The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

In this episode, a young man with Down syndrome scores a touchdown, bee venom is helping those with Parkinson’s, and what did Michael Jordan do for a fan with autism? All these stories and more!
[00:14] Artist with Asperger’s has life changed from TV
[00:48] Bee venom provides relief for people Parkinson’s
[01:12] Student with Down’s Syndrome scores touchdown, teams celebrate
[01:46] Alzheimer’s patients in San Diego receive device to help keep them safe
[02:13] Warriors’ Ascent charity event helps veterans and first responders deal with PTSD
[02:39] Michael Jordan sends gear to fan with autism
[03:31] Different Brains™ founder Hackie Reitman M.D. at the USAAA World Conference

FOR THE FULL STORIES AND VIDEOS:

Artist with Asperger’s has life changed from TV acting – http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2016-08-17/brilliant-artist-chris-baker-has-aspergers-being-on-tv-changed-his-life/

Bee venom provides relief for people Parkinson’s – http://wgntv.com/2016/08/17/bee-venom-therapy-provides-unique-relief-to-parkinsons-sufferers/

Student with Down’s Syndrome scores touchdown, teams celebrate – http://www.insideedition.com/headlines/18148-teams-celebrate-as-teen-with-down-syndrome-scores-touchdown-the-sportsmanship-was-incredible

Alzheimer’s patients in San Diego receive device to help keep them safe – http://www.10news.com/news/families-of-alzheimers-patients-receive-life-saving-device

Warriors’ Ascent charity event helps veterans and first responders deal with PTSD – http://www.kmbc.com/9-can-help/warriors-ascent-helps-veterans-first-responders-deal-with-ptsd/41248668

Michael Jordan sends gear to fan with autism – http://ballislife.com/michael-jordan-calls-sends-gear-to-viral-mj-fan-with-autism/

For more on the USAAA World Conference: www.usautism.org

This video is owned by Different Brains Inc, kindly donated by it’s original producer PCE Media LLC.