Podcasts about autism asperger

This week, we are joined by Dr. James B. Adams, a President's Professor at Arizona State University and leader of the Autism/Asperger's Research Group. As a father to an adult daughter with autism, Dr. Adams has dedicated much of his research to uncovering biological causes and innovative treatments for autism. Today, we'll explore groundbreaking work on the gut-brain connection, including a new diagnostic urine test and Microbiota Transplant Therapy (MTT), which has shown promise in improving gut health and autism symptoms. Download latest episode to learn more! Resources GBAT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutbrainaxisinfo  Instagram: @gutbrainaxisinfo ANRC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismnutrition/ Instagram: @autismnrc  ............................................................... Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS Kids and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

For today's episode, we go back to the origins of Autism. It seems necessary because of the recent shifts in what is Autism and the confusion in the rates of Autism. Autism was here in the 1930's, and it magically showed up in different areas of the world. The two-part series intends to remember the phenotypes that appeared and became known as Autism and Asperger's.It is my opinion, the recent shifts in defining Autism could be rooted in questionable intentions. Regardless, one goal of the podcast is understanding and explaining Autism. By the end of the episode, and by the end of the two-part series, I hope you gain understanding of the Autistic Phenotype.If the children described by Asperger in Autistic Psychopathy in Childhood were alive today, they would receive a smorgasbord of diagnosis.Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:00 - 00:00:41,320):Asperger's Work and Concept of Autism (00:00:41,320 - 00:02:21,040):Historical Context and Asperger vs. Kanner (00:02:21,040 - 00:05:10,520):Case Study: Fritz V. (00:05:45,080 - 00:11:25,920):Detailed case study of Fritz, highlighting social integration issues, motor delays, superior speech, and behavioral challenges.Discussion on how modern medicine might label Fritz with multiple diagnoses.Case Study: Harold L. (00:13:21,040 - 00:15:25,240):Description of Harold's struggles with school, social withdrawal, and the conflict between autistic capabilities and societal expectations.Case Study: Ernest (00:17:37,960 - 00:21:00,160):Ernest's case with normal development but severe academic struggles, social withdrawal, and unique learning styles, suggesting individual teaching methods for autistics.Case Study: Hellmuth L. (00:21:16,680 - 00:24:40,240):Helmuth's case with complications at birth, delayed development, obesity, and later sexual tendencies, linking these to environmental and light exposure changes.Common Features Across Asperger's Cases (00:24:49,600 - 00:26:29,720):Summary of common traits observed across Asperger's 200 cases, including eye gaze issues, peripheral vision, and social interaction patterns.Asperger's Insights on Autistic Intelligence (00:26:29,720 - 00:27:37,760):Discussion on the unique intelligence and original ideas in autistic children, introducing the concept of "Asperger's little professors."Reflection on Autism as a Phenotype vs. Disorder (00:27:37,760 - 00:29:12,680):Historical Figures and Autism (00:29:12,680 - 00:29:41,480):Speculation on whether historical geniuses might have had autistic traits, highlighting that autism could be viewed as a superpower in certain contexts.Conclusion (00:29:41,480 - 00:30:42,800):X: https://x.com/rps47586Hopp: https://www.hopp.bio/fromthespectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

Embracing Neurodiversity: My Journey Continues to Unfold I may have dropped a bombshell in episode 191. I apologize and I provide more information in this episode. My understanding about neurodivergence has really expanded, and I'm recognizing myself in some new and unexpected ways. I share some insight, education, and how this expands my work with neurodivergent people with new understanding. I also talk about how I see this impacting the podcast and my work with clients. HIGHLIGHTS   Learn to have more conversations about neurodiversity and inclusivity, rejecting finite labels and embracing different ways of showing up in the world. Understand the relief and acceptance upon receiving a diagnosis or deeper understand of how you're wired Acknowledging the diversity within autism and reject stereotypes. Instead learn about the importance of understanding the lived experiences of autistic individuals. Explore the intersection between highly sensitive people and autism, suggesting similarities and possible overlaps. Learn more about masking and support needs, highlighting their own experience as a high masker with low support needs. Acknowlege the controversy and differing opinions within the autistic community and HSP community about the origins and the intersection (if there is one). Understand a personal anecdote about social awkwardness and sensory issues during a breakfast gathering, emphasizing the need for self-advocacy and self-care strategies. Identify the personal challenges, feelings of not being understood, and the importance of compassion and support from others. Appreciate the connections made with other autistic individuals and therapists, highlighting the support and shared experiences within the neurodivergent community. PODCAST HOST Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Coach.  She knows what it's like to feel like an outcast, misfit, and truthteller.  Learning about the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), helped Patricia rewrite her history with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and a sense of self-compassion.  She created the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive to help other HSPs know that they aren't alone, and that being an HSP has amazing gifts, and some challenges.  Patricia works online globally working individually with people, and she teaches Online Courses for HSPs that focus on understanding what it means to be an HSP, self-care, self-compassion, boundaries, perfectionism, mindfulness, communication, and creating a lifestyle that honors us LINKS Resources UPDATED AUTISM RESOURCES YouTube Could you be Autistic (and not know) Video Yo Samdy Sam  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot46-YGUF4Y... 10 Autism Signs you need to know Paige Layle (content starts at 1:45) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfKH7-GM3aM Autistic MASKING: how do we do it and should we stop? Yo Samdy Sam https://youtu.be/t9COmZ2HwXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6uTEoBHHF4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZVOlVnQW0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzske-KMAJYQn84rz6oD_yA https://www.youtube.com/@autismfromtheInside Online Tests and Quizzes https://embraceasd.com/tests/ Pre-diagnostic/Self-assessment quiz for autism https://www.aspietests.org/raads/...  Pre-diagnostic/Self-assessment quiz for autism https://rdos.net/eng/Aspie-quiz.php... Adult autism assessment for people socialized as women https://taniaannmarshall.wordpress.com/.../adult.../... Females & Asperger's: A Checklist - https://the-art-of-autism.com/females-and-aspergers-a.../ Steve Asbell's Autistic Masking Quiz https://misslunarose.home.blog/.../25/steve-asbell-aq-r/... Collection of Tests Related to Autism & Asperger's: https://aspietests.org/... A Neurodiversity Paradigm Breakdown of the DSM-5 Criteria for Autism https://autietraumageek.medium.com/a-neurodiversity... Should you seek an autism diagnosis or not? Trauma Geek Facebook Post from Nov. 4, 2020 (with a couple added links): Let's talk about adult diagnosis of Autism and ADHD. What's the point? 1. Educational accommodations 2. Disability benefits 3. Specialized support 4. Finding your NeuroTribe 5. All of the above If you're looking for 1 or 2, medical diagnosis is necessary. If you're looking for 3 or 4, self-diagnosis is completely valid. Many neurodivergent people do both - There is a self-discovery process first, and then they seek medical diagnosis. Medical diagnosis is a privilege. It is not accessible to all neurodivergent people. It is expensive and emotionally taxing under the best of circumstances. If you pursue medical diagnosis, there is a high chance that your doctor will not be informed about the neurodiversity paradigm or masking. They may not see you as autistic or ADHD because their training involved a very narrow stereotype of these neurotypes. You may need to ask if your doctor is willing to look at the newest research and learn along with you, or you may want to refer them to a neurodiversity advocate who can explain the research to them. (I'm writing from the United States, so this info may not apply to all countries, but I have read that Australia and the UK are very similar with professionals tending to have a biased concept of autism based on outdated research studies of men and boys. This trend is gradually changing for the better, but we have a long way to go to reach full autism and ADHD acceptance in the medical field.) If you don't need government benefits or educational support, self-identification is enough. Like gender identity, neurotype is a social construct. Self-diagnosis matters because it allows us to reframe our story about ourselves, seek supports that actually work for us, understand our own health and neurology, and find belonging in a group that thinks and feels and expresses themselves like we do. The importance of finding belonging after a lifetime of feeling othered cannot be overstated. How to talk about Autism respectfully - https://coda.io/@mykola-bilokonsky/public-neurodiversity-support-center/how-to-talk-about-autism-respectfully-84 @audhdfeelings: This is the best assessment ever https://1drv.ms/x/s!AqQsNLv44oHwc-z-kYxYTbJ9BxQ?e=yENNbJ Sally Cat checklist http://www.sallycatpda.co.uk/?m=1 Casey Ehrlich PDA at Peace Parents https://www.atpeaceparents.com/ Autism is a spectrum doesn't mean what you think  https://neuroclastic.com/its-a-spectrum-doesnt-mean-what-you-think/?fbclid=IwAR3-mYBE9aa6OrZLW6t7cN4kFymr_gXtHuDhimKOSHq7AAa9-NqvXsGXb38&mibextid=Zxz2cZ ND communication styles https://neuroclastic.com/weavers-and-concluders-two-communication-styles-no-one-knows-exist/?amp&fbclid=IwAR0dDqS_0TxJxzDyQOkuMyBBqTf5mqb_bs2R0osDgI_sEC5-3FdGONI91K4&mibextid=Zxz2cZ  Books: «Unmasking Autism» (Devon Price) «Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate» (Cynthia Kim) «Drama Queen: One Autistic Woman and a Life of Unhelpful Labels» (Sara Gibbs) «Odd girl out: An Autistic Woman in a Neurotypical World» (Laura James) «I Overcame My Autism and All I Got Was This Lousy Anxiety Disorder — A Memoir» (Sarah Kurchak) «Invisible Differences: A Story of Aspergers, Adulting, and Living a Life in Full Color» (Julie Dachez) Podcasts: - the Neurodivergent Woman - SquarePeg - the Autistic Culture - Neuroqueering - the neurodiverging podcast - Neurodivergent moments Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfKH7-GM3aM https://youtu.be/t9COmZ2HwXY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6uTEoBHHF4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvZVOlVnQW0 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzske-KMAJYQn84rz6oD_yA https://www.youtube.com/@autismfromtheInside HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ Online HSP Course Materials (no group included) https://patriciayounglcsw.com/product-category/hsp-classes/ Receive the top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast-- https://www.subscribepage.com/e6z6e6 Sign up for the Newsletter-- https://www.subscribepage.com/y0l7d4 To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Tik Tok--https://www.tiktok.com/@unapologeticallysensitiv e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

On this episode, Reid Miles from Inside the Asperger's Studio, talks with Ben Sorensen, a comedian, and voice actor from Australia. They talk about his autism and how he deals with life on a regular basis. He fell into both comedy and voice acting and shares how he deals with disabilities down under.Quirky, eccentric, bearded, media personality, voiceover guy, writer, music lover, presenter of stuff & unable to leap tall buildings. Ben is also available as a keynote speaker and consultant in the areas of Autism/Asperger's, Conscious Kindness, Comedy, Advertising, Social media, Marketing. But most of all is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire."https://www.bensorensen1.com/

Do you know someone who is on the autism spectrum? Chances are, you do. And chances are, you don't really understand what that means. In this episode of the CYM Podcast, we break down Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Asperger's Syndrome, what the symptoms look like, and how to best support someone who is on the spectrum. This is an informative and eye-opening episode that will be of interest to anyone affected by ASD or Asperger's Syndrome, as well as their families and friends.  Show References:  Autism spectrum disorder: Mayo Clinic Radio - https://youtu.be/hl0R7tDWLrc  Autism Spectrum Disorder | Clinical Presentation - https://youtu.be/FCejya1WWC8  What Is Asperger Syndrome? | Autism - https://youtu.be/RKu6PrTOVos  Autism and Aspergers: 5 intriguing differences (YOU need to know) - https://youtu.be/0bACSPzN1xY  Aspergers In Adults - 3 EFFECTIVE Ways YOU Spot It! - https://youtu.be/kCGO13nS8G0  Empathy and Asperger's Syndrome | Dylan Dailor | TEDxAllendaleColumbiaSchool - https://youtu.be/TajItoz3ftI  AUTISM in GIRLS: 5 Social Anxiety Traits (YOU need to know) - https://youtu.be/dxJwH74o1Ck  "Copy & Paste' - Hidden Asperger's-- Girls with Aspergers | Niamh McCann | TEDxDunLaoghaire - https://youtu.be/QY2ctCuTWPw  Rogers Behavioral Health therapist provides tips to support children with autism spectrum disorder - https://youtu.be/qb8n9g9ruL8  Like Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ConsiderYourMind/  Follow Us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consideryourmind/  Follow Us on TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@consideryourmind  Show Equipment Links:  - Namecheap: Register Your Domains Hassle-Free - https://bit.ly/3IA5Vp6  - Bluehost: WordPress Recommended Since 2005! - https://bit.ly/3GZaCZk  - NordVPN: Best VPN Deal - https://bit.ly/3FRwbtq  - TONOR USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/3qLuwBh  - Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface Bundle - https://amzn.to/3qT24NZ  Disclaimer: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/consider-your-mind/support

