Family Help
As soon as my mom was back from Florida each summer, she would come over and help with the boys whenever she could. It made such a huge difference to have someone with me while Dave was at work. She could do a puzzle with Mikey while I did laundry, cleaned or got some dishes done…she was a lifesaver!
I still miss her every day! I feel very lucky to have had such a wonderful mom and I try hard to be as good for my boys!
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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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