Dishes Galore!
How in the name of all things holy are there SO MANY DISHES? Seriously! Every person in our household is pitching in, and I still feel like every time I turn around, there are more dishes in the sink. This is nuts!
At least we’re having some fun with it!
My Note to Mikey
My note on this journal entry was a part of my ongoing effort to show Mikey’s classmates that he is loved. Showing the world that your child is a fun, helpful part of your family is important. It lets them know that this little person is someone of value. Kids (and adults) pick up on this. And, in response, they will treat your child with greater respect.
This journal has been a blessing in so many ways! I could never have predicted all the positive impacts it would have. I’m so thankful we did it!
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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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