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This guest post is by Ashley Fieber, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into UNC-Chapel Hill, Furman University, Elon University, and Gardner-Webb University. Ashley 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 till 2.5 and […]
If you are like me you’ve probably had a conversation (or seven) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). One of the common questions as a public speaker & autism self-advocate I’ve received in the past few days is how to talk about the coronavirus with my son/daughter who is on the autism spectrum. First and foremost, it’s
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I know at times you may have felt underpaid and undervalued but in the last few weeks I hope you are receiving the appreciation you truly deserve for everything you’ve done to make a difference in the lives of these children. Growing up and being diagnosed with severe autism I had several teachers and therapists
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My inbox has been full recently with parents and educators asking for advice. During this time of CO-ViD19 based on my journey growing up with autism and me and my family having to deal with natural disasters (Hurricane Sandy). With that, I wanted to share with all of you today 5 ways you should consider
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Being thrown off your routine and struggling with unexpected transitions can be a challenge for anyone. I know it may not seem like a big deal for some but because of my autism these challenges have felt dialed up to 11. Growing up with autism transitions were one of my true weaknesses. I didn’t say
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This guest post is by Annika Schoenbaechler, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into Western Kentucky University where she’ll be majoring in Pre-Med in the hopes of one day becoming a ER Physician. Annika is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by
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While some in-person events are still planned for World Autism Month (April) many schools and businesses are canceling their plans due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). I would like to suggest the possibility of moving their events online. Rather than saying “Wait until next year” groups can still take steps (using technology) to deliver awareness messages
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For more than a decade now April 2nd has had a very special meaning to me. The United Nations in 2007 proclaim April 2nd as World Autism Awareness Day but it also became a day to start a national conversation about autism. Later, when Light It Up Blue began it also gave us the opportunity
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This guest post is by Aria Schottelkotte, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted and will be attending the Middle Tennessee State University where she’ll be majoring in Audio Engineering & Production with a minor in Psychology. Aria is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making
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This guest post is by Cole Harmon, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted and will be attending the University of Alabama where he’ll be majoring in Aerospace Engineering. Cole is applying for the Spring 2020 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I
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