Fwd: [NVIC] NBC/Newsweek Autism Week

[Guest guest]

Thought you would all be interested in the full schedule for autism

broadcast this week on NBC/MSNBC.

Please pass around.

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BL Fisher Note:

NBC/MSNBC will feature special coverage of the autism epidemic all

this

week. Following is the programming schedule:

MSNBC.com

NBC programming guide

Sat., Feb. 19 and Sun., Feb. 20

NBC’s Owned & Operated Stations: 7-8pm

The 14 NBC stations of the NBC Universal Television Stations group

will

focus on the rising autism epidemic in a one-hour special. (Viewers

should

check their local program listings for individual airdates). Produced

by

KNBC in Los Angeles and hosted by anchor Michele Ruiz, the program will

help

educate viewers about the disorder and provide important information

on

possible causes, warning signs, treatments and therapies. The show

also

examines the enormous impact autism has on the entire family and

documents

one family's personal struggles, frustrations and triumphs as they care

for

their autistic son.

Monday, February 21

Today: (7am -10am)

What is autism? Detection and the importance of early detection

What causes autism?

MSNBC: (10:30am - 11am ET)

Dr. Pat Levitt, director of the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for

Research

discusses advances in the treatment of autism.

Nightly News: (6:30pm-7pm ET)

Bazell reports on the reasons why autism has gone from a disorder

no

one knew of a few decades ago to an exploding emergency affecting

1.7

million Americans and their families.

Tuesday, February 22

Today: (7am -10am)

The Autism diagnosis and how to set up a treatment team

The Marino story: When early intervention works

MSNBC: (10:30am-11am ET)

Lee Grossman, president & CEO of the Autism Society of America has

a

17-year-old autistic son and shares his personal crusade in raising

awareness and funding for autism.

CNBC: Power Lunch (12:30pm) and Closing Bell (4:45pm)

The Autism Double Whammy: Paying the emotional and financial

price.

Nightly News: (6:30pm-7pm)

Bazell revisits a California family that responded to their

son's

diagnosis by taking on the scientific establishment to make autism

research

a national priority.

Wednesday, February 23

Today: (7am - 10am)

Educational programs for treating children with autism

How autism affects the family and siblings

MSNBC: (10:30am - 11am ET)

Gloria and Fay, parents of twin 7-year-old autistic boys,

share

their personal story of living with autism.

CNBC: Power Lunch (12:30pm) and Closing Bell (4:45pm)

Research and funding

Nightly News: (6:30pm-8pm)

Bazell reports on research at Yale University that reveals the

inner

workings of the minds of people with autism by watching where their

eyes

focus while watching human interactions in movies and videos.

Thursday, February 24

Today: (7am-10am)

How to be an advocate for your child if they have autism

Knowing the law in your community, and getting it to work for you

MSNBC: (10:30am-11am ET)

Actor , honorary board member of Cure Autism Now

CNBC: Power Lunch (12:30pm)

Serving the growing population of autistic children

CNBC: Closing Bell (4:45pm)

Vernon , 2002 Nobel Laureate in Economics, discusses his

personal

challenges with Asperger Syndrome

Friday, February 25

Today: (7am-10am)

Bob and Suzanne announce their Public Awareness Campaign

Adults with Autism

MSNBC: (10:30am -11am ET)

NBC Universal CEO Bob

CNBC: Power Lunch (12:30) and Closing Bell (4:45)

Vocational training for autistic teenagers

CNBC: Power Lunch

NBC Universal CEO Bob announces new public awareness

campaign

Saturday, February 26

Telemundo: (7pm-8pm)

" Autismo: Epidemia Silenciosa? " : The show will provide viewers

with

important information on the disorder and explain how families can

seek

treatment for their autistic children. KVEA anchor Lucia Navarro will

serve

as host of the program, which will also explore how the Hispanic

community

deals with autism and the social stigma that is often associated with

mental

illness.