Kids’ Blood Results Could Predict Bipolar Disorder
A potential link between bipolar disorder and specific blood markers has been discovered in a UK-based study.
Week In Neurodiversity – Friends with Down Syndrome Make a Zombie Movie Epic! (9/3/16)
In this episode, Taryn Manning stars in a movie about bipolar disorder, Cara Delevigne opens up about depression, and have you heard of the best friends with Down syndrome that created a zombie flick?
Man Canoes Across Canada for PTSD
Ranta is traveling along with his dog Spitzii to bring awareness to the issues caused by PTSD and honor the veterans of Canada.
Week in Neurodiversity – Michael Jordan Makes the Dreams of a Fan with Autism Come True (8/27/16)
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!
Teen with Down Syndrome Becomes High School Placekicker
17 year old Caden Cox has become a Ohio High School football team’s newest addition.
Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)
In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with Down syndrome becomes a cop for a day, and did you hear about the man with Parkinson’s who won a Martial Arts title?
Charting New Territory in the Brain
In what’s being considered by many as a milestone in neuroscience, researchers have published a new map of the brain detailing close to one hundred previously unknown regions.
Week in Neurodiversity – Can a Watch Predict Epileptic Seizures? (8/13/16)
In this episode, a man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson, a watch senses seizures, and how does improv help those with OCD?
Week in Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)
In this episode, a program helps children with autism learn to sail, robots assist with epilepsy, Jim Jeffries talks about having autism at age 36, and can parrots help with PTSD? All these stories in more in this week’s episode!
Can Hearing Test ID Autism?
Researchers have found that an inner ear deficiency in children with autism may affect their ability to recognize speech.
Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)
In this episode, a girl with Asperger’s preaches a healthy lifestyle, a girl with Down syndrome video-bombs a news report, and have you heard about the barber in Brooklyn with Tourette’s?
Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)
In this episode, a woman with dementia plays the piano, a boy with autism wins a world title in taekwondo, and what effect is Pokemon Go having on the neurodiverse community?
Week In Neurodiversity – Shark Tank Star Opens Up About Dyslexia (07/15/16)
In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new device may help those with Parkinson’s, and a Shark Tank star discusses his dyslexia.
A Mom’s Letter to Those That Snubbed Her Son with Down Syndrome
After her son was not invited to a class birthday party, Jennifer Engele of Langley, British Columbia, took to Facebook to address the issue.
Week In Neurodiversity – Have a Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)
In this episode, a teen creates the “autism ball”, a documentary shows us a unique look at autism, and do you know how scientists are handling neurological conditions?
7 Tips To Make 4th of July Friendly to Those With Autism, Asperger’s, and Hyper-Senses
Between the barbecues, parties, and fireworks, the Fourth of July is one of the most festive times of the year. However, it can also be a problem for those with autism, Asperger’s, or any other condition that involves hyper senses.
Week In Neurodiversity – Skydiving for Parkinson’s Disease (7-2-16)
In this episode, a man sings to his mother to help with her Alzheimer’s, a girl with Tourette’s graduates high school with her service dog, and how many times did a man skydive in 12 hours to raise money for Parkinson’s research?
Notions By Nickas: My Journey Into Neurodiversity (Part One)
In this column, I will be discussing my experiences in neurodiversity as well as my own experiences with anxiety. But before I can share my thoughts and observations, it is important that I share my story of how I got into neurodiversity in the first place.
Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)
In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday, comedian Michael McCreary opens about having Asperger’s, and did you here about the MMA fighter who was just diagnosed with autism?
Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)
In this episode, a teen with Tourette’s creates a vlog, an author opens up about OCD, and did you hear about the dog with epilepsy that’s going to be in Transformers?
The Week In Neurodiversity – Can Theater Benefit the Autistic? (6/11/16)
In this episode, a study shows drama classes help those with autism, a town is colored purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and how did one man gain control of his Parkinson’s?
The Week In Neurodiversity – Do Kids and Adults Have Different ADHD? (06/03/16)
This week- adult ADHD may differ from that of children, twins with OCD under go a new surgery, a documentary sheds light on epilepsy, and more!
Week in Neurodiversity – Can Worms Cure Parkinson’s? (5/28/16)
In this episode we look at worms that could help cure Parkinson’s, a young entrepreneur with down’s syndrome, a collar that could prevent concussions, and more!
Week in Neurodiversity – Asperger’s Boy Writes Poem that “Breaks the Internet” (5/21/16)
Move over Kim Kardashian, because this week in neurodiversity features Asperger’s boy Writes a poem that REALLY “Breaks the Internet,” A pen has been created that could read to the dyslexic, and a military homecoming that will make your heart melt!
Week in Neurodiversity – Boxing Away Parkinson’s Disease (5/14/16)
This week in neurodiversity features Kristen Bell discussing her issues with anxiety, a Vine comedian opens up about bi-polar and depression, and a new program hopes to use boxing to fight Parkinson’s disease.
A Simulated Experience of Dyslexia
Many of us have no idea what it feels like to experience the struggles of dyslexia. But one website has been created to give everyone a taste of it.
A Different Look At PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is getting growing attention in quite a few places around the world. With legislations being recently passed in Canada, the Alaskan government is now following suit in their treatment and views of PTSD.
New Video Game Assists the Autistic with Learning
A Brisbane researcher has designed a videogame specifically to assist children with autism in a mainstream learning environment.
Hollywood Visual Effects Studio Embraces Artists with Autism
There is a new wave of digital effects artists making their way in the industry, as young individuals with autism are being given the opportunity to find their place with Exceptional Minds.
Realizing I Had Social Anxiety
I was afraid of social situations. I was afraid of making mistakes. I was afraid of looking bad. I was afraid of humiliating myself in front of others. It was to the point I couldn’t even perform simple tasks… I had social anxiety disorder.
