Miss America's first contestant with autism

 Miss Montana Alexis Wineman, this year's youngest and the first autistic contestant ever competing in the beauty pageant, takes the stage at the 2013 Miss America Competition. Wineman, 18, was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder and borderline Asperger's syndrome at the age of 11. She said now she is used to living with autism, but she struggles to communicate at times.
 I want to applaud her for overcoming the disease and serving as a role model for those who are suffering. It is amazing that she does not give up and tries to meet with a new experience in her life. It's like that if you try nothing, you can get anything. I also want to praise her positive mind and courage.

http://www.eonline.com/news/377988/miss-america-2013-meet-miss-montana-alexis-wineman-pageant-s-first-contestant-with-autism