Legoland Becomes Autism Friendly! – Week in Neurodiversity (4/08/17)
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.
In this episode, virtual reality can help diagnose concussions, a new surgery can help those with Parkinson’s, and how is Lego Land creating an autism friendly experience for families on the spectrum? These stories and more in this week’s edition!
[00:11] In Chicago, a mother has launched a chapter of Autism Eats for families whose children are on the spectrum. [00:55] A new virtual reality headset may help doctors diagnose concussions for soccer players. [01:18] A 9-year-old girl with autism and Down syndrome made it a routine to take a selfie with her family every night before she would go to bed. And now those selfies have been shared in a heartwarming video. [01:49] A new brain surgery could help those with Parkinson’s. [02:30] Legoland is creating an autism friendly experience for families with a loved one on the spectrum.FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:
In Chicago, a mother has launched a chapter of Autism Eats for families whose children are on the spectrum. http://abc7chicago.com/1805784/
A new virtual reality headset may help doctors diagnose concussions for soccer players. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-39286380
A 9-year-old girl with autism and Down syndrome made it a routine to take a selfie with her family every night before she would go to bed. And now those selfies have been shared in a heartwarming video. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-4360954/Adorable-video-shows-autistic-girl-s-year-selfies.html
A new brain surgery could help those with Parkinson’s. http://www.wkbw.com/am-buffalo/national-parkinsons-month
Legoland is creating an autism friendly experience for families with a loved one on the spectrum. http://www.fox5ny.com/news/244514750-video
This video is owned by Different Brains Inc, kindly donated by it’s original producer PCE Media LLC.
