Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome

 

 

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3min 41sec) In this episode: a Georgia couple looks to battle Alzheimer’s together, a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science project, a Special Olympics athlete with Down syndrome has a special bond with The Rock, and more!

 

[00:11] To kick things off, models with Down syndrome were given the chance to put on a fashion show. Click here for the full story and video!

[00:41] Next up, one Georgia couple is looking to battle Alzheimer’s together. Click here for the full story and video!

[01:14] Over in Texas, a dyslexia community is embracing cursive in their schools. Click here for the full story and video!

[01:49] A student with dyslexia has became empowered from a science project. Click here for the full story and video!

[02:24] And finally, meet the special olympics athlete with Down syndrome who is also a dear friend to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and his family. Click here for the full story and video or click here for the full short film “The Rock’s Rock”!