April is Autism Acceptance Month, and this encore episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast honors the voices, stories, and lived experiences that continue to deepen our understanding of autism.
Hosted by Daniel Smrokowski, this episode revisits a lively, thoughtful, and deeply human conversation that continues to resonate years later.
In this encore, Daniel sits down with Dr. Kerry Magro—a nationally recognized speaker, bestselling author, consultant, and leading autism advocate. Kerry shares his remarkable journey from being nonverbal as a young child to becoming a powerful voice within the autism community. His message reflects strength and self-definition, captured in his belief: “Autism can’t define me… I define autism.”
The conversation explores Kerry’s early years, his diagnosis, and the obstacles he worked to overcome, along with his nonprofit work through KFM Making a Difference. Listeners will hear how he built a career as a sought-after public speaker, the stories behind the books he has written, and his consulting work on major film and television projects. Kerry also shares ways audiences can connect with him and follow his ongoing advocacy efforts.
In addition to the interview, the episode features several news stories from the disability community, including topics such as Down syndrome and adoption, misconceptions around eye contact and special needs, Daniel’s first original video on The Mighty, stories connecting Spider-Man and autism, Spread the Word to End the Word Day, and a new Special Voices column.
Packed with inspiration, advocacy, and storytelling, this episode is a reminder of how powerful voices can be when used to create positive change.
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