Bagel with Cream Cheese
Mikey can toast his own bagel, use the tongs to get the hot bagel out, spread the cream cheese and smoosh the sides together to make a delicious breakfast or snack.
Our Schedule
Middle school started at around 8:30AM. For Mikey, that was pretty late. He is an early riser so often, if the night before was busy, Mikey would get up, get ready for school and then write a quick journal entry before he got on the bus.
A journal entry like this reinforces Mikey’s idea of himself as an independent person. He can do things on his own! That makes him feel proud and allows him the freedom to fix himself a meal whenever he is hungry.
Every step towards independence is meaningful. Slowly, safely, teach your child to do the things they need to do for themselves. You’ve got this!
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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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