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Dear Leonardo DiCaprio, When anyone goes after something in his or her lives, a word that often comes up in the conversation is the need for ‘commitment.’ Growing up with a passion for film, watching your commitment as an actor, to take on different characters and to shine in them, has had an incredible impact in my […]
To Leonardo DiCaprio who helped me succeed as an adult with autism Read More »
Our autistic children will become autistic adults. As a mentor to younger kids on the spectrum, one question I get a lot is about positive role models who are also on the spectrum within our community. All of the quotes below are from autistic people. These quotes are also great for anyone who wants to
10 Quotes To Share On World Autism Awareness Day Read More »
On August 21st 2015, a new book I contributed to called College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong was released. The book focuses on helping give educators a look at disabilities through the perspective of those with disabilities. To share the news I appeared on Autism Live to discuss the new book with host
The Start of a Scholarship Program to Benefit Inspiring People with Autism Read More »
This guest Q&A post is with my dear friend Dani Bowman, a young adult with autism who founded her company, Powerlight-Studios at age 11. Now 20, she has worked professionally in the animation industry since 14, premiering 5 award wining animated short films at San-Diego Comic-Con each year for the past 4 years, that include
Inspiring Adult with Autism Hopes to be the Temple Grandin of Her Generation Read More »
Dear Classmate, I know you may have not believed me the day I told you I was on the autism spectrum. You said it was the first time you ever met someone who had the disorder. We were both in middle school. It was during a time when I was first telling a few of
To The Classmate Who Told Me I Couldn’t Have Autism Because I Could Talk Read More »
One of the most up and coming autism self-advocates we have in our community today is no other than New Jersey native Amy Gravino! Amy today is a college coach, autism consultant, and the founder of A.S.C.O.T. Coaching. She is an accomplished writer, with pieces of hers appearing in publications such as the Exceptional Children textbook (10th
Accomplished Writer Talks Personal Experiences as a Woman on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
Autism Speaks recently released a video featuring seven-time Emmy winner Ed Asner who discusses the importance of finding meaningful employment for people on the autism spectrum. I was honored to be a part of the video as a person with autism who has found a full-time job today through Autism Speaks. In the video Asner also highlights
Motivational Speaker Highlighted in Video on Finding Employment for People with Autism Read More »
World Autism Awareness Day started with a bang when I was able to take part in a panel discussion on HuffPost Live to discuss love & relationships for those on the autism spectrum. Moderated by Caroline Modarressy-Tehrani the other panelists included Matt Fuller and Carolina Groppa from the new hit documentary Autism in Love and Olivia Cantu
Advocate with Autism Talks to ‘HuffPost Live’ on World Autism Awareness Day! Read More »
American Express is helping our community Light It Up Blue on World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd! I was given the amazing opportunity to give a presentation to their special needs parent group on what autism is, how I got involved with the cause and finally, how American Express could Light It Up Blue!
The Day I Shared My Story With American Express Of Growing Up With Autism Read More »
Sep 9th, 2013: CEO and Founder of KFM Making a Difference, Kerry Magro, holds this scholarship very dear to his heart. Kerry was diagnosed with autism at the age of 4. Now at 25, he is a masters graduate from Seton Hall University in Strategic Communications and Leadership. Along with being a full-time student, Kerry
Postsecondary Scholarship Application Opens for Adults with Autism Read More »
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.
