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Category: WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2017 Year in Review

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...
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Cops and Kids with Down Syndrome Team Up For Gift Shopping – Week in Neurodiversity (12/23/17)

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...
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Country Singer Naomi Judd on Battling the Stigma of Mental Illness – Week in Neurodiversity (12/16/17)

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...
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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...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Becomes Fourth Degree Black belt - Week in Neurodiversity (12/2/17)

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,...
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How Did Luke Bryan Help a Fan with Apraxia Speak? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/25/17)

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...
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Man with Autism Lives Dream on Jeopardy! – Week in Neurodiversity (11/18/17)

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...
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Can Instagram Cause Anxiety and Depression? – Week in Neurodiversity (11/11/17)

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...
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Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (11/4/17)

Trucker Goes Cross Country for Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (11/4/17)

(3 mins 19 sec) In this episode, a model throws a surprise photo shoot...
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Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween - Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

Yellow Pumpkins Raise Disability Awareness for Halloween – Week in Neurodiversity (10/28/17)

(3 mins 23 sec) In this episode, yellow pumpkins highlighted children with disabilities, a...
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SNL Spreads Awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder - Week in Neurodiversity (10/21/17)

Saturday Night Live Spreads Awareness of Borderline Personality Disorder – Week in Neurodiversity (10/21/17)

In this episode, an SNL star discusses his diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, and...
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Habitat for Humanity & Bank of America Build Homes for Adults with Autism – Week in Neurodivesity (10/14/17)

(3 mins 26 sec) In this episode, a boy sells bracelets to raise money...
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Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

(3mins 52 sec)Emma Stone shares her struggle with anxiety to Stephen...
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Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/02/17)

Teen with Autism Donates 1,000 Coloring Books to Kids with Cancer – Week in Neurodiversity (9/2/17)

(4 mins 9 sec) In this episode, a teen with autism donates coloring books...
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“Game of Thrones” Star Discusses Intellectual Disability Stigma – Week in Neurodiversity (8/26/17)

(3 mins 46 sec) In this episode, a man finds pickleball to help his...
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Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

Can Cell Phones Increase Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/19/17)

(4 mins 6 sec) In this episode, technology opens up a new world for...
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Can Dogs Sniff-Out Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/12/17)

(4 mins 7 secs) In this episode, a deaf grandmother with dyslexia fulfills her...
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10 Year Old With Down Syndrome Wins Soap Box Race – Week in Neurodiversity (8/5/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, a Parkinson’s support group...
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Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

Kids Start Lemonade Stand to Raise Autism Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/29/17)

(3 mins 45 sec) In this episode, children put together a lemonade stand for...
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Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

Young Boy With Autism Starts Lego Jewelry Business – Week in Neurodiversity (7/22/17)

(3 mins 5 sec) In this episode, a boy on the spectrum makes a...
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Veteran Walks Across the Country for PTSD Awareness - Week in Neurodiversity (7/15/17)

Veteran Walks Across the Country for PTSD Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (7/15/17)

(3 mins 17 sec) In this episode, parents design a water park for those...
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Netflix Previews New Series about Teen With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (7/08/17)

Netflix Previews New Series about Teen With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (7/08/17)

(3 min 55 sec) In this episode, the trailer for the Netflix series Atypical...
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Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)

(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song...
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Temple Grandin Discusses Growing Up With Autism – The Week in Neurodiversity (6/24/17)

(3mins 51sec) In this episode, tandem bicycling is helping those with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...
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‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Wowed by Deaf Singer – Week in Neurodiversity (6/17/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a teacher dyes his hair for a boy with...
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Jay Leno Talks About Living with Dyslexia – Week in Neurodiversity (6/10/17)

(3 mins 57 sec) In this episode, Jay Leno talks about growing up with...
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Baseball MVP Kirk Gibson on Life with Parkinson’s Disease – Week in Neurodiversity (6/3/17)

(3 mins 52 sec) In this episode, a comedian uses his Asperger’s diagnosis to...
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Father Creates Minecraft Safe Place for Kids With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (5/27/17)

(3 mins 31 sec) In this episode, weightlifter with Down...
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Man with Down Syndrome Retires After Working 33 Years at McDonald’s – Week in Neurodiversity (5/20/17)

(3 mins 42 sec) In this episode, McDonald’s honors an employee with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/down-syndrome/"...
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Doctor Raps for Concussion Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (5/13/17)

(3 mins 28 sec) In this episode, a doctor raps for concussion awareness, a...
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Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! - Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! – Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

(4 mins 14 sec) In this episode, batboy with Down syndrome gets to bat...
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Lady Gaga & Prince William Talk Mental Illness – Week in Neurodiversity (4/29/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, Boy Meets World star Rider Strong makes...
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Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

