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Someone Told Me I’d Lose Job Opportunities Because Of My Autism

This guest post is by Tala Moe, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Northeastern Junior College. Tala 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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My Autistic Traits Were Always Passed Off As ‘Weird’

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Dylan Paul, a young autistic adult who is attending into Art Academy of Cincinnati. Dylan 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

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I Was Told Because Of My Autism I May Not Graduate From High School; Today I’m A First-Generation College Student

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Roberto Carlos Pluma, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into San Diego State University. Roberto 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

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I Grew Up On The Autism Spectrum Without Knowing I Was On The Spectrum

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Amanda Brianne Harris, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Chapman University. Amanda 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

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Being On The Autism Spectrum And Pursuing My Dream Of Becoming A College Graduate

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Kristen Renee Chew, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Lock Haven University. Kristen 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

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Shaq Surprises Mom With Autistic Daughter By Paying For Their Furniture

NBA Hall-Of-Famer Shaquille O’Neal has gone viral for the story of him helping pay for a young man’s engagement ring while he was at Zales on Monday. He said about the video during NBA on TNT’s Tuesday telecast, “I’m just trying to make people smile… That’s all.” “I’m just trying to make people smile… That’s

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Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Shines In Episode Introducing Character With Autism

Have you watched yet? During World Autism Month, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood introduced a new character on their April 5, 2021 episode named Max, a young boy on the autism spectrum. Max will be a recurring character on the show moving forward. This isn’t the first time that PBS Kids has represented our autism community on

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Growing Up With Autism In Vietnam And Moving To The United States

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Khanh Nguyen, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into American River College. Khanh 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

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