Father Raps For Daughter With Down Syndrome – Week In Neurodiversity

Father Raps for Daughter with Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity


The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the DifferentBrains.org staff.

Today’s host:Adrienne Marie Sassano!

(3 min 14 sec) In this episode, a Cleveland non-profit helps adults on the autism spectrum gain real-world experience, a father dedicates a rap to his daughter with Down syndrome, and a Texas school holds a pep rally for autism awareness! These stories and more in this week’s edition!

[00:11] Let’s kick things off over in Cleveland, where a non-profit is helping adults on the autism spectrum gain independence and real world experience.

[00:37] Next up, a father has written a rap dedicated to his daughter with Down syndrome.

[00:58] Governor of Indiana Eric Holcomb signed a bill to create early intervention for young students with dyslexia.

[01:20] Dave Swartz of Minnesota’s KARE 11 along with the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota will be selling ties to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s.

[01:57] And finally, a Texas school held a pep rally to promote autism awareness.

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Let’s kick things off over in Cleveland, where a non-profit is helping adults on the autism spectrum gain independence and real world experience.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/e-team/local-program-helps-autistic-adults-become-independent-through-one-skincare-product-at-a-time

Next up, a father has written a rap dedicated to his daughter with Down syndrome.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Family/dad-raps-tribute-daughter-syndrome/story?id=54074958

Governor of Indiana Eric Holcomb signed a bill to create early intervention for young students with dyslexia.

http://www.mywabashvalley.com/news/new-law-to-help-hoosier-kids-with-dyslexia/1081464827

Dave Swartz of Minnesota’s KARE 11 along with the Parkinson’s Foundation Minnesota will be selling ties to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson’s.

http://www.kare11.com/article/news/community/buy-daves-ties-and-raise-funds-for-the-parkinsons-foundation-mn/89-425851643

And finally, a Texas school held a pep rally to promote autism awareness.

https://www.caller.com/story/news/local/2018/03/29/robstown-school-district-celebrates-autism-awareness-month-pep-rally-games/468289002/