Kerry Magro

4 Reasons Why Companies Should Consider a Professional Development Speaker in October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! With that, I wanted to discuss why bringing in a speaker can help from an ROI perspective. 1. Enhanced Employee Morale & Productivity: Addressing and acknowledging neurodiversity can boost morale among employees, leading to higher productivity. When employees feel valued and included, they’re likely to perform better and […]

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Please Tell Our Society To Not Forget Autistic People

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Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements and strengths of people with disabilities? It’s also a month to remind people of the spectrum; to educate them that some with disabilities face lifelong difficulties and need support. This was started in 1990 adjacent to the Americans with Disabilities

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New TV Show To Feature Characters With Disabilities

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As an autism consultant and advocate for inclusivity, I am thrilled to share with you the exciting news about a groundbreaking animated series that is set to captivate the hearts of preschoolers everywhere. Titled “Hop,” this innovative show is being developed by the creator of the beloved children’s series “Arthur,” Marc Brown. With a strong

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Pride Month: Please Don’t Forget Autistics in the LGBTQ+ Community

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We are all human and deserve to have our voices heard. Far too often, autistics in the LGBTQ+ community fall through the cracks leading to misconceptions, stigmas, and a lack of overall services. During Pride Month in June and all year round, I stand with our entire community to receive reliable autism resources across the

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Autistic Man To Donate 1,000 Books To Educate Students and Teachers on Autism

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With great excitement and a heartfelt request for your support as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of my book, “Defining Autism From The Heart.” This milestone presents an incredible opportunity for us to make a difference in the lives of children with autism and provide valuable education to schools. Defining Autism From The Heart, which

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Growing Up With Autism: It Was Important For Me To Put My Mental Health First

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One of the best things I ever did for myself was to put my mental health first and not be afraid to talk about it. Please teach our society that seeking support for mental health challenges doesn’t make someone ‘crazy.’ When I was a kid growing up on the autism spectrum, I saw a therapist

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5 Reasons Why We Should Never Make Autistic People Force Eye Contact

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Growing up on the autism spectrum, eye contact was challenging. Often it felt like an internal pressure from sensory stimulation. As a professional speaker who now gives talks with companies as part of professional development, I often mention getting rid of the interview process because of challenges like this. Instead, I recommend companies do a

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Autism: Choosing a Different Response to the Diagnosis

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This guest post is by Autumn Smith, a young woman who was diagnosed with autism at 10 and plans to attend Savannah College of Art and Design. Autumn is applying for the Spring 2023 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and

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The Importance of Inclusivity

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This guest post is by Imani Bunton, a young woman who was diagnosed with autism at 5 and plans to attend Iona University. Imani is applying for the Spring 2023 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at

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Just be patient is all I need to say

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This guest post is by Tyler Obert, a young man who was diagnosed with autism at 8 and plans to attend the Mount Saint Joseph University. Tyler is applying for the Spring 2023 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and diagnosed

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