tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post1306167160193470747..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : iPad giveaways for kids with special needsEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger256125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-3777129043945486552016-03-04T11:51:17.401-05:002016-03-04T11:51:17.401-05:00My daughter is 4 and has verbal despraxia, we are ...My daughter is 4 and has verbal despraxia, we are working hard with therapists and hope for the best, but she it breaks my heart to watch her struggle, with her words. A simple thing as in telling me what she want for lunch is so frustrating for her. I believe this will help her express her needs. Thank you rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932789452174963304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-29019761710558405172013-07-10T13:03:02.214-04:002013-07-10T13:03:02.214-04:00My younger brother Joey has Cerebral Palsy, Down S...My younger brother Joey has Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and Dandy Walker Syndrome. When he was born, he wasn't breathing. After not breathing for 10 minutes, the doctors pronounced him dead. The priest came in and blessed him. 2 minutes later my mom finally heard him cry. It was miracle. Because of this, he is severely disabled. We were told he would not live past age 10, however he just turned 20! He loves music, bright colors and anything visual. My little cousin has an iPad, which we showed my brother, and I've never seen him focus on something for so long and smile so big! It was an amazing thing to see. He absolutely loved all of the music apps. However, my cousin went back to California (we live in Westchester, Ny). As soon as the iPad was being packed up, he frowned. The touch screen was great for him since he has such low muscle tone. I have written many research papers in college about the effects an iPad has on a disabled child and learned which apps would be beneficial to him. However, we can not afford one. Please help. Joey would be very grateful!<br /><br />HelloRinny@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-82129837631750159112013-06-27T15:50:43.267-04:002013-06-27T15:50:43.267-04:00My son, Noah was diagnosed with Severe apraxia of ...My son, Noah was diagnosed with Severe apraxia of speech, articulation issues, a phonological delay, and diminished muscle tone in his face and neck. He is soon to begin kindergarten, but almost didn't because Noahs abilities were masked by the apraxia (because of long pauses). I believe that Noah would benefit from an iPad would allow him more spontaneous communication, and to allow him to grow academically. Personally, I can detect that Noah would be so much less frustrated because he wouldn't always have to try to repeat what he says. Thank you for the opportunity.Addline Bovanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-33317756980719616492013-03-05T13:35:16.217-05:002013-03-05T13:35:16.217-05:00Hi my name is Sonia I have a 4 year old little gir...Hi my name is Sonia I have a 4 year old little girl. She has PDD NOS until they can diagnose her. Right now I don't have the enough money to be able to purchase the things that she needs that will help her prosper in her education. I need help in any way that I can. Please help me help my daughter with an ipad or anything bigger then a cell phone or ipod touch to get her attention. Thank you in advance have a wonderful day.Sonia Roblesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-31660915826969668022012-11-20T20:14:44.437-05:002012-11-20T20:14:44.437-05:00My son, Ryan, 17, was diagnosed with Duplication o...My son, Ryan, 17, was diagnosed with Duplication of Chromosome 7q11.23 this past March; we are still learning what exactly this is and what potential problems it could cause. Ryan was verbal, very verbal, until about two years ago, when he developed a severe stutter at which time we reentered speech therapy. Ryan made some gains, but his stuttering cont'd to grow and his gains started to decline. It is now to the point where I haven't heard my son speak a full sentence (without a lot of prodding and taking about a half an hour) in almost two full years. His speech therapist seems to believe that, because he was verbal for so long, he just cannot accept his sudden speech issue (stuttering) and is basically refusing to talk at all until it "goes away" which it most likely won't. She has recommended a program to assist him in communicating with his family as well as in school, which is suffering because of his non-communicating, Tap2Talk, for which I would need either an iPad or some kind of eReader device. At this time, as a single mother barely making ends meet despite working two jobs, that seems like a wish list that could never be fulfilled. I have never heard of Proloquo2Go, but it seems comparable to Tap2Talk and I believe this would help Ryan tremendously in being able to finally communicate openly, w/o having to write or gesture as he does now, and would help immensely in school as well. I would have no problem getting a recommendation from his speech therapy as well as his teacher and the school principal. If you are offering any more of these iPad giveaways or know of someone who is or some organization who is, please keep my son, Ryan, in mind so he can start communicating again both at home and at school and elsewhere. It is extremely difficult for him to accept that this has happened to him especially since he, at one point, was verbal and this is a very disturbing transition that he just cannot accept. Please help.Jennifer Hensleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84479797673472182272012-08-03T23:41:40.322-04:002012-08-03T23:41:40.322-04:00Our son Nate has Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, speech ...Our son Nate has Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy, speech delays and is developmentally delayed. After much research (and trying another device which was too complicated to use) we have discovered that an iPad with communication apps is exactly what he needs. He is very smart, he is just unable to "use his words". He will be 15 on August 13th but has a vocabulary of a 1-2 year old. It would be such a blessing for him (and for us) to be able to "tell us" his needs/wants. Thank you for what you are doing. <br /><br />Crista<br /><br />casknittel@comcast.