Erin Kiernan, anchor of WHOTV suddenly vanished off the airwaves leaving viewers to wonder what happened. Upon returning, she explained her time away from the camera was spent on her family, specifically her son Michael Francis who has Autism. She discusses the growing conflict within the autism community and why autism is still very misunderstood.

She breaks down common misunderstanding's like "the spectrum" and "levels" and the difference between Asperger's and autism. She also explains what a day in the life looks like, and how friends, neighbors, and family can help. She also addresses why finding a "cause" is suddenly controversial and the blowback she often receives for simply trying to help her son adapt and thrive.

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