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People Underestimated Me Because Of My Autism Diagnosis; Now I’m Going To College

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This guest post is by CJ, a young man on the autism spectrum. CJ enjoys reading books, playing video games (specifically Nintendo games), running and taking care of his dog, Dash. CJ 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 […]

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Doctors Dismissed Me As A ‘Hopeless Case’ Because Of My Autism; The Doctors Were Wrong

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This guest post is by Austin Gillum is a young man with high-functioning autism. He grew up as an Army brat moving around the United States and other parts of the world. He is finishing his junior year of college through the University of Maryland University College. Austin is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference

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I Have Autism And Am Pursuing A Degree To Help Students With Special Needs

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This guest post is by Lauren Roth who is a senior at Carmel High School who will be attending Ball State University in the Fall 2017 to study Special Education. She is active in her community. She participated in Carmel Marching Greyhounds and has over 210 volunteer hours at various organizations. Lauren is applying for our Spring 2017

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I Grew Up Being A Victim Of Teasing Due To Autism; Now I’m Advocating To Help Others

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This guest post is by Katie Tyree, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Katie will be attending Ouachita Baptist University in the fall majoring in English. Katie 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

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My Life With Autism: A Journey From Self-Doubt To Security And Success

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This guest post is by Ellie Rappaport, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Ellie will be attending Dean College in the Fall where she will be pursuing an early childhood education degree. Ellie is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about

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This Organization Is Promoting And Protecting The Human Rights Of Individuals With Disabilities

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This guest Q&A is with Sharon Levine who serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications at The Arc of New Jersey. In this capacity, Sharon tracks, monitors and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, budgets and policies and coordinates grassroots advocacy with Self-Advocates and families across the state. Hi Sharon. How did you

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His Teacher Said, ‘Special Needs Kids Don’t Go To College.’ He Decided To Prove Them Wrong

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This guest post is by Jarod Heuer, a young man on the autism spectrum. Jared will be attending Ball State University majoring in Geology and Emerging Media. 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

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I Was Diagnosed With Autism In Third Grade. Now I’m Going To College

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This guest post is by Grace Hamada, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Grace has been accepted into the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California in the fall as an Engineering Physics major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Grace is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making

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Learning, Growing, Succeeding: My Story Of Growing Up With Autism

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This guest post is by Sean Harris, a young man on the autism spectrum. Sean has been accepted into University of New Hampshire’s Honor Program where he’ll be attending in the Fall of 2017. Sean is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about

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