Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down syndrome asking his girlfriend to homecoming goes viral, a 9-yr-old on the autism spectrum shows the world his “superpowers,” and researchers are trying to treat PTSD with virtual reality, and more!

[00:11] Let’s kick things off with a viral video out of Florida, where of a teen with Down syndrome asked his girlfriend to homecoming! Click here for the full story and video

[00:35] Next up, let’s check out the “superpowers” of this incredible 9-yr-old on the autism spectrum. Click here for the full story and video

[01:10] A Mississippi woman looked to bring awareness to Alzheimer’s by singing with Carrie Underwood! Click here for the full story and video

[01:42] Over in Missouri, a high school student with cerebral palsy scored a touchdown for his football team! Click here for the full story and video

[02:13] And finally, let’s take a look at how virtual reality is helping treat veterans with PTSD. Click here for the full story and video