What the DSM calls "restrictive interests" can actually be passions and foundations for future career possibilities. Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Autism Advocate and Aspie, Sydney Homes, on her finding her future career and pairing her passions for her future career. Dr. Grandin recommends helping those on the spectrum find their passion and interests and build friendships or careers around their interests. (Tune in to the previous podcast where Sydney interviewed Dr. Grandin).Sydney has spoken at various autism conferences as the voice of someone on the spectrum from personal experience and is eager to educate others. She has been published in Autism Parent Magazine, Autism/Asperger's Digest, and the new magazine Exceptional Needs Today. Sydney has also been published academically as a student for a peer-reviewed journal.A recent article can be found at:Exceptional Needs Today, Issue 2.A past article:https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/aspie-life-college-life/Her thesis project is available on ProQuest.Sydney resides in Georgia. She is passionate about ending human sex trafficking and makes handmade soaps to raise money for Project Rescue. If you live near Carrollton, GA her soaps are available at a local store, Re-Thread Thrift Store by Simple Suds by Syd.Sydney is a proud Aspie and advocate for Autism acceptance. Having navigated through homeschool, Christian school, public school, and college as a person on the Autism Spectrum, she loves to educate the educators on how to best include students on the autism spectrum in both education and the church setting.She is a recent graduate with her Master's in her passion, Public History with Museum Certification. Sydney is available to speak to colleges, churches, and public school educators about autism acceptance and action for best inclusion practices sharing her personal experiences of those who mentored and empowered her and practices by well-intentioned professionals that were harmful and left a negative impact. She co-speaks with Dr. Holmes and serves on panels upon request.www.HolmesASR.comYouTube Channel: Dr. Stephanie C. HolmesOther topics include girls on the spectrumSydney shares tips for teachersSydney shares advice for other AspiesThe article we mentioned in the podcast:https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2021/03/03/autism-made-me-an-art-historian-but-museums-must-do-more-to-welcome-disabled-and-neurodiverse-communitiesPicture citation: Sydney doing a tour at Belmont Mansion in TN for her thesis project and internship 2021

Dan McManmon grew up in western Massachusetts with four sisters, six foster brothers, and an adopted brother. Dan's father, Michael McManmon, founded the College Internship Program (CIP) in 1984 and was diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in his late 50's. The experience and relationship growing up with his father have had a profound effect on his understanding and compassion of Autism, ADHD and related learning differences.Dan studied multimedia and marketing at Champlain College and Autism Spectrum Disorders at Elms College. He began working at CIP a residential instructor and National Marketing Coordinator in 2005 teaching independent living skills and person-centered planning at the CIP Berkshire Center in Lee, Massachusetts. In 2007, Dan assisted with the opening of CIP's fourth program site in Berkeley, California. In 2010 he relocated back to Western Massachusetts and served as CIP's Director of Admissions and Marketing.Dan is a member of the Autism Asperger's Network (AANE), Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), Autism Society of America (ASA), and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). His co-authored work on Reframing was published in the Autism File Magazine and he is a contributor to Autism & Learning Differences: An Active Learning Teaching Toolkit released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2015.As President, Dan strives to achieve long-term vision and alignment with CIP's core values and founding principles by ensuring operations, marketing, strategy, and programming are effectively implemented across the organization. He enjoys producing music, photography, hiking, biking, and spending time with his wife Nicole, son Marlow, and daughters Arbor and Juniper.https://cipworldwide.org/

Zu is newly sober and finding her way in the world when she receives news that she is to become the sole guardian of her half-sister named Music, a young girl on the autism spectrum. The film explores two of Sia's favorite themes -- finding your voice and what it means to create family. - IMDBKey Take-Aways From The EpisodeWhy me and Dina won't see the Sia's Music MovieOur personal stories about being restraint growing up with AutismWhy Dina and I will boycott the Golden GlobesAbout The GuestDina is A Autism / Asperger's advocate. writer and Creative out of the box thinker.Loves to help A up-and-coming writer on my mild Autism. journey Diva movie Connect With The Guesthttps://twitter.com/dinabunohttps://www.instagram.com/dinabuno/?hl=enSponsored ByThis episode was created and edited using Podcastle. www.podcastle.aiSidekick is a modern browser built to safeguard attention in a world of digital distractions. Sidekick upends the traditional browsing model when users are diverted to ads and excessive pages. sidekickbrowser.comConnect With CrazyFitnessGuyhttps://bit.ly/follow-and-connect-with-crazyfitnessguyConnect With Jimmy Clarehttps://bit.ly/follow-and-connect-with-jimmy-clareFitness Disclaimer:The Service offers health, fitness and nutritional information and is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on the Service. The use of any information provided on the Service is solely at your own risk.Help support our show by becoming a CrazyFitnessGuy Premium Podcast subscriber to UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS!https://crazyfitnessguy.supercast.com/

Aaron is from Appleton, USA and is an Elvis Presley Tribute artist. He shares how his autism has helped him be successful at his job and what its like being on the spectrum. ⁣ We speak about the bullying he experienced growing up and how it's shaped him into who he is today. We also touch on what it's like dating on the spectrum. ⁣ People with autism have exceptional talents and excel in performing certain tasks. The better we understand autism, the more we can provide support and reduce the astonishing figure of 78% of autistic adults being unemployed… “while not all autistic people can work, we know most want to” (ONS, 2021).

A movement dedicated to creating positive race relations by sharing inspiring stories of the good things that Asian, Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, White, and Mixed people are doing for each other and America! ABOUT RON BUSH Ron Bush is an African American LA based LGBTQIA stand up comedian, actor, and writer from Philadelphia, PA. Ron mixes personal stories with sharp social commentary to convey powerful messages to his audience. Ron studied acting and directing with John Coppola for 12 years, together they produced over 100 live sketch comedy shows at Studio C Artists, Theatre Row Hollywood. Ron has been a touring comedian for 8 years, had a monthly residency at The Comedy Store and was a paid regular at Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena. His inspiration comes from over 20 years of experience as an executive in the tech industry, being raised by a divorced single mom, and being mentored by one of the countries leading Jungian based psychologist, gay activist, and first openly gay white professor at Howard University in the 70's. Ron is recognized as a leading voice in the LA stand up LGBTQ comedy community. His podcast, Positive Identity, with Stephen Grey is gaining popularity as they talk about the positive aspects of racial issues in America today. ABOUT STEPHEN GREY Stephen Grey Is a filmmaker by day and a social advocate by night. Born with Autism (Asperger's Syndrome), he grew up with a divergent experience from his White American background and came to see how influential identity and perception could be. He then set out to Hollywood to partner with the outsiders of society like him by making films to tell their stories and support them through advocacy. Stephen's filmmaking themes focus on stories of people that society thought were bad but were good and are heavily defined by Race Relations, Autism, Identity, Culture and Morality. He has produced films that cover the cultural spectrum and worked with filmmakers from all backgrounds. Stephen deeply loves America and believes its people have done incredible things… and that there's much more good to come. His advocacy has been his great passion. He's a member of the American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity, The Alliance for Media Arts and Culture, The Color of Change and ran dinners for Herb Wesson's EmbraceLA which brought together Angelenos to talk about race and identity. This focus on identity and perception culminated in the founding of Positive Identity, which seeks to spread inspiring media to show people of all races in a positive light, doing good things for each other and for America. Positive perception creates positive action and Positive Identity does just that. Growing up he saw how when people read positive media about people with Autism that it changed how they saw him, and how he saw himself. This foundation spurred the focus on identity, race and perception and laid the foundation for Positive Identity where he aims to do good for all of society. He hopes that one day he will be a filmmaker advocate by day, and by night Learn more: ThePositiveIdentity.com

