Birthday Party
This birthday party was hosted by the family of another child in our special needs community. Dave and I knew the family well and both of our boys were included. Parents were also invited to stay since special needs families already understand that each child might need a different level of supervision, depending on the activity.
This party could have been custom made for Mikey: legos, coloring, cake, swimming and understanding kids all around. What a fantastic day!
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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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