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Tag: Down Syndrome

‘America’s Got Talent’ Judges Wowed by Deaf Singer – Week in Neurodiversity (6/17/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a teacher dyes his hair for a boy with...
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Jay Leno Talks About Living with Dyslexia – Week in Neurodiversity (6/10/17)

(3 mins 57 sec) In this episode, Jay Leno talks about growing up with...
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Baseball MVP Kirk Gibson on Life with Parkinson’s Disease – Week in Neurodiversity (6/3/17)

(3 mins 52 sec) In this episode, a comedian uses his Asperger’s diagnosis to...
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Father Creates Minecraft Safe Place for Kids With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (5/27/17)

(3 mins 31 sec) In this episode, weightlifter with Down...
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Nestlé Raising 70,000 Euros for Down Syndrome Ireland

Nestlé’s staff in Ireland is looking to raise 70,000 euros for Down Syndrome Ireland...
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Man with Down Syndrome Retires After Working 33 Years at McDonald’s – Week in Neurodiversity (5/20/17)

(3 mins 42 sec) In this episode, McDonald’s honors an employee with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/down-syndrome/"...
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Doctor Raps for Concussion Awareness – Week in Neurodiversity (5/13/17)

(3 mins 28 sec) In this episode, a doctor raps for concussion awareness, a...
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The First Comic Book Character with Down Syndrome

Publisher Lion Forge is set to introduce the first hero with Down syndrome in...
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Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! - Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

Bat Boy With Down Syndrome Hits a Home Run! – Week in Neurodiversity (5/6/17)

(4 mins 14 sec) In this episode, batboy with Down syndrome gets to bat...
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Lady Gaga & Prince William Talk Mental Illness – Week in Neurodiversity (4/29/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, Boy Meets World star Rider Strong makes...
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Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

Can Golf Help People with Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/22/17)

(4 mins 10 sec) In this episode, Julia the Muppet with autism makes her...
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Can Yoga Ease Autism-Related Anxiety? – Week in Neurodiversity (4/15/17)

(4 mins) In this episode, a yoga class is helping those with autism, a...
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Legoland Becomes Autism Friendly! – Week in Neurodiversity (4/08/17)

(3 min 43 sec) In this episode, virtual reality can help diagnose concussions, a...
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Sesame Street Welcomes Julia, a Muppet With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (4/01/17)

(3 mins 25 secs) In this episode, a man uses art to cope with...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Realizes Dream of Delivering the Weather – Week in Neurodiversity (3/25/17)

(3 min 50 sec) In this episode, Lo Bosworth discusses her depression and anxiety...
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Teen with Down Syndrome's Dog Treat Business is a Hit! - Week in Neurodiversity (3/18/17)

Teen with Down Syndrome’s Dog Treat Business is a Hit! – Week in Neurodiversity (3/18/17)

(3 min 41 sec) In this episode: an IndyCar driver breaks down concussions, boxing...
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Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

Couple With Down Syndrome Celebrate 22 Years of Marriage – Week In Neurodiversity (3/10/17)

(3 min 48 sec) In this episode, a couple with Down syndrome celebrate 22...
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Can Swimming With Sharks Help PTSD? – Week in Neurodiversity

Can Swimming With Sharks Help PTSD? – Week in Neurodiversity (3/04/17)

(4 mins 5 sec) In this episode: a former hockey player talks about living...
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A Blood Test for Depression? – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/25/17)

(4min 12sec) In this episode, Lena Dunham demonstrates yoga poses to help with anxiety,...
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New Device Helps People with Asperger’s Interpret Emotions – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/18/17)

(3 min 49 sec) In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome fulfills his...
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Dog Changes the Life of Woman with a TBI – The Week in Neurodiversity (2/11/17)

In this episode, a service dog changes the life of a woman with a...
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Girl With Apraxia Finds Bond With Shelter Cats – Week In Neurodiversity (2/04/17)

In this episode, a student becomes the second contest with Down syndrome to run...
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Doctors Embracing Different Brains, with Steve Sulkes, M.D of the U. of Rochester Medical Center and the AADMD | EDB 67

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Steve Sulkes, M.D, the Director of...
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Illinois Man with Down Syndrome Becomes a Firefighter

Jason Eagan had one goal: become a firefighter. Since Eagan has Down...
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A Dog Surfs For PTSD!? – Week In Neurodiversity (1/7/17)

In this episode, a girl with dyslexia creates a virtual reality program to help...
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The Best of the Week In Neurodiversity – 2016 Year in Review

(7 minutes 40 seconds) In honor of the end of the year, we cover...
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Lady Gaga Opens Up About PTSD – Week in Neurodiversity (12/17/16)

(4 mins. 23 sec.) In this episode, a wrist device helps a designer with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)

In this episode, CalTeach researchers find a link between Parkinson’s and gut bacteria, Demi...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Selena Gomez Opens Up About Depression (12/3/16)

In this episode, a rapper with autism releases his debut album, models with Down...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael J Fox & Dave Matthews Jam for Parkinson’s (11/26/16)

