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These ID Cards are Helping Police Communicate with People with Autism

This guest post is by Kerry Magro. Kerry is a full-time professional speaker and self-advocate. Have him give a talk in your area or even potentially a first responder training at your local police precinct by sending him an inquiry here.  Note: My friend Dena Gassner wrote a fair point on Facebook to these cards […]

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My Autism Journey: From Challenges With Motor Skills To Soccer Championship Game MVP

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Cullen Freeman, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into High Point University. Cullen is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till

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From Nonverbal Autism To Pursuing A Career In Criminal Psychology

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Monique Williams, a young woman on the autism spectrum who was accepted into University of Washington. Monique is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till

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Why I’m Celebrating Autistic Women & Autism Moms For Women’s History Month

Without the voices of strong autistic women in our community and the support of people like my mom, I wouldn’t be the person I am today.   I was recently contacted by an autism mom who told me about her 30-year-old daughter on the autism spectrum and is about to have a baby. She said

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We Need More Autistic Characters Of Color In Film & TV

While more is being discussed about the importance of authentic autism and disability representation on screen, we can’t forget to write more autistic and disabled characters of color if we truly want to be embrace inclusion. I posted a question on my Instagram page asking people to “fill in the blank” and name their favorite autistic

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I Want To Create A Show That Teaches Everyone That It’s Ok To Be Different

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Taylor Michael Ruegg, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Baton Rouge Community College. Taylor is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was

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‘The Reason I Jump’ Film Gives A Platform To Discuss Nonverbal Autism

Have you watched this film yet? When I heard that they were turning the best-selling book ‘The Reason I Jump’ into a full-length documentary film I was SO excited. For those who haven’t read the book, yet it was written in 2007 written from the perspective of a nonspeaking 13-year-old boy in Naoki Higashida. The

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My Autism Journey Where I Don’t Use Excuses And Don’t Quit

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Skyler Patterson, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Berry College. Skyler is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was nonverbal till 2.5

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Growing Up Autistic I Always Knew That One Day I Wanted To Make Movies

Buy Kerry’s nonprofit a cup of coffee here This guest post is by Jensen Palencia, a young man on the autism spectrum who was accepted into Lesley University to study Animation. Jensen is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I was

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