Episode 92 When is non-neurotypical behavior something to be 'cured', and when is it something to be celebrated? Is ASD a problem to be solved, or is society itself simply too inflexible to respond to that which does not easily conform? Have our religious institutions provided outlets for neurodiversity or are they a part of the problem? Let's talk about it!    Support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DowntheWormholepodcast More information at https://www.downthewormhole.com/ produced by Zack Jackson music by Zack Jackson and Barton Willis    Transcript  This transcript was automatically generated by www.otter.ai, and as such contains errors (especially when multiple people are talking). As the AI learns our voices, the transcripts will improve. We hope it is helpful even with the errors.   Adam Pryor 00:05 My name is Adam Pryor, I work at Bethany college. My favorite Halloween decoration is a giant, hairy spider that my wife got pretty early on when we were married. And it's motion censored so that when someone walks up to the door it goes. But oh, no, it's gonna do that. And it also shakes and it terrifies small children. Because it's like the size of the small child   Ian Binns 00:47 and is in the bay?   Adam Pryor 00:50 Yeah. Yeah, we we usually put it in a big web. And then it makes the whole web vibrate too. And it's made toddlers cry at our door, which I think is the goal of Halloween.   Kendra Holt-Moore 01:07 So, Kendra Holt-Moore, assistant professor of religion at Bethany college and Lindsborg Kansas, and my favorite Halloween decoration is probably anything skeleton, but especially those skeletons to like sit in the rocking chairs on the front porch and just kind of like look out over the street watching people walk by they may or may not have motion sensors in them, but they still have life in them.   Ian Binns 01:38 Ian Binns social professor of elementary science education at UNC Charlotte. My favorite Halloween decoration and we don't really decorate in our house, but I love walking through the neighborhood and just just seeing which house goes the most crazy, right? And how impressive it is almost like you know from home improvement that show when they would always go bonkers. It's like the TV shows always do the best Halloween things I love to see of houses come up with something like that. So it just varies every year on what my favorite would be. Which is not really answering the question. But as I said, I'm a little tired today, Punchy.   Adam Pryor 02:22 And I couldn't break the rule of   Ian Binns 02:25 Alright, right, Adam? So. Okay, so to segue into,   Adam Pryor 02:30 there's no, there's no good segue. So as we've been like, as we've been talking about religion, mental health and issues of mental wellness. And, in particular, sort of focusing on different aspects of that the area that I was most interested in, when we started talking about taking this up were areas of mental health, mental wellness, where we, we really look at ways in which the world gets sees seen differently. And so the one that comes to mind for me, always sort of right out of the gate is thinking about the autism Asperger's spectrum. And a big part of that was in the summers, my wife wisely requires me to read some things that are not theology, especially when I was doing my PhD because I was a little mana maniacal. And so occasionally, she would go to the library and just bring something back and be like, just read this and stop for a while.   Ian Binns 03:45 And she still does that, right? Yes, absolutely. Yeah. Because   Adam Pryor 03:51 there's yeah, there's a there's a rule of how many workbooks I am allowed to take on vacation. Good. Um,   Ian Binns 04:00 yeah, Kendra, listen. Yeah, it   Adam Pryor 04:03 continues to get smaller and more irritating. But that's a difference. So So anyway, this this, this one year we were we were there. And she was like, You should read this book. I just finished it looks really, really good. And it was The Curious Incident of the Dog and the nighttime by Mark Haddon, which has now become a play as well, but I kind of encountered encountered it as the book. And the idea is that it's it's a mystery novel about the death of a dog, unsurprisingly. But the the central narrator is Christopher, who is a 15 year old boy. And Christopher, you learn as the book goes on, is sort of dealing with a nonspecific version of Asperger's. There's autism spectrum. And the author is just deeply clever about the ways of revealing these different experiences of the world that he has. Right. So the like, I remember sitting and being both, like irritated and sort of in awe of when the chapters suddenly skipped. So there was 123. And then it went to five, and there was no four. And I was like, bamboozled. And I kept flipping through the book and trying to figure out what's going on. And all of the chapters are prime numbers. Right. So there's the little, little details, right, that are intentionally put into the book to sort of create this, this sort of effect. What struck me about this as that may be a little different than some of the other disorders we've spoken about, but in some ways that are resonant as well. Autism Asperger's spectrum has a, I would argue, a generally more positive place in public discourse. Then some other mental health issues that we've that we've discussed. But also, there's this sort of interesting overlap with how it is that we raise up or minimize the voices of folks who have these experiences. Part of what struck me the very first time I was Reading this book, as being so important was that it did two things that I think are really impactful and important for thinking about in terms of religion, and mental health. One was that it humanized. The experience of living with Asperger's autism, in a way that as you were Reading the book, the book wasn't about someone with Asperger's, it was about Christopher Wright. And I thought that was really important and effective to remember, right. The second piece that I thought was really, really, really interesting out of that, was that it I found it at least sort of strangely affecting my teaching. And the ways in which I thought about engaging other students in the classroom. And this is the part that I don't, you know, that totally worked out. But one of the pieces that I thought was really interesting, and that is really important for me, as I started thinking about religion and mental health is that we, we make intentional choices about how, how to lift up, or how to cast to the side, non normative experiences. And religion, science, and I would argue, higher education, have a lot of roles in the ways we choose to or don't choose to do that. And so I found this book really meaningful, amusing to me, because it forced me to look at the ways in which I was treating non neurotypical students in ways that treated them as a disease vector in the classroom, not a human being. So, what's attracted me to sort of like thinking about autism, why I wanted to sort of pick this particular topic is that I think there have been so many really interesting accountings of trying to help people understand what experiencing the world, from this perspective is, like, in a way, this may be a little different than other mental health pieces, right? So like, yeah, I read The Curious Incident of the Dog of the night, but there are things like the good doctor, there have been blogs from Autism Speaks, that really, really work on helping people understand the variety of ways that this this experience occurs. And also, which I think is interesting, whether or not it should be cured. And what that even means is really really difficult when you talk about this topic. So I'm a little sad that that can rage on here cuz I wanted to like really poke at like, boy, but that's different in a religious community setting than it is where I am. But I'm curious. Just to sort of like start with like, what has been your experiences with Working with folks who would, quote unquote, be non neurotypical?   Kendra Holt-Moore 10:09 Yeah, I could say, just, you know, what I was thinking of when you were talking are not necessarily the people that I know personally who were not neurotypical, but like people I know, people I know who I'm close to who are close to people with autism. And listening to the way that they have spoken about autism, like in my presence over the last, I don't know, five or so years, and how that has just been really interesting and eye opening. For me, and some of the ways that you're talking about Adam, of just like, you know, asking these bigger questions about what autistic people, like how autistic people see the world and how that, like there are aspects of that, like way of being in the world that it doesn't quite make sense for us to, like, pathologize, in the ways that we have, and, and so, you know, I don't, I don't know that I am aware of anyone that I'm close to who has autism. But yeah, it's just, it has been really enlightening, I guess, to hear people talk about the ways in which autistic people have like, sometimes a very hyper logical way of seeing the world and how that could, you know, be like, useful in different like problem solving settings that is just like a different kind of, like mental proclivity that like not everyone has even, even if you're just talking about like neurotypical people. And so, you know, they're, like, the neuro diversity of people. There are there, there are other like forms of neurodiversity that we just have decided, she's like, not categorize for whatever reason. And so, autism is something that we've like noticed as a pattern and have categorized it as autism. But if you think about what it means to be neurotypical, and this, like much broader sense, and like what neurodiversity is, in this broader sense, then it just makes sense. Like, it's just intuitive to, to think that like, Okay, we talked about people being like, right brained or left brained, and it would be probably odd for a lot of us to be like, Oh, the right brained people are, you know, they have a disease or something. And we, you know, it's like not, not to diminish the, like, difficult aspects of someone living with autism, because there's, like, you know, definitely, it's just true that, like, the system's not really built to accommodate them. And so that leads to a lot of problems for them, and in the classroom, and at work and in relationships. And so there's definitely, like, that's definitely there. But it's just interesting to think about how, like, maybe, maybe we could have systems in education and at work that actually did accommodate neurodiversity. You know, autism being an example of that. And, you know, maybe we could have systems that accommodate these people, and how would that how would that make the world different? How would that how would that change, like our social structures if we were including people who see the world really differently as people that were like in charge or had power in various ways to, to make us who we are? And and so that, I just think is like an endlessly fascinating question, especially listening to people. You know, try to like answer that question when they are living in like very close proximity to people who are very neurotic, neuro diverse and in different ways.   Adam Pryor 14:36 No, so, what I was like what I was thinking about, Kendra, it's, it's that question of pathologizing. That I think is really, really interesting, right? And how we choose to how we choose to pathologize and what the consequence of pathologizing various mental health orders or disorders is is I think, really, really interesting. And, at least so far as we've been talking about this, right, when we've talked about depression, when we talked about anxiety, the way in which those get pathologized feels a little different than something like autism Asperger's spectrum.   Ian Binns 15:18 Can you unpack that? What makes it feel different?   Adam Pryor 15:22 So well, and that's like part of what I can't, I can't quite put my finger on it. Because but he like each week, we've been talking about it, I'm going like this is there. There's something here that's not quite the same, right? So like, there's an element with like, Ian, when both you and Zack have talked about anxiety and depression, right? There's a social stigma that this is inherently unacceptable, right? And there's sort of this element of like, I'll put it crassly like, just pull yourself up by your bootstraps, and you'll be fine. Get over it, get over it, right. Whereas with like autism, Asperger's spectrum disorder, there's a little bit less of the like, get over it. Element. Right. But also, right, there's this like, very clear element that like, people would be comfortable with me talking about someone with Asperger autism spectrum as non neurotypical. And I don't know if somebody would be comfortable with me saying like, Oh, you suffer from depression, you're not neurotypical. Right? Like, there's even this like disjuncture, in the language of how it gets pathologized. That I think is really is really fascinating. And makes me wonder, are the the ways that we talk about those, the ways that we talked about the impact of religion and science on that intersection with these mental health issues? Does that just look really different? In terms of how to how to move forward?   Kendra Holt-Moore 16:59 Yeah, I think that's a really interesting question. And I like do you think out on that, because I also have that sense of, like, there's something different here. But as you're asking the question, I'm wondering, like, is it in part wrapped up with the fact that things like depression and anxiety, they're more centralized in like, the emotional aspect of a person's being, whereas something like autism or, you know, various other conditions are more, I'm not sure how to say it, but like, mental is not quite the right word. But like, they're, they're more integrated into, like, every aspect of a person's being. And it's not necessarily just about like, an emotional like, disorder, disordered experience. But it's like the way that you think the way that you feel the way that you take social cues the way that you you know, like, other behaviors that are not necessarily emotional, you know, at their core, but things like depression and anxiety, I see those as much more emotional in nature. And and I think this like, piece of how, like religious, I mean, not even just like religious people and traditions would maybe talk about them is that it maybe feels more acceptable to be like, Oh, someone with depression and anxiety like this is, this is not actually like a part of who you are, we, we, you know, can like help you, we can pray for you, we can, you know, get you counseling, do all these things to help restore you to like your person, whereas, I think not that people wouldn't also say that about other things like autism or other other conditions, but I think the approach in general would, would feel a little different. It's like, oh, this is who you are. So let's just accept you and love you and try to find a way to integrate you into our community in a way that is like loving and compassionate is like the kind of language difference that I would anticipate.   Ian Binns 19:23 Well, I also wonder to the idea that when we think about anxiety and depression, it at least the the thought is from from some people is that like, so for me, where I want to talk about me, I have not had to deal with anxiety my entire life. It has not always been part of my life. Right? I still also deal with depression and that has not been part of my my entire existence. Whereas someone who either his, you know, either has Asperger's or autism that, you know, the and you know, to my special friends out there may want to beat me up later, I'm sorry for lack of a better understanding of the language to use and everything but you know, that it's almost like, well, it's something you're born with, or that's just part of who you are from the very beginning or, or something along those lines. Right. And so that there's a distinction there that people may view it as I'm not saying that's accurate. But I'm just wondering if that's part of the thing of as you as we were talking about, you know, toughen up when it comes to anxiety or depression is the mentality that some have, whereas with Asperger's, or autism or something like that, it's, you don't approach it that way. Right? Because it's part of your identity of who you are.   Kendra Holt-Moore 20:51 Yeah, that was those basically what I was saying it, but I also want to add that, like, I, I think that there, it would be, this is something I think that Zach, especially would have something to say. But I think people who have like, severe chronic depression, and have like, had it since their early life would maybe resist the idea that like that's not inherently like part of who they are. That's, that's not the way that I tend to think about it or have, like, tended to talk about it. But I wonder if that's the case for someone like that, and with anxiety too, but I think like what I've tended to experience and notice in most of the people that I know, who deal with those things is that even in chronic cases, they're like, their highs and lows. And, you know, it's, it's yeah, it's just usually spoken about in these different ways.   Ian Binns 22:02 Yeah. And just as a caveat, or a disclaimer, to anyone listening, please understand that, you know, I personally have been on some form of an antidepressant most of my life. So I do not, you know, my perspective minute ago is not something I necessarily hold to. I just wanted to say that that, you know, that is not how I view, anxiety or depression, you know, and we have had conversations before about when it comes to like, antidepressant medication and stuff like that, is that when I'm on that, does that is that the real me? Right, we've had those types of conversations in the past and how I am adamant that yes, that is the real me. Because that's the me that I want to be with. Right? So anyway,   Adam Pryor 22:48 I think there's this like, question of identity that is wrapped up in all of the versions of like, how we've talked about the intersection of religion and science with mental health that I think is really important and interesting. And so like, you know, coming back to The Curious Incident of the Dog in the night, right? Like, despite my wife's best efforts, immediately after that, like I was deeply, deeply curious about, like disability studies and disability theology. And like, I just spent a lot of time immediately diving into this. So doesn't work. But   Ian Binns 23:26 then what was the name of the book? Again,   Adam Pryor 23:27 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime.   Ian Binns 23:31 Okay, thanks.   Adam Pryor 23:33 So, in what strikes me about that, and, and to me, the resources that religious traditions have been producing in disability theology over the past 25, or 30 years in particular, are so important, are just so important for it, for helping folks start to tease out how it is that we, we talk about this intersection of identity, and disability and pathology in ways that can be really effective, but also really challenging, right? Like, to my mind, the fact that we're having this conversation, and it's really hard to figure out like, Well, where do I categorize this? Like, you know, as human beings, we like nice, neat boxes that we can put these things into, right. And I think one of the really important things that disability studies has done and disability theology in particular has done has said, hey, look, those narratives that we've had in our traditions about healing and wellness, and in provement, and salvation, even can have really detrimental effects on the way that we think about and pathologize those who don't fit into the norm both in terms of physical health, but also mental health. in ways that can be either really helpful or really destructive. So, like, early on, Kendra, you mentioned this, like, it made me think of like doing like a thought experiment, right? Like, what? What would it start to look like if your social structures around you were designed for and put in place to facilitate engagement with folks who are non neurotypical? Right. Like, and I guess this is sort of like a, this is both, uh, something I think about a lot. Now that I do, I don't know, administrative II things. But also, like, I think a lot about in terms of like religious communities, right. Like, what are the things that we do that accidentally exclude people? Even though that's not what we mean to do? Oh, I   Ian Binns 25:54 think that happens all the time. Yeah, I mean, I think so. The reflective process is what makes it challenging, because you have to really be willing to look at yourself to see how do you do that? Which I think takes a level of vulnerability. Because you're, at least to yourself admitting that, oh, I put people in boxes, by others, I other people, right.   Adam Pryor 26:25 And, um, I guess there's like, part of me, that starts to wonder then, like, what's the role of religious communities in facilitating changes in that regard? Like, what are the steps that we would want? None of us are, you know, clergy, but I look at it sort of to go, you know, maybe into our own context to like, what are the things that we would look at around us and go like, that would really need to change?   Ian Binns 26:53 Well, so. So for me, and this will actually tie into the book I want to talk about, at the end of the show, is, over the past year, and especially throughout the pandemic, you know, I've really struggled with how people, you know, aspects of society have approached the pandemic, with lack of empathy for others. Right, and like, what I perceive as a lack of caring, and it has led, especially me with it coinciding with such a toxic political timeframe in our country, for me to have very judgmental views of others, not necessarily other people that I disagree with politically, like someone who identifies as Republican versus Democrat, that's, that's not it, it's more of the extremes. Right. And so, I have found that I'm in a place where I struggle with that a lot. And so I've purposely been selecting different books and different resources to read as a way to get back to the point where, while I may disagree completely with someone and what it is they believe and stand for that I can still see them as a person. Right, not less than not inherently evil, or something like that, that I you know, but I'm aware of that, as I said, you have to be aware of those things happening.   Kendra Holt-Moore 28:47 Yeah, I mean, I guess, when I think about like a religious context, again, not a clergy person, but it you know, if we're talking about, like autistic people in particular, I did attend a church. This was when I was in undergrad at church. And there was, there was a young man who started coming really regularly to the college ministry stuff. Who was on the autism spectrum. And I think that, you know, kind of reflecting on that experience, and just what it felt like on a Sunday morning to, you know, to speak with him and to like, watch them interact with other people. I think that like using the autism spectrum, as an example, the greeting time in the morning, in like religious spaces, and again, you could apply this to other organizations in which there's like this kind of loose social time of interaction where people are expected to greet each other or, you know, in like a conference context to like network with each other? Like, what is that? What does that look like? And how do you be accommodating or like welcoming to someone who might like, say something unexpected too. And if you're like, expecting a neurotypical person to be in those interactions, you might respond differently or be like, feel something like off putting or, you know, I don't know, feel awkward in a way that, like, shuts down this possibility for relationship. And I, I think I noticed, in general, like years ago, attending this church, that people, I think, for the most part really leaned into it, it was like, Oh, good morning, let's talk about the 20 pages of like, song lyrics that you wrote last night, and, like, let's like, do a deep dive. And that was just like this kind of particular interaction that you would have with this person. And, you know, maybe the next person you spoke to is just a brief handshake and like, a good morning. But it's just, I don't even know, like, how to speak about that in terms of like a system change. But it's just, I think, kind of a letting go of like expectations of what someone should, like offer you or like, bring to you. And I don't think that's always very easy to do. And it's also like, kind of exhausting to do that, if you are in a space where you're talking to, like, hundreds of people. So, you know, like, it's, I think it's a hard question to figure out what that would mean, to make a shift or like a transformation on a structural level. So I don't know, like, that's what I think of, when I'm thinking of like, the religious context, just like that particular example. But then I think in the academic context, like in my teaching, which, you know, there's like, a lot of things about being like a, in my first year as a professor that I, like, I'm learning a lot about, like my own pedagogy, and what's working and not working. And one of the things that I always feel very sensitive to, because of my own experience, as an undergrad and graduate student, are just people who are like, a little bit either, like a little bit are definitely diagnosed, or somewhere in between, really struggle with like, a DD ADHD type symptoms. And I think, like, that's, that's, it just changes the way like, you have students who are going to, like, read every single word of the page, and always do the Reading, like three weeks early, and, like, come to class and like, know exactly what they want to say. And then there are people who are just like, perpetual, like strategic skimmers, and our, you know, like, they have questions, but they kind of come in the moment, and it's not, it's kind of hard to, like, prepare how to, like engage in the classroom. And then, you know, they're like students who are just like, disengaged, they don't care. There's like, you know, a lot of things going on, or maybe they're just lazy. Like, there's a, there's a bunch of different student experiences. But I, I feel that, like, I have always sort of struggled with the, like, I don't have a diagnosis of ADHD, but I have struggled enough with like symptoms of that, that I have been tested, and have like, tried different, like medication and stuff for it. It's also the case that like, women are, in general, like less likely to have a diagnosis for that kind of thing. But it's been an inflamed part of my experience as a student during my PhD work, especially. And so I just feel like when I'm in the classroom, I try to figure out a way to, like, reward the students who are doing all the things like clearly excellent students, and then reward the students who are really trying, but they just like, there's just something about the process of like being a student, that's really difficult, but they're putting in the effort and they're showing up and they're trying to participate and so to like, do things in class that are engaging and that allow you to enter into the conversation, even if you didn't read and like remember every single person's name and every date and like, you know, all the like super specific details that some students that feels natural to them. And, and so I don't know, like I feel like that's the example that comes to mind because it's like in this, I think conversation of like neurodiversity, but you know, a different kind than what we've been talking about, but just figuring out how to like, have something for everyone to the extent that they feel that they belong either in the conversation, or in the religious community, or whatever it is. And that's really not easy to do. But I think it's worth it. If the goal is community, if the goal is inclusion, if those are really central goals to your organization, or religious tradition or whatever, then you have to do those things. And you have to figure out, I think, like how to reasonably pursue those goals. Always. So yeah, I don't know, those are, those are things that come to mind.   Adam Pryor 36:07 Yeah, I mean, I, to me, it's interesting that the, like, the the two things that that stand out to me, or like the conversation can kind of broaden or narrow, right, because there are certain elements that I think overlap. Anytime you're trying to figure out how to discuss engaging neurodiversity, right, even if it's different types of neurodiversity, but also, right, there's this element of being really aware that the that the specific dimensions of that neurodiversity matter for what any, like whatever practical steps you would take. Lest I don't answer my own question. Yeah.   Ian Binns 36:54 I mean, you've ever done that? No,   Adam Pryor 36:57 it's not like I it's not like I make a habit of doing that. So I, the the piece that has come to mind for me, the more that I've thought about this, and I think just by sheer happenstance, I have ended up almost every semester that I have been teaching, like on a regular basis, I have had a small, not a majority, by any stretch of the imagination, but a small cadre of students who are not neurotypical. In fact, this may be the, like, the first semester where I don't. And it felt kind of weird. But I think one of the things that I've noticed about myself in those contexts is trying to ask over and over what are the expectations that I have of this situation, that privileged people like me? That if you are just a little bit more like me, you do better here? And how is it that I, what then is my responsibility to try and create a situation where I minimize that as much as possible? So the two instances that have come to mind for me are like, and I noticed, I just try really hard not to do any more. But in religious communities where I've been a participant, and I know there are folks, in this case, generally around Asperger's, Autism Spectrum Disorder, that are non neurotypical. The question that keeps coming up for me is, why do we preach every week? That seems really silly. And not a great way of interacting with those folks as part of the community. And I don't know, at least for me, having a week off from somebody giving a sermon feels like a good idea. Because that that's not my jam. And in a similar way, right, like when I think about, like, my time in the classroom, I think about in real instances, right? Like, where are the places that my my expectations about? Well, you would just do a little bit better if you could read the text more like me, or if you could sit still long enough, Ian, to actually just engage the way that I want you to engage. Right? Like I I find myself doing that. And like, for me, the step that comes out of this is to say like how do I how do I prevent myself from asshole mansplaining?   Ian Binns 39:58 Yeah, before We can do that. Yeah, I just wanna say I don't mind. I still love you, buddy. It's okay even though you call me out, you know, and everyone can hear it. It's okay.   Adam Pryor 40:16 Yeah, it's good. People don't see that he just wanders around while we're doing this.   Ian Binns 40:21 Yeah. I'm still listening, though. But if I get hungry, I got a.   Adam Pryor 40:25 Just I know. Yeah, I think I think wireless headphones were designed just for you.   Ian Binns 40:32 This is probably true. Yeah. If the wired ones I had word noise canceling, I think I would probably pay attention a whole lot better to life. Right. So, yeah, anyway.   Adam Pryor 40:46 No, but so these are the things that like I think about when I when I when I think about this piece, and it in terms of the religion and science conversation, I think the question that comes to mind are like, one, how do religious traditions decide whether or not they're responsible to folks in their communities? Who are not neurotypical? Like? What does it really mean to take responsibility for that? So that's one side. And then the other is, which we didn't talk a lot about today. But that's okay. Because there are always ways to talk about this, like, how much does science give us an out? I kind of wonder if science is giving us a Get Out of Jail Free card, right? Insofar as it lets us pathologize things. Right, like, I can only call out even if I pathologize the behavior that he's doing in a certain way, which science lets me do a lot better than I could previously. And in like that tension is something that like, as we talk about, like other elements of mental health, and religion and science, like I'm really interested in, in trying to tease that out. In large part, because I don't think it's really hard to do. And it's not something that's like intuitive to us, like, I can't rely on my common sense to find a way out of that. And also, like, they're not my stories, I am like a remarkably weirdly neurotypical, white cisgendered reader of tax who the system was designed for, like, if anybody should be able to be successful on it, it would be, you know, the guy given all of the privileges that the system was designed to foster and develop. So how it is and what then My responsibility is, as I hear narratives that don't fit that neurotypical neurotypical schema is, is, I think, really, really important. Because it can't, it can't just be the job of folks who aren't neurotypical to advocate for themselves.   Kendra Holt-Moore 43:12 Right. And that question is such a, you know, like, to what extent is science give us an out? It's, it's just so hard because that that feels like a question that is like, this universal question. When in fact, like, there's so much about the context in which you're in, that I think changes the way that you might pathologize this behavior in one setting, but in another, maybe not so much. And that, you know, like, I think that's why there's, there's something really valuable about you know, the, the like, quizzes, I mean, some of them are not that good, but like quizzes or just like databases that try to connect people to different vocational goals based on personality characteristics is one thing but you know, like tendencies towards certain behaviors. And I don't know like I sort of see that as this like soft way of trying to address this issue of like where you fit like if you're someone who is high energy and easily distracted and you like love to talk to people. Maybe you shouldn't be like doing super mundane tasks and a dark office in the corner never having to speak to a human for like 16 hours of your you know, day. Like things like that that are really simple. And I think kind of taken for granted sometimes is this like, fun little self reflective task, but I actually think there's like maybe Maybe it's things like that, that are just resources available for people and to get people to self reflect in a more serious way about what your own strengths and weaknesses are and to not pathologize something that is a weakness and to not like, overvalue something that is like labeled a strength. But just to understand that, like, these are your strengths and weaknesses in this role. And to just I don't know, like, change the way that we value different behaviors and skills. Because there are so many different ways to apply those behaviors and skills in different like vocational organizational, like family, social contexts. And so I think, to some extent, like that will never be this simple question, it will entirely depend on how much time we're willing to invest in helping people develop self reflective skills to put themselves or like, you know, attempt to put themselves in situations that benefit their own, like proclivities, intellectually, and emotionally and physically and all of those, all of those things. So it's like, yeah, it's, it's a lot of work and people like that, it's, it's so easy to not want to do that work, because you have to kind of give attention to like, every person, and you can't rely on these generalizations. But like, it's just the nature of being human. And using language, we do generalize, we do other people, because it's convenient. And that sometimes is like, easy, unnecessary to do in certain situations. So it's like this constant tension of, you know, meeting the needs of the particular versus the, you know, General.   Ian Binns 46:57 Well, that can be exhausting. Right? to I mean, it's, it takes a lot of effort, but then can be tiring, when you're trying to put forth that effort. For others, right, especially if you if you go all in, and you're always trying to be that way. Yeah, it can be tiring, and some people, you know, and there are times where I've just been, you fall back on the generalizations of type of different people just because it's easier. But then you realize, too, that if they're if it's a particular topic of something that you're focusing on as a way to instill some sort of change in people's behaviors, including your own, then you realize you need to take that step back momentarily, but then get get back to, to the work to the hard work. So you know, so it goes away from that whole notion of other people who are different?   Adam Pryor 47:54 Well, we should probably move on to the ending part of the episode. Do that, edit that into? No, I don't want to say anything. Why would I want to say something, I don't want to make it easy for him. I want him I want him to really struggle with how it is that he's gonna try and wrap that up. Not here to defend himself. I'm not gonna give him anything easy. By which by which to do that. In good fashion, you probably should just leave this as my closing remarks so that everybody knows that it was my fault I've done as much cheery, happy as I could do today. And so I need some suffering to come out of this episode and that are really   Ian Binns 48:50 proud. Well, yes, I am proud of you, buddy. Are you gonna go throw up after this?   Adam Pryor 48:54 Probably. It's probably going to be like rainbows and sparkles.   Ian Binns 49:03 That's how you got to end it and back back and be part of the title, rainbows. So okay, so for my little tidbit, at the end, my little thing I want to focus on, and I'll try it once or twice just to see how it works is I want to do a kind of talk about and reflect on a book that I either am currently Reading or have recently finished Reading. And yeah, so the book that I chose today actually, is called hold it up for the two of you but you belong. A call for connection by seven is a lossy, she is her description down here on the bottom. I love this nerdy black immigrant, Tomboy Buddhist weirdo. She describes herself but I learned of seven philosophy from 10% happier she's one of she's actually the most popular coach on 10% happier. And I've one of the many meditations in the beginning that I really liked that she did. But it was actually one of her, she's very much in to social justice work, and has a fascinating background. And one of the things that I, one of the meditations I do at 10%, happier that made me shift away from other meditation resources was one that she did about racism. And it was a very, a 20 minute guided meditation, that was a very deep dive into racism, and and trying to, you had to be willing to deal with your own level of vulnerability. Because it was not a deep dive necessarily into societal racism, or where it comes from, but looking within and reflecting on yourself. And so it was raw. And it was incredible, because I just loved how she approached it. And then I learned of the book that she was working on this book book called you belong. And instead of kind of start taking with different notes last night, that I had written throughout the book, but I just want to kind of give the general idea of what her whole argument is. And what she's trying to point out, is that she talks about in here, when she says you belong, is recognizing what the whole point of belongingness. And so she says early on belongingness truth, and it is the fundamental nature of reality right here now, whether we feel it or not. And so what she's trying to argue throughout this entire texts, is that belonging is everywhere, it is natural, that happens, everything is connected. And she very nicely kind of throughout, the entire text does a very good job of talking about how more things like ancient ways of knowing ancient wisdom. That, you know, the more scientifically minded individuals would say, is not real solely based on either, you know, something from different religious perspectives, or indigenous perspectives, and how modern science is starting to show, you know, the notion of connection, that everything is connected. And we've known that for a while now based on science, but that how that's been an argument or a part of the belief that people would call it based system within different as I said, you know, religious traditions or cultural traditions that have been going on for centuries, if not millennia, about this connection to everything. And that now science has shown it that that makes that real, right. And so how we kind of limit ourselves with our ways of knowing. And so throughout this, one of the things I really love about it, that she kind of really helps us understand. And this is one of the quotes, I love that she talks about. That she says. So I'll just read this, when you don't like the joke, you belong. When you're the only one of your race, disability or sexuality, you belong. When you're terrified to speak in public you belong, when you feel hurt, or when you hurt, have hurt someone else you belong. When you're down to your last dollars, and the rent is due you belong. When you feel overwhelmed by the horrors of human beings you belong. When you have a debilitating illness, you belong. When everyone else is getting married, you belong. When you don't know what you're doing with your life, you belong. When the world feels like it's falling apart, you belong, when you feel like you don't belong, you belong. And then she helps us kind of delve through helping us see how it is we belong. And so I just wanted to point out a couple other things and then I'll stop rambling, but she nicely sets sets us up sets up the reader as pointing out, you know, the importance of grounding yourself, especially when it comes to like things like meditation, knowing yourself loving yourself. So this is stuff that Adam you would totally love. Right? And there's a whole chapter about self love.   Adam Pryor 54:15 I can go I feel I can feel ready to engage this text.   Ian Binns 54:20 You should because it's something that will contrary Yes, this is Oh, I'm going to tell Rachel This is the book that she should recommend to you for the summer. Oh   Adam Pryor 54:29 my god, you   Ian Binns 54:31 Yes, I'm gonna I'm gonna fact I'll even buy it. Right. I'll buy it and connect yourself as another one. And then finally learning to be yourself. And so some of the things that really helped me along through this and it took me a very long time to read it because I just kept getting really interested in everything that was she was talking about is that she really does a nice job of helping us see the ways that we are connected. And as I said, one of the things that I'm starting Dealing with personally, is two people that I who, so individuals who identify, maybe they don't claim themselves as white supremacists, but their arguments indicate that they more long, you know, Lie with that mindset of white supremacy, that they are still a person, right, we may disagree completely on that perspective of things, but that they still do matter, they still are a person, we are still connected in some way. And learning that, that doesn't mean I have to agree with them, it just is recognizing that they are still a human, you know, and that they still do matter in some way. There's a great time where she talks about putting yourself in an ad in this kind of talks about what you said, if you do not have, if only you could do things the way I do things, you know, then this right, and then he joked about with me walking around and moving all the time. And seeing things and how that's something that I do a lot too. But what she did, she didn't talk about her own personal story without of learning on this journey of hers that she went through learning that we are, we are all connected in some way. And we all belong, is that she there was during the time of George W. Bush presidency, and how she completely disagreed with everything that he stood for. But that she started thinking, and she would always put herself in the I don't understand how you could come to that conclusion on these things. That doesn't make any sense, right. And we always do that. And I would argue I do that a lot now, especially with with the last presidency, and then you know, the situation on January 6, and all those things of how do you not see these things like it doesn't make any sense to me. That one thing it's important for us to understand is that we did not grow up in that person's life, that even if you know, we like to say that I like to think that if I were in that mindset that I wouldn't do those things. But that's not truly possible, because we don't have that person's life experiences. And so part of her process was recognizing that, while she may have disagreed completely, with what Georgia decisions made by George Bush, that they were still connected, and that she'll never truly be in that in his shoes, because she was not raised the same way. Right. And so trying to better herself and better understand where people come from. And so the last thing I know, I'm all over the place, and I apologize as usual. But one of the things I really like about this, because she kind of goes through, as I said, this whole notion of learning to look past or to recognize the role of your inner critic, and what the inner critic does for you, but not letting the inner critic takeover, the comparing mind of comparing ourselves to different aspects of society. And the dangers with that is that she says near the end, if you want a different world, we must imagine it, to imagine it, we must become intimate with our deepest wishes, we cannot imagine without a desire for creation, without longing for something different. We cannot connect our deepest desire without simply being we cannot long if we cannot, if we can't feel what it is we long for. And then she goes into meditation, I'm not gonna make you guys do that. But anyway, but what it did for me was is and it's still a work in progress is still trying to recognize that the role my inner critic place, as I talked about, in the last episode, the role that my anxiety plays. And and recognize instead of, because when I start going down that spiral with my anxiety, you know, one of the first things I'll happen is I'll fight the feeling of anxiety. And so then I'm now fighting two things. And so it's trying to remind myself that, while I don't like that feeling, I get during a very anxious moment that there is a reason it's happening. And so to, you know, treat it as, as I said, Last on our persona of saying, I know you're there, you're there to take care of me, but I'm in charge, right. So welcome to the party, but I'm in charge. And so that's that was really nice for me in this book. And so something I definitely recommend, again, it's called you belong by seven is a lossy. And it's just a beautiful book about learning about who you are and where you come from. So   Adam Pryor 59:26 that's all it was. It was so nice. I felt like it would go very well   Ian Binns 59:31 with one that Adam was leading to end with that. And as I said, Rachel prior, I will shout out to you that I will make sure that I get a copy of this book to you sometime before next summer. So that you can have it ready to go when you recommend a new book for Adam. And then he can give us his his view of it   Adam Pryor 59:54 might be a fun point counterpoint version of what to do at the end of episodes. You could read a book and I could read one and We'll see what we both find.   Ian Binns 1:00:01 Yeah. And then I'll have seven is the lossy they're ready to roll and she can come in. Just take us   Adam Pryor 1:00:10 straight through   1:00:11 yeah

Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Dr. Doug Weiss of Heart to Heart Counseling and they discuss Emotional Fitness, as many on the spectrum struggle with alexithymia. While the book is not about Autism/Asperger's, Dr. Weiss' book is an excellent resource for people of faith and is recommended by Dr. Holmes for counselors, ministers, coaches, chaplains to use in ministry and counseling with those who are NeuroDiverse.Alexithymia is a common feature with NeuroDiversity (including ADHD and Autism/Asperger's).Alexithymia means without the word for emotion and it can manifest in difficulty expressing or naming one's emotions or being able to articulate one's emotions. While Dr. Holmes discusses alexithymia in adults in the concept of marriage, this is a good listen for parents of children on the spectrum as well. Have you been frustrated because you ask your child or spouse how are you feeling and the answer is, "I don't know"? This is often a legitimate answer.I used to use Emotional Intelligence or EQ materials in counseling with adults, but when I found this book by Dr. Weiss from a Christian point of view speaking to anyone who struggles with emotional fitness, I began using this book to help NeuroDiverse spouses work on feelings and expressing feelings.About Dr. Weiss:Dr. Douglas Weiss is a psychologist and the founder of Heart to Heart Counseling Center, which specializes in the treatment of sexual addicts, intimacy anorexics, and their spouses. He has counseled sex addicts and their partners for almost three decades. Heart to Heart Counseling Center maintains weekly 3 and 5 Day Intensives that couples fly in from all over the world to attend, dozens of weekly groups, hundreds of weekly appointments with 16 counselors on staff. Dr. Weiss personally continues to provide 5 Day Intensives at the Center. Dr. Weiss has been in recovery for over 34 years, he and all of the counselors at Heart to Heart verify their sobriety with regular polygraphs.Dr. Weiss has authored more than 40 books and offers 30 therapeutic DVDs for men, women and marriages. He is proud to be the first author to write a book for the partners of sex addicts.Dr. Weiss was the first to coin the term Intimacy Anorexia which is the withholding of emotional, physical and spiritual intimacy in marriage.He's been the expert guest on numerous national shows including Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Good Morning America. He has had two documentaries, Lifetime TV Network and a British documentary produced about his practice.He is also the President of the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy (AASAT) which is a certification training program for sex addiction, partners of sex addicts, and intimacy anorexia.Dr. Weiss is a dynamic international speaker at men's, women's, and couple's conferences. For more information on Dr. Weiss or to schedule an appointment at Heart to Heart Counseling Center, call us at 719-278-3708.You find resources mentioned in the podcast at https://www.drdougweiss.com/online-store/RecommendationsEmotional FitnessServant Marriage

