Did Hit Song “Old Town Road” Help a Nonverbal Boy With Autism Speak?

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3min 40sec) In this episode: NBA star Kevin Durant befriends a young man with Down syndrome, Dell embraces neurodiversity, hit song “Old Town Road” helps a nonverbal boy with autism speak, and more!

[00:11] Let’s kick things off over in California, where a young man with Down syndrome has formed a special bond with NBA star Kevin Durant. Click here for the full story and video

[00:49] Next up, Dell looks to help their employees on the autism spectrum reach their full potential. Click here for the full story and video

[01:23] Let’s head to Virginia, where a farm is going to be used as an outlet for veterans with PTSD. Click here for the full story and video

[01:58] A new campaign from the Alzheimer’s Association and the Ad Council is helping raise awareness through real stories. Click here for the full story and video

[02:27] And finally, check out how the hit song “Old Town Road” helped one nonverbal boy on the autism spectrum. Click here for the full story and video