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When people tell me that bullying isn’t ‘that big of a deal’ I can’t help but remember those days… I can remember some of my first moments being bullied like it was yesterday… I was the only kid with autism in my classroom. I tended to keep to myself. I tended to rub my hands […]
I Was The Kid With Autism Who Was Made Fun Of In Class Read More »
This new animated short I’m happy to say features Pixar’s first-ever nonverbal autistic character. The short which was just released today (January 10, 2020) is overviewed by Pixar as ‘two kids (Marcus and Renee who is a young autistic girl) at canoe camp who find themselves adrift on a lake, unable to move forward until
My Thoughts On ‘Loop’ And Pixar’s First-Ever Nonverbal Autistic Character Read More »
Will you be tuning in? The cable network Freeform will debut “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” on January 16th at 8:30 PM EST. Actress Kayla Cromer who has autism, will be playing the role of Matilda who also is on the autism spectrum. Recently, disability representation has been in the news as studies indicated that less
Woman With Autism To Debut In New TV Comedy Read More »
Have you tuned in yet? The short film now on Disney+ has an autism metaphor that will relate with many in our community. Disney+ has been in the news recently for a short film that will come out on January 10, 2020 featuring a nonverbal girl on the autism spectrum. Even before this news broke
My Review Of Pixar’s Short Film ‘Float’ As An Adult With Autism Read More »
This guest post is byMatteo Barila, a young man on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with autism at 2 and now has been accepted into three colleges and is currently undecided. Matteo is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal
Helping Others Understand Someone With Autism Like Me Read More »
After some thought I’ve decided to change the Facebook Page name of A Special Community to Kerry’s Autism Journey Just wanted you all to know!
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This guest post is by Benjamin Carter , a young man on the autism spectrum who was diagnosed with autism at 18 months and now has been accepted into Shepherds College where he’ll be majoring in horticulture. Benjamin is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me,
I Have Autism. I’m Not Stupid. I Am Smart And Go To College Read More »
This is why we need to continue to advocate. For so long growing up with autism my parents wondered what resources would be possible for me to receive. Would they come as part of my IEP? Would they need to be paid out of pocket? Etc. etc. etc. While the questions lingered on for my
I Want To See More Autism Resources For Our Families In The Next Decade Read More »
I’m so happy that Sarah, a mom blogger who writes at TheStayAtHomeSoprano.com allowed us to share her blog for our readers! You can read this original post on her blog here. You can submit a guest blog to my website for consideration HERE. I just read a blog post where the author was asked to list the hardest
The Day I’ll Have To Put My Son With Autism In A Group Home Read More »
My friend and fellow autism self-advocate Dr. Temple Grandin I’m happy to announce just received the 2019 Dole Leadership Prize at the University of Kansas on Dec 11 of 2019! I first met her when keynoting with her at Memphis University several years ago where I presented on growing up from nonverbal autism to today
Autism Advocate Temple Grandin Awarded Dole Leadership Prize 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.
