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Category: WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

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How the Glastonbury Festival Accommodates Sensory Sensitivities | Week in Neurodiversity

This week’s episode highlights how the Glastonbury Festival offers sensory safe spaces for neurodivergent...
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Museum Offers Neurodivergent-Friendly Sensory Experiences | Week in Neurodiversity

This week’s episode highlights how one museum is welcoming neurodivergent guests through creating sensory-friendly...
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Teachers Uses His Tourette's to Connect with Students | Week in Neurodiversity

Teacher Uses His Tourette’s to Connect with Students | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a teacher with Tourette's Syndrome who uses his...
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Could Artificial Intelligence End Paralysis? | Week in Neurodiversity

Could Artificial Intelligence End Paralysis? | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a revolutionary new technology offering hope to people...
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The Symphony Composed by Non-Verbal Autistic Man | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights "Unforgettable Sunrise", a symphony composed by a nonverbal...
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Cover image - A Sensory-Friendly Train Ride For The Holidays | W.I.N.

A Sensory-Friendly Train Ride For The Holidays | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this Episode, we’ll be hopping onboard a festive holiday train ride...
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Device Helps People with Cerebral Palsy Walk | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at a new device that can help people with cerebral...
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Blind & Autistic Vocalist Inspires Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Holly Connor, a talented performer who is also...
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New Drug-Free Treatment for ADHD | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a new device called Mendi that shows great...
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Boy with Speech Apraxia Finds His Voice Through Music | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights a young man who isn't letting speech apraxia...
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How One Clinic is Rethinking IDD Healthcare | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Kramer Davis Health, a clinic that is rethinking...
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Boy Scout with Cerebral Palsy On His Way to Eagle Status | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode highlights Zack Gridley, a young boy scout with cerebral...
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Performers dressed in colorful costumes hold oversized leaves on a stage in the spotlight.

Interactive Theater Experience for Neurodivergent Kids | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a unique theatrical performance aimed at creating...
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The Spelling Bee Champion w/ Down Syndrome that’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a young spelling bee champion that is...
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A group of health professionals stand around a patient on a table covered with a blanket, being moved into a large imaging device.

Breakthrough Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at an exciting breakthrough in the treatment of...
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Discovers Love of Running | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a 9 year old boy with cerebral...
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Golden dog rests on patient in chair at dentist's office

How a Dog is Reducing Anxiety at the Dentist’s Office | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at how one dentist's office is battling patient...
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Brooklyn Bakery Trains Neurodivergent Adults | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at Invictus Bakery, a bakery in Brooklyn, New...
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at the "fairy trail" a mother created in...
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New Guidelines for Doctors in Screening Anxiety | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on the new guidelines being given to doctors...
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First Sheriff Deputy with Down Syndrome in beige shirt is sworn in with left hand on bible held by woman in black dress

The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on Officer Jeff Rhinerson, a man with Down...
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A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients a Voice | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This episode focuses on a new brain implant, developed at Stanford University,...
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Man in hoodie and beanie stands in front of mural of purple and blue skinned woman with text on side reading "Sitting on the beach, the sky turned black. Surprised to see her family in the stars looking back."

Artist With ADHD Creates A Children’s Book You Can Visit | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode, we look at an artist with ADHD who has...
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Woman in orange uses wearable robot to walk down outdoor path with green plants on slopes around it

Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at a new soft wearable robot for Parkinson's disease patients,...
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Sensory Friendly Live Sports for Neurodivergent Fans | Week in Neurodiversity

In this episode, we’ll be looking at Events with Jonathan - a program that's...
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Free Safe Sensory Rooms for Neurodiverse Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be looking at a nonprofit creating safe sensory...
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Eye Test for Autism Approved by the FDA | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at an exciting breakthrough in Autism diagnosis: a recently FDA-approved...
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Cover image - Do Dolls Help Kids Develop Social Skills? |W.I.N.

Do Dolls Help Kids Develop Social Skills? | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this Episode, we’ll be talking about a recent study that suggests...
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Cover image - Mattel Unveils First Barbie with Down Syndrome | W.I.N.

Mattel Unveils First Barbie with Down Syndrome | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the first Barbie...
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Cover image - Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

Autism Surf Therapy in Australia | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be talking about how surf therapy is improving...
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Cover image - How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

How One Autistic Musician is Giving Back | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of one teen on...
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Cover image - How a Couple w/ Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

How a Couple with Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of a Michigan couple...
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Cover image - Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson's-Friendly Clothing | WIN

Fashion Show Highlights Parkinson’s-Friendly Clothing | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’re heading over to Oregon for a fashion show...
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Cover image - Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

Autistic Man Wows With Lego Creations | W.I.N.

VIDEO - This week, we’ll be covering the story of a young man on...
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Cover image - Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

Autistic Artist Creates Amazing Drawing of Montreal | W.I.N.

