Light Display
We had our fantastic day at the aquarium. We saw Polar Express. We grabbed dinner and the kids were still going strong. My friend knew of a cool walk-through light display put on by a family in Norwalk so off we went.
This was a perfect ending to Mikey’s ‘best day ever.’ Christmas light displays are naturally soothing for Mikey.
And, this family was not messing around. They collected money for charity from everyone who came to visit and it ended up being a fun event for the kids and a blessing to the broader community…it was awesome!
Drive Through
If your child is going through any tough behaviors, consider doing one of the bigger drive-through light exhibits. They’re usually reasonably priced and you can pack a dinner for the car ride there and some dessert for the ride home. Will and I took Mikey to one a couple of years ago and he loved it!
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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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