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My Life With Autism: A Journey From Self-Doubt To Security And Success

This guest post is by Ellie Rappaport, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Ellie will be attending Dean College in the Fall where she will be pursuing an early childhood education degree. Ellie is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about […]

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This Organization Is Promoting And Protecting The Human Rights Of Individuals With Disabilities

This guest Q&A is with Sharon Levine who serves as the Director of Governmental Affairs & Communications at The Arc of New Jersey. In this capacity, Sharon tracks, monitors and responds to state and federal legislation, regulations, budgets and policies and coordinates grassroots advocacy with Self-Advocates and families across the state. Hi Sharon. How did you

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His Teacher Said, ‘Special Needs Kids Don’t Go To College.’ He Decided To Prove Them Wrong

This guest post is by Jarod Heuer, a young man on the autism spectrum. Jared will be attending Ball State University majoring in Geology and Emerging Media. Jared is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how to apply for

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I Was Diagnosed With Autism In Third Grade. Now I’m Going To College

This guest post is by Grace Hamada, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Grace has been accepted into the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California in the fall as an Engineering Physics major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. Grace is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making

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Learning, Growing, Succeeding: My Story Of Growing Up With Autism

This guest post is by Sean Harris, a young man on the autism spectrum. Sean has been accepted into University of New Hampshire’s Honor Program where he’ll be attending in the Fall of 2017. Sean is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about

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I Used To Not Be Able To Talk; Now I’m Going To College To Become An Accountant

This guest post is by Ryan Matthew Arnold, a young man on the autism spectrum. Ryan will be graduating from Chandler-Gilbert Community College and will soon start at Arizona State University with a major in accounting and a minor in sustainability. Ryan is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making

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I Have Aspergers And Am Pursuing A Degree In Computer Science

This guest post is by Brandon Conrad, a young man on the autism spectrum. Brandon has been accepted into Lewis University and will be pursuing a degree Computer Science with a concentration in video gaming. Brandon is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the

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I Have Autism And Hope To One Day Own A Bed And Breakfast

This guest post is by Kristen Vollmar, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Kristen will be attending Lynn University in the Fall of 2017 and plans to pursue a degree in Hospitality. Kristen is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the

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This Wonderful Mom Is Helping Us Understand The Entire Spectrum Of Autism

This guest Q&A is with Kate Swenson who is the mother to two amazing little boys. Her son Cooper is on the severe end of the spectrum. She shares a glimpse into her secret world through videos at Finding Cooper’s Voice. Hi Kate! How did the idea of filming your story first come about? I started

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Seven-Year-Old Boy Writes Children’s Book On Being An Autism Sibling

This guest Q&A is with Brennan Farmer a seven-year-old boy whose brother, Evan, is on the autism spectrum. They are best friends. Brennan and his mother, Mandy, just published their first book, “What About Me?” The book goes through Brennan’s emotion and experiences as an autism sibling. You can purchase Brennan and Mandy’s book here,

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