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Hyperlexia: My Love For Letters And Numbers And How It Changed My Life

This guest post is by Eric Pastore a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Washington & Jefferson College. Eric is applying for the Spring 2021 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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Changing The Narrative Of How Some People Look At Adult Autism

This guest post is by Matthew Clarke a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Jacksonville University. Matthew is applying for the Spring 2021 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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From Being Told I Probably Wouldn’t Speak Or Walk To My College Acceptance

This guest post is by Nate Clor a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Daemen College. Nate is applying for the Spring 2021 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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Overcoming Challenges And Pursuing A Double Major In Political Science And History

This guest post is by Noah Alpert, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Gettysburg College. Noah is applying for the Spring 2021 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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10 Things That Would Help Me In The Hospital As Someone Who’s Autistic

Going to the doctor and hospital can be challenging for anyone. Add someone who is growing up with autism & dealt with severe sensory challenges; it can be even more overwhelming. Here are some things I would like healthcare professionals to consider for those with autism like myself…   Provide alternative lighting. Fluorescent lights can

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Father says police slammed autistic son to ground, punched by officer

An incident on 4/21/21 in Vacaville, California has gone viral where there’s footage taken from a ring doorbell video of a police offer slamming a 17-year-old autistic teen to the ground and punching him in the office during a citation. The father of the teen, Adam Wolf posted the video on Facebook writing “I am

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From Not Being Able to Speak To Succeeding Both Outside And Inside

This guest post is by Nicholas Cutchins, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into University of Virginia. Nicholas is applying for the Spring 2021 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

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