KFM Making A Difference

I Used To Not Be Able To Talk; Now I’m Going To College To Become An Accountant

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This guest post is by Ryan Matthew Arnold, a young man on the autism spectrum. Ryan will be graduating from Chandler-Gilbert Community College and will soon start at Arizona State University with a major in accounting and a minor in sustainability. Ryan is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making […]

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I Have Aspergers And Am Pursuing A Degree In Computer Science

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This guest post is by Brandon Conrad, a young man on the autism spectrum. Brandon has been accepted into Lewis University and will be pursuing a degree Computer Science with a concentration in video gaming. Brandon is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the

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I Have Autism And Hope To One Day Own A Bed And Breakfast

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This guest post is by Kristen Vollmar, a young woman on the autism spectrum. Kristen will be attending Lynn University in the Fall of 2017 and plans to pursue a degree in Hospitality. Kristen is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the

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I Have Autism And Like Temple Grandin Says, “Autism Is A Part Of Who I Am”

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This guest post is by Jared Hites, a senior at Hermantown High School who is on the autism spectrum and also has ADHD. Jared will be attending Itasca Community College in the Fall of 2017 and plans to pursue an Engineering Degree. Jared is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit

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My Life With Autism And A Persistence To Succeed

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This guest post is by Kameron Conner, a senior at Lake Ridge High School who is on the autism spectrum. Kameron will be attending Tarrant County College in the Fall of 2017 where his main focus of study will be in the medical field, specifically Physical Therapy. Kameron is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a

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I’m A Man Who Has Autism Who Got Accepted Into College And Has A 3.5 GPA

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This guest post is by Vinh Xuan Michael Tran, a young adult on the autism spectrum. Vinh current attends Southeastern Community College where he’s getting an Associate of Arts. Vinh is applying for our Spring 2017 Making a Difference Autism Scholarship via the nonprofit KFM Making a Difference. You can read more about the organization and how

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I Have Autism, Got Accepted Into College And Am Now Pursuing a Degree in Journalism

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This guest post is by Abigail Chang, a 21-year-old adult on the autism spectrum. Abigail is currently a college student at Cal State Long Beach and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a double minor of Information System and Chinese. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. Abigail is applying for our Spring

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I Have Autism And I Wouldn’t Change That For The World

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This guest post is by Demecos Hill, a young teen on the autism spectrum who is applying for our Spring 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. I realized that I was different from other

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Teachers Doubted Me Because Of My Autism; Now I’m Graduating High School

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This guest post is by Trey Alvelo, a young teen on the autism spectrum who is applying for our Spring 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. I have learned to work through, around, over

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Kerry Magro Talks Living with Autism on NJTV

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I had the wonderful opportunity to share my story on NJTV News with Mary Alice Williams. During the interview I was able to share my story of growing up with autism and what we’re doing today to help families. A big part of the interview included the issues currently facing adults with autism today in

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