The Backstreet Boys Honor Fans With Down Syndrome

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(4mins) In this episode: a janitor’s comforting gesture for a student with autism goes viral, crowds pack Soldier Field to fight ALS, the Backstreet Boys gave the response of a lifetime to Down Syndrome of Louisville, and more!

[00:12] To start this episode off, a picture of a janitor comforting a student on the autism spectrum has gone viral! Click here for the full story and video

[00:49] Next up, let’s head to Chicago, where crowds packed Soldier Field for the 2019 ALS Walk for Life. Click here for the full story and video

[01:27] In Colorado, a 16 yr-old with cerebral palsy completed the Cloud City Challenge course. Click here for the full story and video

[02:04] Next, check out this viral video of a long-distance couple with Down syndrome reuniting! Click here for the full story and video

[02:40] To cap things off, remember the viral video we covered of Down Syndrome of Louisville performing “I Want It That Way” by the Backstreet Boys? Well the beloved boy band responded in a way no matter could have ever imagined! Click here for the full story and video