VIDEO - We cover the story of artist Casey Vormer, who decided to take...
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Cover image - Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes "World's Strongest Man" | W.I.N.

Autistic 27 Year Old Becomes “World’s Strongest Man” | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 36sec) We cover the story of Tom Stoltman, who says the...
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Cover image - Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

Autistic DJ Follows His Dream | W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 1min 54sec) In this episode, we’ll be finding out about an autistic...
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Cover image - Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 40sec) In this episode, we head over to the Philadelphia Flyers...
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Cover image - Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

Autism Dad Creates Sensory-Friendly Haunted House | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) In this episode, we cover an autism and sensory-friendly haunted...
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Cover image - ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

(VIDEO - 2min 30sec) In this episode, we’ll be covering the story of Chris...
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Cover image - Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

Tech Company Has Put 10,000 People With Autism to Work | WIN

(VIDEO - 2min) In this episode, we’ll be heading over to Phoenix, Arizona, where...
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Cover image - Woman Volunteers At Care Home To Be Near Dad With Alzheimer's During COVID-19

Woman Volunteers At Care Home To Be Near Dad With Alzheimer’s During COVID-19

(VIDEO - 1min 7sec) Nina Ambrose decided to volunteer at a care home to...
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Cover image - UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

UHealth Jackson Urgent Care Becomes 1st In Florida To Receive Autism-Friendly Designation

(VIDEO - 1min 37sec) This week we will be discussing how UHealth Jackson Urgent...
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Cover image - Heartwarming Video of Man Asking Brother With Down Syndrome To Be His Best Man

Heartwarming Video of Man Asking Brother With Down Syndrome To Be His Best Man

(VIDEO - 1min 10sec) This week, let’s look at how a man asks his...
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Cover image - How A Down Syndrome Dance Program Went International | W.I.N.

How A Down Syndrome Dance Program Went International

(VIDEO – 1 minute) This week, we’ll be covering Down For Dance: a dance...
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Cover image - Man With Cerebral Palsy Tries New Inclusive Swing

Man With Cerebral Palsy Test Drives New Inclusive Swing

(VIDEO – 1 minute) We cover a story out of North Carolina, about a...
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Cover image - Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

(VIDEO - 3 min 37 sec) In this episode: firefighters surprise a man with...
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Cover image - How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: communities come together to celebrate...
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How Two Tennis players with Autism Found Love

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: we look at a new treatment for...
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome

(3min 41sec) In this episode: a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science...
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Did Leonardo DaVinci Have ADHD?

(VIDEO - 3min 35sec) In this episode: a young women with ALS looks to...
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Cover image - Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) In this episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum...
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Cover image - Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a high school wrestler with Down syndrome...
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Cover image - MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness

MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness

(VIDEO - 3 min 50 sec) In this episode: an eating disorder survivor walks...
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Cover image - Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

(VIDEO - 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral...
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Cover image - Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents...
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Cover image - Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome

Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3min 30sec) In this episode: a Florida college student with cerebral palsy...
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Cover image - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

(VIDEO - 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we...
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Cover image - Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work

Ex-NFL Player Steve Gleason Receives Congressional Gold Medal for ALS Work

(VIDEO - 3 min 13 sec) In this episode: Ex-NFL player Steve Gleason receives...
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WIN Cover image - Canadian Mountie walks for PTSD

Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness

(VIDEO - 3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a Canadian mountie walks 60...
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Cover image - High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At The 3-Point Line

High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line

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Cover image - Boy With Dyslexia Has Mindblowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

Boy With Dyslexia Has Mind-Blowing Talent for Rubik’s Cubes

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Cover image - The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity 2019 Year in Review

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review

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Cover image - How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

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Cover image - Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

Sports Commentator Dave Johnson Shares Battle With Multiple Sclerosis

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Cover image - How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness

How Stars Courtney Cox, Reese Witherspoon & Renee Zellwiger Are Raising ALS Awareness

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Cover image - Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

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Cover image - Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns...
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Cover image - Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes

(VIDEO - 3 min 36 sec) In this episode: a boy with cerebral palsy...
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Cover image - Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy

Chicago White Sox Announcer On Life With Cerebral Palsy

(VIDEO - 3 min 6 sec) In this episode: a model with Down syndrome...
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Cover image - Can virtual reality help ptsd?

Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down...
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Cover image - Teen develops Parkinson's diagnostic test

High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds...
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Cover image - Backstreet Boys honors fans with Down syndrome

The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student...
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Cover image - Rabbi with ALS travels across country for son's bar mitzvah

Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah

(VIDEO - 3min 52sec) In this episode: a teen with autism is chosen as...
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs...
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those...
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day

(VIDEO - 3 min 41 sec) In this episode: a woman with Down syndrome...
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Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 3 min 38 sec) In this episode: we meet an improv group...
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Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football

(VIDEO - 3 min 40 sec) In this episode: the Philadelphia Eagles raise $475,000...
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Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder

(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a personal trainer starts a program for...
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