CoreBrain Journal

Speech & Language Recovery - From ASD to Stroke

Kimberly Tice, MS, CCC-SLP,  & Venita Litvack, MA, CCC-SLP, provide speech intervention for language, learning, literacy, and balanced feeding to people with autism spectrum disorder as an SLP [speech language pathologists]. Kim Tice is a certified special educator. She co-authors the Lou Knows What to Do book series and co-hosts the Speechie Side Up podcast with Venita Litvack.

Tice is an affiliate of ASHA Special Interest Groups 1, Language Learning and Education and 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication. With her colleague, Venita Litvack, both serve as speech coaches and trainers people with autism spectrum disorder to stroke in a variety of settings as speech and language recovery experts.

Both work within the same augmentative and alternative communication community.

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Speech & Language References [doi Explained in this link]

• Adams, L., Gouvousis, A., Vanlue, M., & Waldron, C. (2004). Social Story Intervention. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities,19(2), 87-94. doi:10.1177/10883576040190020301
• Dodd, S., Hupp, S. D., Jewell, J. D., & Krohn, E. (2007). Using Parents and Siblings during a Social Story Intervention for Two Children Diagnosed with PDD-NOS. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities,20(3), 217-229. doi:10.1007/s10882-007-9090-4
• Gray, C. (2014). Comparison of Social Stories™ 10.0 – 10.2 Criteria. Retrieved September 2018 from: https://carolgraysocialstories.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Social-Stories-10.0-10.2-Comparison-Chart.pdf
• Gray, C. A., & Garand, J. D. (1993). Social Stories: Improving Responses of Students with Autism with Accurate Social Information. Focus on Autistic Behavior,8(1), 1-10. doi:10.1177/108835769300800101
• Hutchins, T. L., & Prelock, P. A. (2012). The social validity of Social Stories™ for supporting the behavioural and communicative functioning of children with autism spectrum disorder. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology,15(4), 383-395. doi:10.3109/17549507.2012.743174
• Kuoch, H., & Mirenda, P. (2003). Social Story Interventions for Young Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities,18(4), 219-227. doi:10.1177/10883576030180040301
• Lorimer, P. A., Simpson, R. L., Myles, B. S., & Ganz, J. B. (2002). The Use of Social Stories as a Preventative Behavioral Intervention in a Home Setting with a Child with Autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions,4(1), 53-60. doi:10.1177/109830070200400109
• Norris, C., & Dattilo, J. (1999). Evaluating Effects of a Social Story Intervention on a Young Girl with Autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities,14(3), 180-186. doi:10.1177/108835769901400307
• Norton, Donna E. and Saundra E. Norton. Through the Eyes of a Child: An Introduction to Children’s Literature. 6th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Merrill Prentice Hall, 2003.
• Robson, D. How to Write Social Stories. Retrived September 2018 from: https://www.andnextcomesl.com/2017/03/how-to-write-social-stories.html
• Schneider, N., & Goldstein, H. (2009). Using Social Stories and Visual Schedules to Improve Socially Appropriate Behaviors in Children With Autism. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions,12(3), 149-160....

Fasting Lessons Mastered Through Fast Start Diet

Dr. David Magnano -  is one of the nations top chiropractic physicians with more than 30 years of clinical practice, and is an expert on fasting. A highly popular speaker, he has designed and presented hundreds of wellness workshops for both patients and practitioners where he's addressed a wide range of health issues. He can currently be heard on radio programs around the country in his capacity as National Spokesperson for the Fast Start Diet. 

Consider this interview a step in the New Year's Resolution Direction.

The Values Of Fasting

In this interview we talk about several of the values of fasting:

1. Changes The Function of Cells, Genes, and Hormones
2. Can Help You Lose Weight and Belly Fat
3. Can Reduce Insulin Resistance, Lowering Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
4. Can Reduce Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in the Body
5. May be Beneficial For Heart Health
6. Induces Various Cellular Repair Processes
7. May Help Prevent Cancer
8. Is Good For Your Brain
9. May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
10. May Extend Your Lifespan, Helping You Live Longer

His comments help anyone interested in the value of fasting, and, most importantly, how to get started.

