Autistics on autism : stories you need to hear about what helped them while growing up and pursuing their dreams
(Book)

"Autism is a spectrum. This means that if you've met one individual with autism you've met one individual with autism. The stories you will read in this book are from individuals who are thriving today. But I know there are many in our community who struggle. Some of these individuals may need lifetime care. In keeping with the mission of KFM Making a Difference, I'm always thinking of ways to help those with significant challenges. Your stories are just as important as the self-advocacy stories you will read in this book. If you or someone you love is an individual with autism spectrum disorder, please reach out and introduce yourself. We are always together together." --Disclaimer from inside book.

What happens to autistic children when they become autistic adults? While the popular image of autism is with children, Autistics on Autism, a tell-all compiled of 100 adult autistic voices, will help you understand autism from the point of view of the next generation of leaders within our autism community. Autistics on Autism will share with you topics about autism: receiving the diagnosis, early intervention, overcoming obstacles, disclosure, acceptance, and what helped them succeed both in K-12 and college with a learning disability. The book's editor, Dr. Kerry Magro Ed., is an award-winning professional speaker, author, autism entertainment consultant and autistic self-advocate. Dr. Magro shares his journey from a nonspeaking child to getting accepted and succeeding in college and now as a professional speaker. Dr. Magro is also the founder of KFM Making a Difference. This nonprofit organization's mission is to provide autistic individuals on the spectrum and their families support and encouragement by increasing awareness of disabled persons' abilities, encouraged through scholarships, training, and education at all levels, and finding affordable housing for them in a safe and supported environment. More than 100 autistic students have received partial college scholarships. Many of the stories you read from this book are from the nonprofits Making a Difference a Difference for Autism Scholarship applicants. --,Amazon.com description.