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Kerry Magro

When Someone on the Autism Spectrum Gets Rejected in the Dating World

The fear and pain of rejection can be a very difficult time for anyone. Add someone who’s on the autism spectrum and it can be almost unbearable. The two cases of rejection I see the most in my peers are… They avoid a relationship all together because of the nerves of being rejected. They have […]

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When a Stranger Tells You to ‘Calm Down Your Child’ During a Meltdown

Easier said than done. A common problem that strangers who don’t really get autism is that they don’t understand the difference between when a child is having a meltdown versus a child who is having a tantrum. Most people know that a tantrum is usually someone who is trying to get attention while a meltdown

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How ‘Big Daddy’ Resonated with Me As Someone on the Autism Spectrum

Have you and your family ever watched the movie Big Daddy before? If so you may remember this memorable moment… Adam Sandler’s character asks Julian what he wants to eat and he responds without hesitation… “30 packets of ketchup!” Now, at the time this movie came out I just thought it was funny that this

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A Letter to Employers On Hiring People with Disabilities

Dear employers, Every month in October the United States Department of Labor host National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that looks to celebrate and educate about disability employment. I’m asking you today to consider supporting this cause, hosting events in your workplace around the month and, if you haven’t already, look to

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Michael Jordan Surprises One of His Biggest Fans Who Has Autism

Jeffrey Harrison, a 33-year-old adult with autism who is a huge Chicago Bulls fan got the surprise of a lifetime. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqBOI4OWjbw Jeffrey, who hasn’t been able to find full-time work has gone to the court in his favorite MJ gear started to receive some attention via KREM.com. KREM when they heard more about Jeffrey’s story reached

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One Mom’s Response When Her Son Asked ‘Do I Still Have Autism?’

Her response is beautiful… Holly Robinson Peete may be known best for her roles in 21 Jump Street and Hangin with Mr. Cooper but in our autism community she’s best known as one of the strongest champions we have towards autism education and advocacy. Recently she just launched a new TV show on the Oprah

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VIDEO: Dad has heartfelt conversation with his nonverbal son who has autism

Shawn Garan, a father who has been featured on websites such as Autism Speaks shared a beautiful video of him having a conversation with his nonverbal son, Max. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBtv8pvUTMs Shawn writes about the video in the description of his Youtube page: “We were dropping mommys phone off at her job when Max engaged me in

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