2018 pa autism training conference - kerry magro
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Talk focuses on the one main question, “What will happen to my child when I’m gone?”
We need
Employment
Postsecondary
Housing
Guardianship
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Partner up with someone in the audience and spend the next 3 minutes answering this question…
“When was the first time you were introduced to the topic of autism?”
Ex: Childhood memory, deciding on your major in college, etc.
Follow me on Facebook.com/Kerry.magroFollow me on twitter at Twitter.com/Kerrymagro
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Filled out paperwork for non‐profit status in 2011Given out 50 scholarships for adults with autism to attend college in past 5 yearsGive out scholarships every Spring, Summer and Fall semesterApply for our Spring scholarship: www.kfmmakingadifference.org
“Interests and talents can turn into careers.”‐Temple Grandin
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Non‐verbal till I was 2.5 Diagnosed w PDD‐NOS‐
at 4 Speech delay, expressive
and receptive language disorder, Severe sensory integration dysfunction, auditory processing disorder, twirling, dysgraphia, motor challenges
Emotional issues throughout adolescence due to limited speech
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• Deathly afraid of bells, sirens while hypersensitive to sounds
• Couldn't’ t go out in wind, rain, snow
• Couldn't be bathed, wouldn’t go swimming, or take showers
• Didn’t want to be touched, hugged
• Would only eat certain foods (bologna sandwiches)
• Couldn’t put stamps on hands would scream to take it off
• Had to have in house Occupational therapy with Pediatric SID specialist
• Began with gak, rice to increase tolerance of different textures. Brush skin to increase tolerance
• Gradually liked water would run under showers at pool
Didn’t have the social abilities to defend myself. Often was alone in my classes so I was an easy target
Need to help our students define the following terms… What is a bully What is a friend When someone is being sarcastic
Encourage roleplaying situations and what to do when you are being bullied.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
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Parents fought to get me an out of district placement
Paid out of pocket for 3 years while suing our district – transported me for 9 years to and from school
Without them and their support I wouldn’t be talking here today…
Two interests that helped me
that were integrated into my therapies growing up
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Never too early to start Organization is crucial (IEP meetings when younger) 5 things to consider What is the decision you need to make?
What decisions could you make?
Evaluate each choice. What are the pluses and minuses of each choice?
Pick the best choice. Describe which choice you think is best for you.
Evaluate. Did you make the best choice for you? Additional resources: Ask and Tell: Self‐Advocacy and
Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum (Stephen M. Shore)
Help potential employees connect with a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor (learn about supports)
Roleplay ‐Mock interviews Establish your ‘personal network’ Job coaching when necessary Resources: An Employer’s Guide to Managing Professionals on The Autism Spectrum by Marcia Scheiner
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Dude Where’s My IEP? We need to educate schools that transitional services must be
provided at 14 for those with an IEP Roleplaying Mock interviews, dating scenarios, etc.
Servant Leadership Received Presidential Service Award for 400 hours of
community service. Learning from other self‐advocates Becoming friends with Temple Grandin & Stephen Shore
Peer mentoring All schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations should have
a strong mentoring program to help others on their journey
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helped me collect positive thoughts when transitioning to
adulthood Self‐reflection – Begin with the end in mind Each January writing at least 3 short‐term and long term goals
in a Journal Physical activity As we learn more about how the brain it’s important to
understand the benefits of daily exercise when it comes to positivity endorphins AND retention of information (Depression on the rise for those with an ASD)
Finding support networks such as the Autism Society of America
Writing a blog: Kerrymagro.com/blog Hundreds of self‐advocates write everyday. Great went to vent
as well.
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