Another Band Concert
To the casual reader, it may seem like there are a lot of these band concerts, but for a family with a child with autism, routine is king. We loved situations in which we already knew the set-up, the seating arrangement, and the plan. I’ve linked a post below about the specifics of our plan.
We knew Mikey could be successful and support Will. Did that mean he definitely would? Nope! But as you know, we love a good contingency plan, and we always try to have one ready to go.
Having repeat performances season after season meant that I got a free pass on planning ahead for these concerts. I just needed to pack my bag of Mikey distractions and make sure Will’s khakis were ironed.
Bring on the jazz, middle school band! The Mauro family is ready!
For background on our plan to make sure we could attend Will’s band concerts as a family, click the link below.
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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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