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In June 2007, I graduated from high school. It was an amazing time for me. The majority of my classmates and I were off to great new beginnings. My new beginning began at Seton Hall University. “This is going to be great!” I thought to myself on many occasions before the first day of classes. […]
Autism and The College Transition: From an IEP to Reasonable Accomodations Read More »
Some of the biggest fears I’ve ever had in my life are the fear of the unexpected, fear of change, and the fear that I would be looked at differently. This all came into focus my first year of college at Seton Hall University. Before college, I had only told a few people that I
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Hello all. My name is Kerry Magro and this is my first-ever post on the Autism Speaks Blog. I’m currently a junior at Seton Hall University, majoring in Sports Management and have been recently hired by Autism Speaks as a writer. I first got involved with Autism Speaks through activities, like the Walks. Since then, I’ve met a
Autism and A Dream: Meeting NBA Great Dikembe Mutumbo Read More »
If I had to make a list, this is what I would wish for the autism community based on my experiences as an adult on the autism spectrum. 1. I wish acceptance was easier to come by. 2. I wish loving one another was always on our minds. 3. I wish early diagnosis remains a high
These are my 17 Wishes for the Autism Community Read More »
My name is Kerry, and I have Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PPD-NOS). This means I have autism. This does not mean I am autism. This means I see the world sometimes in a different light. This does not mean I’m in the dark. This means from time to time I may have a difficulty expressing
Autism Can’t Define Me; I Define Autism Read More »
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.
