Exploring Different Brains

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Lori Butts, J.D., Ph.D., the president and director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, and previous president of the Florida Psychological Association. Dr. Butts discusses spreading awareness through the justice system, the challenges of offering therapy to both victims and victimizers, and the psychological factors behind the use of lethal force.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with author and psychologist Dr. Lauren Gerber. Dr. Gerber discusses her experiences offering therapeutic solutions to children with autism and their families. She also talks about her three books, including one she wrote with her son to help deal with grief.

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world of neurodiversity- parents, employers, educators, and authors – as they tell us how they found their inspirations to make change in the lives of those of us with Different Brains.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with educator, pianist, and music therapist Martha Summa. Martha discusses music’s ability to aid in the rewiring of brains via neuroplasticity, as well as her own amazing successes as a therapist.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. continues his conversation with Ian Hale, Ph.D., writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hale discusses how he has used poetry to express himself, the state of neurodiversity awareness throughout Europe, and the importance of allowing those with “different brains” to express themselves how they wish.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Ian Hale, Ph.D., a writer, poet, public speaker and researcher who happens to be on the autism spectrum. Dr. Hale discusses his belief that autism and Asperger’s should be considered separate, the research he has done that suggests autism has been in his family for centuries, and the importance of not discouraging the neurodiverse during childhood.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Peggy Koutas, founder of Atypical Travel. Peggy discusses her company’s goal of providing life-changing vacations to the neurodiverse, how educational goals can benefit from travel, and her own introduction to “different brains” through the Special Olympics.

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of Trailblazing 2016. Alexai discusses the conference’s goals of facilitating entrepreneurship among those with different brains, and her daughter- a burgeoning entrepreneur with down syndrome.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Michael Ellenbogen, author and Alzheimer’s advocate. Michael discusses his battle with Alzheimer’s, his early signs at the age of 39, and the decade-long odyssey of getting a diagnosis.

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Karen Bowersox from Downs Designs Dreams and NBZ Jeans. Karen discusses the special clothes her companies make, her inspiration for starting the businesses, the work she is doing for veterans, and her experience with Down syndrome.