Blind Singer with Autism Stuns “America’s Got Talent” Judges
(VIDEO - 3 min 21 sec) In this episode: a blinder singer with autism wows the “America’s Got Talent” judge, a man with Parkinson’s show why hockey is his best medicine, and more!
Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding
(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more accessible for kids with autism, community members rappel from 100 feet for dyslexia funds, and more!
Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!
(3 min 24 sec) In this episode: a 3-yr-old with Down syndrome becomes the latest international ambassador, a fourth grade student opens up to his class about autism, and more!
‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression
(3 min 20 sec) In this episode: Al Roker discusses raising a son with special needs, Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner discusses mental health, and more!
Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s
(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise money for Alzheimer’s awareness, 'Born This Way' Star Sean McElwee is breaking down barriers for those with Down syndrome, and more!
Singer Billie Eilish Discusses Having Tourette’s
(3 min 27 sec) In this episode: a PDQ employee with Down syndrome becomes a documentary star, singer Billie Eilish opens up about Tourette’s on Ellen, a group of skaters make the day of a young boy with autism, and more!
5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador
(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes an international ambassador, a retired neurologist talks early Alzheimer’s awareness, a high school looks to honor a volunteer with special needs, and more!
Making Hip-Hop Accessible to the Hearing Impaired
( 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a 17 year old inventor makes an app to help his brother with Down syndrome make friends, a hip-hop artist looks to make music for the hearing impaired, a boy with dyslexia writes a poem that goes viral, and more!
How Dance Is Helping People With Down Syndrome
(3 min 19 sec) In this episode: an adaptive dance program is offered for adults with Down syndrome, a trampoline park helps children with autism, vision impaired sports fans are given the full experience of a live game, and more!
Selma Blair Discusses Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: actress Selma Blair opens up about her battle with multiple sclerosis, a baton helps visually impaired musicians, a surgeon with Tourette’s hopes to inspire others, and more!
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 ADHD find their superpowers, a high school student with apraxia becomes a beloved mascot, the National Down Syndrome Society dispels myths in an inspirational video, and more!
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 St. Joseph’s, an entrepreneur with Down syndrome has her jewelry business explode, a blind high school basketball player with cerebral palsy hits an amazing shot, and more!
UK Wowed By Dance Group With Autism
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a chef with Down syndrome dedicates her cookbook to her late best friend, a dance group with autism inspires TV audiences, a Microsoft Super Bowl Commercial warms hearts everywhere, and more!
Gym Uses Exercise to Fight Addiction
(3 min 36 sec) In this episode: an Indiana gym helps those recovering from addiction, an 11-yr-old radio host delivers the news for the visually impaired, an 18-yr-old with cerebral palsy accomplishes something no one thought would be possible, and more!
Boy With Autism Takes Pickle Business International
(3 min 45 sec) In this episode: a Colorado student with Down syndrome hits a half court shot, a club in New Jersey looks to help those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a young man with autism expands his pickle business, and more!
How Tennis is Empowering Kids With Down Syndrome
(3min 50sec) In this episode: people with Down syndrome are empowered through the game of tennis, a community comes together for a teacher with Parkinson’s, a runner with autism looks to add some mileage in 2019, and more!
College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome
(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn to read until he was 18 is looking to inspire others with his book, app developers use technology to fight depression, students from the University of Alabama are raising money for a student with Down syndrome at Clemson, and more!
The 11 Year Old Scrabble Master With Autism
(3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a boy with dyslexia starts a “reading for dogs program,” young adults with Down syndrome are empowered through photography, a boy with autism develops a passion for scrabble, and more!
Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia
(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his life with Tourette’s, Santa makes one boy with autism’s visit a special one, a father creates an app for his son with dyslexia, and more!
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 from 2018, including a comedian with Tourette’s becoming famous on America’s Got Talent, the first Washington Lobbyist with Down syndrome, the first runner with cerebral palsy earning a contract with Nike, and more!
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 raise funds for ALS, a girl with epilepsy has her life changed by her specially trained dog, we meet the first NCAA basketball player with autism, and more!
Man With Cerebral Palsy & Brother Conquer Triathlons
(3 min 17 sec) In this episode, a local doctor uses high-tech to prevent strokes, a man with cerebral palsy conquers triathlons with his brother, an Alabama football fan with Down syndrome gets the gift of a lifetime, and more!
Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s
(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism safe, a boy with Tourette’s finds that animals help his tics, and what are “zombie cells” and how are they helping the battle against Alzheimer’s? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Can Coffee Prevent Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
(3min 35sec) In this episode, a young woman with Down syndrome looks to change people’s misconceptions, a teen with autism creates her own t-shirt business, and how does coffee reduce the risks of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Cheerleader With Down Syndrome Inspires Her School
(3min 30sec) In this episode, a cheerleader with Down syndrome inspires her school, a girl with cerebral palsy inspires a playground, a boy with dyslexia looks to create more support for those with the same challenges, and more!