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Website And Connections:

• The Fast Start Diet - Starting is often the problem.
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-magnano
• The FastDiet - Revised & Updated: Lose Weight, Stay Healthy, and Live Longer with the Simple Secret of Intermittent Fasting, 2015 - by Dr. Michael Mosley and Mimi Spencer
• The Complete Guide to Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fast, 2016 - by Dr. Jason Fung and Jimmy Moore

Additional CBJ Connections

• CBJ Experts on Mindset Practices - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset
• Personal Power Mastery - Vermeeren -  http://corebrainjournal.com/273
• Finding a Path Within - Inner Voice - Seeley - http://corebrainjournal.com/247
• Reframe Your Narrative - Heslin - http://corebrainjournal.com/245

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Resilience Can Be Taught & Practiced

Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.

~ Marcus Aurelius

Linda Graham, MFT - In Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster (2018), author and psychotherapist Linda Graham, MFT, offers clear guidance in developing resilience skills with a comprehensive somatic, emotional, relational, and reflective intelligence that deepens the reader's ability to cope with the inevitable challenges and crises in a everyday life.

Chapter 1 of Resilience explains how resilience develops in the brain, how to choose the experiences that will strengthen the brain's response flexibility now, and five conditions that accelerate the brain's learning and rewiring. Chapters 2–7 contain most of the book's exercises. Within each chapter, the exercises progress from simple to complex and address increasing levels of disruption to resilience. And chapter 8 suggests lifestyle choices that readers can make to keep their brain functioning.

Linda's comprehensive CoreBrain recovery focus is clear, constructive and interesting. You will enjoy her insights to increase resilience for your next steps along the Way.

Linda Graham Resilience Connections

Website: https://lindagraham-mft.net/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BouncingBackLindaGraham/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LindaGrahamMFT

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Her Resilience Book With Specific Action Steps:

• Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster - Graham, 2018 - Global Amazon Link

Additional CBJ Resilience Connections

• Experts on Mindset Practices - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset
• Personal Power Mastery - Vermeeren -  http://corebrainjournal.com/273
• Step Into Your Moxie - Vernon - http://corebrainjournal.com/274
• Trauma, Resilience & Recovery - Powers - http://corebrainjournal.com/095
• Resilience, Life, and Recovery - Brookman - http://corebrainjournal.com/242
• Finding a Path Within - Inner Voice - Seeley - http://corebrainjournal.com/247
• Reframe Your Narrative - Heslin - http://corebrainjournal.com/245

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Lessons For Families From An Internationally Acclaimed Teacher

Kids with ADHD have Ferrari minds and bicycle brakes.

~ Dr. Ned Hallowell

Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, graduate of Harvard medical school, and leading authority with multiple lessons in the field of ADHD and Executive Function, an NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker and host of DISTRACTION, a weekly podcast for managing this CrazyBusy world. He is the founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, NYC, San Francisco, and Seattle.

A graduate of Harvard College, Tulane Medical School, and a Harvard residency and fellowship in adult and child psychiatry, Ned served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School for 20 years until he retired from academia to devote his full professional time to seeing patients, writing books, and giving lectures and seminars.

His landmark book, Driven to Distraction with his insightful colleague, Dr. John Ratey, set the entire psychiatric world on the path searching for more informed diagnostic and treatment strategies with more predictable outcomes for ADHD.

Lessons: Dr. Hallowell's Important Common Denominator

A noteworthy foundation of Dr. Hallowell's important message at every presentation is his compassion, his understanding, and his search for meaning within each person's developmentally positive attributes - a strength-based approach - that will contribute to their growing self-management skills. He focuses on the person, not the "deficit."

No, he's not into pathologizing - he's thankful, and into finding a Path for lifelong recovery that will work over time.

Our Brief Times Together

His first interview here at CBJ/156, regarding the changing ADHD scene with the neuroscience of "Executive Function" and the switch to diagnosis beyond appearances, was so popular we republished it for the holidays last year at CBJ/179.

Now He Gets Personal

In this more revealing interview, Dr. Hallowell takes us into the kitchen of his childhood and discusses in detail his challenging past, and how his past informs his practice, his teaching work, his relationships, and his life purpose. Thanks, Ned for your warmth, your authenticity, your resilience, and willingness to share your life story - where your lessons started.

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Websites & Books:

• Hallowell's Podcast: Distraction - strongly recommended for regular insights.
• DrHollowell.com - Many details on working options for ongoing recovery.
• Because I Come From A Crazy Family - Hallowell, 2018 - Global Amazon Link
• Driven to Distraction - Hallowell, 1994, - New Ed. 2011 - Global Amazon Link
• Delivered From Distraction - Hallowell, 2005...

