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Selma Blair Discusses Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

The Week in Neurodiversity

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

(3 min 30 sec) In this episode: actress Selma Blair opens up about her battle with multiple sclerosis, a baton helps visually impaired musicians, a surgeon with Tourette’s hopes to inspire others, and more!

[00:12] To kick things off, Selma Blair discusses her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. https://www.facebook.com/ABCNews/videos/348179289113993/?v=348179289113993
[00:42] A rec league basketball team has welcomed a pair of twins with Down syndrome to their team. https://wnep.com/2019/03/04/basketball-team-welcomes-twin-brothers/
[01:16] Next, check out how a baton is assisting visually impaired musicians. https://www.facebook.com/NowThisNews/videos/1752234634876633/?v=1752234634876633
[01:51] Country music artist Jim Brown discusses how his uncle has inspired him to help those with Parkinson’s. https://fox17.com/news/ferrier-files/ferrier-files-beloved-uncle-prompts-country-music-singer-to-help-those-with-parkinsons
[02:22] And finally, a California surgeon opens up about his experience with Tourette’s and how he hopes to inspire others. http://www.ktvu.com/news/bay-area-surgeon-discusses-living-with-tourette-syndrome-hopes-to-inspire-others