Big Playdate
When we had kids over to hang out, I took photos for the journal. I never forced Mikey to write about the playdate, but he often had fun and chose one (or in this case all) of the photos.
The Added Bonus
I was hoping to broaden Mikey’s circle and encourage other kids to hang out with him. I felt that if they saw him having fun on playdates, they might want to come over to our house to hang out with him.
Be Honest
Doesn’t this look fun? I’d want to get in on the excitement.
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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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