Library Time
Local libraries are still one of the greatest resources in our communities. They are usually inclusive spaces that offer kid-friendly activities…for free or a very low cost.
Our town had a children’s story hour every week and each week they did a craft. I would accompany Michael, even though the typical kids did it on their own. I stayed just to make sure he was engaged, behaving well and had any extra help he needed.
Those experiences made Mikey really like the library so even if we didn’t have a scheduled class, we often went to the library to grab a book or a video. That’s what happened on this night one decade ago in Mikey’s journal.
Mikey got a book we could read together and a Little Mammoth kid-centric documentary on the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree. So fun!
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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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