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I am an autism advocate, author, and a military child with autism

This guest post is by Andres Castillo, a young man who is diagnosed with autism and attends Fayetteville State University. Andres is applying 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,

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Empowering Students, One Sensory Tool at a Time

This spotlight is of Nicole Urteaga, Special Day Class (SDC) Teacher for Medically Fragile Preschool and Kindergarten Students at Walton Special Center. Nicole is applying for The 2024 Kerry Magro Special Education Teacher, Therapist, and Aide Grant via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and

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Dr. Kerry Magro Announces Holiday Children’s Book Featuring Autistic Main Character

Award-winning autism advocate Dr. Kerry Magro releases an inspiring story highlighting the importance of inclusive holiday events for children with disabilities. Hoboken, NJ – November 11, 2024 – This holiday season, Dr. Kerry Magro, a renowned autistic speaker, author, and advocate, is set to release his latest children’s book, Santa Goes the Extra Mile for

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Rising Above The Interoperability Gap: Success on the Spectrum

This guest post is by Cecilia Saunders, a student who is diagnosed with autism and attending Nursing School. Saunders is applying 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

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Autism: How My Key Interests Turned Into a Career

What is your child’s special interests? We often hear that some autistic people have laser-focus special key interests which was similar to what I went through from my autism journey from nonspeaking to professional speaker. Dr. Temple Grandin, a world renowned autistic advocate has discussed the topic of key interests before. She even has a

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Why I Speak With Businesses Around the World About Autism And Employment

Because autistic adults deserve a chance to succeed just like anyone else. Growing up autistic, I wasn’t sure what my future would look like when employed. I knew I had vital interests in sports and theater, but I didn’t know if some of my challenges, such as the inability to read body language, needing breaks

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Dr. Kerry Magro Announces College Scholarship for Autistic Students

I’m thrilled to announce the 2024-2025 Making a Difference for Autism Scholarship, a program that holds deep personal meaning for me as someone who has experienced the unique challenges and triumphs of growing up on the autism spectrum. My journey from being a nonspeaking child with autism to today becoming a professional speaker, advocate and

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