Welcome to the Early November Newsletter for Different Brains!

Welcome to another installment of the Different Brains® newsletter! Since out last newsletter, we have seen a cavalcade of interesting stories an finding from the neurodiverse community. We heard about how scientists believe they may have found the cause of dyslexia, learned about a possible genetic foundation of OCD, found out about a group in South Africa that is raising epilepsy awareness, saw how yellow pumpkins were being used to raise disability awareness on Halloween, and read about a new autism resource for physical fitness that is opening in Chicago.

Meanwhile Spencer Kelly (pictured below with Different Brains founder Dr. Hackie Reitman at the 2017 USAAA Conference in Portland), a 16 year old with Asperger’s syndrome, shared how he developed his own soap company; David A. Grant recounted his recent struggles with denial in advance of the 7th anniversary of his traumatic brain injury; and Dr. Brian Udell discussed how parents can overcome disagreements when exploring options for their children with autism.

Exploring Different Brains, our weekly talk show hosted by our founder Dr. Hackie Reitman, recently featured two episodes featuring disability advocate and documentary filmmaker Dan Habib. In episode one, Dan discusses raising his son Samuel, who has cerebral palsy, and the importance of creating an inclusive atmosphere for children with disabilities. In episode two, he discusses his recent projects, the inspiring stories he has captured, and how his sons have joined him in using film to express their ideas.

On Spectrumly Speaking, our podcast dedicated to women on the autism spectrum, hosts Becca Lory, CAS, BCCS and Katherine Cody, Psy.D. welcomed Grace Myhill, MSW, who specializes in working with neurodiverse couples in which one partner has Asperger’s, and is the Director of both The Peter M. Friedman Neurodiverse Couples Institute and of Couples/Partner Services at the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE). They discussed the common challenges presented in neurodiverse relationships, and look at Becca’s experience as a woman on the autism spectrum in a relationship with a neurotypical. Remember- the show is available on DifferentBrains.org, and is also available on: iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud

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RECENT INTERVIEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy
with Dan Habib
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For the full 19 minute interview, click here.

Documenting Neurodiversity:
Advocating Accessibility Through Film
with Dan Habib
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For the full 19 minute interview, click here.

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RECENT BLOGS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

From Silence to Soap:
An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s Shares His Journey
by Spencer Kelly

Managing Denial After a Traumatic Brain Injury
by David A. Grant

When Parents Disagree About Autism Intervention
by Dr. Brian Udell

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ASPERGER'S, AUTISM,
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RECENT NEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness
The Week in Neurodiversity
(3 mins 19 sec) In this episode, a model throws a surprise photo shoot for his sister with Down syndrome, and Henry Winkler discusses how his book series about dyslexia is becoming a TV series! These stories and more in this week’s edition!

Have Scientists Found the Cause of Dyslexia?

Researchers May Have Discovered Genes That Are Linked to OCD

Team Raises Epilepsy Awareness in South Africa

New $12 Million Fitness Center Designed For Kids With Autism Breaks Ground

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