5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Derek Dunston

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes an international ambassador, a retired neurologist talks early Alzheimer’s awareness, a high school looks to honor a volunteer with special needs, and more!

[00:11] To kick things off, a California boy with Down syndrome has become an international ambassador for awareness. http://www.fox5atlanta.com/health/north-bay-boy-becomes-international-ambassador-for-spreading-down-syndrome-awareness
[00:47] Next up, a Florida Man opened up a gym for those on the autism spectrum. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2360905050804237
[01:18] Next, let’s take a look at a procedure that changed the life of a 12-year-old with cerebral palsy. https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/southington-boy-with-cerebral-palsy-gets-life-changing-procedure/1866276504
[01:50] A retired neurologist with Alzheimer’s discusses the importance of early awareness. https://katu.com/news/local/retired-neurologist-with-alzheimers-shares-importance-of-early-awareness
[02:26] And finally, over in Pennsylvania, high school students decided to give a special surprise to a volunteer with special needs. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1121093928062178