A Riveting Radio Journey: "Giaci and Me" on CBC's Afternoon Drive with Matt Allen
Afternoon Drive reconnects people to their communities during that transition time of day. Hear the latest news and weather as well as the stories and music of southwestern Ontario. Rita had the opportunity to have an enlightening discussion on CBC Radio’s "Afternoon Drive" hosted by Matt Allen, where he featured "Giaci and Me," a profound narrative detailing a mother’s journey with an autistic son.
'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.’”
The Dan MacDonald Show - Sound Bites
The Dan MacDonald Show is a call-in talk show that gives you a chance to give your opinion on local, national and international news happenings or get advice on a lifestyle or personal situation. Guest: Rita Miceli, author, Giaci and Me: A Mother's Journey of Loving and Raising an Autistic Child
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.