Kerry Magro
Kerry Magro is an award winning national speaker and best-selling author. Kerry has become a rolemodel in the disabled community. Non-verbal at 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4, Kerry has overcame countless obstacles to get to where he is today.In May of 2019, Kerry received his doctorate in Educational Technology Leadership from New Jersey City University to become Dr. Kerry Magro. He currently is CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, a non-profit corporation focused on disability advocacy and housing.
Today Kerry travels the country sharing his story and telling our society to define their lives and their dreams in the best way they can. Of his highlights include publishing 2 best-selling books (Defining Autism From The Heart and Autism and Falling in Love) and working on the 2012 Motion Picture Joyful Noise. Kerry currently resides in Hoboken, New Jersey. Send Kerry a speaker inquiry today here.
A SPECIAL COMMUNITY
Kerry is a professional speaker who’s on the autism spectrum. He also hosts a Facebook page called “A Special Community” where he gives a platform to those impacted by a diagnosis to share their stories.
Kerry travels the country with his camera doing on-camera interviews to highlight people impacted by a diagnosis? Would you like to request to be interviewed? LEARN MORE HERE
TESTIMONIALS
Fran Clemente
Kerry gives ‘hope for the future’ a whole new meaning. His message is genuine and inspirational and his sense of humor made him real to our students. He was so affable that he reached students and staff on a very personal level.
Karen Morano
It’s just an indescribable feeling you get as you listen to Kerry relate his journey…. the audience was so captivated, you could have heard a pin drop.
Gerrie Bay Hall
Thank you Kerry for visiting the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum for the second year in a row during Disability Awareness Month as our Power of One speaker. You demonstrate the true meaning behind the power of one and are an inspiration for students who attend these programs.
NEWS FEED
I’m Autistic And Going To College To Study Mechanical Engineering
This guest post is by Stanley Omietanski, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into Drexel, Widener, Temple and Penn State University where he'll be majoring in
Why We Need To Start Talking About Autism After 21
I’m so happy that Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, a mom blogger who has two sons on the autism spectrum and is an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
I Have Autism And Am Going To College To Become A Special Education Teacher
This guest post is by Galina Baron, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending East Stroudsburg University majoring in Special Education. Galina
I Have Autism And My Advice To Parents Is To Use Your Voice To Advocate
This guest post is by Sean Wilde, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending Eastern CT State University. Sean is applying for the Spring
The Challenges And Achievements Of An Autistic Kid Like Me
This guest post is by Kaleb Carter, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending Nicholls University in their Bridge to Independence program.
I Have Autism And Am Now Going To College For Climate Science
This guest post is by Andrew Charrier, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending Northland College where he will be majoring in Climate
This Beautiful Children’s Book Focuses On Boy’s ‘Autistic Superpower’
This is my review of David and Amy Fox’s children’s book The Adventures of Pop Fantastic and his Autistic Superpower. You can check out the book here. Would you like
This Was My Son With Autism’s First Day Ever At School With No Accidents (Potty Training)
This guest post is by Maria Hernandez who wanted to share a milestone with our community. I just wanted to share with you that today my 4 year old son (Miguel)
People Considered Me ‘Weak’ Because Of My Autism; Now I’m Going To College
This guest post is by Rory Brockway, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending Asbury University where she will be majoring in Business.
I Have Autism And Want To Help Other Students Find Their Place In The World
This guest post is by Lauren Gill, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into and will be attending Grove City College where she will be pursuing
Why Your School & Business Should Host A World Autism Month Event In April
A little education can go a long way towards understanding & acceptance. When I was diagnosed with autism in 1992, the numbers of autism were 1 in 1000 being diagnosed
Autism Is One Word Trying To Describe Millions Of Different Stories
As a public speaker who talks about growing up with autism I often like to share a quote or two from people within my presentations that truly reflect the current