Alex Doman is the founder and CEO of Advanced Brain Technologies, co-founder of Sleep Genius, founder & director of The Movement Program Ltd., and bestselling co-author of Healing at the Speed of Sound®. The third generation in a family of pioneers in the field of child and human brain development, Alex Doman has focused his career on sound, music, digital health and technology, and their capacity to improve brain health and performance. His production credits include; co-producer of Music for Healing at the Speed of Sound™, Music for Babies™, and inTime; executive producer, creator, and collaborator on numerous other projects, products, and technologies including; The Listening Program®, BrainBuilder®, Sound Health®, Music for the Mind™, Waves™ multi-sensory audio system, TLP Online, TAVS™ (Test of Auditory and Visual Skills), and the NASA based sleep technology Sleep Genius. Alex Doman has been interviewed for; NBC, CBS, ABC, MSNBC, Today, NPR Marketplace, Wall Street Journal, Self, Women's Health, Men's Health, Fast Company CBS Moneywatch, LiveStrong.com, Health Radio with Dr. Mike Roizen, Dennis Prager, Pia Lindstrom Presents, Blog Talk Radio, ESPN Radio, Hearing Health Magazine, Corebrain Journal, among many others. Alex Doman has was written for publications and journals including Sound and Listening in Healthcare and Therapy, Autism Research and Treatment, Autism Science Digest, SI Focus Magazine, Autism Asperger's Digest, and Cutting Edge Therapies for Autism. He is also the host of The Listening Program Radio & Podcast with guests including; David Perlmutter MD, Daniel Siegel MD, Michael Merzenich, PhD, and many other thought leaders. He lectures internationally and has trained thousands of allied health, education and music professionals in brain-based applications of sound and music; and serves as an advisor to; Sanoson, NeuroPop, Aurora Schools, Autism Brain Storm, and is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Autism Hope Alliance. Alex Doman has been named as one of the top 50 human behavior experts to watch in 2017. Shownotes and transcript: www.mychildwillthrive.com/using-music-to-optimize-your-childs-brain

What the DSM calls "restrictive interests" can actually be passions and foundations for future career possibilities. Join Dr. Holmes as she interviews Autism Advocate and Aspie, Sydney Homes, on her finding her future career and pairing her passions for her future career.Sydney has spoken at various autism conferences as the voice of someone on the spectrum from personal experience and eager to educate others. She has been published in Autism Parent Magazine, Autism/Asperger's Digest, and the new magazine Exceptional Needs Today. Sydney has also been published academically as a student for a peer-reviewed journal.Photo credit: Pictures were also featured in Exceptional Needs Today, Issue 2.Sydney resides in Georgia. She is passionate about ending human sex trafficking and makes handmade soaps to raise money for Project Rescue. If you live near Carrollton, GA her soaps are available at a local store, Re-Thread Thrift Store by Simple Suds by Syd.Sydney is a proud Aspie and advocate for Autism acceptance. Having navigated through homeschool, Christian school, public school, and college as a person on the Autism Spectrum, she loves to educate the educators on how to best include students on the autism spectrum in both education and the church setting.She is pursuing her Master’s in her passion, Public History with Museum Certification and serves as a graduate research assistant. Sydney is available to speak to colleges, churches, public school educators about autism acceptance and action for best inclusion practices sharing her personal experiences of those who mentored and empowered her and practices by well-intentioned professionals that were harmful and left a negative impact. She co-speaks with Dr. Holmes and serves on panels upon request.

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Doug gives Felicia a crash course mansplain of the GameStop/Reddit/WallStreetBets controversy, the Asian Boss controversy, and anti-blackness in Asian American discourse, and Doug discusses his (potentially likely) Autism/Asperger’s diagnostic tests. Recorded: 1/27/21

Bullying is an issue that is often kept quiet, but it is one that should be talked about more. Bullying can occur in any type of setting and is a form of violence. It can cause victims to feel scared, alone, and embarrassed. By raising awareness about bullying, we can get people to talk about the issue and hopefully prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.Key Take-Aways From The EpisodeThe top four listened episodes from season 2About The GuestDina is A Autism / Asperger's advocate . writer and Creative out o f the box thinker .Loves to help A up in coming writer on my mild Autism. journey Diva movie Connect With The Guesthttps://twitter.com/dinabunohttps://www.instagram.com/dinabuno/?hl=enSponsored ByThis episode was created and edited using Podcastle. www.podcastle.aiSidekick is a modern browser built to safeguard attention in a world of digital distractions. Sidekick upends the traditional browsing model when users are diverted to ads and excessive pages. sidekickbrowser.comConnect With CrazyFitnessGuyhttps://bit.ly/follow-and-connect-with-crazyfitnessguyConnect With Jimmy Clarehttps://bit.ly/follow-and-connect-with-jimmy-clareFitness Disclaimer:The Service offers health, fitness and nutritional information and is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, you should always consult with a physician or other health-care professional. Do not disregard, avoid or delay obtaining medical or health related advice from your health-care professional because of something you may have read on the Service. The use of any information provided on the Service is solely at your own risk. (Jimmy Clare) is an Independent Team Beachbody Coach.Help support our show by becoming a CrazyFitnessGuy Premium Podcast subscriber to UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS! https://crazyfitnessguy.supercast.com/

I this episode we speak with Dr. James Adams about this research in the area of autism and possible links to the microbiome. James B. Adams, Ph.D., is the Director of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University. His research focuses on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it including the areas of nutrition (vitamins/minerals, essential fatty acids, carnitine, digestive enzymes, special diets), oxidative stress, gut problems, gut bacteria, toxic metals, and seizures. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including over 40 related to autism. He is also the President of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, the President of the Autism Nutrition Research Center, the co-leader of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Autism Research Institute, and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation. He has an adult daughter with autism. Learning Points: 1. What are key prenatal nutrients that moms need to be aware of to minimize the risk of having a child with autism? 2. What is Microbiota transplant? 3. How is this improving the health of children with autism? Website Addresses www.adamsautismresearch.com www.autismNRC.org

