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04 Jan 2008, 8:20 am

http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/todaysman/

The program tells the story of Nicky Gottlieb -- a former child genius who, at age 21, is diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a high functioning form of autism. The film follows Nicky as he struggles to leave the safety of his family's home and find his place in the world.

Airs Tuesday, January 8 at 10:00 pm on WTTW11. Encore Airings of this Episode Monday, January 14 at 2:30 am. Times for local stations may differ.

Broadcast Schedule: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/broadcast.html


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04 Jan 2008, 9:29 am

woohoo...tues jan 8 in H-town..and we don't have a show.



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04 Jan 2008, 9:43 am

I will be sure to watch. Thank you, Alex.


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04 Jan 2008, 9:17 pm

Nutsicles! Any kind souls recording this on a PVR of some sort that'd be prepared to offer this a torrent ?



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05 Jan 2008, 2:01 pm

Thanks for the reminder. Should be interesting. Would you post this in the "General Autism Discussion" forum to get more eyes and ears on this?



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10 Jan 2008, 8:54 pm

I just watched it
It's amazing how well I could relate (except that he was an adult, and I'm just under 14)
but I just kept feeling bad for him, with not keeping a job, people won't accept him, no one seems to WANT to understand him.


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10 Jan 2008, 10:56 pm

21 year old with AS and a high IQ named Nick


Thats so much like me its almost creepy