For a person on the autism spectrum, learning to prioritize among multiple options can be overwhelming.
About Marguerite Elisofon
Autism Inclusion in the Entertainment Industry
Some new television shows are claiming credit for casting people with autism—while simultaneously making sure that whoever gets hired meets as many cultural norms for neurotypical appearance as possible.
Some new television shows are claiming credit for casting people with autism—while simultaneously making sure that whoever gets hired meets as many cultural norms for neurotypical appearance as possible.
Auditions and Autism
Hollywood (and hopefully the rest of the world) is finally awakening to the idea of inclusive and authentic casting.
Hollywood (and hopefully the rest of the world) is finally awakening to the idea of inclusive and authentic casting.
An Autism Mom’s 20 New Year’s Resolutions
My list is by no means complete, but I don’t want to create Mission Impossible.
My list is by no means complete, but I don’t want to create Mission Impossible.
Crazy Christmas
Sometimes I feel a bit like an alien from a distant planet, observing the oddly frenetic (and commercial) family rituals that earthlings call Christmas.
Sometimes I feel a bit like an alien from a distant planet, observing the oddly frenetic (and commercial) family rituals that earthlings call Christmas.
Autism Sabbaticals for Exhausted Parents
Exhausted from being the eternal peacemaker in my family, I need a rest.
Exhausted from being the eternal peacemaker in my family, I need a rest.
Autism and Helicopter Parenting
However colossally unfair America has become, our country’s education and support of children with disabilities is exponentially worse.
However colossally unfair America has become, our country’s education and support of children with disabilities is exponentially worse.
Gratitude From an Autism Mom
In spite of the hatred and divisiveness sweeping our country, there are still warm and welcoming people and places where diversity is respected, accepted and even embraced.
In spite of the hatred and divisiveness sweeping our country, there are still warm and welcoming people and places where diversity is respected, accepted and even embraced.
The Golden Trout
Mothers are tough. They have to be.
Mothers are tough. They have to be.
‘Prince Charming’ on the Autism Spectrum – Guidelines for my Daughter’s Next Boyfriend
Come out, come out wherever you are.
Come out, come out wherever you are.
Autism, Computer Skills and Social Media
I don’t want my daughter to turn from a warm outgoing person into someone hateful and suspicious.
I don’t want my daughter to turn from a warm outgoing person into someone hateful and suspicious.
Autism Families – 5 Tips for Enjoying a Happier Halloween
The more structure you build into the holiday, the happier everyone will be.
The more structure you build into the holiday, the happier everyone will be.
Moving My Never Empty Nest
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.
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.
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.