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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.