Mythbusters
I loved the Mythbusters phase of our lives! Both boys would watch it. It was fun and exciting and it demonstrated the scientific method in every episode. I felt like it was the most accessible version of science, engineering, physics and problem solving.
It was cool that Mikey would join Will when he was watching it, even though the content was beyond what he could really grasp. I loved that Will always welcomed him and they could enjoy it together.
Family TV Shows
True family TV shows were rare for us…outside of sports, of course. I can probably count them on one hand. We all loved Halloween Wars, The Great Christmas Light Fight, Wipeout and Mythbusters…I may be forgetting a couple, but it was tough to please everyone in our house all at the same time.
So, these few shows that we all really enjoyed bring back lots of happy memories. Thanks, Mythbusters!
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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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