Kerry Magro

This Magnificent Autism Mom Reminds Us About The Importance Of Early Intervention

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This guest Q&A is with Deidra Darst, MS,CCC-SLP who is the State Director of the Mountaineer Autism Project (MAP). Mountaineer Autism Project is a nonprofit organization in West Virginia. They are one voice in the state dedicated to early detection, and diagnosis of autism with an emphasis on early intensive behavior intervention. Their mission is […]

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Why We Should All Celebrate World Autism Month & World Autism Awareness Day

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Follow my journey on Facebook, my Facebook Fan Page, & Instagram! In 2008 the 2nd day of April was established as World Autism Awareness Day by The United Nations. Additionally April is considered World Autism Month. With 1 in 59 now being diagnosed with autism in the United States, there is a very good chance you will meet

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Autism Doesn’t Come With An Instruction Guide. It Comes With A Family Who Will Never Give Up.

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Follow my journey on Facebook, my Facebook Fan Page, & Instagram! Interested in me speaking in your area about my journey from nonverbal autism to professional speaker? I often do talks in schools, businesses and special events. Email me here for more details. This is a quote I often share that I came up with because of how wide

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Defining Autism: From Nonverbal To Professional Speaker

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Follow my journey on Facebook, my Facebook Fan Page, & Instagram! Defining Autism: From Nonverbal to Professional Speaker” is a presentation from award-winning speaker Kerry Magro on how he got to and survived the education experience growing up being on the spectrum and how his experiences, both good and bad, can help students with disabilities from early childhood

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Having Autism, Making Friends And My Future As A Mechanical Engineer

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This guest post is by Antonio Spierto, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted too and will be attending the University of Central Florida. Antonio is applying for the Spring 2019 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply

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Despite My Early Challenges With Autism I’m Now Playing College Football

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This guest post is by Kamauri Cowsen, a young man on the autism spectrum who is currently attending Elmhurst College. Kamauri is applying for the Spring 2019 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for our scholarship here. You can help our scholarship

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How I Have Overcome Challenges – Not Overcome Autism

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This guest post is by Mitchell Aiken, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted to University of Minnesota, University of Iowa and Iowa State University. Mitchell is applying for the Spring 2019 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply

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2018 Year in Review: Defining Autism: From Nonverbal to Professional Speaker

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What a year 2018 was! Thank you to everyone who made this year one of the best yet! This year provided me with my 2nd year being a self-employed professional speaker while also having a platform to break down barriers for those impacted by a diagnosis. Of the highlights we accomplished this year… As part

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Autism & My Dream To Become A Performer On Broadway

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This guest post is by Alex Gumm, a young man on the autism spectrum who is attending the Institute for the American Musical Theatre (IAMT). Alex is applying for the Spring 2019 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for our scholarship here.

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A 4.0 GPA In High School And A Determination To Succeed In College

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This guest post is by Ryan Brazinsky, a young man on the autism spectrum who is graduating from high school in Spring 2019. Ryan is applying for the Spring 2019 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for our scholarship here. You can

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