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• August 12, 2017
• 1:13 pm

Can Dogs Sniff-Out Parkinson’s? – Week in Neurodiversity (8/12/17)

(4 mins 7 secs) In this episode, a deaf grandmother with dyslexia fulfills her...

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• August 5, 2017
• 8:00 am

10 Year Old With Down Syndrome Wins Soap Box Race – Week in Neurodiversity (8/5/17)

(3 mins 54 sec) In this episode, a Parkinson’s support group...

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• July 8, 2017
• 11:27 am

Netflix Previews New Series about Teen With Autism – Week in Neurodiversity (7/08/17)

(3 min 55 sec) In this episode, the trailer for the Netflix series Atypical...

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• July 1, 2017
• 2:31 pm

Exploring PTSD in Firefighters – Week in Neurodiversity (7/01/17)

(4 min 12 sec) In this episode, a young woman sings a heartwarming song...

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• June 24, 2017
• 1:10 pm

Temple Grandin Discusses Growing Up With Autism – The Week in Neurodiversity (6/24/17)

(3mins 51sec) In this episode, tandem bicycling is helping those with <a href="http://differentbrains.com/resources/parkinsons-disease/" target="_blank"...

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• June 14, 2017
• 11:16 am

Rock Steady Boxing: Knocking Parkinson’s Disease Down for the Count

Steve Dinnen reports on Rock Steady Boxing - a growing chain of gyms dedicated...

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• June 3, 2017
• 12:14 pm

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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• May 20, 2017
• 10:00 am

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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• April 22, 2017
• 1:33 pm

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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• April 8, 2017
• 12:45 pm

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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• April 1, 2017
• 10:00 am

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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• March 25, 2017
• 3:00 am

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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• March 18, 2017
• 12:32 pm

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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• Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, insomnia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's

• March 1, 2017
• 5:10 pm

Neurodiversity and Sleep: Tips for Helping Different Brains Rest

Dr. Ben Weinstock examines the common sleep problems related to neurodiverse conditions, and offers...

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• February 10, 2017
• 11:00 pm

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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• January 27, 2017
• 10:00 pm

A Winning Debut for Wrestler with Down Syndrome – Week In Neurodiversity (1/28/17)

In this episode, a teen with Down syndrome wins his high school wrestling debut,...

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• January 6, 2017
• 4:55 pm

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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• Alzheimer's Disease, apraxia, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, bipolar, misophonia, Neurodiversity, ocd, parkinson's, PTSD

• December 31, 2016
• 1:17 pm

Defining Neurodiversity for 2017: It’s Different Brains

In our final blog of 2016, Different Brains founder Hackie Reitman, M.D. discusses the...

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• December 30, 2016
• 6:12 pm

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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• December 23, 2016
• 4:16 pm

Sensory-Friendly Santa For Kids With Autism – Week In Neurodiversity (12/24/16)

In this episode, kids are meeting Santa in malls all over the country in...

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• December 16, 2016
• 8:56 pm

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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• December 10, 2016
• 7:44 am

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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• November 25, 2016
• 11:26 pm

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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• November 4, 2016
• 10:29 pm

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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• October 15, 2016
• 1:06 am

Week in Neurodiversity – Ben Affleck Studies Autism For Latest Role (10/15/16)

In this episode, Wentworth Miller stars in a depression awareness video, researchers are finding...

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• October 8, 2016
• 1:00 am

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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• October 1, 2016
• 1:30 am

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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• September 30, 2016
• 10:43 am

Sensorimotor and Neurologically Based Music Therapy: An Interview with Dr. Dorita Berger

Dr. Jennifer Jo Brout speaks with Dr. Dorita Berger about the various benefits music...

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• September 16, 2016
• 8:41 pm

Week in Neurodiversity – Rapper Becomes Autism Advocate (9/17/16)

In this episode, a rapper become an autism advocate, patients with Parkinson’s climb Machu...

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• August 27, 2016
• 1:00 am

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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• August 20, 2016
• 1:00 am

Week in Neurodiversity – Autism Awareness Goes Country! (8/20/16)

In this episode, musicians write a song for autism awareness, a young man with...

• Mike Nickas

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• Alzheimer's Disease, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Dementia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, stroke

• August 18, 2016
• 2:56 pm

The Benefits of Music for Therapy and the Neurodiverse

Martha Summa discusses the important role music can play in therapy for the neurodiverse,...

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