by Marguerite Elisofon | Apr 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
As this year’s Autism Awareness Month comes to a close, I wanted to bring attention to the impact labels and names can have on people with special needs. If you check the definition of autism at https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/autism, you’ll see: “a mental...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Apr 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
When Andy Warhol said “everyone should have 15 minutes of fame,” he was right. For autism parents who work 24/7 to help their children reach their full potential, receiving praise and recognition for our efforts is especially sweet. I’m delighted that Autism...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Apr 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Until last week, I tackled my unusually challenging life in relative obscurity. On April 7th all of that changed with the publication of my memoir and the book launch party for My Picture Perfect Family – What Happens When One Twin Has Autism. For my whole life, I’d...
by pitneyj | Apr 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
One main reason I wrote my new book, My Picture Perfect Family, is to bring much-needed public attention to the talents and challenges of children with autism. Despite myths to the contrary, individuals on the spectrum DO seek close friends and make intimate...
by pitneyj | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
I’m less than a week away from the publication of my book, My Picture Perfect Family! As part of the lead-up to launch I wrote an essay on “What I learned About My Autistic Daughter” that was published onTime magazine’s website this morning!...