Wellness, Purpose, and Entrepreneurial Growth

Jessica Silverman is a Holistic Wellness & Biz Startup Coach for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking greater clarity and simplicity to live their true life’s purpose. Through her coaching, she guides her clients with mind-body empowerment tools to spark the transformation of a physical and spiritual awakening to live and evolve into their most alive selves.

At an even deeper level, the Core foundation of her wellness teaching unleashes a deep understanding of one's energy, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. From the interesting perspective of energy insight, she awakens this wisdom towards healing, enlightenment, and a deeper awareness of one's divine purpose.

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Wellness Website & Connections:

• Live Your Vibrant Life (Self-study Course): bit.ly/liveyourvibrant
• Main website: www.mozenwellness.com
• Freedom + Flow Collective (Mastermind): freedomandflow360.com
• FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/mozenwellness/

Additional CBJ Expert Wellness Guest Connections

• Mindset Practices - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset
• Teams, Leadership, and the Responsibility Process - http://corebrainjournal.com/256
• Leadership, Change and Team Building - http://corebrainjournal.com/259
• Mental Toughness For Women Leader - http://corebrainjournal.com/193

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276  Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, and leading authority in the field of ADHD and Executive Function, a NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker and host of DISTRACTION, a weekly podcast for managing this CrazyBusy world. He is the founder of The Hallowell Centers in Boston MetroWest, NYC, San Francisco, and Seattle.

His first interview, regarding the changing scene with Executive Function and the switch to diagnosis beyond appearances, here at CBJ/156 was so popular we republished it for the holidays last year at CBJ/179.

In this revealing interview, Dr. Hallowell takes us into the kitchen of his childhood and discusses in detail his challenging past, and how his past informs his practice, his teaching work, and his relationships.

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Moxie For Self Transformation

Alexia Vernon - In this age of women’s empowerment, as ever increasing numbers of women are finding their voices and daring to take a stand for themselves and their causes. The publication of  Step Into Your Moxie: Amplify Your Voice, Visibility, and Influence in the World  (New World Library, October 16, 2018), by speaking and leadership coach Alexia Vernon, couldn’t be more perfectly timed.

Through her coaching and training programs and extensive speaking engagements, Alexia was dubbed a “Moxie Maven” by the Obama White House Office of Public Engagement for her robust approach to empowering women. She has helped tens of thousands of individuals speak with power and impact at work and in business, with their friends and family, onstage, on camera, and above all, to themselves. In Step into Your Moxie, she distills the communication discoveries she has made throughout her dynamic career into simple, effective, and practical recommendations women can use to experience deep and lasting transformation in all facets of their communication.

You'll love her - she's on it with helpful, practical insights!

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She Sets A Moxie Example

"Moxie is a mindset, heart set, and skill set that you can develop because I was most definitely not born with it. During the first quarter of my life, I experienced an on-again-off-again relationship — with my voice. One moment I felt like I was tap-dancing on eggshells, striving to be liked, give the right answers, and not be called out for failing to be enough of whatever I conjectured other people wanted me to be.

Then at other times, often close to those former times, I had an insufferable need to be recognized and praised for my achievements. I knew I was born to make a significant, positive impact on the world, but only later I learned how to redirect away from thinking about what other people were thinking of me. Now my thoughts drive directly to the objective - the impact that I want to make. In the past most of the time when I spoke my voice quavered, I used diminishing words and body language, and my speaking did not move people to take action."

Why Moxie Now?

"While shopping Step into Your Moxie to publishers, some of the feedback I received was, 'I’m not sure women’s empowerment or citizens’ marches and protests will still be a thing by the time the book comes out.'

Then, while writing the book, #MeToo and #TimesUp happened, millions of Americans continued to march on behalf of #BlackLivesMatter, #MarchForOurLives, and #KeepFamiliesTogether, and the world changed.

However, while women have marched and spoken up and out on behalf of themselves and others, it’s one thing to go to a rally or broadcast your views in an angry (or empowering) social media post. It’s an altogether different thing to tell yourself, and believe, that you possess the power and ability to advocate for yourself — especially if you are in an environment, professionally or personally, in which the people around you are complicit in maintaining the status quo.

Media outlets such as CNN, PBS, and Inc. predicted that 2018 would be 'the year of the woman,' but how many of us really feel like we have the moxie we need to consistently speak up, tell our truth, and create the future we want for ourselves and our loved ones? In Step into Your...

