Transition Programs • Colleges • Family Conferences
Plan the next chapter with the person at its center.
Moving toward adulthood brings questions about education, work, relationships, community, and support. Dr. Kerry Magro offers a lived-experience perspective on these conversations, with an emphasis on listening to the person whose future is being discussed.
The session explores ways to make planning more concrete: clarify a goal, identify a barrier, ask what support is useful, and agree on a next step. It recognizes that adulthood can look different for different people.
Who this program is for
Transition programs, high schools, colleges, disability-service teams, family organizations, and conferences serving autistic adolescents and adults. Programs can be shaped for self-advocates, families, professionals, or a shared audience.
Kerry’s perspective
Kerry’s work spans speaking, writing, and autism consulting for Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S. He earned an Ed.D. in Educational Technology Leadership and brings his perspective as an autistic adult to questions about opportunity and belonging. His personal journey is a starting point for discussion, not a benchmark others must meet.
What your audience can take away
- Distinguish a person’s own goals from the expectations others may have for them.
- Consider accessible ways to prepare questions and communicate preferences.
- Break a broad goal about college, work, or community participation into manageable next steps.
- Identify who will help, what support is needed, and how to revisit the plan.
Presentation options
Transition keynote
A personal and practical presentation about self-advocacy, opportunity, and the changing conversations around adulthood.
Planning conversation workshop
Participants use an illustrative scenario to explore a goal, consider supports, and identify a next action. The emphasis is on participation in planning, not a single definition of independence.
College or campus program
A discussion of communication, belonging, and asking for support in a new environment, tailored to students and the staff who work with them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this only for people planning to attend college?
No. The conversation can address work, community participation, education, and support. The examples are selected for your audience’s interests.
Can self-advocates and family members attend together?
Yes. A shared session can help people reflect together while respecting the person’s preferences and communication style.
Will you advise on benefits or legal transition requirements?
The presentation focuses on lived experience and planning conversations. Benefits, eligibility, and legal questions should be addressed by qualified local professionals.
Plan your event with Kerry
Bring a thoughtful transition conversation to your community. Tell Kerry who will attend and which questions about adulthood matter most to them.
For booking inquiries, include your preferred date, location or virtual format, audience size, session length, and budget. Recording and material-sharing requests can be discussed in advance.
