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Category: WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Surfers Help Man With Alzheimer’s Ride The Waves

(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a woman walks 500 miles...
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Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider

(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes...
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Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome...
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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol

(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome...
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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing...
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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message to Anyone with Challenges

(VIDEO - 3min 34sec) In this episode: Joe Namath discusses addiction, Broadway star Ali...
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Did Hit Song “Old Town Road” Help a Nonverbal Boy With Autism Speak?

(VIDEO - 3min 40sec) In this episode: NBA star Kevin Durant befriends a young...
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Exploring Baltimore’s Inclusive Nightclub

(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a Baltimore nightclub offers inclusion...
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Blind Singer with Autism Stuns “America’s Got Talent” Judges

(VIDEO - 3 min 21 sec) In this episode: a blinder singer with autism...
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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more...
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Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode: a 3-yr-old with Down syndrome becomes the...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode: Al Roker discusses raising a son with...
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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise...
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Singer Billie Eilish Discusses Having Tourette’s

(3 min 27 sec) In this episode: a PDQ employee with Down syndrome becomes...
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5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes...
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Making Hip-Hop Accessible to the Hearing Impaired

( 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a 17 year old inventor makes...
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How Dance Is Helping People With Down Syndrome

(3 min 19 sec) In this episode: an adaptive dance program is offered for...
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Selma Blair Discusses Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: actress Selma Blair opens up about her...
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Man With Parkinson’s Sails The Great Lakes – W.I.N.

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Teen With Apraxia Becomes Beloved Mascot – W.I.N.

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a counselor looks to help students with...
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Blind Basketball Player With Cerebral Palsy Makes Amazing Shot

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a man with Parkinson’s donates $100,000 for...
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UK Wowed By Dance Group With Autism

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a chef with Down syndrome dedicates her...
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Gym Uses Exercise to Fight Addiction

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode: an Indiana gym helps those recovering from...
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Boy With Autism Takes Pickle Business International

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode: a Colorado student with Down syndrome hits...
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How Tennis is Empowering Kids With Down Syndrome

(3min 50sec) In this episode: people with Down syndrome are empowered through the game...
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn...
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The 11 Year Old Scrabble Master With Autism

(3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a boy with dyslexia starts a “reading...
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Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his...

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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2018 Year in Review

(6 min 17 sec) In this episode, we count down the top 10 stories...

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A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog

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How Firefighters Are Supporting a Young Man With Cerebral Palsy

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Meet The First NCAA Player With Autism

(3 min 10 sec) In this episode, former football player Tim Green looks to...
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Man With Cerebral Palsy & Brother Conquer Triathlons

(3 min 17 sec) In this episode, a local doctor uses high-tech to prevent...
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Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism...
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Can Coffee Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?

(3min 35sec) In this episode, a young woman with Down syndrome looks to change...
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Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Inspires Her School

(3min 30sec) In this episode, a cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires her school, a...
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Jamie Foxx, Jeremy Renner, & More Support Global Down Syndrome Fashion Show!

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: Pedal for Alzheimer’s goes 1,100 miles, stars...
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Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gets Contract With Nike

(3 min 29 sec) In this episode: a woman fighting ALS makes it her...
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Anaheim Ducks Honor Fan With Parkinson’s

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode: a Dyslexia Task Force is helping students...
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Seinfeld Actor John O’Hurley’s Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode a girl with Down syndrome dances through...
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Comedian With Tourette’s Wows “America’s Got Talent” Judges!

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a comedian with Tourette’s goes viral with...
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Michael Phelps Discusses Battle With Depression

(3 min 23 sec) In this episode, a Kentucky family is spreading awareness for...
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Woman with Cerebral Palsy Opens CrossFit Gym

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, the Philadelphia Eagles get set to launch...
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How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, Microsoft opens their doors to workers with...
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An American Ninja Warrior With Parkinson’s

(3 min 15 sec) In this episode: a man with Down syndrome reunites with...
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NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from...
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Girl With Down Syndrome Expresses Self Through Painting

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a nonverbal girl with Down syndrome uses...
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How One Community Is Helping a Girl with Apraxia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 22 sec) In this episode: robotic pets help those with dementia, A&E...
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Furniture Gallery Hosts Prom for Kids with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, Alzheimer’s Caregivers share their stories, singer and...
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Swimmers With Down Syndrome Compete in Nova Scotia – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode researchers from USC find a link between...
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300 Bikers Celebrate Boy with Autism’s 10th Birthday!

