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Struggle, Perseverance, And Achievement: A Life With Autism

This guest post is by Erican Santiago, a young man on the autism spectrum. Erican will be attending Michigan Tech University with a Major in Biomedical Engineering. He is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for […]

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Dealing With Asperger’s: My Differences Have Made Me Very Special

This guest post is by Gavin Ritchey, a young man on the autism spectrum. Gavin is attending Michigan Culinary Institute at Baker College and is majoring in Culinary Arts. Gavin is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how

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My Parents Got Rid Of Me Because I Was ‘Different.’ I Didn’t Let That Define Me.

This guest post is by Brandon Beltran, a young teen on the autism spectrum. Brandon will be attending Florida Atlantic University. Brandon is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for our scholarship here. I am a young

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Despite Losing My Speech At 18-Months-Old I’m Now About To Graduate From College

This guest post is by Joshua Mack, a young man on the autism spectrum. Jared is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for our scholarship here. Would you believe it if I told you that I have

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A.U.T.I.S.M.: Amazing Unique Talented Intelligent Strong Memorable

This guest post is by Leora Robbins who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 19 years old. She is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University (KSU).  Leora is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more

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They Said I Would Never Speak Again; Now I’m An Award-Winning Singer

Follow my journey on Facebook, my Facebook Fan Page, & Instagram! This guest post is by Nick Ryland a young man on the autism spectrum. He is a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer who is studying opera performance at the University of Texas. Nick applied for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference and

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People Underestimated Me Because Of My Autism Diagnosis; Now I’m Going To College

This guest post is by CJ, a young man on the autism spectrum. CJ enjoys reading books, playing video games (specifically Nintendo games), running and taking care of his dog, Dash. CJ is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and

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Doctors Dismissed Me As A ‘Hopeless Case’ Because Of My Autism; The Doctors Were Wrong

This guest post is by Austin Gillum is a young man with high-functioning autism. He grew up as an Army brat moving around the United States and other parts of the world. He is finishing his junior year of college through the University of Maryland University College. Austin is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference

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