Advocates call for change following assault on teen with autism
In the wake of a group assault on an autistic teen at a bus stop in Windsor, advocates say work needs to be done to prevent incidents like this from happening.
Rita Miceli, an educator with St. Clair College's autism and behavioural science program, said she was heartbroken to learn of the incident.
Temple Grandin: A Unique Mind Shaping a More Compassionate World
In a world where diversity is increasingly celebrated, few stand out as profoundly as Dr. Temple Grandin, a trailblazer in both the autism community and animal science. Her journey, eloquently depicted in her TED Talk, "The world needs all kinds of minds" (watch here), and in the critically acclaimed film about her life, exemplifies how distinct perspectives can reshape our understanding of both human and animal minds.
Embark on a Transformative Journey with 'Giaci and Me'
GIACI Canada is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of 'Giaci and Me: A Mother's Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child' by Rita Miceli, available on March 27, 2024. This inspiring memoir is now available for pre-order at Giaciandme.com.
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
A Call to Action
EVERY AUTISTIC CHILD IS DIFFERENT, and every autistic adult is different. There are no two cases the same, so their needs must be addressed individually with consultation from their loved ones. I know this firsthand because I am the mother of an autistic adult son.
The Miceli Family Raise Autism Awareness Through TikTok
One Windsor family is using social media to share their love with the world.
The Miceli’s are an exceptionally close family of six. There are the parents, John and Rita, the eldest Lauren, there’s Giaci and then the twins, Carolina and Maria.
Although, as Carolina points out, Giaci is clearly the star of the show.
“Our parents have helped us embody how Giaci is the centre of our family and our universe,” Carolina states. “We’ve always known, ever since we were little, that we had to protect and take care of him alongside our parents. That really helped us develop that close relationship that you see in our TikTok account.”
Raising my son, Giaci
Raising a child with Autism was not what I imagined for myself when I walked down the aisle over 27 years ago. The thought had never crossed my mind that the children of two well-educated people would be anything other than above average. And, at first, it seemed as though it would be that way. We were blessed to have had four children, all within three and a half years of age; my oldest daughter, Lauren, my son, Giaci and then twin daughters, Carolina and Maria Rosa. For the first year and a half of my son’s life, everything seemed fine. He met all his developmental marks on time or before, but by the time he was two, it became apparent that something had gone horribly wrong.