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Southwest Airlines Denies Iowa Autistic Boy From Flight Who Couldn’t Wear A Face Mask

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The airline claims that federal law requires passengers ages 2 and up to wear a mask while traveling in response to the incident that happened on Sunday, May 2, 2021. The Petek family were traveling with their two children, one who is a 5-year-old nonverbal autistic child who deals with Sensory Processing Disorder as well. […]

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It Was Challenging Not Speaking; Today I’m An Honor Roll Student

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This guest post is by Maxim Manwelian a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Wentworth Institute of Technology. Maxim 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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Hyperlexia: My Love For Letters And Numbers And How It Changed My Life

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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

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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

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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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Look At Me Now: An Aspie Accepted Into 20 Colleges

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This guest post is by Sienna Hope, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Louisiana State University. Sienna 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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Overcoming Challenges And Pursuing A Double Major In Political Science And History

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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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Aspergers: Making The Dean’s List & President’s List

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This guest post is by Jacob Groom, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Texas A&M in Galveston. Jacob 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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An Autistic Artist Growing Into Adulthood

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This guest post is by Adela Tesnow, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Adela 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

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10 Things That Would Help Me In The Hospital As Someone Who’s Autistic

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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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