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Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

May 4, 2019
DBAdmin
alzheimer’s, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson’s, tourette's

(3min 44sec) In this episode: a pair of brothers find interesting ways to raise money for Alzheimer’s awareness, 'Born This Way' Star Sean McElwee is breaking down barriers for those with Down syndrome, and more!

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Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

January 5, 2019
DBAdmin
Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, dementis, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, tourette's

(3 min 12 sec) In this episode, David Begnaud of CBS News discusses his life with Tourette’s, Santa makes one boy with autism’s visit a special one, a father creates an app for his son with dyslexia, and more!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

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

December 29, 2018
DBAdmin
ADHD, Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, cerebral palsy, Concussions, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

(6 min 17 sec) In this episode, we count down the top 10 stories from 2018, including a comedian with Tourette’s becoming famous on America’s Got Talent, the first Washington Lobbyist with Down syndrome, the first runner with cerebral palsy earning a contract with Nike, and more!

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Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

November 24, 2018
DBAdmin
Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, Tourette, tourette's

(3 min 36 sec) An Indiana police department looks to keep children with autism safe, a boy with Tourette’s finds that animals help his tics, and what are “zombie cells” and how are they helping the battle against Alzheimer’s? These stories and more in this week’s edition!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Comedian With Tourette’s Wows “America’s Got Talent” Judges!

October 6, 2018
DBAdmin
Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Dyslexia, Neurodiversity, tourette's, traumatic brain injury

(3 min 16 sec) In this episode, a comedian with Tourette’s goes viral with his routine on America’s Got Talent, parents experience a simulation of what it’s like to have dyslexia, a young woman from Utah tells why autism is her superpower, and more!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism

September 15, 2018
DBAdmin
Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette's

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode, Microsoft opens their doors to workers with autism, a woman with Down syndrome lives her dream of being a flight attendant, a 12-year-old musician with Tourette’s spreads awareness with a viral video, and more!

News

The Triathlete With Tourette’s

Kyle Hagemann has been coping with Tourette syndrome and OCD for his entire life and recently has been coping with his conditions in a rather unusual way: triathlons.

News

A Back to School Survival Guide for Different Brains

August 14, 2018
Reuben Friedlander
ADHD, apraxia, Asperger's Syndrome (ASD), Autism, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, ocd, schizophrenia, tourette's

Resuming classes after summer vacation is always an exciting and often stressful event for any child. Here are 6 tips for making the transitions easier for any kind of different brain.

News

Raising Tourette’s: New A&E Docuseries Premiering August 15th

A new series focusing on five families raising children with Tourette Syndrome premieres on A&E, August 15, at 10 pm EST.

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Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

June 23, 2018
DBAdmin
apraxia, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette's

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a blind man with Asperger’s creates an Internet radio station, a dancer with Tourette’s uses her tics in her movement, a coffee employee with Down syndrome gets a huge surprise from his boss, and more!

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Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

June 16, 2018
DBAdmin
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette's

(3 min 24 sec) In this episode, a UK café hires people on the autism spectrum, an 11-yr-old creates a lemonade stand for her brother with Tourette’s, and we meet the first Washington lobbyist with Down syndrome, and more!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

May 26, 2018
DBAdmin
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

In this episode, a middle schooler with Down syndrome scores for his soccer team, a Long Island teen with Tourette’s looks to raise awareness, therapy dogs in Chile make a visit to the dentist easier for children on the autism spectrum, and more!

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How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

May 12, 2018
DBAdmin
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, tourette's

(3min 25sec) In this episode, a prom proposal for a teen with Down syndrome goes viral, a new treatment is used for those with Tourette’s, and an actor with autism shares his journey to a role on The Good Doctor. These stories and more in this week’s episode!

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How One Teen With Down Syndrome Is Helping The Homeless – Week In Neurodiversity

April 21, 2018
DBAdmin
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

(3 mins 30 sec) In this episode, the NBA store in New York City becomes autism friendly, a teen with Down syndrome collects hygiene products, and a brother and sister create a video for Tourette’s advocacy! These stories and more in this week’s edition!

News

5 Celebrities with Tourette’s Syndrome

We take a look at some famous people who struggled and succeeded with Tourette's syndrome, including David Beckham and Dan Aykroyd.

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Girl with Down Syndrome Joins Harlem Globetrotters – Week in Neurodiversity (3/10/18)

March 10, 2018
DBAdmin
ADHD, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

(3min 26sec) In this episode, a man with ADHD opens a boxing gym for kids with the same challenges, a high school student with Down syndrome joins the Harlem Globetrotters, and more!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

March 3, 2018
DBAdmin
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

(3 min 47 sec) In this episode, a second grader with Down syndrome makes her regional spelling bee, a young woman with Tourette’s finds that singing helps with her tics, and more!

EDB Video

2017 in Review, Part 1: Inspiration for the Neurodiverse | EDB 109

December 20, 2017
Harold Reitman, M.D.
Autism, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, tourette's, traumatic brain injury

(10 mins) In part one of a special two part episode, Hackie Reitman, M.D. presents a handful of the great neurodiverse guests the show has had in 2017, including Dr. Temple Grandin, Dr. Stephen Shore, David A. Grant, Jessica Thom, and more!

