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Training Doctors in Neurodivergent Healthcare, with Dr. Craig Escudé | EDB 326

VIDEO - Dr. Craig Escudé discusses the importance of training doctors to care for...
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The Spelling Bee Champion w/ Down Syndrome that’s Challenging Stereotypes | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at a young spelling bee champion that is...
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The First Sheriff’s Deputy with Down Syndrome | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on Officer Jeff Rhinerson, a man with Down...
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The Spectrum of Neurodiversity, featuring Jude Morrow, Kayla McKeon, Bea Moise & more | EDB 300

VIDEO - In this special 300th episode, we revisit words of wisdom from self-advocates...
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Mattel Unveils First Barbie with Down Syndrome | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at the first Barbie...
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Cover image - How a Couple w/ Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

How a Couple with Down Syndrome Learned to Dance For Their Wedding | W.I.N.

VIDEO - In this episode, we’ll be sharing the story of a Michigan couple...
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Cover image - Alzheimer's & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

Alzheimer’s & Down Syndrome, with LuMind IDSC’s Dr James Hendrix | EDB 241

(VIDEO - 25 mins) Dr. James Hendrix discusses his work studying the high rate...
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Cover image - Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

Flyers Hockey Alumni Give 6 Year Old With Down Syndrome Adaptive Bike | WIN

(VIDEO - 1min 40sec) In this episode, we head over to the Philadelphia Flyers...
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Cover image - Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, with Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau of NDSS | EDB 247

Supporting the Down Syndrome Community, w/ NDSS’ Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau | EDB 247

(VIDEO - 30 mins) Kandi Pickard & Margot Rhondeau share how the NDSS is...
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Cover image - ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

ESPYs Honor First Ironman Finisher With Down Syndrome | WIN

(VIDEO - 2min 30sec) In this episode, we’ll be covering the story of Chris...
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Cover image - Heartwarming Video of Man Asking Brother With Down Syndrome To Be His Best Man

Heartwarming Video of Man Asking Brother With Down Syndrome To Be His Best Man

(VIDEO - 1min 10sec) This week, let’s look at how a man asks his...
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Cover image - How A Down Syndrome Dance Program Went International | W.I.N.

How A Down Syndrome Dance Program Went International

(VIDEO – 1 minute) This week, we’ll be covering Down For Dance: a dance...
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Man With Autism Sews Over 100 Masks For Hospitals

(VIDEO - 3 min 37 sec) In this episode: firefighters surprise a man with...
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Neurodiversity Resources For The Coronavirus

A message from our founder, and our growing list of COVID-19 resources for different...
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How 2 Communities Celebrated Neurodiverse Birthdays During Coronavirus Shutdown

(VIDEO - 3 min 30 sec) In this episode: communities come together to celebrate...
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Honors Friend With Down Syndrome

(3min 41sec) In this episode: a student with dyslexia becomes empowered by a science...
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Did Leonardo DaVinci Have ADHD?

(VIDEO - 3min 35sec) In this episode: a young women with ALS looks to...
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Meet France’s First Politician With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3min 31sec) In this episode: a non-verbal teen on the autism spectrum...
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Cover image - Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

Ozzy Osbourne Shares His Battle With Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a high school wrestler with Down syndrome...
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MLB’s Nola Brothers Raise ALS Awareness

(VIDEO - 3 min 50 sec) In this episode: an eating disorder survivor walks...
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Cover image - Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

Make-Up Artist With Cerebral Palsy Defies The Odds

(VIDEO - 3 min 20 sec) In this episode: a makeup artist with cerebral...
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Cover image - Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

Tim Tebow Creates “A Night To Shine” For Teens With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 50sec) In this episode: Peanut Butter Falcon star Zack Gottsagen presents...
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Cover image - Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome

Kelly Clarkson Reunties Couple With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3min 30sec) In this episode: a Florida college student with cerebral palsy...
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Cover image - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara & Friends Raise $30K For ALS

(VIDEO - 3min 55sec) In this episode: a filmmaker shows the world what we...
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Canadian Mountie Walks 60 Hours Straight For PTSD Awareness

(VIDEO - 3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a Canadian mountie walks 60...
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Cover image - High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At The 3-Point Line

High School Basketball Player With Down Syndrome Can’t Be Stopped At 3-Point Line

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Cover image - Ok Google: How Are People with Down Syndrome Helping Improve Voice Assistants?

Ok Google: How Are People with Down Syndrome Helping Improve Voice Assistants?

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Cover image - The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity 2019 Year in Review

The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2019 Year in Review

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How Are Pilots Volunteering to Help Veterans with PTSD?

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Cover image - A&E's Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special

A&E’s Groundbreaking Show About Down Syndrome Wrapping Up With Christmas Special

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Cover image - Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

Vets Fight PTSD At The Race Track

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Brain Benefits of Exercise for Autism & Learning Differences

Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer Daniel Stein discusses how exercising the body can be good...
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Boy With Cerebral Palsy Wows With Halloween Costumes

(VIDEO - 3 min 36 sec) In this episode: a boy with cerebral palsy...
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Can Virtual Reality Treat PTSD?

