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Larry King Focus on Autism - TONIGHT
Tonight, Larry King will host a show about autism. (This show was originally scheduled for two weeks ago, but was preempted in favor of an interview with John McCain.)
One of Larry's guests will be Jason McElwain, the teenager who put a face to autism and inspired countless people with his courage and athletic ability two years ago. The video of him shooting baskets was on YouTube (and still is, if you'd like to see it) and was viewed by millions.
Also on the show will be Holly Robinson Peete, Doug Flutie and Toni Braxton, all of whom have autistic sons.
I encourage you to watch this, if for no other reason than to be inspired. So much progress has been made in the diagnosis of autism, and the future is not as bleak for these kids as it once seemed. It should be a wonderful, worthwhile hour for everyone to watch.
Thanks for your time.
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Feb 27, 2008 4:27 PM
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To whoever gives out red stars -
THANKS! Usually when I post blogs on autism, they get no responses. Maybe this will bring more attention.
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Feb 27, 2008 6:55 PM
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Hey Gabs! I didn't see your post until this morning. Congrats on the Big!Red!Star!
How was the show?
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Feb 28, 2008 9:37 AM
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Rap, it was a wonderful show. I hate that you missed it. Jason McElwain is my hero!
For those of you who did see it, what were your throughts?
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Feb 28, 2008 10:15 AM
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I was really impressed with Jason. Very well-spoken young man all way round. I love that fact that he wants to be a coach! I missed the end of the show, though- had some work to do at my sister's. What environmental factors did he thing were contributing to the increase in autism?
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Feb 28, 2008 1:35 PM
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