Make Your Bed
Did you know that September 11 is National Make Your Bed Day? Admiral William H. McRaven has a fabulous book of advice, based off a commencement speech he gave. The book is entitled MAKE YOUR BED, but the subtitle is what really caught my eye: “LITTLE THINGS THAT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE…AND MAYBE THE WORLD.”
The idea of the book is that by utilizing routine and discipline, we can accomplish a great deal. This idea is perfectly applicable to our role as special needs parents. Let’s empower our kids with as many of these simple skills as possible to make their lives full and fulfilling.
Start by showing them how to make the bed and move towards doing it as a team. Then slowly fade your involvement until your child can do it on their own. So many of our kids can master this skill if we give them a chance.
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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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