The Best Note
Michael had a communication log that traveled back and forth from school to home. His aides, teachers and therapists would write down what had done that day. There was also a space for notes at the bottom.
On this school day, Michael’s class went to a minor league baseball game, and they had a blast.
He got to watch a baseball game with friends, have a snack and even meet the mascot.
This is the note I got from Michael’s aide who spent the day with him at the ballpark.
My heart was full on this afternoon, for sure. I was happy and I knew it…clap, clap.
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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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