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The Advantages of One-Day Work Trials Over Interviews for Autistic Employees

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Growing up with autism, eye contact was sometimes a challenge for me. The introduction of one-day work trials in our workplaces would have been a game-changer. Therefore, I’m asking employers who may be reading this today to consider a more inclusive approach: the one-day work trial. This method helps level the playing field while also […]

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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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Why Your School & Business Should Host A World Autism Month Event In April

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A little education can go a long way towards understanding & acceptance. When I was diagnosed with autism in 1992, the numbers of autism were 1 in 1000 being diagnosed in the U.S. Back then, my school and businesses didn’t do any type of autism related events to educate students and adults on this community.

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A Letter To Matthew McConaughey For Supporting Our Autism Community

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Dear Matthew McConaughey, I don’t know if you’ll ever read this letter but I want you to know how much we appreciate you for supporting our autism community. I found out that you partnered with Kiehl’s in the hopes of raising $200,000 dollars for Autism Speaks. What an amazing way to help support others! Not

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Sheriff Spreads Autism Awareness with Puzzle Piece Patrol Car

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As reported from WTVM, a county sheriff from Columbus, Georgia went the extra mile to spread autism awareness in his community. WTVM.com-Columbus, GA News Weather & Sports Sheriff Chris Langston told WTVM, “They’ve never seen a car like this before.” Looking to spread autism awareness in your local community? For over 6 years we’ve given

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Award-Winning Speaker Nominated for ‘Temple Grandin Award’

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Kerry Magro, an award-winning speaker and best-selling author who’s on the autism spectrum has been nominated for Future Horizons Temple Grandin Award. Dr. Temple Grandin is one of the leading autism advocates in the world along with a best-selling author. In 2010 her life was turned into a biopic via HBO Films in ‘Temple Grandin.”

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A Letter to Nike on Their First Shoes for People with Disabilities

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Dear Nike, A while back I read a blog on the inspirational website The Mighty about you coming out with a shoe for people with disabilities. As someone who has struggled with motor difficulties due to autism, I was very intrigued to hear about your new offer for our community. As a basketball enthusiast who

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