Exploring Different Brains

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with author and autism advocate Stephen Shore. Stephen was diagnosed as non-verbal and autistic at the age of 4, when doctors suggested his parents institutionalize him. Since then he has gone on an amazing journey that has led him to speaking on behalf of autism and neurodiversity in 49 countries and all but one continent.

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman welcomes Michael Bernick, the former director of California’s labor department. Mr. Bernick discusses his book, “The Autism Job Club,” the work he does for the neurodiverse through AASCEND, and the importance of employment for people on the autism spectrum.

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman interviews Michael Tolleson, an autistic savant artist. Michael talks about creating gallery worthy paintings in a matter of minutes, his late diagnosis, and the importance of being “unique.”

In this episode, Dr. Harold “Hackie” Reitman welcomes Ana Anselma, co-founder of the Social Mind Center in Davie, Florida. Ana tells of her personal connections to neurodiversity, and of the importance of creating safe environments for children with autism and asperger’s syndrome to develop social skills.

In this episode, Dr. Reitman speaks with Derek Volk, author of “Chasing The Rabbit,” host of The Derek Volk Show, and father of a son with Asperger’s Syndrome. Derek talks about the arduous task of finding a correct diagnosis, the challenges of someone on the autism spectrum finding employment, and the need for understanding from the general public.

In this inaugural episode, Dr. Harold “Hackie” Reitman interviews Raun Kaufman, the head of the Autism Treatment Center, and author of the book “Autism Breakthrough.” Raun tells us about growing up with autism, confronts the controversy that has developed around him, details some of his treatments, and discusses the idea that he may give people “false hope.”