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Kerry Magro

Adult with Autism Presented Award for Helping Light It Up Blue!

Before the end of Autism Awareness Month, St. John’s University held their Annual Light It Up Blue Reception where they highlighted all of the events they did throughout the month of April as part of their 5th Annual Light It Up Blue Extravaganza. Earlier in April I took part in a keynote presentation to discuss […]

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Hometowne Television Shares The Story of a Movie Consultant Who Has Autism

During Autism Awareness Month I spoke at Millburn High School in Millburn, New Jersey about my journey on the autism spectrum and also the road to my career in films. Thanks to the support of Hometowne Television, we were able to air to share my lecture with thousands of families throughout the tri-state area. Of

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Local Public School Asks Adult with Autism to Share Inspiring Life Story

“It takes a village” was the main theme of my talk when I was asked to speak at PS #27 in Jersey City for their Autism Awareness Month assembly. During the assembly several of their students, many of which were wearing our Autism Awareness Puzzle Piece capes discussed the need to spread awareness for autism

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Autism: What Happens to My Child When I’m Gone?

Kean University’s Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA) are doing amazing work to help shine a light on autism! At their Annual Breakfast for Families (BFF) event I was able to speak on my personal experiences transitioning to adulthood with autism. In my presentation I talked about several challenges that young adults with autism are facing today

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Adult with Autism Receives a Scholarship to Pursue a Career in Public Speaking

In 2011 when I received my undergraduate degree in Sports Management from Seton Hall University I wasn’t sure what the future had in store for me. Than an opportunity opened up when I won the Earl Nightingale Scholarship from The National Speakers Association. Not only did the scholarship provide me with aid for college to

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Fact: People With Autism Can Feel Empathy and Love

The topic of autism and love are rather new to our community. With 500,000 teenagers with autism reaching adulthood within the next decade though, relationships are going to be possible for some adults on the spectrum. It’s time to start this conversation… Thanks to the people involved with The 6th Annual Honestly Autism Day Conference I

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Award-Winning Speaker with Autism Receives Featured Article in Jersey City Magazine!

Last September, I was contacted by Kate Rounds, an established writer in Jersey City who was interested in hearing more about my journey on the autism spectrum and my upcoming TED Talk. As soon as we started talking it led to the invitation to have a featured article in Jersey City Magazine’s Spring 2015 Issue!

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