We still don’t know when or where our daughter will live on her own, but the moment has FINALLY arrived for an old(er) mama and papa bird to fly onward.
About Marguerite Elisofon
Rushing to Fall
Although poets have often extolled the beauty of leaves changing in autumn, I’m in no rush for fall.
Although poets have often extolled the beauty of leaves changing in autumn, I’m in no rush for fall.
Dysfunctional Millennial Relationships and Neurodiversity
We are all on the spectrum—the human spectrum—together.
We are all on the spectrum—the human spectrum—together.
Coping with Unfairness—Another Challenge for Adults with Autism
My daughter knows she can count on me to never give up, because I never gave up on her or allowed her to give up on herself.
My daughter knows she can count on me to never give up, because I never gave up on her or allowed her to give up on herself.
Preparing Our Daughter with Autism to Survive Her Parents’ Vacation
Lost? Upset? Frustrated? Feeling ill? If our daughter can’t reach us, here’s my list of recommendations for her.
Lost? Upset? Frustrated? Feeling ill? If our daughter can’t reach us, here’s my list of recommendations for her.
Autism–Endings and Beginnings
My daughter’s joy in the applause and accolades never gets old.
My daughter’s joy in the applause and accolades never gets old.
Actors with Autism – Opportunity or Oxymoron?
Directors and producers must STILL become convinced that casting actors with autism will be better and more profitable than choosing a neurotypical celebrity with a “bankable” name.
Directors and producers must STILL become convinced that casting actors with autism will be better and more profitable than choosing a neurotypical celebrity with a “bankable” name.
Autism, Etiquette and Car Service Apps
For people with autism, sometimes there are unexpected dangers lurking in the overlooked details.
For people with autism, sometimes there are unexpected dangers lurking in the overlooked details.
Autism and the Social Butterfly
While each person with autism or any learning disability is unique, what they all have in common is joy and appreciation for each other.
While each person with autism or any learning disability is unique, what they all have in common is joy and appreciation for each other.
Life in the Middle of the Autism Spectrum
This “middle group”—much like today’s middle class—is largely ignored or given vague promises which aren’t kept.
This “middle group”—much like today’s middle class—is largely ignored or given vague promises which aren’t kept.
Autism & Bugging Out
Hygiene and living conditions for adults on the spectrum are often less than ideal.
Hygiene and living conditions for adults on the spectrum are often less than ideal.
The Autism Crisis for Adults – Statistics vs. Solutions
Our society needs to prioritize the needs of people living with autism over autism prevention.
Our society needs to prioritize the needs of people living with autism over autism prevention.
Autism Predators – #MeToo – How to Stay Safe
If neurotypical students have trouble deciphering non-verbal dating and sexual cues, young women with autism find it exponentially more difficult to navigate those tricky minefields.
If neurotypical students have trouble deciphering non-verbal dating and sexual cues, young women with autism find it exponentially more difficult to navigate those tricky minefields.
Autism Challenges in Communication – Addressing Misunderstandings
Sometimes I feel like I’m picking my way through a mine-field.
Sometimes I feel like I’m picking my way through a mine-field.
Autism and Authenticity
Is it ethical for mainstream media to use the autistic identity for profit—without actually hiring people with autism?
Is it ethical for mainstream media to use the autistic identity for profit—without actually hiring people with autism?
Why You Never Shush Someone with Autism
Think of “shush” as light striking a dynamite fuse, and expect an immediate explosion.
Think of “shush” as light striking a dynamite fuse, and expect an immediate explosion.