October 31st
Mikey was up for Halloween this year! He was dressing up as a ghostbuster, and I added glow sticks to his proton pack so I could find him more easily in the crowd of trick or treaters.
The proton pack was inflatable, so it was very light to carry, and the ghostbusters suit was loose-fitting and went over Mikey’s usual sweatpants and hoodie. But, as always, when Mikey was done, we packed it up and went home for cozy time. That space to decompress after excitement is important for my little Ghostbuster.
Added Bonus
I thought you might find my Facebook post from that Halloween fun. It includes a flashback!
Time still feels like it’s flying! Happy Halloween, Friends!
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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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