Link is found between Autism and Synesthesia
Synesthesia and autism researchers at the University of Sussex and the University of Cambridge have found that sensory symptoms of each are often linked.
PTSD Risk Among Soldiers Can Be Predicted, According to Study
The research at the University of Texas is only a first step to identifying those at risk of PTSD and treating them successfully, but could lead to potential preventative strategies.
South Dakota Man with Tourette’s Finds Peace Around Animals
Nick gets past his Tourette’s by harnessing his love of animals to work at a nature preserve and park in South Dakota.
Illinois Man with Down Syndrome Becomes a Firefighter
Jason Eagan had one goal: become a firefighter. Since Eagan has Down syndrome, some of the firefighters weren’t sure it would work out, but Eagan was determined.
How Do We Recognize Faces? Researchers Move Closer to an Answer
No one really knows how people recognize friends and family members- but researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are trying to change that.
Martha’s Vineyard Organization Highlights Inventions by Students with Dyslexia
Non-profit organization NoticeAbility is hosted the event to highlight the unique abilities and overlooked gifts of children with dyslexia.
Professors and Students Team Up to Provide Toys for Children With Disabilities
Two professors at the University of North Florida are working to make sure children with disabilities are able to enjoy the same popular toys as all other children.
Robot Helping Children with Autism in the Middle East
An innovative humanoid robot named Milo, released last year to help children with autism, is now confronting neurodiversity in the Middle East.
Home Depot and GallopNYC Join Forces to Help Vets with PTSD
Thanks to the collaboration between GallopNYC and Home Depot, people with disabilities will continue to benefit from therapeutic horseback riding for years into the future.
12-Year Old Quarterback with Autism Leads Football Team to Winning Season
Mason Watson, quarterback of the Goose Creek Small Fry Patriots, has led his team to an 8-3 record and a berth in the playoffs despite only becoming the team’s quarterback after an 0-2 start.
Canadian Performer with OCD Uses One-Man Show to Raise Awareness
Brendan McLeod, a thirty year old Canadian with OCD, is touring Canada performing his monologue “Brain” to raise awareness about the condition.
Comedy Troupe with Asperger’s Entertains Fans Around the Country
Asperger’s Are Us, a sketch comedy group based in Boston, is hitting it big. The troupe, made up entirely of performers with Asperger's syndrome is performing for crowds around the country.
Restaurant Staffed by People with Down Syndrome Opens in France
In a bold and creative effort to integrate those with Down syndrome into society and the workforce, a restaurant run by people with the syndrome is about to open in Nantes, France.
Teen With Autism Shines as Mascot
Joshua Eryou, a senior at East Lawrence High School, is like many people with autism: shy, quiet and reserved. But when he becomes the school’s eagle mascot, he comes out of his shell.
Possible Link Found Between Vitamin D and ADHD Risk
A study conducted by Danish researchers has shown that mothers who take Vitamin D during pregnancy may reduce the risk of ADHD in their children.
Good News on Epilepsy: Increasing Certain Fats in Brain May Reduce Risk
Research conducted by scientists at Vrije Universiteit Brussels has provided hope for those suffering from epilepsy.