Welcome to episode 185 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr. Peyman Raoofi to the podcast. In this episode Dr. Raoofi speaks with me about the Madonna and whore complex, its complexities for relationships, how we can learn to adjust our own behaviors and learning to see your partner in a different light.     Dr. Peyman Raoofi, licensed clinical psychologist in California, holds a Doctorate and Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Alliant International University and a Bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University, Northridge with Summa Cum Laude Honors.     He is currently working in his own private practice with individuals, couples and families. In addition Dr. Raoofi is contracted with multiple Long Term Care Facilities and Nursing Homes as consultant psychologist.     He has many years of experience working with children on the spectrum of Autism/Asperger, and Mental Retardation. Throughout his trainings for intense psychosocial interventions he has been trained for ABA methodologies and DTT program in treating children with challenging behaviors. He has trainings from Johns Hopkins University and Yale University on science of well-being and health psychology. In addition Dr. Raoofi has worked as a social worker with geriatric population at an Adult Day Health Care Center.     UNICEF, Relief International and Human Rights Council are other organizations that Dr. Raoofi has been actively involved to help disadvantaged children on a global level. He is a lifetime member of the Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology, Golden Key International Honor Society, recipient of Gold honor of the US President’s Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush and President Obama's Call to Service Award. He also has been recognized as an Honorary Ambassador by UNICEF and recognized as a Mental Health Hero by Chicago School of Psychology.      Dr. Raoofi is currently serving on the Boards of Iranian Psychological Association of America (IPAA), Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) and Profamily Group.     Dr. Raoofi is an International speaker and has been a guest speaker in many universities including MIT, UCLA, Cal State Los Angeles, Chicago School of Psychology, California School of Psychology, Pepperdine University and Sharif University. He has been a guest on multiple TV and Radio shows such as Voice of America, BBC, Spectrum News, Radio Hamrah, and KIRN 670AM.    In this episode, you will hear:     What is the Madonna and whore complex?  How cultures can affect this issue   The way in which more male dominated cultures are more affected   Overcoming seeing your partner as a sexual being as well as mother, carer etc   Can this complex be cured?   Understanding the importance of not solely focusing on one role, E.G Being a father   Knowing it’s okay to indulge in sexual exchange and selfishness with your partner  Paying attention to your own patterns and learning to adjust   Learning to see your partner in a different light         101 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Hot:  http://www.sexologypodcast.com/subscribe    Find Dr. Peyman Raoofi online:  http://www.raoofi.com     Find Dr. Moali online:    http://www.sexologypodcast.com    Find me on social media:    https://www.instagram.com/oasis2care   https://www.facebook.com/oasis2care       If you are interested in booking a video counselling session with Dr. Moali:  https://oasis2care.com/contact-nazanin-moali-psychologist      Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio 

Luma has never before spoken publicly about her journey with her son who was diagnosed with Autism (Asperger's today) at two and a half years of age. Today, Suhail is a young man of 22 years, a senior at university with a promising future; independent, thriving, and living proof that with the right support, anyone can overcome challenges and most importantly thrive. Luma's story is unique but universal at the same time. She and her family are testament to human resilience and what it means to turn a challenge into a life purpose, moving from the personal to the universal to give back and make an impact on the life of others. I am honoured Luma has agreed to sit with me and open her heart to us.

How much does the health of the gut really affect the symptoms of autism? Clinical trials with a broad range of ages have reflected the transfer of microbiota from a healthy human to the GI of individuals with autism spectrum disorders to be helpful in “reducing their GI symptoms, reducing their ASD symptoms, and increasing their diversity of gut bacteria”. Further, “At the beginning of the study, the majority – 83% of participants – were classified as “severe” on an autism diagnosis scale. At a 2 year follow up, only 17% were still “severe”, and 44% no longer met the criteria for an autism diagnosis. Most participants had significant improvements in core autism symptoms and gastrointestinal problems.  Microbiota Transfer Therapy for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Who Have Gastrointestinal Disorders (MTT-ASD) See study In my recent radio show interview with Dr. James Adams, Director of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University, we discuss this topic at length and answer many of your questions: Why did you think GI problems and autism symptoms might be due to gut bacteria? Why did you think children with ASD had abnormal gut bacteria? What happened with the first children with autism treated by Dr. Borody in Australia? For your phase 1 treatment study, what treatments did you use?  What were the initial results?  Why did you do a long-term follow-up, and why? What is the status of your adult study? What is the future of microbiota transplant for autism? What are your plans for a future child study? What about other treatments for autism, such as your comprehensive nutritional intervention study? Please listen to my radio show interview with Dr. James Adams on Microbiota Transplant therapy for treating GI problems in children with autism spectrum disorders. It’s show #46. Click Here for more details.

What do you want to be when you grow up? How many times were you asked that question? Of course, my answers were everything from a marine biologist, to a dermatologist, to a talk show host. There isn't a yellow brick road leading us down a specific path, sometimes we decide to make a pivot. By definition a pivot is an intentional, step-by-step process that enables you to leave your current job, team, company, or industry and land in a more satisfying place with a promising future.That's just what my guest, Sally Purcell did at 50. Having a long time career between Corporate American and Education, she discovered something special. As she was caring for her aging dad, and his declining health, she found her passion for caregiving. After leaving her Corporate job, Sally started her career in special education in 2006. As a teaching assistant, she worked with students with varying disabilities such as the medically fragile, ADHD, Down syndrome, behavioral disorders and Autism/Asperger syndrome. Her choice to move from the corporate world to education soon became her passion. For 13 years she integrated her work life with her personal life, spending time outside the school day to support her students in their activities. In 2019, dissatisfied with the educational environment, Sally left her job to go back to school to earn her Certified Nursing Assistant license and start a new chapter in her life. She now practices at an Assisted Living Home and is finding an outlet for her care giving passion. This story is inspiring and empowering for women who get stopped in their tracks thinking it's too late, or they're too old to pursue a passion. I look forward to hearing your stories that may include a pivot. Remember, "we haven't peaked yet, we are just getting started."***One of my favorite products that I've used for close to two years is Menopause Miracle - which has been a game changer for me. Safe, Fast, Drug Free, Non-Estrogenic, Patented & Clinically Proven Menopause Relief! FDA Reviewed. Significant Relief for over 90% of Women in 3 Randomized Clinical Studies.Copy and paste this into your browser https://pinklotus.com/elements/?r=74

My guest this week is Dr. James Adams, the director of the Autism/Asperger's research program at Arizona State University. As the father of an adult daughter with autism, Dr. Adams' research shifted to focus on the medical causes of autism and how to treat and prevent it. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed scientific articles, including over 40 related to autism. Dr. Adams is the president of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, the president of the Autism Nutrition Research Center, the co-leader of the scientific advisory committee of the Autism Research Institute and chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the Neurological Health Foundation.  In this episode, Dr. Adams and I discuss the cutting edge research of fecal transplant therapy, better known in his study as, microbiota transplant therapy. Dr. Adams shares detailed results from the study showing significant and continued improvement of gastrointestinal issues in its participants, as well as, major improvements in their autism symptoms. To learn more about James Adams and the future of this study for helping those struggling with autism click here.   Episode Highlights What Is Microbiota Transplant Therapy? Taking bacteria from a healthy gut and transferring to an unhealthy gut  This therapy is targeted at helping those with severe gastrointestinal issues and autism symptoms   Study Results for Microbiota Transplant Therapy At the start of the study, 80% of participants were considered to have severe autism, by the end of the study roughly 15% were severe Participants showed an 80% reduction of gastrointestinal symptoms that they suffered from since infancy 2-year follow up study showed that participants maintained roughly a 60% reduction of GI symptoms and an overall average of 47% decrease in autism symptoms   Importance of Donor Health  This type of procedure must be done under strict regulations for very healthy donor selections This particular study's screening process is so rigorous that 90% of the general population is screened out The difference of this procedure is that there is one donor per recipient unlike donations such as blood, that pool from hundreds of donors to create blood products Where to learn more about Dr. James Adams... Autism Research Program Facebook Adams Autism Research    Connect with Dr. Nicole Beurkens on... Instagram Facebook Drbeurkens.com   Need help with improving your child's behavior naturally?  My book Life Will Get Better is available for purchase, click here to learn more.  Looking for more? Check out my Blog and the Better Behavior Naturally Parent Program - a resource guide for parents who want to be more effective with improving their child's behavior.  Interested in becoming a patient? Contact us here. 

What led to a 47% decrease in autism symptoms? In this episode, host Lindsey Parsons, EdD talks with Dr. James Adams, Professor at Arizona State University and leader of the Autism/Asperger's Research Program about his recently published study in the journal Nature called “Long-term benefit of Microbiota Transfer Therapy on autism symptoms and gut microbiota”. They also discuss other diet and supplement interventions that can be used to improve autism symptoms. Lindsey is a Certified Health Coach helps clients overcome gut issues, lose weight without cutting calories by helping them kick the sugar habit, reverse autoimmune disease and type 2 diabetes. Her business, High Desert Health is located in Tucson, Arizona but she coaches clients nationwide via video chat and phone. You can also follow Lindsey on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Lindsey's upcoming 6-week Gut Reset Group Program: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/6-week-gut-reset-group-program/ Autism/Asperger's Research Program at Arizona State University: http://autism.asu.edu Autism Nutrition Research Center:  http://www.autismnrc.org and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/autismnutrition/ Adams Autism Research: http://www.adamsautismresearch.com/ Dr. Adams' Articles: Long-term benefit of Microbiota Transfer Therapy on autism symptoms and gut microbiota:  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-42183-0 Comprehensive Nutritional and Dietary Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder—A Randomized, Controlled 12-Month Trial: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5872787/ ________________ Equilibrium Probiotic's web site: https://equilibriumprobiotic.com/, Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/EQonAmazon (15% off with discount code HDH15OFF at either location) Lindsey's recommended products and affiliate shops: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/recommended-products/ Order Your Own Lab Tests: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com/order-your-own-lab-tests/ Lindsey Parsons' web site: High Desert Health: http://highdeserthealthcoaching.com and email: lindsey@highdeserthealthcoaching.com High Desert Health on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighDesertHealth/ High Desert Health on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HDesertHealth or @HDesertHealth High Desert Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/high.desert.health/ or @high.desert.health Credits:   Thank you to SoundDot for the music on the podcast: Royalty Free Music: www.soundotcom.com

Autism Spectrum Recovery | Team ConnectionsThere are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception. ~ Aldous HuxleyBuilding The Autism Spectrum Team To Manage Recovery VariablesDr. Debra Moore is a retired psychologist who now devotes her time to writing and sharing information on understanding, treating and managing autism. Years ago she founded and directed a psychotherapy center in Sacramento, California where she taught and mentored therapists in training to manage autism spectrum challenges. Remember to always think in autism spectrum terminology to honor the deeper, evolving understanding of the multiplicity of underlying factors discussed by many experts here at CBJ listed below. [We'll add more on this page as they report findings here.] Debra As An Autism Spectrum ResourceOver the years she developed a specialty in autism spectrum disorders and following retirement from direct clinical work coauthored http://geni.us/moore (The Loving Push – How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults,) with http://www.templegrandin.com/ (Dr. Temple Grandin), an internationally acclaimed expert who herself has suffered from ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder – challenges. Now living in Washington, DC, Debra contributors to Autism Parenting Magazine and Autism Asperger's Digest, facilitates LinkedIn Groups Autism Spectrum Across the Lifespan, and Autism HELPING HANDS Mentors and contributed chapters to http://geni.us/wylie (The Nine Degrees of Autism) andhttp://geni.us/young ( Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents).  Debra's insightful comments here at CBJ/153, about https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/applied-behavior-analysis-aba (ABA) – Applied Behavior Analysis –https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/applied-behavior-analysis-aba ( )and team play in work with ASD individuals, provide a helpful perspective even for the most informed parents and therapists. Dr. Moore's Website & Book:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebramoore/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebramoore/) http://geni.us/moore (The Loving Push – How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults) by Moore & Grandin – Amazon Global Link – Yes, Temple Grandin ———-Recommended Training Programs For Both Professionals and The PublicParents & Public – Autism Global Summit – Experts Discuss Multiple Treatment Details:  http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit (http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit) Professionals – Autism Recovery Training – Dr. Kurt Woeller & International Experts:http://corepsych.com/autism ( http://corepsych.com/autism) ————-It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see. ~ Henry David Thoreau————-My Contribution to The Autism Global Summit– Please take a moment to Like and Leave a Comment over on YouTube! – ————–Connected CBJ Guest Interviews Relevant for Autism SpectrumFor professionals, we strongly recommend Dr. Woeller's http://corepsych.com/autism (Autism Recovery Training) – and if either a patient or a parent, or a beginning professional you will much appreciate the http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit (Autism Global Summit), also hosted by Dr. Woeller's team [and includes this ↑ Parker Guest Presentation on medication details for executive function challenges with ASD]. http://corebrainjournal.com/214 (CBJ/214) Dr. James Adams on Autism & Microbiota Transfer Therapy http://corebrainjournal.com/175 (CBJ/175) Dr. Zac Bush on Restore for Advanced Gut Healing & Immunity https://corebrainjournal.com/318 (CBJ/153) Dr. Debra Moore Autism Community & Family – this page http://corebrainjournal.com/152 (CBJ/152) Bill Protzmann on Music Healing http://corebrainjournal.com/141 (CBJ/141) Dr. William Walsh on The End of Autism...

