EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS is a weekly interview show hosted by neurodiversity advocate Harold "Hackie" Reitman, MD., and presented by DifferentBrains.com. Join us as we speak with some of the most interesting people involved in autism, Asperger's, dyslexia, ADHD, OCD, down syndrome, and any condition that can be considered "neurodiverse." From doctors to judges, teachers to caregivers, scientists to advocates, parents to kids, neurodiverse to neurotypical, we want to tell any story that can offer insight into the difference in our brains.
Transforming Workplaces with Neurodiverse Talent, with Charles Kransberger | EDB 351
Vocational rehabilitation counselor and neuroinclusion consultant Charles Kransberger discusses the rise of neuroinclusive workplaces, the business value of neurodistinct talent, and practical steps to build meaningful careers.
Charles Kransberger is a credentialed vocational rehabilitation counselor and talent acquisition consultant dedicated to advancing neuroinclusion in the workplace. He has worked across trade schools, tech startups, government agencies, higher education, and nonprofits, with expertise in workplace accommodations and neurodiversity program implementation. He helps organizations understand the business value of recruiting and supporting neurodistinct professionals while empowering individuals in their careers. Connected to a global network of advocates, he champions a future where authentic, scalable neuroinclusion shapes workplace culture and strategy.
For more about Charles’ work: https://www.nitw.org/
For more about host Bea Moise: https://beatricemoise.com/
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24 Aug 2026
Unlocking 2e Potential: Helping Twice-Exceptional learners Thrive, with Dr. Matt Zakreski | EDB 350
Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD shares his experience and advice for helping twice-exceptional children excel.
Matthew “Dr. Matt” Zakreski, PsyD is a high energy, creative clinical psychologist and professional speaker who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his neurodivergent clients. He is proud to serve the Gifted community as a consultant, a professor, an author, and a researcher. He has spoken nearly a thousand times all over the world about supporting neurodivergent clients, organizational wellness, and mental health. Dr. Zakreski graduated from Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology (IGCP) in 2016. He is the co-founder of The Neurodiversity Collective, LLC, co-host of the podcast “Nerding out on Neurodiversity,” and the author of the Neurodiversity Playbook: How Neurodivergent People Can Crack the Code of Living in a Neurotypical World.
For more about Dr. Matt’s work:
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https://www.drmattzakreski.com/
https://www.theneurodiversitycollective.com/
For more about host Dr. Jennie Trocchio: https://www.drjennie.co/
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15 Aug 2026
First Place: Independent Living for the Neurodivergent, with Denise D. Resnik | EDB 349
Denise D. Resnik shares how First Place AZ has created a new paradigm for IDD independent living.
Denise is the founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ (established in 2012), co-founder of Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC, established in 1997), and founder and CEO of DRA Collective, a marketing/communications firm (established in 1986) that serves clients in a variety of fields, including real estate, economic development, healthcare, education and hospitality.
Denise serves as a member of Arizona State University Foundation Board and Watts College Dean’s Council, the Creighton University Presidential Health Sciences Phoenix Advisory Board and The Precisionists, Inc. Advisory Board. Former leadership positions include the Autism Society Marketing Task Force, Autism Speaks Housing Committee, Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism Leadership Council, National Association of Residential Providers for Adults with Autism and the National Autism Transition Research Network Advisory Panel. She has also served as a federally appointed member of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee of the National Institutes of Health.
Denise has received numerous local and national honors for her civic contributions and business accomplishments. She graduated cum laude from ASU, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Her adult son Matt, who has autism, and others with disabilities inspire her work.
For more about Denise’s work:
https://firstplaceaz.org/
https://firstplaceglobal.org/
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