News

How Rescuing Turtles Helped a Man with Tourette Syndrome

After his severe case of Tourette Syndrome left Ryan Stevens, 22, incapable of completing college, he realized a new passion: rescuing animals!

News

14-Year-Old Cheerleader With Tourette Syndrome Raises Awareness

Jane Hamilton, a high school cheerleader in Minnesota with a mild form of Tourette’s, is not letting it get in her way anymore.

News

Study Explores Neural Basis of Yawning to Help People with Tourette’s Syndrome

“If we can understand how alterations in cortical excitability give rise to neural disorders we can potentially reverse them. We are looking for potential non-drug, personalized treatments,” Professor Stephen Jackson of the University of Nottingham said.

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

October 7, 2017
DBAdmin
Anxiety, Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, PTSD, tourette's

(3mins 52 sec)Emma Stone shares her struggle with anxiety to Stephen Colbert, and how did this University of Kentucky quarterback help a kid with Tourette’s? These stories and more in this week’s edition!

EDB Video

The World’s First Tourettes Superhero, with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 87

(14 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. continues his conversation with Jess Thom. Jess was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at the age of 20, and is the co-founder of Touretteshero, as well as an artist, playworker, fundraiser.

EDB Video

What is Tourette’s Syndrome? with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 86

(20 mins) In this episode, Hackie Reitman, MD. speaks with British advocate Jessica Thom. Jess was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at the age of 20, and is the co-founder of Touretteshero, as well as an artist, playworker, fundraiser.

News

How MMA Helped Amir Khan Overcome Tourette Syndrome

MMA Fighter Amir Khan went from a child bullied for his Tourette syndrome, to a strong and confident young man after discovering Muay Thai at the age of thirteen.

News

Music Helps Aid Pianist with Tourette Syndrome

Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome (TS) at an early age, Yusuke Osada learned how to use his musical virtuosity to his advantage; as an effective way to help combat his condition.

News

South Dakota Man with Tourette’s Finds Peace Around Animals

Nick gets past his Tourette’s by harnessing his love of animals to work at a nature preserve and park in South Dakota.

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)

December 10, 2016
Mike Nickas
Autism, bipolar, Down Syndrome, insomnia, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

In this episode, CalTeach researchers find a link between Parkinson’s and gut bacteria, Demi Lovato discusses her life with bipolar disorder, and a woman with Down syndrome starts her own cookie business!

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Week in Neurodiversity – Boy with Tourette’s Sings with Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)

November 4, 2016
Mike Nickas
Autism, Down Syndrome, Neurodiversity, parkinson's, tourette's

In this episode, a woman becomes Argentina’s first teacher with Down syndrome, Louisiana Tech starts a boxing program with Parkinson’s, and a young boy with Tourette’s sings on stage with Carrie Underwood!

Video WEEK IN NEURODIVERSITY

Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)

June 17, 2016
Mike Nickas
Alzheimer's Disease, Autism, Epilepsy, Neurodiversity, ocd, tourette's

In this episode, a teen with Tourette’s creates a vlog, an author opens up about OCD, and did you hear about the dog with epilepsy that’s going to be in Transformers?

tourette’s

Texas Brothers Turn Dares Into Dollars For Alzheimer’s

Father Creates App For Son With Dyslexia

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

Animals Help Boy Deal with Tourette’s

Comedian With Tourette’s Wows “America’s Got Talent” Judges!

How Microsoft is Welcoming Employees with Autism

The Triathlete With Tourette’s

A Back to School Survival Guide for Different Brains

Raising Tourette’s: New A&E Docuseries Premiering August 15th

Blind Man With Autism Starts Internet Radio Station – Week in Neurodiversity

Washington’s First Lobbyist With Down Syndrome – Week in Neurodiversity

How Dogs in Chile Are Helping Kids with Autism at the Dentist – Week in Neurodiversity

How a Teen with Autism Got Cast on “The Good Doctor” – Week in Neurodiversity

How One Teen With Down Syndrome Is Helping The Homeless – Week In Neurodiversity

5 Celebrities with Tourette’s Syndrome

Girl with Down Syndrome Joins Harlem Globetrotters – Week in Neurodiversity (3/10/18)

How Singing Helps One Woman with Tourette’s – Week in Neurodiversity (3/3/18)

2017 in Review, Part 1: Inspiration for the Neurodiverse | EDB 109

How Rescuing Turtles Helped a Man with Tourette Syndrome

14-Year-Old Cheerleader With Tourette Syndrome Raises Awareness

Study Explores Neural Basis of Yawning to Help People with Tourette’s Syndrome

Emma Stone Discusses Her Childhood Anxiety with Stephen Colbert – The Week in Neurodiversity (10/7/17)

The World’s First Tourettes Superhero, with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 87

What is Tourette’s Syndrome? with Jess Thom of Touretteshero | EDB 86

How MMA Helped Amir Khan Overcome Tourette Syndrome

Music Helps Aid Pianist with Tourette Syndrome

South Dakota Man with Tourette’s Finds Peace Around Animals

Week in Neurodiversity – Woman with Down Syndrome Starts Cookie Business (12/10/16)

Week in Neurodiversity – Boy with Tourette’s Sings with Carrie Underwood (11/05/16)

Week In Neurodiversity – Dog with Epilepsy the Next Star of Transformers? (06/18/16)

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