We were gifted the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Kerry Magro to discuss his transformative journey from a non-speaking individual with autism to an award-winning professional speaker and best-selling author. While on campus to deliver the keynote address for our 2024 Transition Conference, Kerry graciously carved out time to inspire us with his story while inviting our audience to consider the power of inclusion and to lead with compassion.

His books on autism awareness have become top titles for the disability community, parents, teachers, advocates, and supporters. We talk about his career as a professional speaker, his work as a consultant on films including “Joyful Noise” with Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah ...