Neurodiverse Graduations Wow The Internet – 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 15 sec) In this episode, a dyslexic man works for change in New Zealand, a pair of neurodiverse graduation videos go viral, a family creates a virtual reality program for children with autism, and more!
[00:11] To kick things off, a high school graduate with autism gave an awe-inspiring speech to his class. [00:47] Speaking of graduations, check out this viral video of a student with Down syndrome celebrating as he walks the stage at his high school graduation. [01:10] Over in New Zealand, a 19-yr-old man with dyslexia who once hated school is now looking to help students with the same challenges. [01:40] Next up, a new study shows of the benefits that service dogs have for those suffering from PTSD. [02:05] And finally, a family has created a virtual reality program for children on the autism spectrum, which is now being tested in classrooms.FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:
To kick things off, a high school graduate with autism gave an awe-inspiring speech to his class. https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/1994661153957332/
Speaking of graduations, check out this viral video of a student with Down syndrome celebrating as he walks the stage at his high school graduation. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carlos-neira-high-school-graduate-with-down-syndrome-jumping-across-stage-lee-high-school-midland-texas/
Over in New Zealand, a 19-yr-old man with dyslexia who once hated school is now looking to help students with the same challenges. https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/wellington-man-hated-school-due-dyslexia-creates-new-programme-help-kids?auto=5798447592001
Next up, a new study shows of the benefits that service dogs have for those suffering from PTSD. https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/study-finds-service-dogs-beneficial-for-veterans-with-ptsd/768594021
And finally, a family has created a virtual reality program for children on the autism spectrum, which is now being tested in classrooms. https://www.facebook.com/aol/videos/1551966004930705/
