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I was ecstatic when I heard that Coby Bird, a 15-year-old actor on the autism spectrum would be a guest star on “The Good Doctor” as a character who also has autism. As an autism consultant, I’ve written several articles about the importance of highlighting those with an autism diagnosis in a realistic light, and what better […]
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It may not be a big deal for some but it was a huge milestone for me. Often while giving talks about autism during the Q&A period someone asks me how autism still impacts me today. While I used to be nonverbal, most of my issues today are not communication based. Most of my issues
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This guest Q&A is with Sara Lowenburg, an educator for access programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City. She oversees programs for children and adults with autism, children and adults with developmental disabilities, individuals with dementia and their care partners and military families. She also runs the Museum’s Autism
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A new Netflix series, Atypical, was recently announced. It looks at Sam Gardener, a high-functioning teen with autism. It depicts his navigation through high school, from trying to find a relationship and other aspects of his journey. The series has been recently renewed for a second season! As someone who binge watched Season 1 and
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Full disclosure: After only 1 episode I have no idea what the future is for The Good Doctor (which premiered Sep. 25 2018 at 10/9C on ABC). What I can tell you; this show has all the makings of an ABC smash-hit. Let’s begin with the cast. Freddie Highmore (Bates Motel, Charlie and The Chocolate
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Dear Matthew McConaughey, I don’t know if you’ll ever read this letter but I want you to know how much we appreciate you for supporting our autism community. I found out that you partnered with Kiehl’s in the hopes of raising $200,000 dollars for Autism Speaks. What an amazing way to help support others! Not
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This guest post is by Patrick-Michael Green, a young man on the autism spectrum. Patrick attends Southeastern Louisiana University. Patrick is applying for our Summer 2017 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. Living with Asperger’s leads to many complications in
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This guest post is by Cameron Muskelly, a young man on the autism spectrum. Cameron will be attending Georgia Perimeter College. Cameron is applying for our Summer 2017 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. I am Cameron Muskelly. I
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This guest post is by Emily Best, a woman on the autism spectrum. Emily attends Ozarka College. Emily is applying for our Summer 2017 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. The biggest obstacle holding back people with Asperger’s Syndrome is
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This guest post is by Maggie, a woman on the autism spectrum. Maggie is applying for our Summer 2017 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. Ever since I could fully comprehend thought and memory, I had always known that
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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.
