Eva is the first openly autistic contestant in the CBS reality show's history. But, worrying her lack of social cues could be used against her, she chose not to initially tell anyone about it, with one exception. In the season premiere, she pulled Joe aside, revealing her autism diagnosis. Additionally, she told him that she would occasionally get overstimulated, leading to "episodes." In that moment, she asked for his help in consoling her through those times to get regulated again, to make her feel like herself again. And, dutifully, Joe processed everything he could, ready to be there for Eva 100%.
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Luckily, Eva was able to, sparing her tribe a trip to Tribal Council. But the lead-up to that moment prompted an episode. While she was embraced by her tribemates, she began to breathe heavily and sob. Joe could only stand helplessly, watching her struggle. That is, until Jeff Probst gave him the permission to cross tribal lines and help her.
"You’re in a safe place," he told her. "See you on the other side."
Eva, in turn, decided to disclose her autism to the rest of the cast. She was commended and supported immediately, with several people on the brink of tears. And that includes Probst, who lauded the moment as one of the few in Survivor history that transcends the game, and speaks to a larger moment in society.
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