by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
Is a 19 year old woman with a developmental disability capable of raising her own baby? That turns out to be a complicated question, and the answer depends on who you ask. The cover story in this week’s New York Magazine, “Who Knows Best,” by Lisa Miller explores the...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
What does a diagnosis of autism really mean? That depends on who you ask. Currently defined as a spectrum of disorders, the autism label covers people who are severely disabled—those who engage in violent or self-injurious behavior and are unable to communicate...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
What happens when children with autism grow up and yearn for adult lives of their own? The documentary, Autism in Love, beautifully and bravely explores that question. Directed and produced by Matt Fuller, Autism in Love delves into the relationships and challenges...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Does the average New Year’s resolutions list make much sense? The short answer seems to be a resounding no. Forget about the kind of resolution that is defined by Webster as “finding an answer to a conflict,” or “the action of solving a problem, dispute or...
Marguerite Elisofon is a New York City writer and the author of My Picture Perfect Family, a memoir about how her family navigated life with a child on the autistic spectrum before the internet and support groups existed. She also blogs about parenting young adults and disability related issues in The Never Empty Nest. Her writing has been featured in a variety of publications, including Time and NY Metro Parents magazine, and her family’s story has been featured by the NY Post, Fox News, The Daily Mail, and on Jenny McCarthy’s Dirty Sexy Funny radio show. A Vassar graduate, Marguerite was born and raised in New York City, where she still lives with her husband, Howard, in their mostly-empty nest. She is available to speak about a wide variety of issues relating to twins, parenting, and autism. 