The session in which we interview Stephen M. Shore, EdD, and Robert Naseef, Ph.D. about their work together creating a curriculum to prepare neuro-diverse youth for the workplace. As an autism expert, Dr. Shore is internationally renowned for presentations, consultations, and writings on lifespan issues pertinent to education, relationships, employment, advocacy, and disclosure. Dr. Naseef offers a distinct voice as a psychologist and father of an adult son with autism. In addition to his practice, he speaks nationally and internationally on issues facing families of children with autism and other special needs. Together, Dr. Shore and Dr. Naseef are lead consultants to the ARC of Philadelphia and SAP's "Autism at Work" program which involves collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.   AutismAsperger.net AlternativeChoices.com

The session in which we speak with renowned autism expert Stephen Shore, EdD about the 3 A's of Autism - Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation. Dr. Stephen Mark Shore is on the Autism Spectrum and is a professor at Adelphi University. He travels the world teaching, training, and talking about his special interest - autism. Dr. Shore is the author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome, along with several other books and publications.  Check out Stephen's website at AutismAsperger.net

While at the Assistive Technology of NE conference in RI, we meet Tracy Lee Allard, Mary Anne Lewis and Patrick Lewis. Tracey was the keynote speaker of the conference and is an actress with Asperger’s Spectrum Disorder who hopes to change misconceptions about Autism/Asperger’s. Tracy got her start public speaking at 8 years old and can be seen in Sam and Mattie's teen zombie movie. Patrick is a 27 year old who is blind/cognitively challenged. His mom, Mary Anne, who is an occupational therapist and his other family members helped him create a business called, Purely Patrick where he makes specialty food items. You can learn more at www.purelypatrick.com

In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 2 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference, and covering practical strategies for people with autism. As a reminder: Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer), Stephen Katz (Executive Director of Aspies for Social Success [AFSS]), and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks and the USAAA, and professor at Adelphi University). In part two of the panel, practical strategies for traveling, getting rid of stuff you don’t need, recognizing the need for inter-dependence, and simplifying tasks. FOR PART ONE OF THE PANEL: https://www.differentbrains.org/voice-of-the-spectrum-part-1-spectrumly-speaking-ep-47/ Thanks again to the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) for giving us permission to use this recording! You can learn more about them here: http://ahany.org/ For some more information about the panelists: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate: http://www.denagassner.com/ Emanuel Frowner: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emanuelknicks Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS: http://www.amygravino.com/ Stephen Katz: http://www.nyautismcommunity.org/the-people-of-afss/ Stephen Shore, Ed.D.: http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ To view Dr. Kate Cody's PowerPoint that accompanied the talk: https://www.differentbrains.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AHA-Voices-From-the-Spectrum-Practical-Strategies.pptx ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ https://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In this episode, hosts Katherine Cody, Psy.D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS present part 1 of the "Voices from the Spectrum” panel presented at the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) 2018 Conference. The panel covers practical strategies for people with autism, presented by people that are themselves on the spectrum. Kate was the moderator, and Becca was one of the panelists, and they were joined by: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate (an advocate, writer, and speaker), Emanuel Frowner (Research assistant at Seaver Autism Center and Special Project Assistant at NYC Autism Charter Schools), Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS (a national public speaker, autism consultant, college coach, and writer), Stephen Katz (Executive Director of Aspies for Social Success [AFSS]), and Stephen Shore, Ed.D. (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks and the USAAA, and professor at Adelphi University). In part one of the panel, practical strategies for being organized, for meal preparation, and for money management. Thank you to the Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA) for giving us permission to use this recording! You can learn more about them here: http://ahany.org/ For some more information about the panelists: Dena Gassner, M.S.W., Ph.D. candidate: http://www.denagassner.com/ Emanuel Frowner: https://www.youtube.com/user/Emanuelknicks Amy Gravino, M.A., CAS: http://www.amygravino.com/ Stephen Katz: http://www.nyautismcommunity.org/the-people-of-afss/ Stephen Shore, Ed.D.: http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ To view Dr. Kate Cody's PowerPoint that accompanied the talk: https://www.differentbrains.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/AHA-Voices-From-the-Spectrum-Practical-Strategies.pptx ----------------- Spectrumly Speaking is the podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, produced by Different Brains®. Each week, join our hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS (a Life Coach, Certified Autism Specialist, and Autism advocate that is herself on the spectrum) and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. (a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in people on the autism spectrum) as they discuss topics and news stories, share personal stories, and interview some of the most fascinating voices from the autism community. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ https://www.instagram.com/diffbrains/ https://differentbrains.org/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

Determining when to return to play after concussion requires the use of testing to make sure that the athlete has returned to baseline. But what if you don't have a baseline measurement? Can having a history of common mental illnesses like anxiety and depression have an impact in the true baseline for an individual athlete? What about other cognitive peculiarities? Erik also discusses what it is like to be on the autism spectrum. Here is the test for Autism/Asperger's that Erik was referring to: https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/autism-test/ Influences of Mental Illness, Current Psychological State, and Concussion History on Baseline Concussion Assessment Performance. Weber ML, Dean JL, Hoffman NL, et al. Am J Sports Med. 2018 Apr 1:363546518765145. doi: 10.1177/0363546518765145. [Epub ahead of print] Due to copyright laws, unless the article is open source we cannot legally post the PDF on the website for the world to download at will. That said, if you are having difficulty obtaining an article, contact us. Music for PT Inquest: "The Science of Selling Yourself Short" by Less Than Jake Used by Permission

In part one of a special two part episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents a handful of the great guests the show has had in 2017. For our first part, we are focusing on the amazing neurodiverse individuals we have been fortunate enough to speak with: Dr. Stephen Shore (author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks, and professor at Adelphi University), David Grant (brain injury, the founder and publisher of TBI HOPE Magazine), Tom McGranahan Jr. (author and advocate for the awareness of epilepsy), Colin Eldred-Cohen (author of “The Fire Truck Who Got Lost,” comedy writer, movie reviewer, and a young man on the autism spectrum) Jessica Thom (British advocate diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at the age of 20, and is the co-founder of Touretteshero, as well as an artist, play worker, fundraiser), Dr. Temple Grandin (prominent author and speaker on both autism and animal behavior, professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University), and Michael McManmon, Ed.D. (speaker, writer, artist, psychologist, and founder of the College Internship Program (CIP)—a post-secondary program serving students with Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, high functioning autism, ADHD, and other learning differences). For more information about our guests: Dr. Stephen Shore http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ Full Interviews: http://differentbrains.org/exploring-different-brains-episode-07-stephen-shore/ http://differentbrains.org/advocating-autism-spectrum-around-world-stephen-shore-edb-68/ http://differentbrains.org/finding-fulfilling-employment-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-dr-stephen-shore-edb-69/ David Grant http://www.tbihopeandinspiration.com/ Full Interviews: http://differentbrains.org/tbi-hope-persevering-after-a-traumatic-brain-injury-with-david-a-grant-edb-84/ http://differentbrains.org/tips-life-traumatic-brain-injury-david-grant-tbi-hope-edb-85/ Tom McGranahan http://epilepsyintheopen.com/ Full Interviews: http://differentbrains.org/living-epilepsy-tom-mcgranahan-jr-edb-81/ http://differentbrains.org/everyone-know-epilepsy-tom-mcgranahan-jr-edb-82/ Colin Eldred-Cohen www.fishandcherries.com Full Interview: http://differentbrains.org/comedy-autism-spectrum-colin-eldred-cohen-edb-63/ Jessica Thom http://touretteshero.com/ Full Interviews: http://differentbrains.org/tourettes-syndrome-jessica-thom-touretteshero-edb-86/ http://differentbrains.org/worlds-first-tourettes-superhero-jess-thom-touretteshero-edb-87/ Dr. Temple Grandin http://www.templegrandin.com/ Full Interview: http://differentbrains.org/autism-employment-dr-temple-grandin-edb-94/ Michael McManmon, Ed.D. http://collegeinternshipprogram.org/ Full Interviews: http://differentbrains.org/college-internship-program-helping-neurodiverse-find-careers-michael-mcmanmon-ed-d-edb-98/ http://differentbrains.org/fostering-self-advocacy-people-autism-michael-mcmanmon-ed-d-edb-99/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.org/category/edb/

Autism Spectrum Recovery | Team ConnectionsThere are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception.~ Aldous HuxleyBuilding The Autism Spectrum Team To Manage Recovery VariablesDr. Debra Moore is a retired psychologist who now devotes her time to writing and sharing information on understanding, treating and managing autism. Years ago she founded and directed a psychotherapy center in Sacramento, California where she taught and mentored therapists in training to manage autism spectrum challenges. Remember to always think in autism spectrum terminology to honor the deeper, evolving understanding of the multiplicity of underlying factors discussed by many experts here at CBJ listed below. [We'll add more on this page as they report findings here.] Debra As An Autism Spectrum ResourceOver the years she developed a specialty in autism spectrum disorders and following retirement from direct clinical work coauthored http://geni.us/moore (The Loving Push - How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults,) with http://www.templegrandin.com/ (Dr. Temple Grandin), an internationally acclaimed expert who herself has suffered from ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder - challenges. Now living in Washington, DC, Debra contributors to Autism Parenting Magazine and Autism Asperger's Digest, facilitates LinkedIn Groups Autism Spectrum Across the Lifespan, and Autism HELPING HANDS Mentors and contributed chapters to http://geni.us/wylie (The Nine Degrees of Autism) andhttp://geni.us/young ( Internet Addiction in Children and Adolescents).  Debra's insightful comments here at CBJ/153, about https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/applied-behavior-analysis-aba (ABA) - Applied Behavior Analysis -https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/treatment/applied-behavior-analysis-aba ( )and team play in work with ASD individuals, provide a helpful perspective even for the most informed parents and therapists. Dr. Moore's Website & Book:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebramoore/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdebramoore/) http://geni.us/moore (The Loving Push - How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults) by Moore & Grandin - Amazon Global Link - Yes, Temple Grandin ----------Recommended Training Programs For Both Professionals and The PublicParents & Public - Autism Global Summit - Experts Discuss Multiple Treatment Details:  http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit (http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit) Professionals - Autism Recovery Training - Dr. Kurt Woeller & International Experts:http://corepsych.com/autism ( http://corepsych.com/autism) -------------It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.~ Henry David Thoreau-------------My Contribution to The Autism Global Summit- Please take a moment to Like and Leave a Comment over on YouTube! - --------------Connected CBJ Guest Interviews Relevant for Autism SpectrumFor professionals, we strongly recommend Dr. Woeller's http://corepsych.com/autism (Autism Recovery Training) - and if either a patient or a parent, or a beginning professional you will much appreciate the http://corebrainjournal.com/autismglobalsummit (Autism Global Summit), also hosted by Dr. Woeller's team [and includes this ↑ Parker Guest Presentation on medication details for executive function challenges with ASD]. http://corebrainjournal.com/214 (CBJ/214) Dr. James Adams on Autism & Microbiota Transfer Therapy http://corebrainjournal.com/175 (CBJ/175) Dr. Zac Bush on Restore for Advanced Gut Healing & Immunity CBJ/153 Dr. Debra Moore Autism Community & Family - this page http://corebrainjournal.com/152 (CBJ/152) Bill Protzmann on Music Healing http://corebrainjournal.com/141 (CBJ/141) Dr. William Walsh on The End of Autism...

Dr. Robert Naseef can't alter the fact that he has a son on the spectrum, but he has evolved in the ways in which he copes with his son’s disability. The post Episode 10 – An Autism, Asperger’s Doctor with a Son on the Spectrum appeared first on OC87 Recovery Diaries.

