However colossally unfair America has become, our country’s education and support of children with disabilities is exponentially worse.
About Marguerite Elisofon
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.
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.