Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more accessible for kids with autism, a lacrosse player with Down syndrome scores a goal during senior night, community members rappel from 100 feet for dyslexia funds, and more!

[00:10] To kick things off, let’s see how a high school lacrosse player with Down syndrome scored a goal on senior night. Click here for the full story and video.

[00:39] Next up, a mother used her skills as an artist to transform her son into a superhero with autism. Click here for the full story and video.

[01:09] In Wisconsin, community members rappelled from 100 feet to raise funds for a local dyslexia center. Click here for the full story and video.

[01:32] Let’s take a look at how Oregon Health and Science University is using online chats for a dementia study. Click here for the full story and video.

[02:08] And finally, in Vermont, check out how a theater program is making the art more accessible for children on the autism spectrum. Click here for the full story and video.