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The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

In this episode, a man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson, a watch senses seizures, and how does improv help those with OCD? All those stories and more!

 

[00:12] Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is opens an Autism Center.

[00:42] Researchers in Waco, Texas received funds to study potential treatments for PTSD.

[01:20] Improv group in Chicago helps those with OCD.

[01:54] EpiWatch app helps people detect seizures before they happen.

[02:30] New state law in Missouri will require all public schools to test for dyslexia.

[02:54] Man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson University.

 

FOR THE FULL STORIES:

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is opens an Autism Center. http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2016/08/01/health-chop-provides-autism-friendly-spaces/

Researchers in Waco, Texas received funds to study potential treatments for PTSD. http://www.kcentv.com/news/local/local-researchers-receive-funding-for-ptsd-studies/285602149

Improv group in Chicago helps those with OCD. http://wgntv.com/2016/07/29/o-c-d-sufferers-fight-anxiety-with-improv-comedy/

EpiWatch app helps people detect seizures before they happen. http://www.fastcompany.com/3059828/the-apple-watch-app-for-seizures-may-soon-predict-their-onset

New state law in Missouri will require all public schools to test for dyslexia. http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/article_60d8732a-c420-504e-bc71-a1816699d502.html

Man with Down syndrome graduates from Clemson University. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-with-down-syndrome-fulfills-dream-of-graduating-from-clemson/

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