Personal Power Mastery

Douglas Vermeeren’s search for mastery and success strategies took him into the offices of the founders and CEOs of such companies as Nike, Reebok, Fruit of the Loom, FedEx, American Airlines, UGG boots, Uber, KFC, McDonald's, Disney, United Airlines and Microsoft. As a result, ABC Television and FOX Business are referring to him as the modern-day Napoleon Hill.

He is also the producer and director of three out of the top ten personal development movies ever filmed, the author of three books in the Guerrilla Marketing series and a regularly featured expert on FOX, CNN, ABC, NBC, CTV and CBC, and others.

Note Well: Currently, his program Personal Power Mastery is rated as number three in the world for the most powerful personal development seminars. And now his new book Personal Power Mastery will take its place on the list of international bestsellers.

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He Sets An Entrepreneurial Example

Have you ever fantasized about being in Napoleon Hill’s shoes as he was gathering the wisdom of the world’s leading industrialists for Think and Grow Rich -- but doing it today and getting guidance that is not only ageless but spot-on for today’s world?

Douglas Vermeeren has done just that! This internationally renowned speaker, leader, mentor, and filmmaker has interviewed 400 of the world’s business and motivational leaders to glean the wisdom that creates Personal Power Mastery, the skill of leading a life of achievement and success on every level.

Furthermore, like Hill, he has distilled that wisdom into a book. Vermeeren’s Personal Power Mastery has been lauded by no less an icon than Bob Proctor as “A Masterpiece.”

Ed Note: He reveals he is related to the painter - Vermeer, a favorite of mine.

Website & Connections:

• Personal Power Mastery - Book
• Personal Power Mastery - Blog
• DouglasVermeeren.com - Website
• Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/DouglasVermeeren1/?business_id=499609100428475
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/DougVermeeren (@dougvermeeren)
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/douglasvermeeren
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-vermeeren-lion-07a96a4

Additional CBJ Expert Guest Connections

• Mindset Practices - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset
• Parenting Vulnerability & Self Mastery - http://corebrainjournal.com/269
• On Rational Living - http://corebrainjournal.com/006
• Teams, Leadership, and the Responsibility Process -

Spiritual Life Lessons For Kids

Ariane de Bonvoisin -  Ariane writes, coaches and frequently speaks on issues of personal and professional change, spiritual life, happiness and inspiration, entrepreneurship, women in the workplace, parenting and the topic of mindful living and conscious business.

She is passionate about helping raise happy, conscious, healthy and empowered kids. She is a bestselling author, a speaker and has previously worked in the varied fields of consulting, big media, Venture Capital and startups. She considers herself a global soul having lived all over the world. Ariane has appeared on dozens of TV and radio shows, including NBC's Today Show, the CBS Early Show, CNN and ABC News Now. She recently completed a TED Residency in New York and her TED Talk on Life Skills for young kids will be available soon.

In this CBJ/272 interview, we discuss Ariane's insight into the evolution of Spiritual Life Lessons For Kids.

Spiritual Life - Books For You & Your Children

Imagine tapping into the beauty of a child's innate wisdom through the sharing of sweet and wise words of guidance and valuable life skills. Ariane de Bonvoisin's series entitled Giggles and Joy: Spiritual Life Lessons for Kids does just this, with a healthy dose of enlightened humor and profound, yet simple, messages for babies and children up to ten years old. The series includes three special books: Giggles and Joy, You Are Loved and Being You.

Giggles and Joy gives new perspectives on everyday life, by celebrating topics like Mother Earth in unique ways, a child's growing body and all its remarkable abilities, and the importance of sleep. The book articulates the power of subjects like kindness and gratitude, and also of bad days as well. She helps the reader transform tough moments by infusing them with a new light, paving the way for an unexpected, yet welcome lesson. Giggles and Joy is a book that demonstrates the power each child carries within. Through the words found in this delightful book, images are created of a world beyond what is in front of the reader. Ariane created a deeper message that gives voice to a child's spiritual nature.

You Are Loved centers on the concept that love is everywhere, breaking it down into examples so practical and relatable that speaks to a child on a soulful level. This radiant book transcends the mysteries of life into a thing of beauty; life can be happy and sad, confusing and exciting. Difficult experiences like illness, scary issues like dealing with change, and confusing matters like coping with grown-ups' emotions are all touched on with meaningful morsels of wisdom, tapping into the soul, helping children remember their inner light.

