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He had no idea that Disney was going to surprise him. I stumbled upon this story about Luke who was diagnosed with autism and epilepsy and has found a love for instruments. He later dreamed of being in the marching band and Disney surprised him with the news that he’d be heading to Disney World […]
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I just learned that a 6-year-old girl name Ruby who is on the autism spectrum was asked to leave (along with her family) a Disney Store in London, Ontario for improperly wearing her mask inside the store. In their area it’s not a requirement for a child with a disability under 12 years of age
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Have you tuned in yet? The short film now on Disney+ has an autism metaphor that will relate with many in our community. Disney+ has been in the news recently for a short film that will come out on January 10, 2020 featuring a nonverbal girl on the autism spectrum. Even before this news broke
My Review Of Pixar’s Short Film ‘Float’ As An Adult With Autism Read More »
Will you be tuning in? I used to be nonverbal. Today I travel the country each year educating on neurodiversity as a full-time professional speaker. I’d be honored if you would follow my journey at Kerry’s Village https://www.facebook.com/groups/aspecialcommunity/ A new Pixar short film came to Disney+ on January 10, 2020 called ‘Loop’ that featured a character
Pixar’s Short Film Is About A Nonverbal Girl With Autism Read More »
Dear Disney, Growing up on the autism spectrum one of the most magical places in the world for me to visit was Disney. It didn’t matter if it was Disney World, Disney Land or simply by popping in a VHS tape to watch one of the many Disney movies you had made available. Now as
A Letter To Disney On Helping Promote Autism Awareness & Acceptance Read More »
Does your child absolutely love Disney? Between the parks, films, books, merchandise, you name it, and Disney has become a cultural phenomenon in our society. What many don’t know though is that it’s also had a positive correlation in our special needs community through it’s films. If you go to Disney’s philanthropy page you will
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Chris Nashawaty from Entertainment Weekly recently reviewed the film Finding Dory (starring Ellen DeGeneres) that will hit theaters on June 17, 2016. This film, which is the sequel to the Disney Pixar hit from 2003 in Finding Nemo will focus on the character of Dory this time around. Nashawaty wrote on Entertainment Weekly, “If you
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Jackson, a 2-year-old boy who is nonverbal and has autism just had the time of his life on a Disney vacation! Jackson who ignored many of the other Disney characters in Walt Disney World had a change when he saw Snow White. Jackson’s mother told CBS News. “He pretty much ignored all of the characters.
Nonverbal Boy’s Interaction at Disney With Snow White Will Melt Your Heart Read More »
One of the best-reviewed movies this year has started a pivotal conversation in our community about autism and emotions. What many critics are saying will be a lock to win the Oscar for best animated feature in February, “Inside Out” is a film that follows the life of Riley, an 11-year-old girl going through some
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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.
