Shameless Plug
This journal entry is the result of my shameless, constant attempts to remind Michael that he LOVES to move. Exercise is fun for him! As we get older, we tend to forget how fun it is to run and dance and play. In helping Michael craft this sentence, I framed him playing in the pool as a ‘super fun pool workout!’
If you’re still skeptical, the next time you have a free minute, put on a dance song that was popular when you were in middle school and just go nuts. I promise you will feel happy and free…and who doesn’t want that!
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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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