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Pool Play Date

Mikey and his pal in the pool. Hello Summer title, friend's face obscured with a sticker of a lemon wedge.

Mikey had one of his pals over and they hung out in the pool on a hot day.  Anything from kiddie pools to sprinklers can get the job done if you don’t have a backyard or community pool.

journal entry from July 20. 'Yesterday, I swam with my friend C. photo of the boys in the pool, friend's face obscured with neon waves.

I’m so thankful for all of Mikey’s buddies! They made his childhood years warm and welcoming.  They’re the best!!

For the background on how Mikey met C and some of my thoughts on grown-up friendships, click the link below.

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Erica Mauro

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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