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Stefanie Weiss - Parent Mental Health Consultant Sep 24, 2012

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As any parent of a mentally ill child or teen will tell you, finding the right psychologist or psychiatrist is hard, very hard. Finding the doctor that will not only specialize in your childs needs but match your families needs, personalities, finances and specific disorder is key. Don't you wish there was somene that could guide you, know the best of the best, save you much time, frustration and money? There is..... and she is the new host on our network, Sefanie Weiss. Stefanie is known as the Doctors Connoisseur - Concierge Consultant for mental health conditions for children and teens. She specializes in OCD, Anxiety disorders, ADHD, PANDAS and is also a parenting columnist advocating and sharing resources. Stefanie not only connects families with the best psychologists and psychiatrists but she will be bringing them to you right here on our network. Join me as I introduce you to our newest host and hear what Stefanie will be bringing you on her new show "Ask Stefanie"

Bright Not Broken - Using Strengths and Special Int Sep 20, 2012

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Gifted, ADHD and Asperger’s, Using Strengths and Special Interests Nancy Ratey is an internationally recognized authority in ADHD and related fields. Her unique approach to helping 2e Individuals reach their potential by using their strengths to identify and direct their passion is unparalleled. Join us as Nancy shares her own personal twice exceptional journey with learning disabilities and giftedness. Her high energy and keen insights offer a much needed focus on abilities rather than disabilities. Through Nancy’s work and persistent dedication she has been able to help countless others achieve balance and success, leading productive lives that are Bright Not Broken Nancy is internationally recognized as one of the foremost authorities on personal and professional coaching for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder She also holds a Ed.M from Harvard University and has been active for the last two decades in developing programs and lecturing on issues related to high ability and ADHD. She has served at the national level for several disability organizations and is a Master Certified Coach and Senior Disability Analyst. She writes extensively on coaching and ADHD topics and is the author of A Disorganized Mind. She co-authored several related titles and has contributed chapters and articles to numerous publications. Her work is often profiled in the media, including ABC, CBS, NPR Radio, and national publications such as Wired, Cosmopolitan, Vogue, The Boston Globe, and The New York Times. Nancy’s own experiences of living and working with learning disabilities and twice exceptional issues have enable her to understand her clients’ difficulties from an intuitive level and help them move forward to achieve greater success in their own lives.

Dr Alison Baker - Columbia Psychiatry - Preventing Tragedy Sep 10, 2012

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Allison S. Baker, MD is a Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist specializing in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders in children and adults. As Director of The Adolescent Program at Columbia’s Eastside practice, Dr. Baker leads an intensive outpatient program for adolescents struggling with complex mood and anxiety symptoms as well as compulsive behaviors. Dr. Baker combines her passion for working with adolescents and her interest in parenting and attachment in every clinical encounter, and believes that involving an individual’s family is a critical ingredient for successful treatment. She has a special interest in dialectical behavioral therapy, substance use disorders in adolescents, and adolescents transitioning to college. Join us as we discuss transitioning your child with mental illness into a college environment and how parents and educators can help prevent tragedies such as school shootings among at risk teens

Intensity, Giftedness and The ADD Myth - Bright Not Broken Sep 06, 2012

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The Bright Not Broken Radio Show – Twice Exceptional Kids Intensity, Giftedness and The ADD Myth This week we are talking with Martha Burge, author, parent and certified personal - professional coach. Martha specializes in gifted and creative people, Including, adults diagnosed with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD and related conditions. Martha’s brand new book The ADD Myth: How to Cultivate the Gifts of Intense Personalities with a foreword by Dr. Alan Francis, addresses the misunderstandings about ADHD and how to harness the full potential of intensity with maximum success. Anyone involved with 2e children and their families will find this interview uplifting and helpful. Martha Burge, M.A. is a certified personal and professional coach specializing in gifted and creative people, adults diagnosed with ADHD and parents of children with ADHD and many other diagnoses of mental disorder. Many years ago she simply refused to agree that her children were disordered. A couple of college degrees, a coaching certification, and many clients later, she now knows why. And she’s out to tell the rest of us all about it in her recently released book, “The ADD Myth: How to Cultivate the Unique Gifts of Intense Personalities,” which earned her recognition by the Messenger Network as the next top self-help author. Her radically different approach focuses on the whole person, rather than a limited list of symptoms.

