Award Winning and Breakthrough Autism Self-Advocate Kerry
Magro knew early on that he wanted to make a difference in the lives of others.
Kerry was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise
Specified (PDD-NOS) at age 4. Growing up, he dealt with many difficulties in
regards to sensory integration, motor problems, overall social interaction and
communication delays. After being re-diagnosed at 5, Kerry’s future was very
uncertain.
Today however, after countless hours of therapy and the support
of a loving family, Kerry has conquered many of his challenges. Now at 24, he is a 2nd Year Graduate Student in Strategic Communications and Leadership at
Seton Hall University. Along with being a full-time student, Kerry is also the
co-host of Autism Radio: Hope Saves The
Day, columnist for Autism After 16,
a life coach, motivational speaker, writes a personal blog called My Autism My Voice, and is an aspiring
author.
Kerry has also become a tireless advocate for students with
disabilities around the state and nationally. He has appeared on Emmy-winner
Steve Adubato’s Caucus Education Show, “One-on-One with Steve
Adubato,”, has been published in the San
Francisco Chronicle and served as an advisor on the movie Joyful Noise
starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton. Kerry who serves as a youth delegate
for The United Nations, last year met with Senator Robert Menendez to discuss
the reauthorization of The Combating Autism Act.
Through Kerry’s efforts, last summer he received the 2011 Outstanding Individual
with Autism Award from the Autism Society of America
In the coming months, Kerry hopes to complete his first
book, based on his college experience. He is also in the process of launching a
nonprofit called KFM Making a Difference in
The Community.
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