Marvel
Mikey loved invisible ink books. Marvel, not so much…he wasn’t opposed. He just wasn’t that interested.
There was nothing particularly educational or inspiring about this activity for Mikey at this stage, but the invisible ink books were fun for him.
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He could do them independently, so it gave me a few minutes to do something else like get Will settled in doing his homework, do a quick chore or maybe use the bathroom.
One Note:
I did not give Michael the marker top at this stage of his development. Even though he was in fifth grade, he still put non-food items in his mouth. He never swallowed or choked on anything – thankfully. But still, he needed to be supervised every minute! The one exception? If I knew he was locked-in on a safe activity. In that case, I could sneak away to use the bathroom and feel relatively confident that he would be safe.
If you’re interested, here’s our original post on invisible ink books.
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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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