Chain Letter
Do you remember these from our childhood? I thought our kids were well past the snail mail days, but there is just nothing like a good piece of mail from a friend.
Mikey got this letter from a pal and sent it on to some other friends. It was fun for him, so he included it in his journal.
The Big Idea
An important take-away from this experience is the beauty of snail mail for kids who struggle to communicate. Getting a card or letter in the mail gives them a feeling of inclusion and connectedness. What a beautiful thing!
To reply, your child could send a picture they colored, a photo of themselves (with or without a caption written by them or an adult). Sometimes, I write a note for Mikey (especially thank you notes) and he signs his name.
If your child likes mail, be open about that with the people who love them – there are tons of folks who would happily pop a card in the mail if they knew it made your child’s day happier.
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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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