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06668165850600387667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-75744171492112002442012-08-03T15:10:33.910-04:002012-08-03T15:10:33.910-04:00Our son Nate has Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, limited...Our son Nate has Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, limited speech and is developmentally delayed. He will be 15 on Aug. 13th, however he is verbal at the 1 year old level. Having an iPad with communication apps would be a way for him to "use his voice" and tell us what he needs and wants. He is very smart and is able to do a lot of things, he is just unable to communicate it to us. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR DOING THIS! This will be such a blessing to a wonderfully made child. God Bless You!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06668165850600387667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-32206515760052744042012-07-31T16:47:30.566-04:002012-07-31T16:47:30.566-04:00i have 4 children, all but my oldest has speech pr...i have 4 children, all but my oldest has speech probs. for the last year my youngest son speech teacher has been telling me how much her ipad has improved his speech and that it would help,justin if i had one here but with being a family of 6 and my husband being the only one working i can't afford one on his 7.25hr paycheck.I know that justin surly needs one and this would help him with his speech..Jennnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-28769158612568221642012-07-23T13:58:02.745-04:002012-07-23T13:58:02.745-04:00I work and babysit a young girl with cri du chat. ...I work and babysit a young girl with cri du chat. She has limited communication and would really benefit from working on an iPad for communication and fine motor development. <br /><br />My email is <br /><br />Sarahelizabeth11@comcast.net<br /><br />You are amazing for helping children in need!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />SarahSarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84660059703942555062012-03-21T09:19:19.180-04:002012-03-21T09:19:19.180-04:00My son is 9 yrs old. He had Rec 8 syndrome and ha...My son is 9 yrs old. He had Rec 8 syndrome and has a seizure disorder that began when he was 4. Before he started having seizures he had a vocabulary of about 6 to 8 words and used gestures to communicate, with his seizures becoming more often and more severe he only has one word vocabulary now!! That word is mama, I feel that is because I am his advocate and his translator since he has lost the vocabulary he wad building on! <br /><br />I strongly believe in the impossible for my son and other children with special needs and these children need the tools to accomplish the impossible and the iPad is the most valuable tool a special needs child should have.. it gives non verbal children a chance to express themselves in way that is constructive and extremely helpful for quality of life for them!! <br /><br />I am a strong believer of quality of life for my son and I believe the iPad is a must have tool for quality of life...qualityoflifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49844187469732255312012-03-05T22:23:21.766-05:002012-03-05T22:23:21.766-05:00My daughter Kaitlyn is 3 years old and has Cerebra...My daughter Kaitlyn is 3 years old and has Cerebral palsy. She is very slow at learning and is a very visual learner. She loves her Aunts IPAD and if I could afford it I would get her one, but my other daughter has cystic fibrosis and her medical expences are threw the roof. Well anyway, Kaitlyn could really truly benefit from an Ipad. Thank you for all you do!Mandy Lennep Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429537327172864845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43195567641333386872012-02-29T16:44:24.594-05:002012-02-29T16:44:24.594-05:00Hello, and thank you for this amazing possible opp...Hello, and thank you for this amazing possible opportunity. Dylan is 2 and is hypotonic with mixed CP. He is using the PECS board system as well as begining signs. He has made tremendous progress with pt, ot, early intervention and behavior. we are not working on his sensory processing disorder. I have heard from many teachers/friends/family that the ipad would do great for him and his communication. He currently only has insurance until this aug. we dont quallify for any help with his equipment so as you know, things like a ipad is un reachable for us.. You are a amazing person to be doing this for a random stranger.. I hope life brings you great thingsmomof2https://www.blogger.com/profile/02627690631361111832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-13710590883902339352012-02-17T14:36:39.450-05:002012-02-17T14:36:39.450-05:00My little Brother Elijah is 12 years old, and has ...My little Brother Elijah is 12 years old, and has Aspergers syndrom,adhd,and is Bipolar, he throws fits and has problem making friends, he's twelve with the mind of a 6 year old, he loves playing games and challenging himself, I'd like to help him learn more things through seeing and doing and he'd love the many things an Ipad could help him with.