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This guest Q&A is with Lara Stolman who is the filmmaker behind the new award-winning feature documentary Swim Team currently making its rounds on the film festival circuit. Swim Team chronicles the rise of a New Jersey based competitive swim team of teenagers on the autism spectrum. Hi Lara! Tell us a little bit about how you […]
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This guest Q&A is with Dr. Kate Cerino-Britton who is the Principal of the education program at the Alpine Learning Group in Paramus, NJ. Kate is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and a certified teacher of the handicapped, and has worked with individuals with autism since 1997. She holds master’s degrees in Educational Administration and
Amazing Educator is Making an Impact on Students with Autism Across The Lifespan Read More »
The holiday season is one of my favorite teams of the year. When I was growing up on the autism spectrum music became a form of therapy for me. This started with Broadway tunes but then also with an absolute love of Christmas music. ‘Silent Night,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ and so many more classics made me
Why I Play An Autism-Friendly Santa And Penguin During The Holidays Read More »
When I met the multitalented Anna Kendrick in New York at one of her book signings, I told her about my journey growing up on the autism spectrum. After I shared about her incredible response when I told her I have autism, the story went viral in our community, being shared by sites like The Huffington
When Ashton Kutcher Shared My Story of Growing Up With Autism Read More »
In recent years more and more films have been released that have focused on those with autism and other special needs. This rings true for a new movie to be released in ‘Po’ that looks at the story of a widowed engineer struggling to raise his 10-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum. Last
What The Film ‘Po’ Taught Me As Someone On The Autism Spectrum Read More »
Over the years as a motivational speaker and disability advocate, I’ve been able to meet some truly amazing celebrities. Two of my favorite experiences have been chatting with Luke Bryan and talking fashion with Tommy Hilfiger. The celebrity I met who truly blew me away, though, was none other than the multitalented Anna Kendrick. I’ve
Anna Kendrick’s Response When I Told Her I Was on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
Dear Parent, Does your child love to line up their toys? As someone who consults for families and gives talks on early intervention plans, this is one of the most common things I see amongst toddlers and younger children who are on the autism spectrum. When I was a kid, I loved routines and order.
To the Parents Whose Children Love to Line Up Their Toys Read More »
When I was doing one of my first internships at Autism Speaks in 2010, I answered over 1,000 emails from parents/caregivers on how to help one of their loved ones on the autism spectrum. During that time, I gave advice on early intervention, therapies, schools, transitional programs, IEP meetings, social skills, visual schedules and much
One Message I Want Every Family in Our Autism Community to Remember Read More »
Dear parents, Does your child have difficulty trying to go to sleep? When I speak with parent groups, sleep difficulties tend to be one of the top challenges that get mentioned. When I was a kid, I had bed guards on my bed due to difficulties with my balance along with issues with tossing and
To the Parents Whose Child with Autism is Having Difficulty Trying to Sleep Read More »
Dr. Temple Grandin is one of our idols. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity in the past few years to get to know her along with to keynote with her at a conference to speak about my own personal experiences on the autism spectrum. Today I wanted to share with you one of my favorite videos
Temple Grandin Shares About Her Experience with Autism 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.
