Nascar’s First Driver With Autism

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: law enforcement in Florida learns about autism, a library creates a care-kit for Alzheimer’s caregivers, we meet the first Nascar driver on the spectrum, and more!

[00:11] In Florida, a program at St. Petersburg All Children’s is helping law enforcement learn how to interact with those on the autism spectrum. Click here for the full story and video

[00:47] Over in Minnesota, a library has created a carekit for caregivers to help those with Alzheimer’s. Click here for the full story and video

[01:21] Next, meet Armani Williams, Nascar’s first driver who is an autism self-advocate. Click here for the full story and video

[01:56] In Pittsburgh, a “trunk-or-treat” event was held for children with apraxia. Click here for the full story and video

[02:27] And finally, check out this feel-good clip of a mother helping her son with cerebral palsy skateboard! Click here for the full story and video