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The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3min 35sec) In this episode, a student with Down syndrome is given a kindness award at his graduation, a young women with ALS looks to become a disability lifestyle influencer, a study suggests Leonardo DaVinci may have had ADHD, and more!

[00:12] Let’s kick things off in Kentucky, where a cooking class is empowering students with Down syndrome. click here for the full story and video!

[00:47] Next, a new study claims that Leonardo da Vinci had ADHD. click here for the full story and video!

[01:19] Next up, a student with Down syndrome was presented a special “kindness award” at his middle school graduation. click here for the full story and video!

[01:56] Over in Illinois, patients with Parkinson’s are taking karate classes to help with mind-body connection. click here for the full story and video!

[02:25] And finally, Lauren “Lolo” Spencer was diagnosed with ALS at just 14 yrs old, but has become a disability lifestyle influencer. click here for the full story and video!

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