-related consulting services resulting in major court decisions and policy change involving neurotoxicants. Join Hackie and Marcia as they look at a lesser known form of CTE: Chronic Toxic Encephalopathy.


For more information about Marcia, visit: www.neurotoxicants.com

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Ed Harrold returns to discuss breathing health during COVID-19

(21 minutes) Ed is an author, motivational speaker, inspirational leader, coach and educator. Ed’s mastery in the science of breath has guided him to apply mindful, conscious breathing practices in the fitness & athletic training industry, wellness and organizational performance in corporate settings, professional trainings and retreats along with lifestyle coaching for individuals. He is a Faculty Member of the Medical Wellness Association, and is a contributing editor for many publications including Thrive Global, HuffingtonPost, and MindBodyGreen. Ed discusses maintaining breathing health during the coronavirus, utilizing breath for mindfulness, and my we should always breathe through our nose.

For more about Ed: https://www.edharrold.com/

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Autism Job Club author and AASCEND board member Michael Bernick discusses autism employment

(28 mins) Michael S. Bernick is an attorney practicing in the area of employment and labor law. In recent years, he has worked with some of the nation’s major employers, staffing companies and industry associations. He is a regular contributor to Forbes Magazine, the author of “The Autism Job Club” and a board member of AASCEND - the Autism Asperger Spectrum Coalition for Education, Networking and Development. Mr. Bernick previously served for nearly five years as director of the California Employment Development Department (EDD), the 10,000-person state department of labor.

For more about AASCEND: http://www.aascend.org/

Michael’s bio at Duane Morris: https://www.duanemorris.com/attorneys/michaelsbernick.html

Michael’s articles on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelbernick/#38e29b06187c

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David Hirsch founder of 21st Century Dads, discusses fatherhood

(22 minutes) David A. Hirsch is the founder and president of 21st Century Dads. He is the host of the Special Fathers Network podcast Dad to Dad, and the author of the book 21st Century Dads: A Father's Journey to Break the Cycle of Father Absence.

For more about David’s work, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/

For the Dad to Dad podcast, visit: https://21stcenturydads.org/special-fathers-series/

For the episode of Dad to Dad where David interview Dr. Hackie Reitman, visit: https://www.spreaker.com/user/specialfathers/dad-to-dad-90-author-filmaker-and-boxer-_1

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Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Influencer Brian Schulman discusses overcoming Tourette Syndrome.

(30 minutes) Brian Schulman is Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe™, a Forbes Featured Entrepreneur, a Linkedin Top Voice of 2018, an advisor, board member, speaker, a LinkedIn Top Video Creator, and the CoHost of #LinkedInLocal & #VoiceYourVibe on #LinkedInLIVE. He also just happens to have Tourette Syndrome. Brian discusses growing up with the condition, how he achieves success, and offers 5 tips for creating video content that connects with readers and customers.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianschulman/

https://www.facebook.com/voiceyourvibe/

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Karen Prescod on battling her chronic pain with mindfulness

(26 minutes) Karen Prescod is a sought after empowerment speaker and moderator, who believes in our ability to harness and utilize the power of our minds and knowledge, to create a life of truth and authentic expression. A #1 International Best selling author, she is the Founder and Chief Statement Maker of The Bowtie Gurl ™ and the Visionary and Founder of Bowtie Kids™. Both her business and non-profit are built on the foundation of 5 Empowerment Principles. Self-Discovery, Self-Awareness, Self-Worth, Self-Expression, Social Engagement & Advocacy.

For more on Karen’s work:

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https://thebowtiegurl.com/

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