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With over 70 million worldwide being somewhere on the autism spectrum, more and more celebrity parents in our community have come out about having a child with autism. Not only have these dads took action to make a difference in their child’s lives, many of them have started foundations to raise funds and awareness for […]
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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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Going to the dentist can be a trying experience for anyone. When you have a diagnosis of autism, though, who may have challenges with sitting still for long periods, struggles with loud noises, and other sensory struggles can be overwhelming. After I started talking at 2.5, sensory issues became my biggest challenge. After getting some
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Here are some things I want you to know as an autistic person… 10. Not all of us are math geniuses like Rain Man. 9. Not all people with autism are the same. If you’ve met one individual with autism, you’ve met one individual with autism. 8. Don’t say things like “You have autism? But
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When I started dating at 18 I had NO idea how to talk to women. Many of the people I dated meant well however they may not have understand some of the quirks that people on the spectrum like me may have. For example as a kid I hated being touched. Ten years later as a 28-year-old
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I first found out I had autism when I was 11. I went up to one of my teachers and asked them point blank, “People have always said that I was special, but why am I special?” When the teacher responded and asked me to talk to my parents I sat them down to talk
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Honored to share the news that I was recently featured in CBS News list of 18 Inspiring Stories of People on the Autism Spectrum. CBS News writes, “Kerry Magro, 28, is an award-winning disability advocate, best-selling author, movie consultant, non-profit founder and full-time employee at Autism Speaks. Magro was completely non-verbal until the age of
Every year more and more celebrities get involved with philanthropy work to help our communities. Here are several in 2015 that helped support our autism community! Adam Sandler Between volunteering to raise funds for autism and helping a boy with autism’s wish come true, Adam Sandler has showed his support towards the autism cause in
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The holiday season is upon us! With that we put a call out on our Facebook page asking members of our autism community about what toys they would recommend buying for their loved ones on the autism spectrum! Below is a list of what our community recommended. You can read the full list on Facebook
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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
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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.
