Week in Neurodiversity

A quick, engaging video news series covering uplifting stories, events, and breakthroughs in the neurodiversity community.

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Week in Neurodiversity is a short-format video series sharing uplifting human-interest stories, heartwarming events, and scientific breakthroughs that reflect the resilience and successes of neurodivergent individuals. Hosted and produced by our neurodivergent interns, each episode is designed to inform, uplift, and connect audiences
Our mission is to amplify positive stories and breakthroughs that often go unnoticed in mainstream media, creating a space where the neurodivergent community can see themselves represented authentically and positively.
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Autism Mom’s “Fairy Trail” Creates Magical Getaway for Families | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode looks at the "fairy trail" a mother created in the South Mountain Conservancy in Millburn,
Woman in orange sweater and dark pants sits with hands on heart and back against gray couch

New Guidelines for Doctors in Screening Anxiety | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This week’s episode focuses on the new guidelines being given to doctors for better detecting anxiety in their
First Sheriff Deputy with Down Syndrome in beige shirt is sworn in with left hand on bible held by woman in black dress

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 syndrome who was recently sworn in
Hands insert implant into model of human brain

A New Brain Implant Gives ALS Patients a Voice | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - This episode focuses on a new brain implant, developed at Stanford University, that promises to give ALS patients
Man in hoodie and beanie stands in front of mural of purple and blue skinned woman with text on side reading "Sitting on the beach, the sky turned black. Surprised to see her family in the stars looking back."

Artist With ADHD Creates A Children’s Book You Can Visit | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - In this episode, we look at an artist with ADHD who has created a series of murals throughout
Woman in orange uses wearable robot to walk down outdoor path with green plants on slopes around it

Wearable Robot for Parkinson’s Mobility Issues | Week in Neurodiversity

VIDEO - We look at a new soft wearable robot for Parkinson's disease patients, developed in a joint effort between