Cross country in Iowa to sports friendships in Glanmire
Racing ahead
Armani Williams is an autistic NASCAR driver. This feature by CNN explains his journey to professional racing and how his autism can support him on the track.
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MMA and autism
John ‘Doomsday’ Howard has fought in several MMA competitions, including UFC, and is autistic. He hopes his story will provide inspiration for others on the spectrum.
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Autism Awareness Night
It was Autism Awareness Night for the Old Orchard Beach American football team during week two of their high school season, with over $10,000 being raised for autism centres in the region.
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Sporting friendships
This story is about five-year-old Nathan O’Driscoll’s blossoming friendship with champion body builder Niall Quinlan. Niall is Nathan’s physical therapist in Glanmire, Ireland.
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Cross country running
Brycen Timmer is a cross country runner for his high school in Iowa, USA, and is learning about how there is more to sport than just winning.
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All together
A programme in Buckeye, Arizona, is providing a platform for both neurodiverse and neurotypical people to come together, share skills, and form friendships.
