For Celebrities, Opening Up on Health Issues Raisess Awareness

'Real Housewife' Jacqueline Laurita,
far right, has spoken publicly of
her 3-year-old son's autism.

On "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," Jacqueline Laurita shared about her struggles with fertility, and, later, her pregnancy – and the joyous birth of her beautiful son Nicholas.
Then, last month, Laurita opened up about something she’d withheld during the filming of Season 4, whose final episode airs this Sunday: Nicholas, now 3, is autistic.
"U have no idea how great it feels 2b able2discuss autism openly now," Laurita, of Franklin Lakes, tweeted, six days after making the announcement in the Aug. 22 edition of People. "U all give great advice and tips."