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About Marguerite Elisofon
Autism – Life Skills 101 For My Adult Daughter
I break down problems to help her understand how to take care of herself.
I break down problems to help her understand how to take care of herself.
Full Spectrum Employment – More than an “A” Paper
The job search becomes a long struggle for young, educated, college graduates on the autistic spectrum.
The job search becomes a long struggle for young, educated, college graduates on the autistic spectrum.
Full Spectrum Employment: Diversity and Inclusion
An example of how informed hiring and targeted support can lead to success in the workplace.
An example of how informed hiring and targeted support can lead to success in the workplace.
Helping Autistic Students Navigate Life on Campus
Some experts speculate that for every college student on the spectrum who identifies himself or herself with a diagnosis, there may be two more who are undisclosed.
Some experts speculate that for every college student on the spectrum who identifies himself or herself with a diagnosis, there may be two more who are undisclosed.
Behavioral Solutions – Comedy, Tragedy or Horror Show?
The system of government support is so badly broken and inadequate that I believe most autism families would do better with a self-directed program—at least I hope so.
The system of government support is so badly broken and inadequate that I believe most autism families would do better with a self-directed program—at least I hope so.
Helping Your Child with Autism Cope with Loss of a Loved One
Death is a difficult concept for anyone. But for a young person with autism, processing the loss of a loved one is an even more formidable challenge.
Death is a difficult concept for anyone. But for a young person with autism, processing the loss of a loved one is an even more formidable challenge.
Actors with Autism – Opportunities or Pipe Dreams?
Why SHOULDN'T my daughter chase her dreams, just like all the neurotypical college grads?
Why SHOULDN’T my daughter chase her dreams, just like all the neurotypical college grads?
Autism, Airports and Apples
A story all autism families can learn from.
A story all autism families can learn from.
Addressing Puberty in Girls with Autism
As far as I know, today’s pediatricians are still unable to predict whether individual teenage girls on the spectrum will grow up to be responsible adults who can enjoy sex without an unwanted pregnancy, or even whether such girls might one day mature enough to become competent mothers.
As far as I know, today’s pediatricians are still unable to predict whether individual teenage girls on the spectrum will grow up to be responsible adults who can enjoy sex without an unwanted pregnancy, or even whether such girls might one day mature enough to become competent mothers.
7 Sex Education Suggestions for Children with Autism
Even though most ASD kids HATE change, ALL kids LOVE the idea of being a grown up, just like Mom and Dad.
Even though most ASD kids HATE change, ALL kids LOVE the idea of being a grown up, just like Mom and Dad.
Autism Families – Choosing Your Best Vacation Venue
Don’t be afraid to take your well-deserved vacation.
Don’t be afraid to take your well-deserved vacation.
Is it Politically Correct to Call People on the Spectrum Autistic?
As this year’s Autism Awareness Month begins, I wanted to bring attention to the impact labels and names can have on people with special needs.
As this year’s Autism Awareness Month begins, I wanted to bring attention to the impact labels and names can have on people with special needs.
Helping Your Autistic Child Navigate Romance
How could my daughter learn to build an intimate relationship when she couldn’t even get along with her neurotypical twin brother?
How could my daughter learn to build an intimate relationship when she couldn’t even get along with her neurotypical twin brother?
Autism in Love – Pioneer Country
What happens when children with autism grow up and yearn for adult lives of their own?
What happens when children with autism grow up and yearn for adult lives of their own?
Autism Parents – Is Self-Direction the Right Path?
I’m the warrior mom, the tireless advocate who always asks: how can I find a better way?
I’m the warrior mom, the tireless advocate who always asks: how can I find a better way?