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First-Ever Autistic Barbie Just Released — Here’s Where to Buy It

This week, something happened that would have meant the world to me as a kid: Mattel released the first Autistic Barbie, as part of the Barbie Fashionistas line. On the surface, it might look like “just another doll.” But for the autism community, it’s a reminder that progress is real. It tells autistic kids…and their

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From Army Brat to Veteran Brat: An Autistic Journey Through Education

This guest post is by Andres Castillo, a college student and autistic self-advocate currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a minor in Theatre. He is applying for the Spring 2026 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonspeaking till 2.5 and

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The Unfolding Spectrum: My Return to the Classroom as an Autistic Adult

This guest post is by Emily R., an autistic adult and returning college student. She is applying for the Spring 2026 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonspeaking till 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4 and you can read more about my

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Learning to Live: discovering authenticity and acceptance unmasked

This guest post is by Kayla Peterson, a young woman who attends Lake Area Technical College. She is an advocate for the Spring 2025 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and diagnosed with autism at 4 and you can read

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