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The Infamous High-School Yearbook Photo
David and Mercedes Rizzo share the experience of helping their daughter, who has autism, take her senior portrait.
Author David and Mercedes Rizzo
David and Mercedes Rizzo
David and Mercedes write and speak from a faith perspective as parents of a child with autism. They are available to speak, and have appeared on radio and other media. Visit DavidAndMercedesRizzo.com to learn more. Follow them on Facebook at Autism With The Rizzos. Authors of Praying For Your Special Needs Child, (Word Among Us Press) and Spiritually Able and The Adaptive First Eucharist Preparation Kit (Loyola Press).
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"Everyone Has The Potential To Give Something Back"
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo discuss how happy their daughter, who has autism, was after participating in her high school’s Senior Service Day.
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Showing God's Love to the World: Special-Needs Centers at Catholic Universities
Mercedes and Dave Rizzo discuss one Catholic university’s outreach to young adults with autism.
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The Red Mass
Through their son, Dave and Mercedes Rizzo learned about a type of Mass they were unfamiliar with: the Red Mass.
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The Slippery Slope
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo reflect on the recent ice storm and how it can affect people with disabilities, who may need our help and prayers.
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An Iconic Skate
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo describe their daughter Danielle’s iconic skating experience at Rockefeller Center this Christmas.
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In the Pretzel and Chip Aisle
This Thanksgiving, Dave and Mercedes reflect on grocery shopping with a special-needs child and the blessings of being present to others.
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"Son Treasure" is Making a Difference for Kids with Special Needs
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo highlight a special-needs religious education program that helps kids with autism transition into attending Mass with their families.
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A Twinge Of Sadness
Dave and Mercedes share their recent experience of being on a college campus during freshman orientation, and having a twinge of sadness that their daughter with autism, who is the same age was not moving in too.
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How Should I Greet Her? What Should I Say?
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo discuss how to greet people who have autism and limited language.
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If it's the 10:00 AM Mass it must be St. Joan's
Dave and Mercedes Rizzo sometimes take their daughter with autism to a different parish so she can learn to be comfortable with attending Mass at other Catholic churches.
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Code name: Oreo!
David and Mercedes reflect on family dynamics. Having a child with autism adds some extra humor!
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I Can't Work Monday Afternoons!
David and Mercedes Rizzo discuss the sacrifices that special-needs parents often make, especially in regards to employment.
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The "Guardian" Angel
David and Mercedes Rizzo reflect on what it means to be a guardian for their young-adult daughter.
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Light It Up Blue!
David and Mercedes Rizzo discuss Autism Awareness Day and share some challenges families face when a child has autism.