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It may not be a big deal for some but it was a huge milestone for me. Often while giving talks about autism during the Q&A period someone asks me how autism still impacts me today. While I used to be nonverbal, most of my issues today are not communication based. Most of my issues […]
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This guest post is by Patrick-Michael Green, a young man on the autism spectrum. Patrick attends Southeastern Louisiana University. Patrick is applying for our Summer 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 our scholarship here. Living with Asperger’s leads to many complications in
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This guest Q&A is with Kiwa Nadas has been working for Northwest Center for almost 2 years and has been in her current role of Philanthropy Manager for over a year. With a background in nonprofit work around the country, Kiwa has dedicated her career to serving others. Hi Kiwa! How did the idea for
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I was recently giving a keynote during World Autism Month in April about what happens to children with autism when they become adults when during the Q&A someone asked me about whether or not someone could be diagnosed with autism when they reach adulthood. The question left me shocked. A lot of questions ran through
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A common problem I’m faced with, as a mentor to students with special needs is that a majority of them are a victim of bullying. To help with that I’ve often told them about celebrities who have overcome bullying in their childhoods. People such as Bruno Mars and Jennifer Lawrence for that reason have become
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One of the hardest things to deal with as an individual with autism for me is often how some people can’t believe you’re on the spectrum. Before I continue…. I’ll admit it; I today have an invisible disability. It wasn’t always like that growing up but today it is. When I speak to others I
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Dear Disney, Growing up on the autism spectrum one of the most magical places in the world for me to visit was Disney. It didn’t matter if it was Disney World, Disney Land or simply by popping in a VHS tape to watch one of the many Disney movies you had made available. Now as
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This guest Q&A is with Klervo an 18-year-old man and a student at ECLC in Chatham, NJ. Klervo is on the autism spectrum and is making a huge difference in our community. Hi Klervo! What made you want to get involved with helping assist autistic and handicapped students? Mr. Magro, I like helping others and
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This guest Q&A is with The Kids & Dreams Foundation founder Aaron Bly. Aaron is the proud father of five incredible children including his middle son, Trae, who has autism. The foundation was created to help provide support to children & their parents that are experiencing autism & bullying. The goal is to provide resources &
For some reason, it was 2 years before this educator, Donna Morgan Hughes was actually charged with this crime…. Hughes was recently arrested after police said that she locked a 5-year-old with autism up in a supply closet, with no lights, for 30 minutes as a form of punishment. She was suspended for these allegations
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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.