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, patients reverse the symptoms of early Alzheimer’s,...
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Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks <a href="https://www.differentbrains.org/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism...
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Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

Employee with Down Syndrome Celebrates 25 Years at Dunkin Donuts – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode, best-selling author Sarah Wilson discusses anxiety with...
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Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 15 sec) In this episode, a dyslexic man works for change in...
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Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a blind man with Asperger’s creates an...
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Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a UK café hires people on the...
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How 2 Toddlers with Down Syndrome Became Best Buds – Week in Neurodiversity

How 2 Toddlers with Down Syndrome Became Best Buds – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 18 sec) In this episode, we meet superheroes with special needs, two...
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Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a former high school athlete looks to...
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How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

In this episode, a middle schooler with Down syndrome scores for his soccer team,...
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Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

Deadpool’s Ryan Reynolds Opens Up About Anxiety – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ryan Reynolds opens up about anxiety, a...
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How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

(3min 25sec) In this episode, a prom proposal for a teen with Down syndrome...
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Meet The Swimming Phenom with Tourette’s and ADHD – Week in Neurodiversity

Meet The Swimming Phenom with Tourette’s and ADHD – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 33 sec) In this episode, a Missouri family sells bow ties for...
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10 Year Old Piano Prodigy With Autism Mesmerizes – Week in Neurodiversity

10 Year Old Piano Prodigy With Autism Mesmerizes – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 30 sec) In this episode, a community comes together for a special...
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How One Teen With Down Syndrome Is Helping The Homeless – Week In Neurodiversity

(3 mins 30 sec) In this episode, the NBA store in New York City...
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Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 mins 27 sec) In this episode a 14-year old model with Down syndrome...
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Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 14 sec) In this episode, a Cleveland non-profit helps adults on the...
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Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

Colorado Community Comes Together for Birthday Girl with Autism – Week in Neurodiversity

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode a 3-year-old with Down syndrome enters the...
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Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

Service Dogs for People with Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/24/18)

(3 min 28 sec) In this episode Carson Daly opens up about his anxiety...
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Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

Snoop Dogg and the NFL’s Demarcus Ware Raise ADHD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (3/17/18)

(3 min 19 sec) Patients with Alzheimer’s find joy through singing, a man with...
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Girl with Down Syndrome Joins Harlem Globetrotters – Week in Neurodiversity (3/10/18)

(3min 26sec) In this episode, a man with ADHD opens a boxing gym for...
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How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a second grader with Down syndrome makes...
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14 Year Old Girl Develops Alzheimer’s App – Week in Neurodiversity (2/24/18)

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a student with autism leads a yoga...
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Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

Boy with Autism Becomes Train Conductor for a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (2/17/18)

(3 min 21 sec) In this episode, a boy with autism gets to be...
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Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community - Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

Painter with Down Syndrome Wows Art Community – Week in Neurodiversity (2/10/18)

(3 min) In this episode, aerobics help improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s, families receive tattoos...
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Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

Phoenix Symphony Serenades Dementia Patients – Week in Neurodiversity (2/3/18)

(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man from Portland is running a...
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Toddler with Down Syndrome & Sister Sings “You Are My Sunshine” – Week in Neurodiversity (1/27/18)

(3 min 34 sec) A college student with dyslexia learned 8 languages, a new...
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Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

Teen with Down Syndrome Hits Amazing Half-Court Shot – Week in Neurodiversity (1/20/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, wounded vets get to swim with dolphins...
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How Autism Families Are Learning to Fly – Week in Neurodiversity (1/13/18)

How Autism Families Are Learning to Fly – Week in Neurodiversity (1/13/18)

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, a Dallas company helps those with autism...
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Teen with Autism Lives As a Police Officer For a Day – Week in Neurodiversity (1/6/18)

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode, Ferdinand the Bull advocates for children with...
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