Use What You’ve Got
There are a few things in kid-world that are universally accepted as cool. Sports is one of them and great big brothers are another. Socialization can be hard for kids with autism so when they have some cool cards to play, help them play ‘em.
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I posted it on Facebook too for good measure.
Mikey looks pretty tired in this picture, so my guess is that he watched about ten minutes of this game before he crashed under that cozy white blanket…no worries, a photo was captured, and the cool points have been recorded. LOL
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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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