(4 mins 10 sec) In this episode, Julia the Muppet with autism makes her...
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Can Yoga Ease Autism-Related Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/15/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a yoga class is helping those with autism, a...
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Legoland Becomes Autism Friendly! – Week in Neurodiversity (4/08/17)

(3 min 43 sec) In this episode, virtual reality can help diagnose concussions, a...
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Sesame Street Welcomes Julia, a Muppet With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (4/01/17)

(3 mins 25 secs) In this episode, a man uses art to cope with...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Realizes Dream of Delivering the Weather – Week in Neurodiversity (3/25/17)

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode, Lo Bosworth discusses her depression and anxiety...
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Teen with Down Syndrome's Dog Treat Business is a Hit! - Week in Neurodiversity (3/18/17)

Teen with Down Syndrome’s Dog Treat Business is a Hit! – Week in Neurodiversity (3/18/17)

(3 min 41 sec) In this episode: an IndyCar driver breaks down concussions, boxing...
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Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

(3 min 48 sec) In this episode, a couple with Down syndrome celebrate 22...
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Can Swimming With Sharks Help PTSD? – Week in Neurodiversity

Can Swimming With Sharks Help PTSD? – Week in Neurodiversity (3/04/17)

(4 mins 5 sec) In this episode: a former hockey player talks about living...
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A Blood Test for Depression? – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/25/17)

(4min 12sec) In this episode, Lena Dunham demonstrates yoga poses to help with anxiety,...
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New Device Helps People with Asperger’s Interpret Emotions – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/18/17)

(3 min 49 sec) In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome fulfills his...
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Dog Changes the Life of Woman with a TBI – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/11/17)

In this episode, a service dog changes the life of a woman with a...
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Girl With Apraxia Finds Bond With Shelter Cats – Week In Neurodiversity (2/04/17)

In this episode, a student becomes the second contest with Down syndrome to run...
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A Winning Debut for Wrestler with Down Syndrome – Week In Neurodiversity (1/28/17)

In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome wins his high school wrestling debut,...
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A Boy with Autism and His Four-Legged Best Friend – Week In Neurodiversity

In this episode, Wounded Warrior swim with the dolphins for PTSD, a mother posts...
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Couple with Down Syndrome Share Their Wedding Day – Week in Neurodiversity (1/14/17)

In this episode, a pedaling for Parkinson’s class helps slow the symptoms, a couple...
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A Dog Surfs For PTSD!? – Week In Neurodiversity (1/7/17)

In this episode, a girl with dyslexia creates a virtual reality program to help...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2016 Year in Review

(7 minutes 40 seconds) In honor of the end of the year, we cover...
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Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)

In this episode, kids are meeting Santa in malls all over the country in...
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Lady Gaga Opens Up About PTSD – Week in Neurodiversity (12/17/16)

(4 mins. 23 sec.) In this episode, a wrist device helps a designer with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)

In this episode, CalTeach researchers find a link between Parkinson’s and gut bacteria, Demi...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Depression (12/3/16)

In this episode, a rapper with autism releases his debut album, models with Down...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael J Fox & Dave Matthews Jam for Parkinson’s (11/26/16)

In this episode, a student with autism becomes homecoming king, “Aspergers Are Us” takes...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Brain Implants Make Paralyzed Monkeys Walk (11/19/16)

In this episode, a toddler with Down syndrome models for Oshkosh, a boy with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)

In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boy with Tourette’s Sings with Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)

In this episode, a woman becomes Argentina’s first teacher with Down syndrome, Louisiana Tech...
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Week in Neurodiversity – A Therapy Duck For PTSD? (10/29/16)

In this episode, Amanda Seyfried opens up about having OCD, scientists develop a new...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Soccer Star Opens Up About Depression (10/22/16)

In this episode, a former soccer players discusses depression, a teacher is accompanied on...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)

In this episode, Wentworth Miller stars in a depression awareness video, researchers are finding...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Carly Simon Discusses Her Dyslexia (10/8/16)

In this episode, an apartment complex takes care of those with autism, Carly Simon...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Runner With Autism Wins the Gold (10-1-16)

In this episode, virtual reality helps those with social difficulties, a cheerleader asks a...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)

In this episode, a girl with Down syndrome becomes an honorary cheerleader and have...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rapper Becomes Autism Advocate (9/17/16)

In this episode, a rapper become an autism advocate, patients with Parkinson’s climb Machu...
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Week in Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes the Day of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)

In this episode, an amusement park creates a calming room for kids with autism,...
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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...
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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...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)

In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with...
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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...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Sailing Away With Autism (8/6/16)

In this episode, a program helps children with autism learn to sail, robots assist...
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Week In Neurodiversity - Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

In this episode, a girl with Asperger’s preaches a healthy lifestyle, a girl with...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Week In Neurodiversity - The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

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,...
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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...
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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...
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Do Kids and Adults Have Different ADHD? - The Week In Neurodiversity (06/03/16)

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...
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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...
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