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As a college student, I can definitely tell you that I go through my own long list of challenges. As someone with pervasive development disorder- not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), a form of autism, those challenges have seemed a bit longer and harder to deal with in comparison to my peers. I’ve always been that individual […]
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I can’t help but take this blog post personally, because I think now more than ever I have questioned telling other individuals about being autistic. In one of my previous posts, I talked about how I came out about being autistic during my freshman year of college almost 4 years ago. In high school, I
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One issue, in my opinion, that isn’t addressed enough on college campuses, is accommodations within the residence halls for those with disabilities. Yes, from time to time you will see a residence hall with an elevator, maybe bed shakers for those who are hearing impaired, but does that make a residence hall “disability friendly?” I
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Ohhh relationships. At the age of 34, I’ve had several relationships throughout my life that has included seven girlfriends. I’ve also had several breakups. When I talk to families with children on the spectrum this is usually one of the big subjects, but also one of the most sensitive. How does a child on the
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In June 2007, I graduated from high school. It was an amazing time for me. The majority of my classmates and I were off to great new beginnings. My new beginning began at Seton Hall University. “This is going to be great!” I thought to myself on many occasions before the first day of classes.
Autism and The College Transition: From an IEP to Reasonable Accomodations Read More »
Some of the biggest fears I’ve ever had in my life are the fear of the unexpected, fear of change, and the fear that I would be looked at differently. This all came into focus my first year of college at Seton Hall University. Before college, I had only told a few people that I
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Hello all. My name is Kerry Magro and this is my first-ever post on the Autism Speaks Blog. I’m currently a junior at Seton Hall University, majoring in Sports Management and have been recently hired by Autism Speaks as a writer. I first got involved with Autism Speaks through activities, like the Walks. Since then, I’ve met a
Autism and A Dream: Meeting NBA Great Dikembe Mutumbo Read More »
If I had to make a list, this is what I would wish for the autism community based on my experiences as an adult on the autism spectrum. 1. I wish acceptance was easier to come by. 2. I wish loving one another was always on our minds. 3. I wish early diagnosis remains a high
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My name is Kerry, and I have Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified (PPD-NOS). This means I have autism. This does not mean I am autism. This means I see the world sometimes in a different light. This does not mean I’m in the dark. This means from time to time I may have a difficulty expressing
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70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
