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IN THIS ISSUE:

We explore neurodiversity resources and tips for helping family members with autism during the coronavirus pandemic; ADHD and executive functioning coach Brooke Schnittman discusses how she harnesses abilities; Dr. Lawrence Fung offers details on the work being done by the Stanford Neurodiversity Project; David Westgate shares his experience of living with mental illness; Landmark College's Professor Ken Gobbo highlights the relationship between dyslexia and creativity through the work of artist Chuck Close; Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué looks at the importance of emotional intelligence; and much more!

A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER, HACKIE REITMAN, M.D.:

Hello there!

I hope everyone reading this is staying safe and healthy. The entire team here at Different Brains is working from home and following the CDC guidelines. Our mentorship trainee program is also continuing remotely, and we are adjusting to make the best our new normal routines in this temporary Coronavirus era.

We are determined to take this bad break and turn it into something positive for our neurodivergent team and for the individuals and families we serve.

We are dedicated to continuing to release our positive content during this time, because while all of our lives are changing, the tips and tools we highlight are even more important. Now more than ever, we need to take care of ourselves, must be understanding of and accommodating to the differences in our brains, and need to lend each other a helping hand.

So, we hope that while you’re home and practicing social distancing that you continue to enjoy our videos, podcasts, and articles – and keep an eye out as we start to explore the world of new style webinars! Below is a link to some insightful pieces from around the web that may also be helpful - and then below that is some recent enlightening content from our Different Brains team. We will keep this page updated – so check back. And if you know of any articles that are good additions please send them to diffbrains@gmail.com or just reply to this email.

Society needs to understand and embrace Neurodiversity for the benefit of ALL of us. Especially in times like these. Wishing you and yours safety, good health, and positive stability through this coronavirus chapter of our neurodiverse lives.

-Hackie Reitman, M.D.
President and Founder, Different Brains Inc.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR RESOURCES RELATED TO NEURODIVERSITY AND THE CORONAVIRUS

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RECENT VIDEOS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Cover image - Harnessing Abilities With ADHD

Harnessing Abilities With ADHD
with Brooke Schnittman
Click the above image for a 51 second preview.
For the full 22 minute interview, click here.

Cover image - The Stanford Neurodiversity Project

The Stanford Neurodiversity Project
with Dr. Lawrence Fung
Click the above image for a 51 second preview.
For the full 28 minute interview, click here.

RECENT BLOGS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Cover image - Autism and the Coronavirus

Autism and the Coronavirus
Tips for keeping loved ones on the autism spectrum safe during the pandemic

Cover image - What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me

What 40 Years Of Mental Illness Has Taught Me
by David Westgate

Cover image - Dyslexia & Creativity: Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design

Dyslexia & Creativity:
Chuck Close’s Micro-Uniting and Universal Design
by Ken Gobbo

Cover image - The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence

The Indispensable Tools: Emotional Intelligence
by Dr. Cholet Kelly Josué

RECENT PODCAST FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Cover image - contending with the coronavirus

(AUDIO - 45 minutes) Haley Moss and Dr. Lori Butts welcome back Sherry Moss to discuss ways the disruptions to normal life being caused by the coronavirus, and tools to help.

CLICK THE ABOVE IMAGE FOR OUR MOST RECENT EPISODE, OR LOOK FOR IT ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PROVIDER:
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RECENT NEWS FROM DIFFERENT BRAINS

Cover image - Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome
(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) This episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum wins a baking competition, France gets their first politician with Down syndrome & more!

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