Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3min 33sec) In this episode: a personal trainer starts a program for kids on the autism spectrum, a man with Parkinson’s discusses how music helps him, Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz makes the day of a fan with a rare genetic disorder, and more!

[00:11] Let’s kick things off over in California, where a cheerleader with Down syndrome made the All-American team. Click here for the full video and story

[00:45] Let’s keep things in California, where a personal trainer has started a program for children on the autism spectrum. Click here for the full video and story

[01:21] A teen out of Virginia was chosen to be the National Ambassador for Tourette’s. Click here for the full video and story

[01:55] Next, a 74 yr old man with Parkinson’s discusses how music has slowed the effects of the disease. Click here for the full video and story

[02:31] And finally, Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz made the day of his #1 fan, a young boy with a rare genetic disorder, called Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome. Click here for the full video and story