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
When Someone Says Your Child With Autism Will ‘Sleep When They’re Tired’
If only it were that easy. When I was giving a masterclass presentation as part of my job as a professional speaker on autism & sleep challenges I brought up
New Autism Comedy Drama Will Feature 3 Autistic Actors
Have you seen the show “Parenthood” that features Max Kellerman, a young boy with autism? The producer of that show Jason Katim, is back to bring Amazon Studios a new
Consent Form To Post Your Scholarship Essay
Click on the link below where you can print, sign, scan and upload via the scholarship form so we can post your scholarship essay. Scholarship Essay Consent Form
Myka Stauffer Breaks Silence After ‘Rehoming’ Autistic Son
Myka Stauffer, a popular Youtube vlogger, just posted an apology about ‘letting down’ her fans a month after announcing the rehoming of her 3-year-old autistic son Huxley. You can read
New Autism Series To Premiere On Netflix July 22
Will you be tuning in? It was just announced on Variety that Love on the Spectrum, a show that originally aired on ABC Australia last November, will start streaming on
High School Student With Special Needs Left Out Of School’s Yearbook
“While everyone in the special education department was acknowledged, my sister wasn't.” This comes from a passionate Facebook post from Claudia DeFabio who’s sister Glenda who has special needs, was
Seven Arrested For Attack Against 17-Year-Old Autistic Girl
I have a favor to ask… Would you all consider joining this Facebook group ‘Kindness for Makenna’ and leaving her a positive message? Makenna is 17 and on the autism
Individuals With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19
Hey everyone. Hope everyone is staying safe! I just read that there were findings in the Disability and Health Journal that say that those with intellectual and development disabilities from
Cops Looking For Huxley; A Boy With Autism ‘Rehomed’ By Stauffer Family
This situation has just taken another turn. I just read on the NY Daily News that "The county sheriff’s office (Delaware County Sheriff’s Office) said it’s working with “several other
10 Things That Helped Me During Meltdowns As An Autistic Child
One of the more common questions I get asked as a professional speaker & autism self-advocate is about my communication challenges. After this question though the majority of the questions
Having Support Growing Up With Autism Led Me To My College Acceptance
This guest post is by Brad Greissman, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into Adelphi University studying Political Science. Brad is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a
The Gifts Versus The Challenges Of Autism
This guest post is by John 'Charlie' Abb, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted and is attending University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA), Winston-Salem
