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The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

In this episode, a toddler with Down syndrome models for Oshkosh, a boy with autism finds a best friend in his service dog, and brain implants help paralyzed monkeys walk! These stories and more in this week’s episode!

[00:13] A young boy with autism has found his new best friend in his service dog.

[00:38] US Soccer has released a video spreading awareness for concussions.

[01:18] Dr. Edward Shaw uses the “5 Love Languages” to help families with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s.

[02:14] A toddler with Down syndrome will be participating in an upcoming holiday photo shoot for Oshkosh.

[02:45] Brain implants have helped paralyzed monkeys gain control of their legs.

FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:

A young boy with autism has found his new best friend in his service dog. http://abc7ny.com/society/video-boy-with-autism-bonds-instantly-with-service-dog/1569747/

US Soccer has released a video spreading awareness for concussions. http://www.socceramerica.com/article/70938/the-must-see-concussion-video.html

Dr. Edward Shaw uses the “5 Love Languages” to help families with loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s. http://video.foxnews.com/v/5189011382001/?#sp=show-clips

A toddler with Down syndrome will be participating in an upcoming holiday photo shoot for Oshkosh. http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2016/10/31/boy-with-down-syndrome-modeling-contract-intv.hln

Brain implants have helped paralyzed monkeys gain control of their legs. http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/health/paralyzed-monkeys-walking-brain-implant/

This video is owned by Different Brains Inc, kindly donated by it’s original producer PCE Media LLC.