Kristina Chew is something like our local celebrity here at b5media’s Health & Wellness Channel. Just last June she appeared on Good Morning America to talk about autism, research for “cures,” and acceptance, and now, she’s landed herself right smack in the middle of a Newsweek interview – discussing John McCain’s stance on autism, no less.

I am so envious proud of her (OK, yes, I’m envious too!) – Kristina is a true advocate who gets her voice heard!

Read the interview at: Spotlight on Autism: The mother of an autistic son reacts to John McCain’s recent pledge to help families like hers. Was it just rhetoric?, and be sure to let Kristina know what you think!

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Kristina Chew Reacts To John McCain’s Talk About Autism

Well, if you missed it (and I didn’t, which is surprising, given that it’s been a while since I’ve gotten out of bed that early in the morning!), ABC News has the segment posted online.

Controversial New Movement: Autistic and Proud

I was so proud of Kristina, throughout the entire segment but especially when she said, “First of all, I don’t feel I suffer.”

Check it out if you didn’t get to watch it on TV, and head over to Autism Vox to share your support for Kristina, her wonderful son Charlie, and everyone facing – and overcoming – the same challenges every day.

If you have a mental illness and are still living the life you love, head on over the the This Is Why I ROCK! and enter!

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Watch It Online: Kristina Chew Of Autism Vox On Good Morning America

b5media’s very own Kristina Chew, PhD – the mastermind behind Autism Vox – is going to be on Good Morning America on abc tomorrow morning!

Both Kristina and Ari Ne’eman, the president of the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN), were interviewed about autism, and the director for the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Tom Insel, will be in the segment as well.

Be sure to watch Kristina, Ari Ne’eman, and Tom Insel on Good Morning America tomorrow. You may just learn a thing or to about autism and mental health from three really good sources!

Do you want to tell the world why you ROCK? If you have a mental illness and are still living the life you love, head on over the the official announcement post and enter This Is Why I ROCK! today!

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b5media’s Own Autism Expert On Good Morning America