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This guest post is by Alexander Edward Passoni-Torres, a young adult on the autism spectrum who was accepted into the University of Oklahoma. Alexander is applying for the Spring 2022 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 […]
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While most autistic characters spotlighted widely in the entertainment world are white (The Good Doctor’s Shaun Murphy and Atypical’s Sam Gardener) we are slowly beginning to see more autistic characters of color represented in film. A perfect example of this is Lifetime’s film Safe Room that premiered on January 15, 2022. Nik Sanchez – a
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JetBlue noted that they could have applied for a mask exemption. Jennifer Minsky, A mom from my home state of New Jersey was upset by the treatment from JetBlue after her 2-year-old autistic son was having challenges wearing a mask on their plane ride home after vacation. Minsky mentioned that her son had no issues
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This guest post is by Zander William Feist, a teen on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with PDD-NOS and has been accepted into Luzerne County Community College. Zander is applying for the Spring 2022 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till
From The Inability To Properly Verbalize To Majoring In Theatre And Business Read More »
This guest post is by Amythyst Drew Nicole Morris, a woman on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with Aspergers at 14 and is now attending East Tennessee State University. Amythyst is applying for the Spring 2022 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was
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Will you be tuning in? Leave It to Geege looks at the Taylor family. One of the family members is Pootie who is 19, on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal. The reality TV show will premiere on Lifetime on 1/12/22 at 10PM for our community to enjoy. We need to highlight more of the
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He had no idea that Disney was going to surprise him. I stumbled upon this story about Luke who was diagnosed with autism and epilepsy and has found a love for instruments. He later dreamed of being in the marching band and Disney surprised him with the news that he’d be heading to Disney World
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This guest post is by Melania Ullerick, a woman on the autism spectrum who is attending Colorado Mesa University. Melania is applying for the Spring 2022 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
My Autism Journey: Misdiagnoses and Growing Acceptance Read More »
I recently asked our autism community for advice for parents with autistic children who are having sleeping troubles. Here’s what they had to say… Mine is, “Talk to your child’s pediatrician about getting a recommendation for a sleep specialist. They can help if your child may be sleepwalking, body clock challenges, and potential breathing challenges.
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This guest post is by Donna Beck, President of Special Scoops II Inc. Donna is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to support our community.
This Ice Cream Parlor Has Hired 36 People with Disabilities Read More »
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.
