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The Concept of Neurodiversity Is Dividing the Autism Community

By Simon Baron-Cohen — 2019

It remains controversial—but it doesn’t have to be. We need to embrace both the neurodiversity model and the medical model to fully understand autism.

Read on blogs.scientificamerican.com

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Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation

This groundbreaking book, from one of the global innovators in the integration of brain science with psychotherapy, offers an extraordinary guide to the practice of “mindsight,” the potent skill that is the basis for both emotional and social intelligence.

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Daniel J. Siegel, Daniel Goleman (foreword)
2010
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05:54

How ADHD Affects Friendships - Common ADHD Friendship Challenges

Friendships – one of the most important relationships in our lives - is also a common area of struggle for people with ADHD.

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2021
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Neurodiversity: An Untapped Resource for Future Inventors | Shawn Brown | TEDxTruro

Is the way we educate young people with learning differences stifling the innovators, problem solvers and inventors of the future? Shawn Brown explores how Neurodiversity is linked to innovation, yet widely overlooked in our education system.

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2017
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03:33

This Mechanic Quit His Job to Go to Med School in His 40s

Starting med school in your 40s is daunting, but it's never too late to chase your dreams. Carl Allamby made a midlife career change after 25 years as a mechanic. He decided to trade his socket wrench for a stethoscope and chase his dream of becoming a doctor.

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2019
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21 Signs You’re Neurodivergent, ULTIMATE Checklist | Healing Unscripted

“Neurodivergent” is an umbrella term for people with a variety of disabilities, conditions, and experiences that are neurologically different from the norm, such as ADHD, autism, high sensitivity, and more.

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2021
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122 – Improve Your Attention Span in a Distracted World with Psychology Professor Amishi Jha

Amishi Jha, Ph.D., is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and she’s written a new book called Peak Mind. In it, she shares how we can improve our attention spans and become better focused in just 12 minutes a day.

Podcast
The Verywell Mind Podcast With Amy Morin
2021
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Beautiful Cancer / How to Overcome a Cancer Diagnosis | Jami Buchanan McNees | TEDxTemecula

There is something beautiful to be found in every situation. You just need to look for it. For Jami, receiving a Cancer diagnosis was no different. She knew there would be something amazing to experience through her diagnosis.

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2018
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