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Watch: Television Host on the Autism Spectrum Hopes to Meet Jimmy Fallon

“A great deal of my inspiration to become one of the first talk show hosts with autism in the country has come from your career…” On a brand new episode of the “Different is Beautiful Show” I shared an open letter that you can watch above that I originally wrote for The Mighty about how […]

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Broadway Actor’s Open Letter After Boy with Autism Interrupts Show Goes Viral

Broadway actor Kelvin Moon Loh has received national acclaim for his open letter he wrote after a boy with autism interrupted a performance of “The King and I” which Kelvin stars in. The boy was shouting and one member in the audience didn’t take kindly too the interruption. Kelvin wrote in his letter “When did

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Nonverbal Boy Sings Katy Perry Song; Inspires Our Autism Community

Jack Robbins is a 10-year-old nonverbal boy with autism who LOVES Katy Perry! Singing Katy Perry songs has become a part of his daily routine and helps with his therapy sessions. One song in particular that he enjoys is Katy’s hit song “Roar” which you can watch below. Way to go Jack and Katy Perry!

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Michael Bublé Performs Heartfelt Song to 6-year-old Fan with Autism

If you weren’t a fan of Michael Bublé before you probably will be now! Griffin who is 6 years old and on the autism spectrum absolutely loves Michael Bublé! Griffin’s aunt wrote on YouTube, “He has a passion for music, and has acquired an incredible love for Mr. Bublé. He asks for Michael throughout the

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Adult with Autism Receives Promotion From Autism Speaks!

On March 11, 2013, Autism Speaks gave me my first full-time job after receiving my Masters from Seton Hall University in Strategic Communication and Leadership. Now 2 and a half years later they have promoted me from Social Media Coordinator to Producer of Social Media and Digital Content! Working at Autism Speaks has always been

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Once Nonverbal; Adult with Autism Gets Accepted Into Doctorate School

I’m so excited to share the news that I was accepted into a doctorate program at New Jersey City University in Educational Technology Leadership! I now hope to follow in the footsteps of my role models such as Dr. Temple Grandin who also pursued their doctorate degree and have done amazing work in the community!

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‘The Rock’ Talks to Oprah; Shares a Message Our Autism Community Needs to Hear

Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) appeared on Oprah’s Master Class where a part of his interview was focused on how he suffered from depression when he was 23 after being cut from the CFL and not being drafted in the NFL. The Rock said, “I wish I had someone at that time who could just

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Justin Timberlake Sings ‘Happy Birthday’ to Young Boy with Autism!

Julian Delan, a 8-year-old boy with autism got his birthday wish when his mom Marika took him and the family to see Justin Timberlake perform live during his concert tour (The 20/20 Experience) in San Jose, California last year. Julian is one of Justin’s biggest fans and can replay “SexyBack” over and over without ever getting

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