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Doctor Raps for Concussion Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (5/13/17)


The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

(3 mins 28 sec) In this episode, a doctor raps for concussion awareness, a boy with Down syndrome opens up a cupcake shop, and Emma Stone and Michael Phelps speak about mental health awareness for the Child Mind Institute! These stories and more in this week’s episode!

[00:11] In Connecticut a doctor has made a rap video to teach patients about concussions.

[00:39] A 13-year-old with Asperger’s and ADHD has created a portable study aid for his peers who also struggle with their schoolwork.

[01:08] A 12 year old with Down syndrome has started his own cupcake shop with his mother.

[01:34] After a young man with autism was heartbroken over the closing of Blockbuster, his family has created a mini version of the store featuring some of his favorite movies.

[01:59] The Child Mind Institute is creating a video series for mental health awareness, featuring celebrities discussing their conditions and how they handle them. First, Emma Stone speaks about dealing with anxiety.

[02:27] And also from The Child Mind Institute, Michael Phelps opens up about his struggles growing up with ADHD.

FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:

In Connecticut a doctor has made a rap video to teach patients about concussions. http://fox61.com/2017/04/28/doctor-makes-rap-video-to-teach-the-dangers-of-concussion/

A 13-year-old with Asperger’s and ADHD has created a portable study aid for his peers who also struggle with their schoolwork. http://www.thejournal.ie/leitrim-homework-hut-3363508-Apr2017/

A 12 year old with Down syndrome has started his own cupcake shop with his mother. http://www.wsaw.com/content/news/12-year-old-with-Down-Syndrome-opens-cupcake-shop-420858903.html

After a young man with autism was heartbroken over the closing of Blockbuster, his family has created a mini version of the store featuring some of his favorite movies. http://abc7.com/society/family-creates-diy-mini-blockbuster-for-son-with-autism/1929102/

The Child Mind Institute is creating a video series for mental health awareness, featuring celebrities discussing their conditions and how they handle them. First, Emma Stone speaks about dealing with anxiety. http://aplus.com/Mental-Health-Month/emma-stone-dealing-with-anxiety-child-mind-institute-my-younger-self-campaign?no_monetization=true

And also from The Child Mind Institute, Michael Phelps opens up about his struggles growing up with ADHD. http://people.com/sports/michael-phelps-opens-up-about-adhd-struggles-in-new-video-a-teacher-told-me-id-never-amount-to-anything/

This video is owned by Different Brains Inc, kindly donated by it’s original producer PCE Media LLC.