Supporting Your Autism Journey

Autistic Adult Answers Your Burning Questions

De: Kerry Magro

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Duración: 4 h y 51 m

Resumen del Editor

In "Supporting Your Autism Journey: Autistic Adult Answers Your Burning Questions," Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D. offers a deeply personal and insightful look into the autism spectrum, drawing from his own experiences as a nonspeaking individual with autism who has grown into a professional speaker, best-selling author, and consultant for major entertainment projects, including Netflix’s "Love on the Spectrum U.S." This book emerges from Magro's desire to bridge the gap between the autistic community and a society that often misunderstands them, fueled by the countless inquiries he has received over the years. From parents and educators to first responders and corporations aiming to understand and support autistic individuals, Magro tackles the most pressing questions including but not limited too ABA controversy, nonspeaking autism, employment, food aversions, special education, social skills, IEPs, the transition to adulthood, and a wealth of resources

With a mission to illuminate the autism spectrum for a diverse audience, Magro leverages his journey and professional achievements to demystify autism through answers to frequently asked questions, offering a unique blend of personal narrative and expert guidance. This book serves as a beacon for those navigating the complexities of autism, providing not just answers but also hope and affirmation that with the right understanding and resources, individuals on the spectrum can lead fulfilling lives. "Supporting Your Autism Journey" is more than just a book; it's a companion for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of autism, from the perspective of someone who has lived it.

More about Kerry:

Dr. Kerry Magro (Mah-grow) Ed.D. is an award-winning autistic professional speaker, best-selling author and autism consultant to the HBO series Mrs. Fletcher and the latest season of Netflix’s Emmy-Award Winning Series ‘Love on the Spectrum U.S.’ He started professional speaking 13 years ago via the National Speakers Association after he fell in love with theater as a child to help with his social and communication skills. Today he has spoken at over 1300 events during that time include 2 TEDxTalks and a 'Talks at Google' presentation. In addition, Kerry is CEO & President of KFM Making A Difference, a nonprofit organization that hosts inclusion events and has provided 100 scholarships for students with autism for college and counting since 2011. In his spare time, he hosts a Facebook Page called Kerry's Autism Journey that now has 253,000 Facebook followers where he does on-camera interviews highlighting people impacted by a diagnosis to breaking down barriers in our community. His videos he’s produced have been watched over 35 Million times.

Kerry’s best-selling books Defining Autism From The Heart, and Autism and Falling in Love, I Will Light It Up Blue and his latest, Autistics on Autism have reached Amazon Best-Seller Lists for Special Needs Parenting.

For his efforts in the community he’s been featured on NBC’s Today Show, CBS News, FOX5, Upworthy along with additional outlets. He frequently speaks in-person and virtually to companies on Neurodiversity in the Workplace including JP Morgan Chase, TD Bank, and S&P Global.