Week in Neurodiversity – Asperger’s Boy Writes Poem that “Breaks the Internet” (5/21/16)
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.
Move over Kim Kardashian, because this week in neurodiversity features Asperger’s boy Writes a poem that REALLY “Breaks the Internet,” A pen has been created that could read to the dyslexic, and a military homecoming that will make your heart melt!
[00:07] A boy with down’s syndrome surprised by his father, a soldier returning from oversees.
[00:32] Company finds their software positions perfect for those on the spectrum.
[01:03] A young boy with Asperger’s becomes a viral phenomenon with poem.
[01:29] Singer with Tourette’s gets standing ovation on The Voice Australia.
[01:49] A pen has been created that could read to the dyslexic
[02:09] Liquor tasting held to raise funds for alzheimer’s.
[02:31] Channel suggestion: The OCD Stories
In this episode-
A boy with down’s syndrome surprised by his father, a soldier returning from oversees: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3576688/Hankies-ready-Tear-jerking-moment-returning-military-dad-surprises-s-syndrome-son-reaction-melt-heart.html
Company finds their software positions perfect for those on the spectrum: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3576688/Hankies-ready-Tear-jerking-moment-returning-military-dad-surprises-s-syndrome-son-reaction-melt-heart.html
A young boy with Asperger’s becomes a viral phenomenon with poem: http://nbc4i.com/2016/05/03/autistic-boys-poem-about-aspergers-goes-viral/
Singer with Tourette’s gets standing ovation on The Voice Australia: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-3580778/The-Voice-s-Delta-Goodrem-applauds-awe-teenager-Adam-Ledell-Tourette-Syndrome-tics-don-t-present-sings.html
A pen has been created that could read to the dyslexic: http://www.wibw.com/content/news/Invention-helps-students-with-dyslexia-unlock-hidden-abilities-378732801.html
Liquor tasting held to raise funds for alzheimer’s: http://abc30.com/news/tasters-enjoy-mezcal-to-raise-funds-for-alzheimers-research/1328743/
Channel suggestion-
The OCS Stories: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bk0GbW8xgvTgQlheNG5uw
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Mike Nickas received his Bachelor of Arts in Film and Multimedia Studies at Florida Atlantic University in December of 2015, and is currently pursuing his second BA at the University of South Florida in psychology with a minor in education. He is the former host of the online news show The Week in Neurodiversity. He also currently works for Dr. Mike Rizzo’s Child Provider Specialists in Weston, FL.
