The Treehouse
Mikey loved to sit in the ‘treehouse’ of our swing set. He would sit up there and watch the dogs play in the yard, listen to the wind chimes and just relax in nature. I often brought books outside for him because I think reading outside is one of the great joys of life! Okay, also because he was out there A LOT and I believe daily reading is a must for everyone who is able.
Yes, friends. That is a SCUBA tank water bottle…because of course Will would have an ocean-themed water bottle.
Mikey loved reading with Will! You can tell from the giant smile on his face, but in case you were wondering, he wrote it down for posterity.
A Quick Aside
That swing set was a gift from my mom to our family when we moved into our first house. It moved with us to this house and the boys loved it for years. She was so proud of how happy it made them. I am sure this was one of her favorite swing set memories: her two boys happily reading together in their treehouse.
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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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