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Eagan native Eva Erickson reveals her autism in an emotionally charged episode of ‘Survivor 48’

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Eagan native Eva Erickson earned her spot in the “Survivor” Hall of Fame during the fifth episode of the show’s 48th season when she revealed her autism to her fellow players in an emotionally charged sequence of events that will be discussed and remembered for years to come. That revelation came late in the episode, which opened with a reward challenge that Erickson’s tribe Lagi won. They earned a lavish meal that had Erickson literally jumping…

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Eagan native Eva Erickson reveals her autism in an emotionally charged episode of ‘Survivor 48’

8 days ago·Saint Paul, United States

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Monsters and Critics

Survivor 48: Eva and Joe give an update on their bond

Eva Erickson and Joe Hunter were part of an extremely emotional moment on Survivor 48. During Survivor 48, Episode 5, an Immunity Challenge had the tribes battling for safety. Each participant had to work a ball through a maze before their team could win. Eva was the final person from her team, and she was struggling. The challenge was getting to her, and she was overstimulated. Survivor fans learned earlier this season that Eva has autism, but …

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Cinema Blend

After Eva Finally Told Her Tribe About Her Autism On Survivor, The Fan Response Has Been Absolutely Lovely: ‘10s Across The Board’

Survivor 48's Eva came out about her autism, and fans are sounding off online about the moving scene.

8 days ago·United States

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hiptoro.com

Who is Eva Erickson? All About Survivor S48 Star

Who is Eva Erickson? Eva Erickson was born and raised in St. Paul and Eagan, respectively. She was diagnosed with autism at a very young age. While many families may feel uncertain after receiving an autism diagnosis, Eva’s parents were determined to educate themselves. They experimented with various therapies such as brushing, spinning, and compression, and dedicated their efforts towards helping Eva identify her talents. At the tender age of …

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TVLine

Survivor 48′s Joe Hunter on Soothing Eva During Unexpected Autism Episode: ‘You Just Want to Stop the Pain’

The following contains spoilers from Wednesday’s episode of Survivor 48. Forty-eight seasons in, the long-standing reality staple that is Survivor continues to make our jaws drop… and our eyes water. Wednesday’s episode delivered one of the most emotional moments in the show’s history, as Joe Hunter stepped in to support his former tribemate Eva Erickson after the […]

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'Survivor 48' Star Joe Hunter Breaks Down His Incredible Heartwarming Scene With Eva: 'I'm Proud of Her'

The fire captain also reveals he did not expect Jeff Probst to let him cross tribal lines to help his closest ally through an emotional 'episode' stemming from her autism.

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