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 come together in Denver in a fashion show for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, and more!
Runner With Cerebral Palsy Gets Contract With Nike
(3 min 29 sec) In this episode: a woman fighting ALS makes it her mission to help others, a runner with cerebral palsy becomes first to get a contract with Nike, and more!
Anaheim Ducks Honor Fan With Parkinson’s
(3 min 28 sec) In this episode: a Dyslexia Task Force is helping students in Iowa, “Now This” releases a video discussing living with Bipolar Disorder, a man with Parkinson’s is honored by the Anaheim Ducks, and more!
Seinfeld Actor John O’Hurley’s Crusade for Epilepsy Awareness
(3 min 21 sec) In this episode a girl with Down syndrome dances through barriers, actor John O’Hurley becomes an epilepsy awareness advocate, and more!
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 his routine on America’s Got Talent, parents experience a simulation of what it’s like to have dyslexia, a young woman from Utah tells why autism is her superpower, and more!
Michael Phelps Discusses Battle With Depression
(3 min 23 sec) In this episode, a Kentucky family is spreading awareness for apraxia, kids play flag football for young adults with autism, a UFC veteran donates equipment for Parkinson’s patients, and more!
Woman with Cerebral Palsy Opens CrossFit Gym
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, the Philadelphia Eagles get set to launch their 2nd annual Autism Challenge, Stanford launches a concussion education course, and a cancer survivor with cerebral palsy opens a CrossFit gym, and more!
How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism
(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, Microsoft opens their doors to workers with autism, a woman with Down syndrome lives her dream of being a flight attendant, a 12-year-old musician with Tourette’s spreads awareness with a viral video, and more!
An American Ninja Warrior With Parkinson’s
(3 min 15 sec) In this episode: a man with Down syndrome reunites with his father after a cross-country trip in a viral video, a high school football player with autism scores a spectacular touchdown, an athlete with Parkinson’s becomes an American Ninja Warrior, and more!
NBA’s Kevin Love On Battling Anxiety
(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, a man with Down syndrome retires from Wendy’s after 20 yrs. of working, a family looks to raise awareness fro apraxia, NBA star Kevin Love discusses his battle with anxiety, and more!
Girl With Down Syndrome Expresses Self Through Painting
(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a nonverbal girl with Down syndrome uses art to tell her story, NYU studies a an under-examined symptom of Parkinson’s, a pair of twins with autism have a love for running marathons, and more!
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 will be premiering a reality show about those with hearing impairments, and what does the latest research say about musicians and depression? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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 songwriter Mel B discusses her dyslexia diagnosis, children with autism get a prom night in a furniture gallery, and more!
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 social media use and ADHD, swimmers with Down syndrome break records in Nova Scotia, and more!
300 Bikers Celebrate Boy with Autism’s 10th Birthday!
(3 min 36 sec) In this episode, patients reverse the symptoms of early Alzheimer’s, a high school uses brain scans to test for concussions, bikers comes together to celebrate a birthday for a child with autism, and more!
Michael J. Fox’s Crusade to Cure Parkinson’s – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode Michael J. Fox talks Parkinson’s cures, and a musician with Down syndrome inspires everyone around the world, and more!
First Frat Brother with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a young man bikes cross-country for autism awareness, former NFL star Percy Harvin discusses anxiety, a college student with Down syndrome breaks barriers with the help of his mentor, and more!
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 Carson Daily, a young woman discusses her life with ALS, children with Down syndrome get to play football with the McCaffreys, and much more!
Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 15 sec) In this episode, a dyslexic man works for change in New Zealand, a pair of neurodiverse graduation videos go viral, a family creates a virtual reality program for children with autism, and more!
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 Internet radio station, a dancer with Tourette’s uses her tics in her movement, a coffee employee with Down syndrome gets a huge surprise from his boss, and more!
Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a UK café hires people on the autism spectrum, an 11-yr-old creates a lemonade stand for her brother with Tourette’s, and we meet the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome, and more!
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 toddlers with Down syndrome become best buddies, and a man on the autism spectrum creates sculptures out of Babybel cheese wax, and more!
Kobe Bryant Surprises a Fan with Epilepsy – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a former high school athlete looks to improve concussion testing, special education students go on a virtual reality field trip, Kobe Bryant surprises a fan with Epilepsy on The View, and more!
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, a Long Island teen with Tourette’s looks to raise awareness, therapy dogs in Chile make a visit to the dentist easier for children on the autism spectrum, and more!
