Cleveland Connection
August 19, 2007 (previously aired April 15, 2007)

The Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff for Autism took place on Tuesday, April 17th at the Terrace Club at Jacobs Field. Rory McLean and Gus Gallucci of the Autism Society of Greater Cleveland described both the event and the cause.
www.asgc.org 216-556-4937

Cammie McGovern's book "Eye Contact" is out in paperback. It is at once a thrilling murder mystery and an insightful look into the lives of autistic children and their families.
http://www.cammiemcgovern.com/

Dr. Nicole Maronian of University Hospitals-Case Medical Center is an ear, nose and throat specialist, but her main area of practice is the throat. She has helpful tips about protecting your voice.
www.entlink.net www.uhhospitals.org

Will the Don Imus debacle have any lasting effects on the players of the Rutgers' Women Basketball team? Charlie Maher is a psychology professor at Rutgers, and the team psychologist for the Cleveland Indians. He talks about the need for both collegiate and professional athletes to learn how to handle the pressures of high-profile sports.