by Marguerite Elisofon | Jul 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
For autism families, who struggle every day to help their children with myriad challenges, finding a knowledgeable AND compassionate doctor is a MUST. Whether parents choose a doctor through recommendations or from a list of specialists covered by their insurance...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jul 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Are most “special” schools tackling sex education so kids on the spectrum can understand the physical and emotional transitions that accompany puberty? I’m guessing the answer is a resounding “no.” Sex education is a difficult subject for neurotypical pre-teens and...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
In my 25 years of raising a daughter on the autistic spectrum, I’ve NEVER read a more horrifying statement than this one: “Pediatricians are urged to be prepared to discuss menstrual management options like birth control as well as surgical options like hysterectomy.”...
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. 