by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Recently, a documentary filmmaker interviewing me about my daughter on the autism spectrum asked me why Samantha used idiomatic expressions so often. “Why do you think she enjoys them so much?” the filmmaker asked. The quick answer is because it’s part of Samantha’s...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most readers might (mistakenly!) think that performing in a Shakespeare play would be Mission Impossible for actors with autism. After all, if Shakespeare’s old English verses are a verbal stretch for neurotypical performers, how can autistic actors learn AND...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In the spirit of a proud momager, I’m re-posting a short blog by Jesse Saperstein, Activities Coordinator for the College Experience. Jesse and his College Experience participants travelled nearly four hours to see Samantha and her fellow cast members in...
by Marguerite Elisofon | Jan 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
My number one goal is to be valued and recognized for my efforts. No more invisible labor. Connect with my son in person more than three times a year. Try to visit him once in LA. Get treatment for my dizziness. Find a safe, affordable and independent living situation...
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. 