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This guest post is by Cameron Krizman, a young woman on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into Cleveland Institute of Art in the Fall of 2021 studying graphic design! Cameron 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 […]
Overcoming Invisible Challenges & A Lack Of Understanding ‘Girl Autism’ Read More »
A few people have contacted me about singer Sia’s decision not to cast an autistic actor for a nonverbal autistic character in her new movie ‘Music’ coming out in 2021 based on my role as an autism entertainment consultant (and if I was asked to consult on the film, which I wasn’t). Allegedly Sia was
To Sia, From An Autistic Entertainment Consultant Read More »
This guest post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog (autismmommytherapist.wordpress.com) about her two children with autism. She is the author of Raising Autism: Surviving the Early Years available on Amazon.
Why Making Friends With Other Autism Parents Helped Me Read More »
This guest post is by Connor McCormick, a young man on the autism spectrum who has been accepted into Oklahoma State University and Abilene Christian University where he’ll be majoring in Computer Science. Connor is applying for the Spring 2021 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference started by me, Kerry Magro. I
My Life On The Spectrum – A Blessing In Disguise Read More »
This guest post is by Rachel Cheng from Popcorn for the People, a nonprofit providing meaningful employment for adults on the autism spectrum through the creation of gourmet popcorn. Rachel is applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about
Adults With Autism Find Employment Creating Gourmet Popcorn Read More »
This guest post is by Katherine and Daniel Toops, Owners of JT FireStarters. Katherine and Daniel are applying for our Supporting Small Businesses That Hire People With Disabilities Grant Opportunity ran by my nonprofit KFM Making A Difference. You can learn more about the grant opportunity here. I hope you can support my nonprofit like I’m trying to
Nonverbal Man With Autism Finds Meaningful Employment Making Fire Starters Read More »
When I speak in schools either as part of a school assembly or professional development, I often talk about how bullying is one of the biggest epidemics we currently have in the school systems today. Growing up with autism, I was bullied for my differences. It wouldn’t be until middle school it started to slow
5 Things That Helped Me When I Was Bullied As An Autistic Child Read More »
My friend Chris Bonello, a fellow public speaker who is on the autism spectrum posted a great quote on his Facebook Page where he discusses an example situation of what the workforce has looked like for him. It said… “Sorry Steve, we can’t offer you the job. I know you’d be an expert at building
Autistic People Like Me Just Want A Chance To Succeed Read More »
This guest post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog (autismmommytherapist.wordpress.com)about her two children with autism. She is the author of Raising Autism: Surviving the Early Years available on Amazon. You
Accepting Your Child With Autism’s Strengths And Limitations Read More »
Alyssa Sadler, an autism mom from Texas was kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight after her three-year-old autistic son would not wear a face mask. This goes against the airline’s COVID-19 policy. The mom was quoted saying that the child had sensory challenges. The airline gave the family a full refund. The majority of airlines
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.
