What Happens When AI "Reads" a Human Story? Unpacking "Giaci and Me"
What happens when AI reads a memoir? Unpack Rita Miceli's "Giaci and Me," a powerful autism memoir, & discover deeper themes of family & acceptance revealed by digital analysis. Explore the human heart of "Giaci and Me," Rita Miceli's autism story, through a unique AI lens. Uncovering deep themes of family, love, & acceptance. Take a listen.
Rita's Interview on Lynn McLaughlin’s "Taking the Helm"
Join Rita Miceli as she shares her personal journey raising her autistic son Giaci, from early concerns and delayed diagnoses to embracing unexpected joys and community. Discover how a viral TikTok sparked a supportive community of over 600,000 followers, inspired her award-winning memoir, and opened vital conversations about autism awareness, early intervention, ABA therapy, and groundbreaking research.
'We Have Learned So Much From Him': Mother Pens Open Book About Experience With Autism
Rita Miceli is opening up about her life as a mother, raising a child with autism. The Windsor, Ont. mom first started journaling her experiences 25 years ago. “To track Giaci's progress and see where he was at and how things were going and then I just started writing how it felt as a mother, what the experience was like,” she said. Miceli stopped journaling about five years ago. Then Giaci’s sisters got on TikTok in 2020 and his account took off. “I had mothers from all over the world reaching out,” Miceli said. “Parents that were like, ‘OK Rita you know it's nice, we're just starting the journey. It's nice for us to see what an adult lives like.’”
Publishing Announcement & Cover Reveal for Rita Miceli’s “Giaci and Me”
We are honoured to be publishing Rita’s family story. Rita’s writing doesn’t shy away from the challenges and offers a supportive hand to any parents on the lifelong journey of raising a neurodivergent child.
— Genevieve Loughlin, Publisher, Pownal Street Press