Sharing our family’s autism journey, 

while celebrating the sacraments, spirituality, and a faith-filled life.

Encouragement and inspiration for parents of special needs children

For the parents of kids with special needs, the challenges can be overwhelming; these parents’ own spirituality may suffer amidst the daily obstacles of raising a child with disabilities, and they may wonder how—or even if—their child can ever experience a meaningful spiritual life.

We want to encourage you by sharing our own experiences with those special challenges.

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Autism With The Rizzos
Autism With The Rizzos2 years ago
Today while Danielle was volunteering at the food pantry a woman came in to get food . I told the woman
“ this is Daniellle and together we will get the items that you need “ .
The woman responded
“ oh I remember Danielle from the last time that she helped me “
It is a great feeling when we see that Danielle has had an effect on people (even strangers )in a positive way.

Mercedesand Dave Rizzo
Autism With The Rizzos
Autism With The Rizzos2 years ago
Danielle likes to help out.
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Autism With The Rizzos
Autism With The Rizzos2 years ago
First Holy Communion season is upon us. Here is an article we wrote for Catechist Magazine on adaptations for children with special needs.

Mercedesand Dave Rizzo
Autism With The Rizzos
Autism With The Rizzos2 years ago
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.
Autism With The Rizzos
Autism With The Rizzos2 years ago
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.

Communion Resources for Kids with Autism

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Marlton parish couple with special needs daughter pens book on importance of catechesis, prayer

By Christina Leslie from the Monitor, Newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of Trenton, NJ

“Every interaction, whether it be at the hair salon, waiting in the doctor’s office or at the grocery store, is an opportunity for prayer,” said Mercedes Rizzo, who with her husband, David, are parents to four children, one of them with special needs. READ MORE>

Parent and Child hands holding clay heart with quote from David and Mercedes Rizzo

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