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When I was growing up on the autism spectrum, I fell in love with music. During the time I was dealing with sensory overload, loud noises would often bother me. When I started listening to music though, even if it was loud, my passion for music made it tolerable. Today I don’t deal with many […]
15 Songs I Listen too When I’m Stressed as Someone on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
Growing up I was a HUGE fan of The Lion King. Now as an adult I still love watching the film with my younger cousins and mentees. Then recently I heard that an autism-friendly performance of The Lion King was happening on Broadway! I bought tickets right away and was ready for the nostalgia to
When a Boy with Autism Got Out of His Seat During a Performance of ‘The Lion King’ Read More »
Over the years, I’ve received countless calls and emails from parents asking for advice in regards to schooling for their son/daughter who is on the spectrum. Because of that I wanted to share about a situation I experienced as someone on the spectrum that I had to deal with in 4th grade. I wasn’t sure how
How Dismissing Bullying as ‘Kids Will Be Kids’ Hurts Children With Special Needs Read More »
As reported by CBS New York, 10-year-old Alex Perez who has autism has been proclaimed a hero in his local community in New Jersey for his actions to help alert a bus driver that the school bus he was driving was on fire. The bus that was driving home several children with disabilities from Mount
Boy with Autism Becomes Hero After School Bus Goes on Fire Read More »
Dear Parent, I feel for you. The amount of anxiety and pressures that can often go into an individualized education program (IEP) meeting can seem daunting. You struggle with compiling your child’s records. At times you may just be worried about your child’s school truly not understanding the needs of your child. For those just starting off in
To The Parent Who’s About to Enter Their Child’s IEP Meeting Read More »
I don’t know if you will ever read this however I wanted to say thank you for speaking up about pushing for more people with disabilities in the entertainment industry. When I read your interview in the Irish Examiner about hiring more people with disabilities in popular media, what stuck with me was when you said
To RJ Mitte for Speaking Out On Hiring Actors with Disabilities in Hollywood Read More »
One of the most frustrating misconceptions out there… Has anyone ever heard it said that a child with autism is a product of bad parenting? This “bad parenting” topic became a somewhat viral discussion in 2012 when clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Humphreys linked autism to parenting. Although Humphreys would later clarify some of his findings,saying parents are “never to blame,” his research had many
When People Say Children with Autism Are Products of ‘Bad Parenting’ Read More »
Dear Employers, Employment is a key topic in our autism community. As national data indicate, the vast majority of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed today in the U.S. Many of the young adults who I know are highly intelligent and could succeed in the workforce, but sometimes they face challenges when it comes to
A Letter to Employers About The Interview Process From an Adult with Autism Read More »
Every year I feel like I hear more stories of children with autism who have wandered away from their families. It’s often one of the most-scariest feelings in the world when that situation occurs. Instantly the trigger kicks in and it becomes a time where families start alerting law agencies, neighbor watch, and their friends
When a Parent Gets Criticized If Their Child with Autism Wanders Away Read More »
A year ago I wrote an article about 8 Inspiring Women Who’ve Used Their Pageant Platforms to Spread Autism Awareness. These individuals have included the first woman with autism to ever compete in the Miss America pageant in former Miss Montana Alexis Wineman and former Miss Florida Collegiate America Rachel Barcellona who was diagnosed with
How the Pageant World Have Supported and Embraced People 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.
