Exploring Different Brains

Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses ending stigma with Sandra Cumper, M.S. of NAMI Broward

(15 minutes) Sandra Cumper, M.S. is the executive director of NAMI Broward. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a grassroots organization of individuals with mental illnesses, especially serious mental illnesses, their family members, and friends whose mission is to advocate for effective prevention, diagnosis, treatment, support, research and recovery that improves the quality of life of persons of all ages who are affected by mental illnesses. Hackie and Sandra discuss the NAMI mission, how the alliance works in communities to raise aware around mental health issues, and gives advice on how everyone can work to end stigma.

For more about NAMI Broward: https://namibroward.org/

For the national NAMI office: https://nami.org/

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Hackie Reitman, M.D. explores acculturation with Pei-Fen Li, Ph.D.

(27 minutes) Dr. Pei-Fen Li is an Assistant Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy and an Institutional Review Board Representative from Nova Southeastern University, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Pei-Fen Li’s research interests include dyadic analyses of couples’ relational factors, application of MFT models in Eastern cultures, acculturation of immigrant families, reentry experiences of international students and Solution Focused Brief Therapy intervention with parents of children with Autism. Dr. Li is committed to the application of MFT theories in different countries and in the development of culturally-sensitive strategies in delivering MFT curriculum in the field. In her conversation with Dr. Reitman, Dr. Li defines acculturation from a psychological perspective, discusses autism support in Taiwan, and explores cultural differences.

For more about Dr. Li: https://cahss.nova.edu/faculty/pei-fen-li.html

For information about Nova Southeastern University’s therapy support, visit: https://www.nova.edu/healthcare/clinics-services/family-therapy.html

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Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with “The Dr. Ruth of Autism”, Amy Gravino

(27 minutes) Amy is a certified autism specialist, autism consultant, and columnist. She is the founder of A.S.C.O.T Consulting, LLC, and is also a seasoned public speaker, having spoken at conferences, professional development workshops, support group meetings, and more since the age of 14. She is currently working on her first book, titled The Naughty Autie. Amy discusses her diagnosis, the deficit in sex education for people on the spectrum, and some of the challenges women with autism face in the community.

For more about Amy: http://www.amygravino.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis.

(25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Join Hackie and Debbie as they discuss how mindfulness and self-reflection play a role in our health, as well as how traditional and holistic medicine go hand in hand.

For more information about Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, visit: http://www.debbiejoffeellis.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with psychologist and REBT proponent Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis.

(25 minutes) Debbie is also a private practice mental health counselor in New York City and an adjunct professor at Columbia University. She also delivers lectures, workshops and seminars throughout the US and across the globe about Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Join Hackie and Debbie as they discuss the basics of REBT, how REBT got started with her husband Albert Ellis, aspects of irrational thinking REBT seeks to correct, and the positive impact REBT can have on everyone's lives.

For more information about Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis, visit: http://www.debbiejoffeellis.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with brain injury survivor Clay Moyle.

(18 minutes) In addition to his day job as the Director of Continuous Process Improvement for Carlile Transportation, Clay is a boxing biographer. His books include Sam Langford: Boxing's Greatest Uncrowned Champion, Billy Miske: The St. Paul Thunderbolt, and Tony Zale: The Man of Steel. He discusses his battle with a brain injury, how his own research helped his recovery, and what he thinks other people with similar injuries should know.

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(25 minutes) In this special episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes various legal experts and advocates to get their advice on how to best interact with the law. Featured are Haley Moss (healthcare attorney, artist, author of “Middle School: The Stuff Nobody Tells You About” and “A Freshman Survival Guide for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders”, & autism self-advocate), Justice Ginger Lerner-Wren (judge & legal rights advocate), Carol Weinman, Esq., C.A.S.. (legal consultant, author, mediator, trainer, & nationwide autism speaker), Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D. (psychologist & president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute), William Packard, Ph.D. (author of “Intellectual Disability and the Criminal Justice System: Solutions through Collaboration” & jail diversion team facilitator), and Kimberly Spire-Oh (private practice attorney & legal rights advocate)

For more about the featured guests:

Haley Moss: http://haleymossart.com/ and http://haleymoss.net/ or click https://www.differentbrains.org/floridas-first-openly-autistic-lawyer-with-haley-moss-edb-160/ for her full interview

Justice Ginger Lerner-Wren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/judgewren or click https://www.differentbrains.org/justice-for-the-neurodiverse-with-judge-ginger-lerner-wren-edb-21/ for her full interview

Carol Weinman, Esq., C.A.S..: http://www.weinmanlawoffice.com/ or click https://www.differentbrains.org/what-everyone-should-know-about-autism-and-the-legal-system-with-carol-s-weinman-esq-c-a-s-edb-132/ for her full interview

Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D: http://cfiexperts.com/ or click https://www.differentbrains.org/brains-and-badges-neurodiversity-and-law-enforcement-with-dr-lori-butts-edb-41/ for her full interview

William Packard, Ph.D.: https://www.amazon.com/Intellectual-Disability-Criminal-Justice-System/dp/1489591389 or click https://www.differentbrains.org/neurodiversity-criminal-justice-system-william-packard-ph-d-exploring-different-brains-episode-18/# for his full interview

Kimberly Spire-Oh: http://www.ksolawfirm.com/ or click https://www.differentbrains.org/protecting-the-legal-rights-of-different-brains-with-kimberley-spire-oh-edb-125/ for her full interview

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks again with Marcie Ciampi, author, educator, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing.

(18 minutes) Marcie works at ULTRA Testing, a software testing company that places special emphasis on hiring individuals on the autism spectrum who are exceptionally suited for finding flaws in websites, mobile apps, and more. In addition to her work at ULTRA Testing, Marcie is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, speaker, and founder of My Spectrum Suite, a Neurodiversity consulting site. Under the pen name "Samantha Craft", Marcie is the author of the book "Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum", as well as a contributing author to the book "Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism". Join Hackie and Marcie as they discuss the business advantages of hiring individuals on the spectrum, ULTRA Testing's culture of inclusivity, and the importance of supporting co-occuring challenges.

For more information about ULTRA Testing, visit: http://ultratesting.us/


For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Marcie Ciampi M.Ed., otherwise known as Samantha Craft - autism self-advocate, author, and educator.

(24 minutes) Under the pen name "Samantha Craft", Marcie is the author of the book "Everyday Aspergers: A Journey on the Autism Spectrum", as well as a contributing author to the book "Spectrum Women: Walking to the Beat of Autism". She is also a vocational coach, a peer mentor, business consultant, and community manager/lead job recruiter at ULTRA Testing. Join Hackie and Marcie as they discuss her writing, her experiences as a woman with ASD, and her endeavors to assist individuals with autism find meaningful employment and other resources to help them maximize their potential. 

For more information about Marcie, visit: http://www.myspectrumsuite.com/

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In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marcia Ratner, world-leading neurotoxicologist and research scientist at the Boston University School of Medicine.

(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 explore the ABC's of neurotoxicology, the prevalence of neurotoxicants in our everyday lives, their effects on the human body, steps you can take to protect yourself, and the links between neurotoxicology and neurodiversity.


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

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