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April is Autism Awareness Month (I prefer calling it World Autism Month or Autism Acceptance Month though)! Over the years there have been countless stories of amazing autism advocates who also happen to be on the autism spectrum. Here are some of my favorites below. Many of them have become dear friends of mine and […]
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Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Ashley Fieber, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into and is attending Furman University. Ashley is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was
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This guest post is by Dalton Weathersby a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the University of South Carolina where he is Majoring in statistics. Dalton is applying for the Spring 2018 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how
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Kirby Kellogg is a twenty year old college student, freelance journalist for Belladonna Horror Magazine, and aspiring broadcaster. Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, she’s also her college’s Student Communications Board Chair and a Student Senator. Kirby is currently attending the University of Southern Maine. Kirby is applying for the Spring 2018 Making a Difference
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This guest Q&A is with Linda J. Walder who is the Founder and Executive Director of The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, the nation’s first autism organization to focus exclusively on adult autism since 2002. Linda is passionate about enhancing opportunities for the diverse population of autistic adults to fulfill their dreams and potential. She has
This Expert on Adult Autism Has Made a Huge Impact on Our Community Read More »
Dr. Temple Grandin is one of our idols. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity in the past few years to get to know her along with to keynote with her at a conference to speak about my own personal experiences on the autism spectrum. Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite videos
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Whenever I go to speak at a new venue about my life on the autism spectrum, parents often tell me about their frustration over people saying “I’m sorry” when they tell them their child is on the autism spectrum. This is something I continue to hear again and again… When I hear those words in
When Someone Says ‘I’m Sorry’ Because I Have Autism Read More »
One of the worst bullying experiences I’ve ever encountered happened almost 10-years-ago now but I can still remember it like it was yesterday… I was in high school and, while in the staircase after recess I was having a conversation with one of my friends about girls. He was telling me about a date he
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It can often feel challenging trying to find a relationship. When you add having difficulties with social interaction due to autism, it may seem impossible. I recently experienced this situation with one of my mentees while we were discussing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. I asked my mentees to share five goals they have for in the next academic year
When My Mentee Said No Girl Would Ever Date Him Because He Has Autism Read More »
Dear Employers, Employment is a key topic in our autism community. As national data indicate, the vast majority of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed today in the U.S. Many of the young adults who I know are highly intelligent and could succeed in the workforce, but sometimes they face challenges when it comes to
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70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