Music Beyond Entertainment - The Power To HealMusic is the shorthand of emotion.~ Leo TolstoyBill Protzmann - is a man on a mission: to raise awareness of the power of how music heals for self-care. In addition to success as an IT entrepreneur, Bill holds magna cum laude degrees in piano performance and creative writing and has concertized and performed for many years with a focus on bringing music to audiences in non-traditional ways. In 2011, he launched Music Care Inc, a for-profit corporation dedicated to teaching practical ways music can be used for self-care. His work was recognized by the National Council for Behavioral Health with an Award of Excellence in 2014 – the behavioral health equivalent of winning an Oscar. When he talks about the interface between music and self-care, he speaks with conviction - and from real experience. ---------- Music Heals - Bill's Websites & Book: http://www.billprotzmann.com (http://www.billprotzmann.com) http://www.musiccare.net (http://www.musiccare.net) Veterans: Video On https://youtu.be/3dz1y6dJxvE (PTSD and Vets) Book: http://geni.us/protzmann (More Than Human - Cultivating The Human Spirit In Your Organization) - Protzmann, Global Amazon Link ---------- ------------Connected CBJ Guest Interviews On Balanced MindsetMindset: http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset (http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset) ---------- Enter Bill's Book Drawing  ↓  More Than Human-The Value of Cultivating the Human Spirit in Your Organizationhttps://corebrain.lpages.co/cbj-book-drawing-152-protzman/ (At This Link) -------------- Forward This Audio Message Link To a Friendhttp://corebrainjournal.com/152 (http://corebrainjournal.com/152) ---------------ThanksUntil next time, thanks for joining us here at CBJ again to review the relevance for music in recovery.. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Also, https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/corebrain-journal/id1102718140?mt=2 (please leave an honest review for the CoreBrain Journal Podcast on iTunes). Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Reviews do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each one of them. If this post with these several references is helpful, please take a moment to pass it on. QuestionsIn closing, if you have any questions, drop a comment on any posting here at CBJ, and I'll get back to you. This discerning show of world-class experts is here for you, your families, and your clients - to tighten our collective dialogue for more precise answers. And finally, don't forget to subscribe to the show on http://corebrainjournal.com/itunes (iTunes )to get automatic updates, or if you're on an Android Device subscribe for timely updates at http://corebrainjournal.com/google (Google Play.) Yes, these extraordinary experts with hundreds of years of combined experience are free. Thanks Bill for your thoughtful, entertaining observations regarding the interface between music and mind-recovery. ------------Our Next CoreBrain Journal Episode153 Dr. Debra Moore is a retired psychologist who now devotes her time to writing and sharing information on autism. She began and directed a psychotherapy center in Sacramento, California where she taught and mentored therapists in training. Over the years she developed a specialty in autism spectrum disorders and following retirement coauthored http://geni.us/moore (The Loving Push - How Parents and Professionals Can Help Spectrum Kids Become Successful Adults,) with http://www.templegrandin.com/ (Dr. Temple Grandin). Now living in Washington, DC, she contributors to Autism Parenting Magazine and Autism Asperger's Digest, facilitates LinkedIn Groups Autism Spectrum Across the Lifespan, and Autism HELPING HANDS Mentors and contributed chapters to http://geni.us/wylie (The Nine Degrees...

In this episode, hosts Lauren Gerber Ms. Ed., PSY. D. and Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS speak with Stephen Shore, Ed.D. Dr. Shore is an author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks, and professor at Adelphi University. He also serves on the US Autism & Asperger Association board, and is himself on the spectrum. Stephen discusses the importance of transitioning from autism awareness to acceptance, what it is like to be a college professor that is on the spectrum, and what it was like ringing the NASDAQ bell to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month. For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit his website http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ And be sure to check out Dr. Shore’s recent appearances on Exploring Different Brains: Finding Fulfilling Employment on the Autism Spectrum, with Dr. Stephen Shore | EDB 69 http://differentbrains.com/finding-fulfilling-employment-on-the-autism-spectrum-with-dr-stephen-shore-edb-69/ Advocating Autism Spectrum Around the World, with Stephen Shore | EDB 68 http://differentbrains.com/advocating-autism-spectrum-around-world-stephen-shore-edb-68/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ http://differentbrains.com/category/spectrumlyspeaking/

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D.continues his conversation with return guest Stephen Shore, Ed.D.- author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks, and professor at Adelphi University. Stephen discusses his initial diagnoses as a child, the importance of people on the spectrum finding work that fulfills them, and how accommodation for people with different brains improves life for everyone. For the first part of our conversation with Dr. Shore, click here. For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit his website http://www.AutismAsperger.net/ Or check out his channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/tumbalaika/ For more on Adelphi, visit: http://www.adelphi.edu/

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes back return guest Stephen Shore- author, autism advocate, board member for Autism Speaks, and professor at Adelphi University. You may recall Stephen was diagnosed as non-verbal and autistic at the age of 4, when doctors suggested his parents institutionalize him. Since then he has gone on an amazing journey that has led him to speaking on behalf of autism and neurodiversity in 49 countries and all but one continent. Stephen discusses he recent advocacy work in Taiwan, the commonalities between different conditions, and the importance of employment for the neurodiverse. For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit his website www.AutismAsperger.net Or check out his channel: youtube.com/user/tumbalaika For more on Adelphi, visit: www.adelphi.edu

Dan McManmon College Internship Program (CIP). Dan’s father, Michael McManmon, founded CIP in 1984 and was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome in his late 50’s. The experience and relationship growing up with his father have had a profound affect on his understanding and compassion of Autism, ADHD and related learning differences. Dan is a member of the Autism Asperger’s Network (AANE), Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), Autism Society of America (ASA), and the Young Presidents Organization (YPO). His co-authored work on Reframing was published in the Autism File Magazine and he is currently working on Autism & LD: An Active Learning Teaching Toolkit to be released by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2015. All Autism Talk (allautismtalk.com) is sponsored by Autism Spectrum Therapies (autismtherapies.com) and Trellis Services (trellisservices.com) and Learn It Systems (learnitsystems.com)

Darcel White of themahagonyway.com joins us on this episode. She writes about her motherhood journey, and their unschooling lifestyle, including insights on Autism, Asthma, Food Allergies, and her knitting projects. We distill some concrete life lessons that Darcel is learning from raising children, one with autism and some other complications, one who recently decided to attend public school, another two who attend a homeschooling co-op. Multiple schedules, multiple learning challenges, multiple reasons to either parent from fear, or to do the harder work.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/akilah)

In this special episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents 7 previous guests as they tell the story of how they were first diagnosed with autism. Guests include: Raun Kaufman is the head of the Autism Treatment Center, and author of the book “Autism Breakthrough.” For his full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/exploring-different-brains-episode-1-raun-kaufman/ Ron Sandison is a preacher, has an amazing savant memory, and is the author of “A Parent’s Guide to Autism: Practical Advice. Biblical Wisdom.” For more information on Ron, visit his site: www.spectruminclusion.com. For his full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/autism-and-the-power-of-memory-with-ron-sandison-exploring-different-brains-episode-11/ Eric Zimmerman, founder of The Buddy Project and author of “Anything But Ordinary.” To learn more about Eric’s work, please visit his website: www.TheBuddyProject.net. For his full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/eric-zimmerman-exploring-different-brains-episode-15/ Ian Hale, Ph.D. is a writer, poet, public speaker and researcher. For more information, visit: ianchalephd.com. Look for Dr. Hale’s books at Amazon.com-The Insider’s Guide to Autism and Asperger’s, Dance With The Desert, and Emotional Exile. For his full interview, visit: Part 1- http://differentbrains.com/autism-family-tree-ian-hale-ph-d-edb-episode-36/ and Part 2- http://differentbrains.com/poetry-aspergers-self-expression-spectrum-ian-hale-ph-d-edb-episode-37/ Michael Tolleson is an autistic savant artist. Visit Michael’s sites to see is work and learn about seeing him speak.: www.bookmichaeltolleson.com and www.michaeltollesonartist.com. For his full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/exploring-different-brains-episode-04-michael-tolleson/ Stephen Shore is an author and autism advocate. For more information about the work of Stephen Shore, please visit his website www.AutismAsperger.net and visit his facebook page www.facebook.com/tumbalaika. For his full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/exploring-different-brains-episode-07-stephen-shore/ Elizabeth Wilkinson is a British autism and dyslexia advocate known as The Dyslexic Dyslexia Consultant , and founder of Dyslexia Information Day. For more information about Elizabeth’s work, visit www.theddc.org.uk. For her full interview, visit: http://differentbrains.com/exploring-different-brains-episode-10-elizabeth-wilkinson/

I det här avsnittet kommer Mia Luther, specialistläkare i Barn och ungdomspsykiatri tillbaka och pratar med mig om högfungerande autism - även kallat Asperger. Vad är det som är annorlunda och vilka styrkor kan vi se hos individer med Asperger? Hjärnpodden är en podcast på svenska för alla som vill lära sig mer om hur vi använder vår hjärna och hur vi kan använda den bättre. Värd på Hjärnpodden är Kristina Bähr, barnläkare, skolläkare, författare och handledare. I programmet hänvisar vi till boken ""Hjärnan i skolan - möt barnen där de är", utgiven 2015.  Boken finns att köpa på Adlibris, Bokus, samt på hemsidan Exist.se Musik i programmet: Can´t feel my face - The Weeknd Easy - Seinabo Sey Kontakta Mia Luther genom hennes sida på Facebook: Mia Luther - Neuropsykiatri KBT Kristina når du på kristina@exist.se Anmäl dig gärna för nyhetsbrev om ledarskap, hjärnan och lärande på exist.se Filmtips: TV-serien Bron (polisen i serien är mer typisk än urtypen) The Imitation Game: film om Alan Turing Rain Man 

Christina Rowe, Publisher of Addiction 911 Magazine, interviews Nathan Driskell about the dangers of Internet Addiction. Nathan Driskell is a therapist in the Houston / Cypress area specializing in the treatment of Autism / Asperger's and Internet Addiction. Nathan treats Autism by working with the family to join into their child's world, thereby building trust and teaching appropriate coping skills. Nathan, a recovering Internet Addict, works with families to treat Internet Addiction, Gaming Addiction, and Social Media addiction. To get a free subscription to Addiction 911 Magazine, go to www.addiction911magazine.com

Lynette Louise started life in Canada being a little different from her schoolmates.  It wasn’t until years later that she realized that she had Asperger’s, a high functioning form of autism.  After she had her two biological children,  she sought out others to adopt.  She took on 6 more, 5 of which had learning disabilities and 4 were diagnosed on the spectrum.  She used her own experiences and tested all sorts of therapies on her brood - discovering a path that helped her children move off the spectrum of autism and function in society.  She helps other parents do the same with therapy, talks, books, stand up comedy and her one woman plays.  She has also discovered that her techniques help all manner of brain injury and PTSD. In this radio show episode, Lynette talks about what it took to raise and educate her children and how she helps others.  She discusses her single most effective therapy for helping the brain lay down new healthy patterns and help bring people out of injury, autism, asperger’s and PTSD. Visit Lynette's website. For those of you ready to talk to me about bringing success into your life the easy way, go to http://scientifichealer.com/contact to send me a note or to http://scientifichealer.com/appointment when you’re ready to take action. Hear the radio program featuring Lynette:

Lynette Louise started life in Canada being a little different from her schoolmates.  It wasn’t until years later that she realized that she had Asperger’s, a high functioning form of autism.  After she had her two biological children,  she sought out others to adopt.  She took on 6 more, 5 of which had learning disabilities and 4 were diagnosed on the spectrum.  She used her own experiences and tested all sorts of therapies on her brood - discovering a path that helped her children move off the spectrum of autism and function in society.  She helps other parents do the same with therapy, talks, books, stand up comedy and her one woman plays.  She has also discovered that her techniques help all manner of brain injury and PTSD. In this radio show episode, Lynette talks about what it took to raise and educate her children and how she helps others.  She discusses her single most effective therapy for helping the brain lay down new healthy patterns and help bring people out of injury, autism, asperger’s and PTSD. Visit Lynette's website. For those of you ready to talk to me about bringing success into your life the easy way, go to http://scientifichealer.com/contact to send me a note or to http://scientifichealer.com/appointment when you’re ready to take action. Hear the radio program featuring Lynette:

Wayne Gilpin began his publishing career by bringing car repair and law books to market. When his son Alex was diagnosed with autism, he joined the Autism Society of America, and became its president in 1987. Alex was 15 when the first edition of Wayne Gilpin’s lighthearted self-published book was released in 1993, Laughing & Loving with Autism: A Collection of “Real Life” Warm & Humorous Stories. The 500 copies he conservatively printed sold out in just 3 days.   He founded Future Horizons in 1996, dedicated to publishing books relating to autism, and by now they have published over 140 books as well a truly excellent bi-monthly magazine, Autism Asperger’s Digest. Future Horizons organizes educational autism conferences all over the globe, featuring renowned speakers and experts such as Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Tony Attwood, Dr. Jed Baker, Jennifer McIlwee Myers, and Dr. James Ball.   Alex passed away in 2008, but shared an apartment as a young adult with a friend with autism in North Carolina. There’s a fantastic article from the Chapel Hill News here on how they successfully navigated this living arrangement.

Although recent media coverage of the Sandy Hook school massacre may have left you with the impression that people with Autism or Asperger's are killers, today's guest, Jesse Saperstein, diagnosed with these disorders himself, proves otherwise. Jesse is the author of the bestselling memoir Atypical: Life with Asperger's in 20 1/3 Chapters. He is on a fundraising crusade to help the victims of Sandy Hook.

Join guests Diane Kennedy and Rebecca Bank authors of the blockbuster book "Bright Not Broken Gifted Kids, ADHD, And Autism: Why Twice Exceptional Children Are Stuck and How To help them We are excited to welcome back Jennifer Cook O'Toole  award-winning author, educator, advocate and mother of three Kids with Asperger's. Jennifer's  Asperkids, LLC, a multi-media social education company  has formed  The first collaborative program between the Montessori and Autism/Asperger's communities. "Any parent who has ever wished their child could find their homework, organize their room, or calm themselves will benefit from her suggestions" says a top Montessori teacher/trainer. With her third book, An Asperkid Home: Where the Stories of Everyday Superheroes Begin due out this spring, a new article in Autism Asperger Digest this summer and her increasing international recognition as an autism superstar,  Jennifer has a lot to talk about!  This is a don't miss episode for 2e/Asperger parents and professionals alike.