Mikey’s First Hockey Game
Seriously, how fun is it to have Mikey’s first hockey game captured in his journal?!? Watching hockey has become one of his favorite hobbies and we get to look back on the first time he saw the game live.
From the expression on his face, we should have known that it would be a favorite for life…he’s grinning like a cheshire cat!
The Zamboni
For those new to hockey, between each period of play, a huge truck comes out to spray hot water on the ice and smooth it over before the players retake the ice. This giant ice re-surfacer is called a Zamboni (after its inventor, Frank Zamboni). It is one of Mikey’s favorite parts of the experience! I find this hilarious because hockey is fast-paced and thrilling and the Zamboni is slow and boring, but it does follow the same path around the ice each time. Maybe Mikey just appreciates its predictability.
In truth, Mikey appreciates all aspects of watching hockey live, maybe especially the vehicles and the snacks. Wink.
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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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