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There will always be some gifts you never forget for the rest of your life. The gift I received happened exactly a year ago on my 25th birthday… A few years ago, I received a friend request on Facebook from a mom asking if I could help her answer questions as her son was recently […]
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Three years ago, I started working full time for Autism Speaks as a Social Marketing Coordinator. After finishing my course work for my Masters that January, I was thrilled that Autism Speaks would offer me an opportunity for my first full time position within their organization. My employment record before this included several internships and
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My living situation seems to be constantly changing. Over the past 6 years I’ve lived in 8 different places. Those places include 5 dorms, 2 apartments, one by myself and one with two roommates, and my house where I grew up in. I have to tell you, living independently can be a CRAZY process. For
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All it took was one 5-minute phone call for me to receive possibly some of the best news of my entire life. Growing up I never knew what I could expect as an adult. And then I heard the words… “You’ve been hired to work with Autism Speaks!” I received this call almost a month
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A few weeks ago for Dr. Seuss Day I took the day off to go read at an autism school near my house in Jersey City, New Jersey. While the kids were wearing their paper red and white hats I read to them two of my favorites from Dr. Seuss, “Green Eggs and Ham” and
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I had the amazing opportunity to speak about “Living with Autism” at Dover International Speedway for NASCAR’s FedEx 400 Benefiting Autism Speaks Event in Dover, Delaware. Autism Speaks on this day held their first annual “Autism Speaks Day at the Races”, the first-ever autism friendly viewing experience for NASCAR fans. Families got to experience this
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One question that constantly seemed to come up when for I went for a Strategic Communications and Leadership Degree for my Masters was why would I do that to myself? Why out of all options out there did I see Strategic Communications as a fit for me? You see communicating (especially public speaking) was always
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A few years ago I received an email from a parent in regards to helping her grandson who has PDD-NOS. Maybe more than any of the other emails I had received before, this question was very detailed asking for several questions regarding topics such as an early diagnosis, therapies, early childhood, how to approach the diagnosis,
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Should I even be surprised? College has taught me many things; how to self-advocate, how to spread awareness, and maybe most importantly that if you have a passion for something you need to go for it no matter the costs. At the same time what college also unfortunately taught me was that there are still
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This post originally appeared on Autismspeaks.org. One night was all it took. My usual routine in college was to wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, and prepare myself for any fun, if not unexpected events that may come my way that day. Tonight was the exception that changed everything. I received an email from
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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.
