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The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by Mike Nickas.

 

In this episode a young woman with Asperger’s creates her own business, a new device may help those with Parkinson’s, and a Shark Tank star discusses his dyslexia.

[00:09] An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s launches food truck to help employ the neurodiverse

[00:46] New autism study documents brain changes over time and how beneficial early intervention is

[01:16] Innovative Motion-tracking Device to Assist Patients with Parkinson’s

[01:40] Mothers hike together to battle postpartum depression

[02:13] Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary recounts his experiences with dyslexia

[02:37] Young man with Down’s Syndrome lands his dream job after posting video online

[03:02] Recommended channel- Everything Toys Autism

 

 

FOR THE FULL STORIES:

An Entrepreneur with Asperger’s launches food truck to help employ the neurodiverse: http://www.newschannel5.com/news/entrepreneur-with-aspergers-to-launch-food-truck-for-a-cause

New autism study documents brain changes over time: http://www.wndu.com/content/news/New-autism-study-documents-brain-changes-over-time-how-early-intervention-may-help-385246801.html

Innovative Motion-tracking Device to Assist Patients with Parkinson’s: http://www.upenn.edu/spotlights/assisting-parkinsons-patients-innovative-motion-tracking-device

Mothers hike together to battle postpartum depression: http://www.wcsh6.com/news/health/mothers-hike-together-to-battle-postpartum-depression/264691116

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary recounts his experiences with dyslexia: http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/08/health/turning-points-kevin-oleary/

Young man with Down’s Syndrome lands his dream job after posting video online: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/young-man-downs-syndrome-desperate-8309773

Recommended channel:

Everything Toys Autism: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeRXGoTBAjqO6ktPOGYvzkA/feed

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