Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his life with Tourette’s, Santa makes one boy with autism’s visit a special one, a father creates an app for his son with dyslexia, and more!

[00:11] Let’s kick things off over in Denver, where donations to the Global Down syndrome Foundation have helped complete a new education center. https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/12/08/global-down-syndrome-foundation-donations/

[00:44] Next up, let’s her from David Begnaud of CBS news as he discusses his Tourette’s diagnosis. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-begnaud-cbs-news-reveals-tourettes-syndrome-diagnosis/

[01:09] Wigmore Hall partnered with Resonate Arts to create a choir for families living with dementia. Let’s take a look at their work! https://slippedisc.com/2018/12/dementia-takes-the-wigmore-hall-stage/

[01:34] Now, let’s take a look at how Santa made his meeting with a blind boy with autism a special one. https://www.wwaytv3.com/2018/12/17/santa-crawls-on-the-floor-to-help-a-blind-boy-with-autism-feel-the-christmas-spirit/

[02:02] And finally, let’s take a look at a new app a dad designed for his son with dyslexia. http://www.news9.com/story/39698743/local-dad-inspired-by-son-creates-app-to-help-people-with-dyslexia