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103: Autism (actually) Speaks with Kerry Magro
Manage episode 432008477 series 3393039
For several recent episodes, I’ve been interviewing people with autism about their perspectives and experiences. We are discussing the DSM criteria, stereotypes about autism, and how autism affects the lives of both children and adults. An autism diagnosis can have many different nuances, and there is so much more to autism than the DSM criteria. Today’s guest, Kerry Magro, shares his experience in this episode. Join us to learn more!
Show Highlights:
- Kerry’s growing up years with mostly communication and sensory-based challenges, love and support from his family, and his success as a professional certified speaker
- Kerry’s various college and graduate degrees
- Stereotypes about autism
- Understanding autism as a true spectrum with a wide range of complexities and strengths
- Kerry’s challenges with eye contact and other social norms
- Understanding “autism burnout,” masking, representation, and “honoring” the disability
- Kerry’s perspective on autism and relationships
- “Repetitive and restricted behaviors” in adulthood
- Kerry’s experience as an adult, dealing with sensory sensitivities and learning to speak up for accommodations
- Kerry’s experience with autism and physical touch
- Advice for parents
Resources and Links:
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes.
110 episodes
Manage episode 432008477 series 3393039
For several recent episodes, I’ve been interviewing people with autism about their perspectives and experiences. We are discussing the DSM criteria, stereotypes about autism, and how autism affects the lives of both children and adults. An autism diagnosis can have many different nuances, and there is so much more to autism than the DSM criteria. Today’s guest, Kerry Magro, shares his experience in this episode. Join us to learn more!
Show Highlights:
- Kerry’s growing up years with mostly communication and sensory-based challenges, love and support from his family, and his success as a professional certified speaker
- Kerry’s various college and graduate degrees
- Stereotypes about autism
- Understanding autism as a true spectrum with a wide range of complexities and strengths
- Kerry’s challenges with eye contact and other social norms
- Understanding “autism burnout,” masking, representation, and “honoring” the disability
- Kerry’s perspective on autism and relationships
- “Repetitive and restricted behaviors” in adulthood
- Kerry’s experience as an adult, dealing with sensory sensitivities and learning to speak up for accommodations
- Kerry’s experience with autism and physical touch
- Advice for parents
Resources and Links:
Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook
Get KC’s book, How to Keep House While Drowning
We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes.
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