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One of the best things I ever did for myself was to put my mental health first and not be afraid to talk about it. Please teach our society that seeking support for mental health challenges doesn’t make someone ‘crazy.’ When I was a kid growing up on the autism spectrum, I saw a therapist […]
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Growing up on the autism spectrum, eye contact was challenging. Often it felt like an internal pressure from sensory stimulation. As a professional speaker who now gives talks with companies as part of professional development, I often mention getting rid of the interview process because of challenges like this. Instead, I recommend companies do a
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This guest post is by Autumn Smith @alexatorrexcontreras, a young woman who was diagnosed with autism at 10 and plans to attend Savannah College of Art and Design. Autumn is applying for the Spring 2023 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5
Autism: Choosing a Different Response to the Diagnosis Read More »
This guest post is by Imani Bunton, a young woman who was diagnosed with autism at 5 and plans to attend Iona University. Imani is applying for the Spring 2023 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
The Importance of Inclusivity Read More »
This guest post is by Tyler Obert, a young man who was diagnosed with autism at 8 and plans to attend the Mount Saint Joseph University. Tyler is applying for the Spring 2023 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
Just be patient is all I need to say Read More »
This guest post is by Oak Jarboe, a young individual who was diagnosed with autism at 17 and plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana. Oak is applying for the Spring 2023 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
How Writing Saved My Life Read More »
This guest post is by Laura Walsh, a young woman who was diagnosed with autism at 21 months and plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Laura is applying for the Spring 2023 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5 and
Can I Tell You a Secret? Read More »
This guest post is by Jinn Janpathompong, a young man who was diagnosed with autism at 2 and plans to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Jinn is applying for the Spring 2023 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
Life Is A Box of Chocolates Read More »
This guest post is by Luna Coen, a young individual who was diagnosed with autism at 23 and currently attends Southern Oregon University. Luna is applying for the Spring 2023 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
My Journey to an Autism Diagnosis Read More »
This guest post is by Samuel Broady, a young man who was diagnosed with autism at 2 and plans to attend the Columbia College Chicago. Samuel is applying for the Spring 2023 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
How Movies Helped Me as an Autistic Person Read More »
