Sara Schiller, cofounder of Sloomoo Institute, recounts her experiences raising her nonverbal daughter, Sammy, who has Angelman Syndrome, along with her husband, Marc, who also became nonverbal after a stroke. Despite the challenges, she finds joy in their lives. Partnering with her friend Karen, who faced her own tragedies, they discovered the power of slime as a playful activity. According to Schiller, play is essential—not just for children, but adults too, providing relief and connection in difficult times.
My best friend Karen has been with me through all of this. Loving someone who experiences the world differently changed how both of us see the world.
Slime is an activity that my daughters can do equally. It brings joy and allows us to connect and play together, regardless of our challenges.
Play is critical for adults as well as kids. It’s a way to find happiness and relief, transforming difficult moments into joyful experiences.
I feel that Sammy won the lottery of disability. Despite the challenges, I focus on the happiness and joy she brings into our lives.
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