A Special Friend
When Mikey was young, he had a bestie. She was one of four kids. Our families hung out together a lot. All six kids were friends, got along well and could entertain each other for hours. But on this particular day, Mikey’s bestie wanted some time to be with her pal on her own.
She came home with us after school and they got some fun playtime together. Then, the other kids came over so they could have a big dinner together. It was a nice combination because Mikey and S, got their time, but no one felt left out.
Friends are the best!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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