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MrsQ
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Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Actress/model Jenny McCarthey has opened up about her four-year old son Evan’s autism after revealing she’s planning to release a new book all about dealing with the developmental disability.
The former Playboy pin-up has revealed her son is “hypersensitive to air and water” on her website IndigoMoms.com and she’s determined to help educate parents and teachers about autism. She says, “I want our children to start each day in silent meditation. I want organic cafeterias, outdoor class sessions… I want it all.”
McCarthy, 34, will reveal all about her own struggles with her son’s autism in new book Louder Than Words: A Mother’s Journey In Healing Autism. She tells In Touch magazine, “It’s a heartbreaking story about a serious health issue.”
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leighla
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
I've often wondered about that since she's been so involved in the cause for a few years now.
I have an autistic cousin. It's just awful how little they know about it. 
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| Posted 4/13/07 9:55 AM |
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nbc188
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Wow. But it's amazing all the work she's done and will be doing for the cause.
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:02 AM |
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bri1980
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Hes so cute.
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:26 AM |
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johnsae
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Wow.
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:56 AM |
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Tany
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
omg her son too?
this is so heartbraking especially since this illness has no cure and it affects 1 in 150 kids that are born.
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| Posted 4/13/07 4:35 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Posted by Tany
omg her son too?
this is so heartbraking especially since this illness has no cure and it affects 1 in 150 kids that are born.
This is crazy!!!
Where is it coming from? I wish someone could figure it out!
Praise to Jenny and her son is cute! 
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| Posted 4/13/07 4:42 PM |
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eroxgirl
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Not that I wish this on anyone's child, but I'm glad for the exposure that a celebrity will bring to the cause.
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| Posted 4/13/07 4:51 PM |
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05mommy09
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
I love her- she is an awesome mom!!!!!
Both her and her son are too cute!!!
I truely believe she will DO everything she can in educating others...
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| Posted 4/13/07 5:58 PM |
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Chai77
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
to Jenny for sharing her story and educating the public about this disorder. What a cute little boy he is!
By the way, I believe that rate of 1 in 150 is for all autistic spectrum/pervasive developmental disorders, not just autism. It is an alarmingly high rate regardless.
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| Posted 4/13/07 6:10 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Posted by Princessmaris
I love her- she is an awesome mom!!!!!
Both her and her son are too cute!!!
I truely believe she will DO everything she can in educating others...
I totally agree!!
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| Posted 4/13/07 6:26 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by Tany
omg her son too?
this is so heartbraking especially since this illness has no cure and it affects 1 in 150 kids that are born.
This is crazy!!!
Where is it coming from? I wish someone could figure it out!
Praise to Jenny and her son is cute!
I think its coming from all the chemicals we have been exposed to in foods and other products.
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| Posted 4/13/07 6:38 PM |
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Moehick
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Oh how sad....but she has been doing tremendous work for Autism and I know she will continue
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| Posted 4/13/07 6:43 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by Tany
omg her son too?
this is so heartbraking especially since this illness has no cure and it affects 1 in 150 kids that are born.
This is crazy!!!
Where is it coming from? I wish someone could figure it out!
Praise to Jenny and her son is cute!
I think its coming from all the chemicals we have been exposed to in foods and other products.
I belive that there is a genetic link or predisposition to it but the gene has not yet been identified. There may also be environmental factors that lead to the weakness. There have been studies that show correlations between Autism and mercury.
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| Posted 4/13/07 7:49 PM |
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Reese1106
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
That is so sad. Good for her for wanting to educate people about this terrible condition.
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| Posted 4/13/07 9:29 PM |
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alnem
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Emily
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
she's turned out to be a wonderful mom!!!! good for her!!!
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| Posted 4/13/07 10:05 PM |
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Shanti
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Re: Jenny McCartney’s 4 year old son has autism.
So sad. And good for her for using her celebrity for a good cause
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