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How MLB Star Albert Pujols Made The Day of a Fan With Down Syndrome

The Week in Neurodiversity

The Neurodiversity News Show, hosted by the Different Brains Inc. interns. Today’s host: Michael Moreno

(3 mins 25 sec) In this episode, a summer camp teaches sailing skills to campers with autism, a Navy Vet looks to raise awareness for ALS, and MLB player Albert Pujols makes the day of a fan with Down syndrome, and more!  

[00:10] To kick things off, a law grad is the first woman on the autism spectrum to compete in the Miss Virginia pageant. Click here for the full video and story

[00:42] Next, let’s move over to Colorado, where a boxing class is helping patients with both Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis. Click here for the full video and story

[01:19] In South Carolina, a summer camp is teaching sailing skills to campers with autism. Click here for the full video and story

[01:51] Next up, a Navy Veteran out of Virginia is looking to raise awareness for ALS. Click here for the full video and story

[02:27] And finally, check out this viral video of Major League Baseball star Albert Pujols making the day of a fan with Down syndrome. Click here for the full video and story