by Marguerite Elisofon | Oct 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Choose a Comfortable Costume—If your child on the spectrum is old enough to pick out a costume, take her with you before the stores are too noisy and crowded. Encourage her to choose a simple costume—that doesn’t have lots of accessories or complicated closures—so...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Oct 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
This week I’m sharing my recent email to Behavioral Solutions, the government agency that was assigned to find life skills and vocational support for my high-functioning daughter on the autistic spectrum. Why am I posting this email? First and foremost, I would like...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Oct 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Never has there been a more challenging time to teach my 25 year-old, fairly independent, daughter on the spectrum how to communicate politely AND effectively with the neurotypical world than NOW. Like many young adults on the spectrum, Samantha sometimes struggles...