A Model Contestant |
| Published: November 29, 2007, 5:20 pm |
| Tags: stereotypes, asperger s syndrome, antm, asd, aspergers, autism, autistic, beauty, children, education, family, health, model, pdd nos, schools, tv, tyra banks |
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Medical Condition Won’t Stop Model from Competing: ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Contestant Makes It to Final Five, Despite Disability reads a headline in today’s ABC News. Heather Kuzmich, who was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and ADHD at the age of 13, was eliminated from ANTM last night. Speaking to Diane Sawyer on Good Morning America today, Heather noted: “It actually was a big step for me when I first got on the show. I came out the first few moments and just told everyone,” she said. She said it took courage to come right out and talk about her condition, but she did it so that she wouldn’t be misunderstood. “I wanted people [to know] and not just look at me like I’m a freak of nature. I also wanted to show other girls who possibly had this disability that it’s possible to do modeling and to do what they want to do.” Seems to me that Heather has done very well not simply “despite” her [ Full article ] |
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