Celebrating a New Journal
Each time Mikey would finish a full journal of entries, we would grab a few new composition notebooks from the closet and Mikey would choose his next one. It was a time to celebrate the hard work that went into the old journal! It was also a chance to let Mikey choose his decorations for his new notebook. Usually, I would have duct tape and stickers in a few different themes so he could make his choice.
It was a special time to sit together and create his book to hold his upcoming happy memories. I encouraged Mikey to share positive memories in his journal since he was bringing it to school each day to facilitate communication and relationship-building.
Keeping the journal positive also helps build a positive self-image and provides a happy experience when you look back at the journals together as a family and with friends.
For the original article on the many benefits of journaling with your special needs child, 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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