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11234947525338216412012-01-17T19:05:25.797-05:002012-01-17T19:05:25.797-05:00My brother is 5 years old he has been diagnosed wi...My brother is 5 years old he has been diagnosed with autism since he was about 2and a half years old he has limited speech and when he dose talk he uses Icons and scripts this would help him so much with his speech and behaviorial problems this would help him alot,thank you(:Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-49950397708533969252011-12-11T20:45:00.351-05:002011-12-11T20:45:00.351-05:00My little sister is 16 and she is blind. She loves...My little sister is 16 and she is blind. She loves to write story and songs. She also enjoys taking pictures. But with her vision problems, she has to have something that will enlarge so she can see it. At school she does everything in Braille, so it will also help us download her some apps that will speak out to her and also it'll would be helpful for her to text her friends. Cause the phone she has now she has to hold it all the way to her eye and hope it says what she wants it to. So an iPad would be great for my little sister.alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14265814768194823546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-89793302455464400932011-11-05T14:50:21.336-04:002011-11-05T14:50:21.336-04:00My daughter is a foster parent in a foreign countr...My daughter is a foster parent in a foreign country. She has 3 children who are nonverbal and all of them would benefit from the Ipad and app.s<br />While I could not offer a dr. letter, we could send you video of the children to prove their needs. I could also see to it that it got to them so you wouldn't have to mail i overseas.<br />If we are selected, please contact me at <br />stams.by.the.dozen@gmail.comMoniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07071331333661776792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-6711942944947099362011-11-04T18:08:10.968-04:002011-11-04T18:08:10.968-04:00I first want to say that this is sooo amazing that...I first want to say that this is sooo amazing that you all are doing this for kiddos. <br />My daugher Sarah is special needs. She had a right functional hemispherectomy, where the right side of her brain was disconnected from the left when she was 8 months old. She was diagnosed with Infantile Spasms, a rare form of epilepsy. With out the surgery, the seizures would of eventyally taken her life. She is now 8, and has come so far, but because of this drastic surgery, she is 100% non verbal, developmentlly delayed, like a 3 to 4 year old, she has sensory processing and sensory intergration disorder. She is 100% G-tube fed, She is completely deaf in her right and partially blind in her left eye. She is paralyzed on the left. <br />The one thing that we have seen such a inspiration is that she loves music and when she is verbal, she verbalizes like an opera singer. She LOVES LOVES LOVES music and MUSIC is the one and practically only movator that gets her going. She is soo soo soo very smart, so smart that she knows how to play like she has no idea what you are saying or asking her do to. But when she wants something bad enough, she will find a way to tell you. <br />She has all the therpies a kid can get, and her speech theapist just recently brought over her Ipad. What a difference between the device she has, and the IPad. Oh my lord,what a difference, her eyes lit up, she followed simple directions, and she taped where she was asked to tap. <br />If we had one wish... it would be an Ipad for her. I want soo bad to see her ASK for what she wants instead of us constantly guessing. <br />There is such a BRIGHT girl inside that body of hers and I know she wants so bad to come out. We want her to want to come out and show us what she wants, needs, when she hurts, when she needs comfort, or just wants to do what ever it is at that moment. I am unable to work because of all the constant issues that occur, plus she has a twin sister that is extremely typical, to take care of. Plus we are on a practically living off 1/2 an income. We could save, and we have tried to in the past, but it just does not seem to ever stick. <br />I hope she can be considered. If not, I am sure there are others more needy than us. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02525509093066209468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87712395969269892612011-10-31T13:23:32.796-04:002011-10-31T13:23:32.796-04:00My son Samuel is 2 and he get early intervention h...My son Samuel is 2 and he get early intervention his OT work wth her ipad with my son sometime and he really listen and pay attention with the app that she downloaded, and that's really hard for him to do so to see him do that made me so happy. I know if had one with does learning app my son can get the help home too with me while he get with his OT and TSHH. Thank you for just trying to help kids like my son.sophianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-66001680150150628532011-09-21T23:42:40.703-04:002011-09-21T23:42:40.703-04:00Our son Connor is 3 1/2 years old. He has just rec...Our son Connor is 3 1/2 years old. He has just recently been diagnosed with speech apraxia. It has been bittersweet. At least now we have a name to go with the troubles he has been having. It breaks our hearts that he is so smart (can work anything, can point out his colors, numbers & shapes) but he can't talk at all. He has a vocabulary of 15 words. We both believe that technology is wonderful. And we think that an iPad would give Connor new tools to get his thoughts to us. He has completely rebelled against sign language. We want to be able to be able to give our son every opportunity.XxLaDanielaXxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09506124534186993596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43152532686979746092011-09-05T00:17:42.105-04:002011-09-05T00:17:42.105-04:00Our 3 year old son has low vision and an endocrine...Our 3 year old son has low vision and an endocrine disorder that effects both his body and mind. He has yet to use words but can manage a few symbols, so I am hopeful that the ipad/apps will help him communicate at home and especially at school.