Exploring Different Brains

(14 minutes) In this annual two-part special episode we cover some of the highlights from of Exploring Different Brains in 2019. In this first part, we are going to hear from inspiring self-advocates we have featured: J. David Hall (autism self-advocate and NeuroGuides CEO & founder), Clay Moyle (author and brain injury survivor), William Manzanares IV (entrepreneur, author, and dyslexia self-advocate), Jo Ann Marianne (mental health self-advocate and board member of NAMI Broward), Kayla McKeon (the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome), Amy Gravino (certified autism specialist, autism self-advocate & consultant, and columnist), Jude Morrow (autism self-advocate and author of “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?”), Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed. (autism self-advocate, author, and educator), and Haley Moss (author, self-advocate, host of Spectrumly Speaking, and the first openly-autistic lawyer in Florida).

For more about the guests featured and their full interviews:

J. David Hall

http://NeuroGuides.org/

https://www.differentbrains.org/excelling-with-autism-featuring-j-david-hall-of-neuroguides-edb-176/

https://www.differentbrains.org/neuroguides-helping-people-with-autism-succeed-with-j-david-hall-edb-175/

Clay Moyle

http://PrizeFightingBooks.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/my-bout-with-brain-injury-featuring-clay-moyle-edb-166/

William Manzanares IV

http://WillTalksBiz.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/success-with-dyslexia-with-william-manzanares-iv-edb-181/

Jo Ann Marianne

http://NAMIBroward.org/

https://www.differentbrains.org/ending-corporate-mental-health-stigma-with-jo-ann-marianne-of-nami-broward-edb-174/

Kayla McKeon

http://KaylaMcKeon.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/the-groundbreaking-lobbyist-with-down-syndrome-featuring-kayla-mckeon-edb-159/

Amy Gravino

http://www.AmyGravino.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/what-parents-should-know-about-autism-sexuality-with-amy-gravino-edb-169/

Jude Morrow

http://JudeMorrow.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/fatherhood-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-irish-self-advocate-jude-morrow-edb-182/

Marcie Ciampi, M.Ed

http://MySpectrumSuite.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/everyday-aspergers-crafting-a-life-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-samantha-craft-edb-163/

https://www.differentbrains.org/the-professional-advantage-of-neurodiversity-with-marcie-ciampi-m-ed-edb-164/

Haley Moss

http://HaleyMossArt.com/

https://www.differentbrains.org/floridas-first-openly-autistic-lawyer-with-haley-moss-edb-160/

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An interview with DIR/Floortime provider and autism specialist Dr. Lina Moyano

(25 minutes) Dr. Moyano is specialist in serving children with regulation and communication disorders and their families. She has worked in the field of autism since 2005, and is a DIRFloortime® provider. Dr. Moyano is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and received a Doctoral Degree in Special Education with a minor in Autism from Nova Southeastern University. She holds a degree of Master of Social Work from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Philosophy from Saint Thomas University.

For more information about Dr. Moyano: http://crcautism.com/

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Dr. Karen Parker, director of the Social Neurosciences Research Program at Stanford University

(25 mins) Dr. Parker is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University where she directs the Social Neurosciences Research Program as its principal investigator. Her research expertise is the biology of social functioning, with a particular interest in oxytocin and vasopressin signaling pathways. Her preclinical research program focuses on developing novel animal models; her clinical research program encompasses biomarker discovery and therapeutic testing in patients with neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. She serves on the Editorial Board of Psychoneuroendocrinology, the scientific advisory board for the Stanford Autism Center at Packard Children’s Hospital, and on various national (e.g., NIH and NSF) and international (e.g., Medical Research Council) grant review committees. She discusses her research into the biological role of socialization, how her work may eventually lead to easier autism diagnoses, and the challenges to the scientific research community.

For more information about Dr. Parker’s work, visit: http://parkerlab.stanford.edu/

And take a look at this recent article about the Parker Lab's research: http://stanmed.stanford.edu/2019summer/kids-autism-connect-hormone-treatment-vasopressin.html

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Psychologist and author Dr. Scott Simon Fehr explains group therapy

(18 mins) Scott is a Licensed Psychologist and Mental Health Counselor, and an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University (NSU). There he is part-time core faculty in the Departments of Counseling and Clinical & School Psychology. Scott’s expertise is in group and individual psychotherapy; marriage counseling, corporate consultation, and expert witness testimony. He is the author of several books, with the latest being a third edition of “Introduction to Group Therapy”. He discusses the basics of group therapy, how he got his start in mental health, and how he thinks psychology practices could be improved.

For more information about Dr. Scott Simon Fehr, visit his NSU profile here: https://psychology.nova.edu/faculty/profile/fehr-scott.html

And look for his writing wherever books are sold.

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A Talk With Breathing Expert Ed Harrold

(23 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 the connection between breath and overall health, how the way we take in oxygen communicates messages to the brain, and how to reduce stress through breathing techniques.

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

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Speech and language pathologist and InferCabulary co-founder Beth Lawrence

(24 minutes) Beth Lawrence, MA, CCC-SLP is a certified speech-language pathologist who received her Master of Arts from Northwestern University in 1994. Since 2000, she has run a private pediatric practice, Lawrence Speech Pathology Services, in Baltimore. Beth is th co-founder of InferCabulary, InferCabulary a web-based vocabulary tool for 1st – 12th grade students that uses images to help students learn words in a variety of contexts using kid-friendly definitions. She discusses the use of InferCabulary as a tool for improving literacy, the concepts of Semantic Reasoning, the importance of reading for a developing brain, and how parents can best set up their children for success.

For more about Beth and InferCabulary: https://infercabulary.com/

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(17 minutes) Flip is an NSCA, Precision Nutrition & University Of Miami certified Coach. He is the founder of Sweat Nation, whose mission is: “…to guide Busy Professionals who understand that maximizing return on investment through the effective & efficient use of Their Mind/Body, Finance/Career & relationships is the key to having a wealthy life.” Flip discusses how he came to be a wellness coach, his philosophy for treating the whole person - mentally, physically, and even financially, and why basic purposeful movement is essential to our health.

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https://www.sweatnation.world/

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Autism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on giving parents support

(21 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Unmasking the Trauma: School Bullying & Children with Special Needs” and “Autism in April: A Mother’s Journey During the Tween Years.” Dr. Lisbon discusses the work she does to help businesses better communicate with employees on the spectrum, looks at the challenges of advocating while parenting, and talks about the needs autism families have for support.

For more about April:

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

https://www.facebook.com/autismcoachstrategist

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http://www.advocacycoaching.com/

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Autism coach, school psychologist, and mom Dr. April J. Lisbon on parenting kids on the spectrum

(19 minutes) Dr. Lisbon has over 18 years of experience as a school psychologist. She is an autism coach and strategist, as well as an empowerment speaker. She is the mother of a son with autism, and uses her experiences to help other parents navigate raising children on the spectrum. She is the author of 3 books: “Stretched Thin: Finding Balance Working and Parenting Children with Special Needs”, “Unmasking the Trauma: School Bullying & Children with Special Needs” and “Autism in April: A Mother’s Journey During the Tween Years.” Dr. Lisbon discusses raising her son with autism, the challenges of dealing with schools and specialists, and offers advice for other parents.

For more about April:

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

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http://www.advocacycoaching.com/

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Irish autism self-advocate & author Jude Morrow discusses parenthood on the spectrum

(24 minutes) Jude is the author of the Amazon best-seller “Why Does Daddy Always Look So Sad?”. He discusses growing up non-verbal, how his interest in reading has helped him develop and succeed, and his experiences as a father on the autism spectrum.

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