(VIDEO – 3min 28sec) In this episode: a video of a teen with Down...
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High School Student Creates Early Detection Tool for Parkinson’s

(VIDEO - 3min 38sec) In this episode: an 11 yr-old boy with autism finds...
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The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 4 minutes) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student...
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Rabbi with ALS Travels Across Country for Son’s Bar Mitzvah

(VIDEO - 3min 52sec) In this episode: a teen with autism is chosen as...
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‘It Chapter 2’ Star Bill Hader On His Battle With Anxiety

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: Down Syndrome of Louisville performs...
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How Dolphin Therapy Is Helping Kids With Special Needs

(VIDEO - 3min 44sec) In this episode: a dolphin therapy program is helping those...
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Woman With Down Syndrome Becomes Mail Carrier For A Day

(VIDEO - 3 min 41 sec) In this episode: a woman with Down syndrome...
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Woman with Parkinson’s Surprised With a Service Dog on Good Morning America – W.I.N.

(VIDEO - 3 min 38 sec) In this episode: we meet an improv group...
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Fighting Alzheimer’s Through Flag Football

(VIDEO - 3 min 40 sec) In this episode: the Philadelphia Eagles raise $475,000...
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Eagles Quarterback Carson Wentz Makes The Day of Fan With Rare Genetic Disorder

(VIDEO - 3min 33sec) In this episode: a personal trainer starts a program for...
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Surfers Help Man With Alzheimer’s Ride The Waves

(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a woman walks 500 miles...
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Man With ALS Realizes Dream of Flying a Glider

(VIDEO - 3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a man with ALS goes...
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The Groundbreaking Lobbyist with Down Syndrome, featuring Kayla McKeon | EDB 159

(VIDEO - 16 minutes) In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Kayla McKeon,...
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Graduation Audience Gives Silent Ovation to Sound-Sensitive Man with Autism

(VIDEO - 3 min 42 sec) In this episode: a 17-yr-old with Down syndrome...
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Boy With Down Syndrome Meets His Disney Idol

(VIDEO - 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a boy with Down syndrome...
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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome

(VIDEO - 3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing...
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Tony Award Winner Ali Stroker’s Message to Anyone with Challenges

(VIDEO - 3min 34sec) In this episode: Joe Namath discusses addiction, Broadway star Ali...
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Did Hit Song “Old Town Road” Help a Nonverbal Boy With Autism Speak?

(VIDEO - 3min 40sec) In this episode: NBA star Kevin Durant befriends a young...
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Exploring Baltimore’s Inclusive Nightclub

(VIDEO - 3 min 32 sec) In this episode: a Baltimore nightclub offers inclusion...
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Blind Singer with Autism Stuns “America’s Got Talent” Judges

(VIDEO - 3 min 21 sec) In this episode: a blinder singer with autism...
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Rappelling 100 Feet For Dyslexia Funding

(VIDEO - 3 min 16 sec) In this episode: a program makes theater more...
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Down Syndrome’s Latest 3 Year Old Ambassador!

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode: a 3-yr-old with Down syndrome becomes the...
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‘Game of Thrones’ Star Sophie Turner Discusses Depression

(3 min 20 sec) In this episode: Al Roker discusses raising a son with...
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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise...
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Singer Billie Eilish Discusses Having Tourette’s

(3 min 27 sec) In this episode: a PDQ employee with Down syndrome becomes...
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We Belong: Honoring Neurodiverse and Specially Abled Musicians

Musician and educator Joseph S. Lento share his new project for highlighting the accomplishments...
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5 Year Old With Down Syndrome Becomes International Ambassador

(3 min 33 sec) In this episode: a California boy with Down syndrome becomes...
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Making Hip-Hop Accessible to the Hearing Impaired

( 3 min 35 sec) In this episode: a 17 year old inventor makes...
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How Dance Is Helping People With Down Syndrome

(3 min 19 sec) In this episode: an adaptive dance program is offered for...
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Selma Blair Discusses Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: actress Selma Blair opens up about her...
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Man With Parkinson’s Sails The Great Lakes – W.I.N.

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Teen With Apraxia Becomes Beloved Mascot – W.I.N.

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode, a counselor looks to help students with...
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Blind Basketball Player With Cerebral Palsy Makes Amazing Shot

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: a man with Parkinson’s donates $100,000 for...
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UK Wowed By Dance Group With Autism

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a chef with Down syndrome dedicates her...
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Boy With Autism Takes Pickle Business International

(3 min 45 sec) In this episode: a Colorado student with Down syndrome hits...
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How Tennis is Empowering Kids With Down Syndrome

(3min 50sec) In this episode: people with Down syndrome are empowered through the game...
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College Football Rivals Help Student With Down Syndrome

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode: a man with dyslexia who didn’t learn...
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Teen with Down Syndrome Lives Dream of Being a Flight Attendant

A teen with Down syndrome who is currently fighting a terminal illness is living...
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The 11 Year Old Scrabble Master With Autism

(3 min 31 sec) In this episode: a boy with dyslexia starts a “reading...
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Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his...

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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2018 Year in Review

(6 min 17 sec) In this episode, we count down the top 10 stories...

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2018 in Review: Advice From The Self-Advocates | EDB 153

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A Special Bond Between a Boy With Anxiety & His Dog

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The First Egyptian TV Presenter with Down Syndrome

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How Firefighters Are Supporting a Young Man With Cerebral Palsy

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Meet The First NCAA Player With Autism

(3 min 10 sec) In this episode, former football player Tim Green looks to...
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Man With Cerebral Palsy & Brother Conquer Triathlons

(3 min 17 sec) In this episode, a local doctor uses high-tech to prevent...
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