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Parents of typical kids may look at today’s journal entry and think, “no big deal.” BUT…there are parents of kids with severe sensory issues who are in awe of the idea of their child “loving the farm.”
Gentle exposure to nature won’t work for every kid, but if you can slowly desensitize your child to the elements, it will raise the curtain on a broad range of possible activities your child might enjoy. It is well worth the effort if you think it might be within reach.
For more on why we decided to become members of our local farm, click the link below.
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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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