Exploring Different Brains

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Anita Lesko, BSN, RN, MS, CRNA. Anita is an internationally recognized autism advocate and member of Autism Society of America’s Panel of Autistic Advisors. She is also an author, with her most recent book being Temple Grandin: The Stories I Tell My Friends. Anita discusses her own autism diagnosis at the age of 50, highlights the importance of follo...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Special Olympics athlete Patrick Sallarulo, and his father Paul. The group discusses Patrick’s interests, the important role the Special Olympics play in his life, and why their family began Sallarulo's Race of Champions. For more information, visit: http://SallarulosRaceForChampions.org/ Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/d...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes back regular guest Shawn Smith, Me. D., CCC. Shawn is a successful entrepreneur, a neurodiversity advocate and consultant, and founder of Don’t Dis-my-Ability. Shawn discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences, and seeking out fulfilling careers. For more about Shawn’s work, visit: http://www.ddmacs.ca/ Follow Different Bra...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes back regular guest Shawn Smith, Me. D., CCC. Shawn is a successful entrepreneur, a neurodiversity advocate and consultant, and founder of Don’t Dis-my-Ability. Shawn discusses his own history struggling and succeeding with ADHD, the importance of neurodiversity to a workplace, and why entrepreneurship was the answer to his search for a lasting career. F...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Jennie Trocchio, Ph. D.. Dr. Trocchio is an autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider. Dr. Trocchio discusses the need for people to learn the interests of and relate to people on the spectrum, and answers the question of what the biggest mistake the parents of kids with autism make. For more about Dr. Jennie Trocchi...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Jennie Trocchio, Ph. D.. Dr. Trocchio is an autism educator, consultant, and DIR/Floortime provider. She explains what the DIR/Floortime method is, discusses how her time as a school teacher caused her to look for ways of better educating children, and talks about the importance of finding out what a child with autism is interested in. For more about...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with Seth Keller, M.D.. Dr. Keller is Co-Chair of the AADMD’s National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices, the first neurologist elected president of the AADMD (American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry), as well as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabil...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Seth Keller, M.D.. Dr. Keller is Co-Chair of the AADMD’s National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices, the first neurologist elected president of the AADMD (American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry), as well as a member of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Academ...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Matteo and Annette Musso. Matteo is an author who also happens to be a nonverbal teen on the autism spectrum. He is joined by his mother Annette, which assists him with his communication. Matteo discusses what got him writing, and what he wants people to get from his story. Annette also discusses her support for Matteo, and her experiences as a mothe...

In the second installment of a two part interview, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes back Bankole A. Johnson, DSc, MD, MBChB, MPhil, FRCPsych, DFAPA, Dip-ABAM, Dip-ABDA, FACFEI, who heads the Brain Science Research Consortium Unit (BSRCU) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of addiction. He is a leading neuroscientist and a pio...

In the first installment of a two part interview, Hackie Reitman, M.D. welcomes back Bankole A. Johnson, DSc, MD, MBChB, MPhil, FRCPsych, DFAPA, Dip-ABAM, Dip-ABDA, FACFEI, who heads the Brain Science Research Consortium Unit (BSRCU) at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and is one of the world’s leading authorities on the subject of addiction. He is a leading neuroscientist and a pion...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman is joined again by Danielle Paciulli, MA, DPS, a Clinical Ethics Consultant in New York. Danielle discusses what patients should know to avoid ethical dilemmas in their care, and the role ethicists play in new medical developments. To contact Danielle, e-mail her at: dpaciulli@yahoo.com Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains http...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Danielle Paciulli, MA, DPS, a Clinical Ethics Consultant in New York. Danielle discusses the four basic principles of health care ethics, and looks at two cases that exemplify the need for ethics in hospitals. To contact Danielle, e-mail her at: dpaciulli@yahoo.com Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.fa...

In part two of a special two part episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents words of wisdom from some of the great guests the show has had in 2017. For second first part, we are focusing on the parents, researchers, specialists and advocates that are working to help create a world of acceptance for those of us with different brains: Chris Stout, PsyD. (clinical psycholog...

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...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Bob Sornson, Ph. D.. Bob is the founder of the Early Learning Foundation, and is a former classroom teacher and school administrator. Bob discusses how he came to form the Early Learning Foundation, the work it does with schools and community agencies, and how he thinks society can give every child the chance to have a successful educational experien...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Valerie Herskowitz, who has been a speech pathologist and language specialist for 38 years and is the founder of the Chocolate Spectrum, a chocolate shop in Jupiter, Florida that is staffed by people on the Autism Spectrum. Valerie speaks to us about how the Chocolate Spectrum came about, the challenges she and other parents face in finding work for...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Chris Stout, PsyD., PhD. Dr. Stout is a clinical psychologist, a philanthropist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, a founding member of the Center for Global Initiatives, and the vice president of research and data analytics for ATI. He discusses the importance of mental health as the foundation for the success of all cultures, humanitarian work th...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Lynn Miner-Rosen, M.Ed., BCC, CDCS. Lynn is a Board Certified ADHD Coach and Career Coach for College Students and Young Adults. She also has personal experience with learning disabilities as a person with ADHD, and a parent. Lynn discusses how she thinks people with ADHD and other neurodiverse conditions can best transition into careers, and the thi...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Dr. Marlo Payne Thurman. Dr. Thurman is a Professor at the University of Northern Colorado and a private education consultant. She is also a survivor of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Dr. Thurman defined what “twice-exception” people are, highlights the challenges they face, and discusses her own recovery from a TBI. To contact Dr. Marlo Payne Thurm...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman continues his conversation with parent, filmmaker, and disability advocate Dan Habib. Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS, and many other short films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. His newest film...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with parent, filmmaker, and disability advocate Dan Habib. Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ALS, and many other short films on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. His newest film is Intelligent Live...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Denise Resnick. Denise is the Founder, President, and Board Chair of First Place AZ-a nonprofit dedicate to developing new, innovative housing options for adults with autism and other special abilities, as well as co-founder of SARRC (Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center). Denise discusses the First Place AZ mission, her own experiences with a...

In this special 100th episode of Exploring Different Brains, Hackie Reitman, M.D. explains what Different Brains stands for through the words of some of our amazing past guests. Featured in this episode are: Bankole A. Johnson, DSc, MD, MBChB, MPhil, FRCPsych, DFAPA, Dip-ABAM, Dip-ABDA, FACFEI (heads the Brain Science Research Consortium Unit (BSRCU) at the University of Maryland School of Medicin...

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Michael McManmon, Ed. D.. Michael is a 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. In this episode, Michael discusses the College Internship Program’s mission, his own...