The Train
In the past, I have written about Michael’s routine of going to see the train. Here’s a link if you’ve missed those posts.
Usually, Mikey wears his ear defender headphones to make it more comfortable as the train wooshes by and blares its horn…but recently, he forgot his headphones. I gave him a chance to write about this experience and I was surprised.
He didn’t even mention it! He plugged his ears at the loudest moments, but when he thought back on the experience, he didn’t complain about the noise! The joy of seeing the train was enough to help him tolerate the discomfort.
Every day, even two decades into parenting this amazing human, I learn something new about my buddy. This experience reminded me to continue to let him try new things…or familiar things in an unfamiliar way…he can handle it!
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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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