Summer Movie
Who doesn’t love a good summer movie? It’s sweltering outside and you head into the cool, dark theater to enjoy some laughs and snacks. Sounds perfect to me!
Addressing Sensory Needs
Michael is wearing a hoodie in this picture. That’s not because he is bothered by the air conditioning. It provides another level of comfort for him when the theater gets loud and the sound vibrates through his chest.
Michael wears big, noise blocking headphones and a hoodie. Other kids wear sunglasses to shield their eyes from the bright flashing lights.
Mikey LOVES going to the movies, but he needs the assistance of these tools to make the experience fun for him.
Because who would want to miss out on the minions just because it’s too loud?!? Not us!
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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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