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The Week in Neurodiversity

The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

In this episode, a study shows drama classes help those with autism, a town is colored purple for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and how did one man gain control of his Parkinson’s?

[00:10] A study shows drama classes can help those with autism.

[00:27] High schools in Virginia are adopting an online and mobile-based concussion management system.

[00:55] Volunteers out of Iowa have covered an entire town in purple for Alzheimer’s awareness month.

[01:10] A man diagnosed with Parkinson’s credits deep brain simulation for allowing him to gain control of his symptoms.

[01:38] Researchers have found that healthy habits can help kids with ADHD.

[02:09] Channel Recommendation: Alzheimer’s Association California & Nevada

In this episode-

A study that shows drama classes can help those with autism, especially in the social area. https://www.romper.com/p/could-drama-classes-help-kids-with-autism-experts-say-the-arts-can-improve-social-skills-11602

 High schools in Virginia are adopting an online and mobile-based concussion management system. http://www.universityherald.com/articles/31159/20160601/how-to-prevent-concussions-technology-medical-science-concussions-injuries-brain-trauma-sports-xlntbrain-sport-u-s-high-schools.html

Volunteers out of Iowa have covered an entire town in purple for Alzheimer’s awareness month. http://whotv.com/2016/06/01/volunteers-paint-the-town-purple-for-alzheimers-awareness-month/

A man diagnosed with Parkinson’s credits deep brain simulation for allowing him to gain control of his symptoms. http://www.kgw.com/life/parkinsons-patient-credits-deep-brain-stimulation-for-controlling-symptoms/226808992/

Researchers have found that healthy habits can help kids with ADHD. http://5newsonline.com/2016/06/01/healthy-lifestyles-can-help-children-with-adhd/

 

Channel suggestion-

Alzheimer’s Association California & Nevada Alzheimer’s Association California & Nevada

 

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