Vanderbilt Television News Archive

ABC Evening News for Friday, Dec 04, 1992


Headline: Person of The Week (Donna Williams)

Abstract:

(Studio: Peter Jennings) Donna Williams, who suffers from the brain disorder known as autism, profiled; her autobiography "Nobody Nowhere" mentioned. [Autism Research Institution Dr. Bernard RIMLAND - describes the world of the autistic child.] Williams' youth and family background reviewed; photos shown. [WILLIAMS - describes the world as she sees it.] Donna's invention of alter egos as a way to survive detailed.

Begin Time:05:53:00 pm
End Time:05:58:10 pm
TVN Record Number:139375
Copyright:Abstract and Metadata (c) 1992-2008 Vanderbilt University
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