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.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Karlyn G. Emile, MPH, CHES, director of South Florida Healthy Community for Special Olympics Florida. Karlyn discusses the amazing work she does encouraging healthy life strategies, and the important outreach and support offered by the Special Olympics.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Cassandra Dunn, author of “The Art of Adapting.” Cassandra discusses her book, growing up with an uncle on the spectrum, and why she decided to have a main character in her book have Asperger’s syndrome.

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Shawn Smith M.Ed., CCC, founder of Don’t Dis-my-Ability. He discusses the importance of advocacy, growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, his journey through school, and the state of neurodiversity awareness in Canada.