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Details are still coming together on this shocking story…. In Illinois, Kayla Rushing, a 6-year-old girl who is nonverbal and on the autism spectrum was struck in the face twice by a school bus aide. The incident was brought up to Kayla’s parents after the superintendent of New Lenox School where Kayla attends was able […]
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I recently stumbled upon this story that was highlighted on WSBTV of Aaron Bulmer, a police officer who jumped into a pond to save a 4-year-old child with autism who was drowning. I had chills while watching this video. We can’t thank our first responders like Aaron enough for looking out for our loved ones. One
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This guest post is by Erican Santiago, a young man on the autism spectrum. Erican will be attending Michigan Tech University with a Major in Biomedical Engineering. He is applying for our Spring 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
Struggle, Perseverance, And Achievement: A Life With Autism Read More »
This guest post is by Gavin Ritchey, a young man on the autism spectrum. Gavin is attending Michigan Culinary Institute at Baker College and is majoring in Culinary Arts. Gavin is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how
Dealing With Asperger’s: My Differences Have Made Me Very Special Read More »
This guest post is by Christopher Fegley, a man on the autism spectrum who is attending West Virginia University. He is now majoring in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Christopher is applying for our Spring 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
Autism: Breaking Bonds, Reaching Goals Read More »
This guest post is by Brandon Beltran, a young teen on the autism spectrum. Brandon will be attending Florida Atlantic University. Brandon is applying for our Spring 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 a young
My Parents Got Rid Of Me Because I Was ‘Different.’ I Didn’t Let That Define Me. Read More »
This guest post is by Ashton Lighthall, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Ashton plans to attend Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan for one year. Then, she plans on serving an eighteen month mission for her church. After her church mission she plans on transferring to Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah to
Having Autism Is Something That Makes Me Unique Read More »
This guest post is by Joshua Mack, a young man on the autism spectrum. Jared is applying for our Spring 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. Would you believe it if I told you that I have
Despite Losing My Speech At 18-Months-Old I’m Now About To Graduate From College Read More »
This guest post is by Leora Robbins who was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder at 19 years old. She is currently working towards her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at Kennesaw State University (KSU). Leora is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more
A.U.T.I.S.M.: Amazing Unique Talented Intelligent Strong Memorable Read More »
Follow my journey on Facebook, my Facebook Fan Page, & Instagram! This guest post is by Nick Ryland a young man on the autism spectrum. He is a multi-instrumentalist and award-winning singer who is studying opera performance at the University of Texas. Nick applied for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference and
They Said I Would Never Speak Again; Now I’m An Award-Winning Singer Read More »
