Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Michael Moreno
(3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome receives her first job offer, a mobility dog assists a woman with cerebral palsy, a teen with autism receives a silent standing ovation at his graduation, and more!
[00:10] Let’s kick things off with Harvey, the son of English media personality Katie Price, who got to make his musical debut in “Autism’s Got Talent”. Click here for the full video and story [00:32] Next up, check out this viral video of a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome receiving her first job offer! Click here for the full video and story [00:55] In Pennsylvania, a man is biking 80 miles to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s. Click here for the full video and story [01:27] Next up, meet Riot, a 2 yr-old mobility dog who assists a woman with cerebral palsy. Click here for the full video and story [02:03] Check out how a pair of Las Vegas women formed a bond at an epilepsy walk. Click here for the full video and story [02:29] Finally, in New York, an autistic high school student with sound sensitivity issues was given a silent standing ovation at his graduation. Click here for the full video and story