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 student with Down syndrome is the first to graduate college in Oregon, and more!
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 goes viral, a new treatment is used for those with Tourette’s, and an actor with autism shares his journey to a role on The Good Doctor. These stories and more in this week’s episode!
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 those with Down syndrome, a new book is bringing awareness to children with Dyslexia, and we take a look at the high school swimming phenom who overcame the challenges of Tourette’s and ADHD! These stories and more in this week's edition!
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 needs family, a piano prodigy with autism mesmerizes audiences for World Autism Month and more!
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 becomes autism friendly, a teen with Down syndrome collects hygiene products, and a brother and sister create a video for Tourette’s advocacy! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Bryan Cranston Spreads Alzheimer’s Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity
(3 mins 27 sec) In this episode a 14-year old model with Down syndrome rocks Denver runways, Bryan Cranston’s advocates for Alzheimer’s awareness, and more!
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 autism spectrum gain real-world experience, a father dedicates a rap to his daughter with Down syndrome, and more!
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 Baby Miss American USA Patriot Pageant, a Colorado community comes together for a girl with autism’s birthday party, and more!
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 diagnosis, people with Alzheimer’s find relief through service dogs, and more!
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 Borderline Personality Disorder looks to end the stigma around mental illness, an ex-football star and Snoop Dogg create a song for ADHD empowerment, and more!
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 kids with the same challenges, a high school student with Down syndrome joins the Harlem Globetrotters, and more!
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 her regional spelling bee, a young woman with Tourette’s finds that singing helps with her tics, and more!
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 class of over 1,000 peers, a 14-yr-old girl creates an app for those with Alzheimer’s, and more!
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 a train conductor for a day, a toddler out of Georgia will be the first Gerber Baby with Down syndrome, and more!
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 are Down syndrome solidarity, and an artist with Down syndrome draws a huge following! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
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 global marathon to raise awareness for dyslexia, the Phoenix Symphony serenades patients with dementia, and WonderWorks Orlando is doing wonders for people with autism!
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 online service is helping children on the autism spectrum, and have you seen this viral video of a girl singing with her younger brother with Down syndrome?
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 to battle PTSD, firefighters learn martial arts to help battle stress, a teen with Down syndrome hits an incredible half-court shot you won’t want to miss, and more!
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 reach their full potential, a young girl with Asperger’s receives this mega-gift made of 800 rolls of toilet paper, and more in this week’s edition!
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 ADHD, a teen with autism fulfills his Christmas wish of being a police officer for a day, and more!
The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review
(6 min 9 sec) In this episode, we count down our top ten stories from 2017, including the army vet who traveled the country on foot to spread awareness for PTSD, and the young woman who lost her hearing at age 18 that stunned the world on America’s Got Talent! These stories and more in this super sized episode! Happy New Years!
Police Officers and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)
(3 min 32 sec) In this episode, children with Down Syndrome go gift shopping with police officers, Octavia Spencer discusses her challenges with dyslexia, and 200 strangers come out for the birthday party of a young boy on the autism spectrum! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Country Singer Naomi Judd on Battling Depression – Week in Neurodiversity (12/16/17)
(3 mins 31 sec) In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome celebrates his birthday by being a firefighter for a day, country singer Naomi Judd discusses her history with depression, and a 9-yr-old boy makes a video for his peers describing life on the autism spectrum! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
The Bill Gates Mission to Fight Alzheimer’s – Week in Neurodiversity (12/9/17)
(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, Bill Gates offers $50 million for Alzheimer’s research, BuzzFeed explores life with schizophrenia, and a young woman is the first with Down syndrome to enter a Miss USA State Pageant! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black Belt – Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)
(3mins 33 sec) In this episode, an MRI machine helps a teen with epilepsy, a woman with Down syndrome goes for her 4th degree black belt, and Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert host the world’s first nonverbal talk show host to raise acceptance for autism! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)
(3 mins) In this episode, a father creates a comic book character with Down syndrome for his son, Luke Bryan meets a special fan with apraxia, and how can robotic legs help children with cerebral palsy walk? These stories and more in this week's episode!
Man with Asperger’s Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)
(3 mins 36 sec) In this episode, University of Iowa researchers look at a cancer drug’s effect on Parkinson’s, a neurologist discusses the facts and myths of Alzheimer’s, and a young man with Asperger’s lives his dream of competing on Jeopardy! These stories and more in this week’s edition!
Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)
(3 mins 43 sec) In this episode, a man with Down Syndrome gives a speech to Congress about life with the condition, Jennifer Lewis from Black-ish discusses her bipolar disorder diagnosis, and how can Instagram create anxiety and depression for teens?
