Pinwheels for Peace
The International Day of Peace is September 21. In preparation, all the students in Mikey’s elementary school made pinwheels and they were displayed outside on the lawn in the shape of a giant peace sign.
In your meetings, early on in the year, make it clear to the school team that you will help your child participate in any and every school activity that’s appropriate for them. Tell them you want them to err on the side of including your child rather than excluding them (unless it is a safety issue).
I am not sure if the other kids made their pinwheel for peace in class or if everyone brought them home, but Mikey made his at home with me.
I think it turned out great! And, more importantly, Mikey looked like he was very proud of his work. Mikey’s pinwheel was included in the giant art display outside the school! It was beautiful and my little buddy got to be a part of it!
Peace and love to all, with hope for inclusion, always.
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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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