Kerry Magro

Doctors Said I’d Never Read Due To My Autism; Today I’m Succeeding In College

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This guest post is by Izak Landin, a young man on the autism spectrum. Izak attends Mt. San Antonio College. Izak applied 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. You can help our scholarship program continue to help […]

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My Life On The Autism Spectrum

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This guest post is by Alex Lee, a young man on the autism spectrum. Alex attends Eastern University. Alex 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. This writing is about me, Alex Lee, and

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This Center Is Making A Difference For People With Developmental Disabilities

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This guest Q&A is with Kiwa Nadas has been working for Northwest Center for almost 2 years and has been in her current role of Philanthropy Manager for over a year. With a background in nonprofit work around the country, Kiwa has dedicated her career to serving others. Hi Kiwa! How did the idea for

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Becoming Independent And Completing College On The Autism Spectrum

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This guest post is by Georgia Wells, a woman on the autism spectrum. Georgia attends Richard Bland College. Georgia 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 have been working hard this past year

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I Have Autism And Am Getting A College Degree In Computer Science

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This guest post is by Collin Carabine, a young man on the autism spectrum. Collin attends Huston Tillotson University. Collin 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. My name is Collin Carabine. I am

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I Have Autism And Made The President’s List At College

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This guest post is by Dalton Weathersby, a young man on the autism spectrum. Dalton currently attends the University of South Carolina. Dalton 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 Dalton Weathersby.

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This Inspiring Scientific Director Has A Passion For Helping Individuals With Autism

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This guest Q&A is with Pamela Feliciano, Ph.D. Pam is the Scientific Director of SPARK, a research initiative that is recruiting 50,000 individuals with ASD plus their family members. SPARK seeks to accelerate clinical research in autism by creating a partnership with individuals and families with ASD. She is also the mother of a wonderful

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A Poem I Wrote After My Parents Told Me I Was On The Autism Spectrum

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I was looking through old photos at my parent’s house and found a poem that I wrote after I was diagnosed with autism. Even though I was diagnosed with autism at 4, I wouldn’t find out about autism diagnosis till 11.5. I always knew I was special, but I didn’t know why. Then, one day

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These Incredible Autism Moms Started A Nonprofit Organization To Help Our Community

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This guest Q&A is with Good Friend Inc.’s very own Chelsea Budde and Denise Schamens. Good Friend, Inc., based in Waukesha, Wis., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to create autism awareness, teach acceptance of differences, and foster empathy for students with autism spectrum disorder among their typically-developing peers. GFI’s original short films

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I Used To Not Be Able To Talk; Now I’m Going To College

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This guest post is by Ryan, a young man on the autism spectrum. Ryan has been accepted and will be attending Arizona State University in the Fall. Ryan 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.

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