Being You breathes energy into a child's essential connection to nature, terrestrial and spiritual. Touching upon subjects like God (while honoring the abundance of diverse spiritual beliefs), in telling the truth and the importance of breathing, this sweet book empowers children to believe in their strength of character. Readers are encouraged to take charge of their lives by listening to their heart and thinking for themselves. Being You nurtures the children who read it, wrapping them in a cloak of love and light, teaching them that they have the tools on the inside to heal, to overcome, to be who they are.

Ariane describes her books as being "'spiritual' in that "they are imbued with love, optimism, humor, honesty, and common sense. They do not promote or offend anyone's sense of God or the Universe. They exist beautifully next to anyone's beliefs. It is urgent that we take care of our children's spirit as much as their minds and...

18Percent Mental Health Support

Zach Schleien Cofounder of 18percent a free peer-to-peer online support community. 18percent is a community for anyone living with any mental health issue no matter how small or large.

"We understand the issue is widespread. 18% of Americans are living with mental illness, which is why we created a community for folks to meet like-minded people. It can be hard to talk to someone who may not understand first-hand what you're going through.

18percent is an online community based off Slack so that you can chat in real-time with 100's of people from around the world. We didn't mention that It's free and always will be. We'll also help put on in-person events around the United States and possibly internationally."

This conversation with Zach leads to a no-cost useful support team for those suffering alone with limited resources and little direction.

More Details From Zach

We started 18percent because our family friend Louis passed away after struggling for three years with a schizoaffective disorder / bipolar type 1. The onset of Louis’ psychosis occurred when he was 19, and he was first hospitalized in October 2014.

From childhood through high school, Louis was happy, athletic, musically gifted, made friends quickly, and achieved outstanding academic success. He was subsequently hospitalized three more times for durations of several weeks to months. In March of 2017, Louis once again rejected therapy due to medication side effects along with non-acceptance of his condition, making it nearly impossible to manage. Two months later, in the throes of psychosis, he did not understand the danger posed by the nearby river. He perished there on June 4, 2017.

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Connections

• 18percent
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/18percentCommunity/
• Twitter:    @18percent
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/18percentcommunity/
• Medium:   https://medium.com/18percent

Additional CBJ Expert Guest Connections

• Veterans and Their Families - http://corebrainjournal.com/vets
• Mindset Practices - http://corebrainjournal.com/mindset
• Testing Resources - http://corebrainjournal.com/testing
• From Codependency To Tragedy - http://corebrainjournal.com/146
• Tools For Transition Beyond Narcissism - http://corebrainjournal.com/208
• Childhood Trauma and Recovery - http://corebrainjournal.com/191

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The Science of CBD Oil

Josh Hendrix - is a member of the Technical Advisory Council for the National Hemp Association and founder of the Kentucky Hemp Industries Association. He currently serves as the Director of Business Development for CV Sciences, Inc. where he works with farmers, universities, businesses, industry associations, and government agencies to help create the infrastructure necessary to establish a modern domestic supply chain for hemp and the production of CBD Oil in the United States.

When he's not networking with hemp researchers and growers, or briefing legislators like Senator Mitch McConnell about the multi-billion-dollar boost that federal legalization of hemp would give to the economy, hemp industry consultant Josh Hendrix of CV Sciences can usually be found conducting interviews with the media as part of his mission to educate young and old about the many medical benefits to be derived from one of man's oldest agricultural crops: hemp and CBD Oil.

Connections

• Plus CBD Oil: https://pluscbdoil.com/press/
• CorePsych Dosing Instructions With Ref Links For CBD Oil PDF Download 
• Hemp Toxicology Review from Journal of Toxicology - 26 pages, multiple references
• World Health Organization CBD Oil Review - Documents Safety and Non-Addiction PDF
• National Hemp Association
• Dosing & Research: https://www.projectcbd.org/science/cannabis-dosing/cannabis-dosing-101
• CBD Oil Medical Indications - Medical News Today\
• A Comprehensive CBD Oil Dosage Guide, with a scientifically backed user guide explaining dosages, interactions, ways to take CBD, how to maximize the bio-availability of CBD: https://www.herbonaut.com/how-to-use-cbd-oil/
• CBD Oil Reviews here at CBJ
• CBJ/270 This Resource Page - This Memorable Link: http://corebrainjournal.com/CBD
• CBJ/147 Medical Marijuana Options - Rose
• CBJ/171 CBD & Brain Injury - Lewis
• CBJ/176 CBD Oil & Brain Injury - Patel
• CBJ/224 Testing for Concussion - CBD Oil Treatment - Lewis
• CBJ/250 CBD Oil Epilepsy & Brain Injury - Lewis

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