Week in Neurodiversity – Rock Climber with Epilepsy Inspires (11/12/16)
The Week in Neurodiversity
The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.
In this episode, cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia, a man with epilepsy climbs mountains, and an entrepreneur with Down syndrome sends baskets to families whose children also have the condition. All these and more in this week’s edition!
[00:13] The series “Mo-Shave Today” has put out a video giving us a glimpse of depression and mental health in men. [00:47] A new protocol has been introduced to fix the imbalances responsible for Alzheimer’s. [01:38] A new study could change the way ADHD is treated. [02:11] John Olson is a 28-year-old man with epilepsy who is using his life experiences to inspire others. [02:37] Cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia. [03:13] An entrepreneur with Down syndrome has started an organization that sends baskets to families whose children also have the condition.
FOR THE FULL-LENGTH STORIES AND VIDEOS:
The series “Mo-Shave Today” has put out a video giving us a glimpse of depression and mental health in men. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/big-news-for-tot-with-down-syndrome-turned-down-by-modeling-agency/
A new protocol has been introduced to fix the imbalances responsible for Alzheimer’s. http://www.today.com/health/new-brain-program-may-fight-alzheimer-s-t104636
A new study could change the way ADHD is treated. http://www.kbtx.com/content/news/House-Call-New-research-could-change-how-ADHD-is-treated-399723041.html
John Olson is a 28-year-old man with epilepsy who is using his life experiences to inspire others. http://kdvr.com/2016/11/03/tomers-trails-climbing-to-new-heights-2/
Cognitive behavioral therapy is helping those with insomnia. http://13wham.com/news/special-reports/sleepless-in-rochester-beating-insomnia-without-medication
An entrepreneur with Down syndrome has started an organization that sends baskets to families whose children also have the condition. http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2016/10/24/national-down-syndrome-month-entrepreneur-helps-newborn-babies.html
This video is owned by Different Brains Inc, kindly donated by it’s original producer PCE Media LLC.
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.