In this episode, a student with autism becomes homecoming king, “Aspergers Are Us” takes...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Brain Implants Make Paralyzed Monkeys Walk (11/19/16)

In this episode, a toddler with Down syndrome models for Oshkosh, a boy with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)

In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Boy with Tourette’s Sings with Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)

In this episode, a woman becomes Argentina’s first teacher with Down syndrome, Louisiana Tech...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Soccer Star Opens Up About Depression (10/22/16)

In this episode, a former soccer players discusses depression, a teacher is accompanied on...
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Trailblazing for Neurodiversity and Different Brains

Dr. Hackie Reitman discusses his experiences at Trailblazing 2016, a conference dedicated to encouraging...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Carly Simon Discusses Her Dyslexia (10/8/16)

In this episode, an apartment complex takes care of those with autism, Carly Simon...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Runner With Autism Wins the Gold (10-1-16)

In this episode, virtual reality helps those with social difficulties, a cheerleader asks a...
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Young Man with Down Syndrome Makes History at Fashion Week

A teen out of Plano, Texas has made history as the first male with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Girl With Down Syndrome Realizes Cheerleading Dream (9/24/16)

In this episode, a girl with Down syndrome becomes an honorary cheerleader and have...
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Reality Series About Down Syndrome Wins an Emmy

The A&E reality series Born This Way, which follows the lives of several individuals...
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Week in Neurodiversity – FSU Football Star Makes the Day of Young Boy With Autism (9/10/16)

In this episode, an amusement park creates a calming room for kids with autism,...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Friends with Down Syndrome Make a Zombie Movie Epic! (9/3/16)

In this episode, Taryn Manning stars in a movie about bipolar disorder, Cara Delevigne...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Michael Jordan Makes the Dreams of a Fan with Autism Come True (8/27/16)

In this episode, a young man with Down syndrome scores a touchdown, bee venom...
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Teen with Down Syndrome Becomes High School Placekicker

17 year old Caden Cox has become a Ohio High School football team's newest...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)

In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with...
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Week in Neurodiversity – Can a Watch Predict Epileptic Seizures? (8/13/16)

In this episode, a man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson, a watch senses...
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Woman with Down Syndrome Celebrates 75th Birthday

Cake, presents, and smiles all around, Frances Gillett celebrated her 75th birthday in a...
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Week In Neurodiversity - Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

Week In Neurodiversity – Bowling Away PTSD (7/30/16)

In this episode, a girl with Asperger’s preaches a healthy lifestyle, a girl with...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Can Pokemon Go Battle Depression? (7/23/16)

In this episode, a woman with dementia plays the piano, a boy with autism...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Shark Tank Star Opens Up About Dyslexia (07/15/16)

In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new...
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How Do You Get Inspired? Finding Inspiration Through Neurodiversity | EDB 39

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with 7 amazing people from the world...
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A Mom’s Letter to Those That Snubbed Her Son with Down Syndrome

After her son was not invited to a class birthday party, Jennifer Engele of...
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Week In Neurodiversity – Have a Date For The Autism Ball? (7-9-16)

In this episode, a teen creates the “autism ball”, a documentary shows us a...
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Week In Neurodiversity - The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

Week In Neurodiversity – The MMA Fighter With Autism (6-25-16)

In this episode, a girl with autism receives thousands of cards for her birthday,...
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EDB ep34 trailblazing 2016 Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship Alexai Perez

Trailblazing 2016: Neurodiverse Entrepreneurship with Alexai Perez | EDB 34

In this episode, Harold Reitman, M.D. speaks with Alexai Perez, coordinator of <a href="http://www.trailblazing2016.com/"...
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EDB ep32 Downs Designs Dreams Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox

Downs Designs Dreams: Special Jeans for Special Needs with Karen Bowersox | EDB 32

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman talks with Karen Bowersox from Downs Designs Dreams...
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Actors with Down Syndrome Perform at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Actors with Down Syndrome Perform at Chicago Shakespeare Theater

The troupe aimed to prove naysayers wrong when they took the stage at Chicago’s...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity - Alzheimer's Journalist (4/30/16)

What is it like to have autism? #WIN (4/30/16)

This week in neurodiversity features Irish snapchat star James Kavanagh, Nick Lachey and Bruno...
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Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

Housing and Neurodiversity with Carolyn Naifeh | EXPLORING DIFFERENT BRAINS Episode 19

In this episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. speaks with Carolyn Naifeh, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
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Music Helps Kids with Down Syndrome Realize Dreams

Two young people with Down Syndrome recently found their dreams coming true through love...
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Matthew Ryan’s Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)

Week in Neurodiversity (3/26/16)

The Week in Neurodiversity highlights recent news stories that speak to the differences in...
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Blake's Snow Shack

Entrepreneur With Down Syndrome Starts New Business

Blake Pyron is about to become the youngest business owner in Sanger, Texas, and...
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Photographer Turns Classic Paintings into Photos Featuring Children with Down Syndrome

A popular art exhibition in Albania which features children with Down syndrome replicating poses...
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Young girl with Down syndrome to attend modeling convention

It took a lot of effort and a lot of time, but Kennedy Walsh,...
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