<br />Thank you!lushgreenearthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832152140726183636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-29704250839596497772011-09-04T13:07:42.385-04:002011-09-04T13:07:42.385-04:00my son riley has severe apraxi and is stuck at a 2...my son riley has severe apraxi and is stuck at a 2 year speach level and is the age of 5. he gets very frusterdated when we dont understand him. we are now still trying to find a doc to tell us what is going on with riley since he has other learning and speech delays. i think an ipad would help him comunicate with us and others so they can understand his needs and he may be able to play withother children and they could understand him too.brj2010https://www.blogger.com/profile/02562607233673113101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-33854313687450040052011-08-26T15:51:45.847-04:002011-08-26T15:51:45.847-04:00My son chase was born with some brain problems tha...My son chase was born with some brain problems that affect his speech. He is a really bright boy and is making great progress but still struggle with speech. We have taught him some signs but it is still frustrating for him. He resently started kindergarten and have some ipads. I think these are really helping him communicate better. We are just looking at one for home.JodeeChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18199557880749301360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-24209138002171760902011-08-24T20:16:43.774-04:002011-08-24T20:16:43.774-04:00Hi,
My name is Rachael and my son's name is Da...Hi,<br />My name is Rachael and my son's name is Daniel who is 9 years old. He has been diagnosed with Myo- clonic Epilepsy, Development Delay, Sensory Disorder, Autism, and Cerbral Palsy. Where to begin how the ipad has been a great impact on Daniel? He was 1st introduced to the ipad by his occupational therapist. I could not believe how interested he was in the new gadget. It actually kept his attention focused more than 5 minutes. He has learned how to read words, strengthen his fine motor skills, and fun while learning. His speech therapist has also been working with Daniel on her ipad with pronouncing "th" sounds amongst other words as well. He also is learning to listen, comprehend, and mimmick the commands that have been given from working on the ipad. It is a nice treat for Daniel to work/play on when he finishes "table" therapy. We would be so ever greatful for Daniel to have his own ipad, I will assure you that he will be working with it on a daily basis. Thank you in advance and good luck to all.<br />Sincerely,<br />Rachael BeesingerRachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14948587396542305488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-86434788272793762792011-08-22T20:46:01.790-04:002011-08-22T20:46:01.790-04:00Thanks for sharing with others. I think an IPad w...Thanks for sharing with others. I think an IPad would open up a world of communication for our 4 year old son. bobnstacy@comcast.netStacyhttp://www.westfall.raquet.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-4752732796645361662011-08-14T22:12:35.306-04:002011-08-14T22:12:35.306-04:00Well, with all of the comments I have seen on here...Well, with all of the comments I have seen on here, my odds are very slim, but it is worth the effort, right? I have two beautiful miracles. Keith is 9 and loves Ben 10 and Legos. He has been diagnosed with Apraxia of Speech, ADHD, and Asperger's. We have been working on his speech since he was about two. He has made great strides, in spite of that evil audiologist from our school system that suggested we teach him sign language and give up on speech. I am still praying for her, by the way. <br /> My youngest lil bug, Dakota, turned six in June, and I am still trying to come to terms with the fact that I have had him that long! He just lost his second tooth today! He was born with an extra piece of a chromisome. Unfortunately, nobody else has the same extra piece, so the doctors cannot really tell me what to expect. On the other hand, I have a child that has been scientifically proven one of a kind! Last Thanksgiving, we found out that he has Perthe's disease, effecting his hips and making it difficult for him to get around at times. This was heartbreaking because it took us so long to teach him to walk. He uses signs, some of them self-made, to get his needs met. He has some words, but for the most part he is non-verbal, except for the fact that he can "sing" several songs, and even though he doesn't actually say the words, I love hearing him sing.<br /> Keith could use an iPad in school to comunicate with the teachers and kids in his class. I have been discussing the need for these already. The devices they have in school scream look at me, I'm different. They also do not work that well. Dakota just started kindergarten for the second year. If he had an iPad, it would mostly be for home use until I could get him used to using it. His OT has one, she had him playing this cute little game where you pinch the crabs on the screen. An iPad would not only be able to help him with comunication, but it could help him with fine motor skills as well. <br /> There are so many apps that you can get to help children that have different abilities. I have wanted on since a friend of mine purchased one for her son, who has ASD. <br /> I have been seperated for going on 5 years now, raising my boys sans daddy. I live with my parents and have enrolled in classes to try and become a physical therapist, largely thanks to my boys. We live on an extremely tight budget, so purchasing something that costs hundreds of dollars that they cannot eat or wear is not really an option.<br /> That is about all I can think to say. Winning an iPad would be awesome. I could just see Keith's face light up! If we do not win, I will be happy living with the fact that someone else has a cool new gadget to use with their kids. Either way, I still have my boys :) I thank God for my boys everyday. We may not be what you would call a "normal" family, but we are pretty dang cool, if I do say so myself!<br /><br /> By the way, I did not see how you would get in touch with the winner of the iPad, so I am putting my facebook thingy on here!<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/people/Donna-Harding-Minor/100000199693581Donna Minorhttp://www.facebook.com/people/Donna-Harding-Minor/100000199693581noreply@blogger.com