Bright Not Broken – Social Thinking and ADHD/Autism Aug 30, 2012

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Understanding Social Thinking and 2e: Giftedness, Asperger’s, ADHD Join us as we talk with Michelle Garcia Winner, speech language pathologist, author, international speaker and pioneer of the concept social thinking. Michelle specializes in bright kids who think and learn differently. Her keen insights and practical strategies have been extremely helpful to parents and educators alike. We will discuss social thinking, giftedness, 2e, Asperger’s and Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC-SLP, specializes in the treatment of individuals with social-cognitive deficits: those with diagnoses such as high-functioning autism, Asperger Syndrome and nonverbal learning disorder. She began teaching Social Thinking® in 1995 to brighter students when she went to work for a high school district as the district’s speech language pathologist. Social Thinking was born out of necessity as a way to reach those “bright but socially clueless students” that needed more information than just what social skill to use. They needed to know why they should bother to use that skill. She runs a clinic, has authored numerous books including her latest critically acclaimed book, Social Thinking at Work and speaks internationally. She coined the term Social Thinking and pioneered the related treatment approach. She was awarded a Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition in 2008

Best of Series - Dr Thomas Armstrong - Multiple Intelligence Aug 27, 2012

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"Neurodiversity" by Dr Armstrong - Brilliance "Neurodiversity - Discovering the Extraordinary gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and other brain differences. This book has it all - what research tells us about the specific strengths for each disorder - why disability labels are culturally relative - how to take advantage of assistive technology - career paths that emphasize the gifts of neurodiverse adults - why inclusive classrooms offer the best learning experience. Honestly - I read about three or four books a week - all wonderful - this one - this one is the ONE! Join us on our Blog Talk Radio Tonight 9pm est with Dr Thomas Armstrong EXTRAORDINARY!

Bright Not Broken Radio Show – The History of Autism Aug 22, 2012

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Join us as we talk this week with world renowned author, journalist and parent, Adam Feinstein. Adam’s book A History of Autism: Conversations with the Pioneers outlines the history and development of the concept of the autistic spectrum. His interviews with leading professionals, parents, and adults with autistic conditions reveals the controversies between professionals and the problems that still exist for families in different countries, as well as the progress that has been made. As the administrator for the acclaimed annual Awares international online autism conference Adam brings a unique global perspective to both parents and professionals. His research and resources on ASD are a wellspring of information for anyone involved with 2e children and their families. Adam Feinstein is the editor of two autism-related websites, AutismConnect (www.autismconnect.org.uk) and Awares (www.awares.org), both run by Autism Cymru, Wales’s national charity for autism. He also runs the acclaimed annual Awares international online autism conference. He writes extensively on autism for a range of publications, including The Guardian, broadcasts for the BBC, and gives talks at conferences around the world. He is the founder and editor of Looking Up, the monthly international autism newsletter (www.lookingupautism.org), and has contributed to the UK Medical Research Council’s Autism Review. He has a son with autism.

Best of Series - Daniel Pink - Drive Aug 20, 2012

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Look who's here!!!! Daniel H. Pink is the author of four provocative bestselling books about the changing world of work. He uses 50 years of behavioral science to overturn the conventional wisdom about human motivation and offer a more effective path to high performance. Daniel is one of the most renowned motivational speakers of our time. He worked with Vice President Al Gore in the capacity of chief speechwriter from 1995–97, and before that as an aide to Secretary of Labor Robert Reich. TED featured his presentation - he is incredible - take a look> http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rrkrvAUbU9Y#at=813

Best of Series - Dr Barry Sears - The Zone Diet Aug 13, 2012

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What if everything you were ever told about dieting was WRONG! What if some extra body fat was actually good for you? Why eating less and exercising more may not work? Learn how to find foods you like that will keep you satisfied and never feel hungry. Dr Barry Sears creator of The Zone Diet is a leading authority on the dietary control of hormonal response. Weight gain is a big problem for the special needs community both for children and for parents. Join us as we discuss Toxic Fat -Stress, cortisol, hormones and weight gain- Medication Weight Gain for our children - the impotance of Omega Oils and Antioxidants and MOTIVATION to make the healthy lifestyle change.

Bright Not Broken - Jennifer Cook O'Toole Asperkids Aug 09, 2012

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This week we are talking with Jennifer Cook O’ Toole, author, parent and educator of “Asperkids”. Join us as she shares insightful practical advice to help kids with Asperger’s syndrome navigate the hidden snares of social interactions. Jennifer’s unique insider advantage helps parents and professionals understand and teach children with Asperger’s syndrome and related social emotional difficulties. Jennifer Cook O’ Toole was diagnosed as an Aspie in adulthood, is the mother of three Asperkids, and the wife of an Aspie, an award-winning Special Educator and two-time author of brand-new books for and about Asperkids (Asperkids: An Insider’s Guide to Loving, Understanding and Teaching Children with Asperger Syndrome, and upcoming The Asperkids’ (Secret) Book of Social Rules: A Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Guidelines for Teens and Tween

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