Kerry Magro

From The Inability To Properly Verbalize To Majoring In Theatre And Business

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This guest post is by Zander William Feist, a teen on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS and has been accepted into Luzerne County Community College. Zander is applying for the Spring 2022 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till […]

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Autism And My Perserverance Through Tough Times

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This guest post is by Amythyst Drew Nicole Morris, a woman on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with Aspergers at 14 and is now attending East Tennessee State University. Amythyst is applying for the Spring 2022 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was

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Nonverbal Teen With Autism To Star In New TV Show

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Will you be tuning in? Leave It to Geege looks at the Taylor family. One of the family members is Pootie who is 19, on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal. The reality TV show will premiere on Lifetime on 1/12/22 at 10PM for our community to enjoy. We need to highlight more of the

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Disney goes extra mile surprising autistic man with trip to Disney Christmas Parade

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He had no idea that Disney was going to surprise him. I stumbled upon this story about Luke who was diagnosed with autism and epilepsy and has found a love for instruments. He later dreamed of being in the marching band and Disney surprised him with the news that he’d be heading to Disney World

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My Autism Journey: Misdiagnoses and Growing Acceptance

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This guest post is by Melania Ullerick, a woman on the autism spectrum who is attending Colorado Mesa University. Melania is applying for the Spring 2022 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4 and you

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10 Pieces of Advice for Parents Who Have an Autistic Child with Sleeping Challenges

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I recently asked our autism community for advice for parents with autistic children who are having sleeping troubles. Here’s what they had to say… Mine is, “Talk to your child’s pediatrician about getting a recommendation for a sleep specialist. They can help if your child may be sleepwalking, body clock challenges, and potential breathing challenges.

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This Ice Cream Parlor Has Hired 36 People with Disabilities

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This guest post is by Donna Beck, President of Special Scoops II Inc. Donna is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to support our community.

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Colorado Coffee Shop Has Employed 140 Neurodivergent People

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This guest post is by Brooke Shellhorn, Operations and Development Coordinator at Roots Colorado dba Dirt Coffee. Brooke is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m

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Bakery Currently Has 21 Disabled Employees

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This guest post is by Kris Smith, Bakery Associate at Special Kneads and Treats, Inc. Kris is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to

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Dog Treat Company Since Launching Has Hired 39 People With Disabilities

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This guest post is by Andrea Grady, Marketing & Communications Coordinator of Good Reasons Dog Treats. Andrea is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying

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