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This guest post is by Aren Wang, a young man who is diagnosed with autism and plans to attend Chabot College. Aren is applying for the Spring 2024 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
No more “different ability”: an autistic’s quest to buck stereotypes Read More »
This guest post is by Alexander Macdonald, a young man who is diagnosed with autism and plans to attend UNC-Charlotte. Alexander is applying for the Spring 2024 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,
My Lifelong Dream of Becoming an Astronaut Read More »
This guest post is by Alan X. Alvarez, a young man who is diagnosed with autism and plans to attend Sam Houston State University. Alan is applying for the Spring 2024 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
Embracing Neurodiversity: My ASD Journey in Community College Read More »
This guest post is by Owen Smith, a young man who is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), dysgraphia, and ADHD. He is majoring in computer engineering at the University of West Florida this fall. He is interested in computers, Artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity careers. Smith is applying for the Spring 2024 Making a Difference
Everything’s Harder, But I’ll Get Through It; Asking For Help…Helps Read More »
This guest post is by Jasper Carpenter, a sixteen-year-old senior at Kickapoo High School in Missouri. He was diagnosed with autism later in life and is one of the only out transgender kids at his high school. Jasper enjoys rock climbing, mixing coffee drinks, and participating in archery club. He plans on attending Missouri State
Overwhelmed: The story of a late-diagnosed transgender kid. Read More »
This guest post is by Brooke Mullen, a young woman who is diagnosed with autism and plans to attend Lesley University. Mullen is applying for the Spring 2024 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
Growing up on the autism spectrum Read More »
This guest post is by Gavin Stewart, a young man who is diagnosed with autism and plans to further his education by taking a Game Development Course. Stewart is applying for the Spring 2024 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till
Empowerment and Possibilities Read More »
This guest post is by Joshua Bryson , a young man who is diagnosed with autism and a senior in High School in Greensboro, NC. He lives with his family and plans to attend Guilford Technical Community College in the Fall of 2024. Joshua loves drawing and animation. His hobbies are singing and dancing, family
Growing Up as a Black Sheep Read More »
This guest post is by Samuel Benitez a young man who is diagnosed with autism and plans to attend College of DuPage and looking to transfer to North Central College to finish up his degree in Accounting. Benitez is applying for the Spring 2024 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a
I was born to fail. But I chose to fight and overcome. Read More »
This guest post is by Reagan McSweeney a graduating high school senior preparing for college at Marshall University this fall. She plans to major in the Arts and Psychology and help other girls on the spectrum. Reagan feels she can make a difference in the lives of others and her parents feel she has done
A Letter Before Me for My Parents Read More »
