Autism in the media - tune in to NBC stations - newsweek issue
Feb 18 '05
The Bottom Line NBC owned and operated stations are focusing on autism, starting on Saturday, February 19th through the following week. Newsweek's Feb 28th issue will follow suit.
Those familar with autism awareness probably know that April is the month for promoting awareness. Awareness of the disability is taking place sooner thanks to NBC Universal Chairman Bob Wright. His grandson was diagnosed a year ago with autism.
Starting on Saturday, February 19th with a NBC one-hour special at 7 pm and ending with a Saturday, February 26th Telemundo show.
Those interested in learning more about autism check these shows out. Help promote awareness by taping the segments and sharing with other families who have someone on the spectrum. Let teachers, Doctors, nurses, aides and child care workers know about these episodes so they can help with Early Intervention for those they suspect might have autism.
Today, Nightly News With Brian Williams, CNBC, MSNBC, NBC Owned and Operated Stations, Telemundo and MSNBC.com to Spend the Week of February 21 Looking at Autism From All Angles.
NBC News Works in Conjunction With Newsweek; the Magazine to Contain a Special Report on Autism in its February 28 Issue.
The schedule is as follows:
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) These segments will be at 8:10 and 9:10 AM.
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)
Robert 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)8:10/9:10
The Autism diagnosis and how to set up a treatment team
The Michael 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)
Robert 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) 8:10 and 9:10
Educational programs for treating children with autism
How autism affects the family and siblings
MSNBC: (10:30am - 11am ET)
Gloria and Patrick 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)
Robert 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) 8:10 and 9:10
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 Anthony Edwards, 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 Smith, 2002 Nobel Laureate in Economics, discusses his personal challenges with Asperger Syndrome
Friday, February 25
Today: (7am-10am) 8:10 and 9:10
Bob and Suzanne Wright announce their Public Awareness Campaign. Adults with Autism
MSNBC: (10:30am -11am ET)
NBC Universal CEO Bob Wright
CNBC: Power Lunch (12:30) and Closing Bell (4:45)
Vocational training for autistic teenagers
CNBC: Power Lunch
NBC Universal CEO Bob Wright 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.
MSNBC will air segments on autism throughout its news broadcasts all week long. Each day MSNBC will follow up on the reporting broadcast on "Today," including interviews with medical professionals and families dealing with autism.
— Feb. 21: Children in the grip of autism
— Feb. 22: What's behind the increase?
— Feb. 23: Inside the treatment maze
— Feb. 24: Coping strategies for parents
— Feb. 25: Video games take on autism
In its February 28 issue, on newsstands February 21, Newsweek will run a Special Report on autism with com-
prehensive coverage on early diagnosis, intervention and treatment.
The website for all this data is located at http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6844737/
Today show site - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032633/?ta=y
For photos this is the site - http://nbcumv.com/
Newsweek - http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032542/site/newsweek/
You can sign up at each of the shows site for newsletters as reminders of the coverage, or just print out the schedule from the site.I have this data on my profile page as well.
A documentary up for an Oscar, Autism is a World will be broadcast on CNN. The site has more information -
www.stateart.com/productions/disabilities/autismisaworld/
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