Fields marked * require an entry.

Assistive technology in the form of iPads and apps that allow children with language delays or disabilities to properly communicate their needs and wants to their families has become a powerful tool in their development.

We offered mom’s iPad to Matthew to probe for his interest/ability to communicate. I coached mom on pairing it instantly with the actual item. Although he was not hungry, Matthew began touching the pictures and mom handed him the food item. He pushed it away and touched another picture. After a few moments he began smiling, stomping his feet, and flapping his hands. He touched the pictures, looked at mom, turned away when she offered the food, but then immediately turned back and vocalized “aahhhahhadaaaa” to have access to the iPad again. Eventually he used it to deliberately ask for Cheerios and yogurt. Huge grin on his face. I think this is the FIRST time he has been able to get what he wanted using a symbol/language. He has used words in the past, but they were rare and not consistent. Here, for the first time, was super easy language and he could do it over and over, every time, and his mom would react every time. Smile, stomp, bopping up and down, super excited. Totally engaged. Language is so powerful. It was magical.

I want to help a child communicate:

Donation Amount:

Donate Monthly:

Yes

Amount you would like to recur:

Frequency of donation:

Number of recurrences:

Date of your final recurring donation:

Open the calendar popup.

Please confirm recurring donation:

Make my investment go further. Please increase my donation by 4% to help cover transaction expenses:

$0.00

Total:

$0.00

Dedicate my investment in honor or in memory of:

My employer/company will match my investment today:

How did you hear about us:

Newsletter

Staff Member

Board Member

Facebook

Instagram

Receiving Services

Contact Information

Company:

First Name:*

Middle Name:

Last Name:*

Address:*

Address2:

City:*

State:*

Postal Code:*

Country / Location:*

At least one phone number is required.*

Mobile Phone:

Home Phone:

Email:*

Credit Card Information

Card Types Accepted:
Visa

Credit Card Number:*

Card Security Code:*

Expiration Date:*

/

Electronic Signature:*

I agree to pay above total amount according to card issuer agreement. Once the transaction has completed successfully, a confirmation receipt will be sent to the email address entered.

If you are making a donation, be sure to submit for processing before clicking any other links to complete the transaction.

I want to help a child communicate:

About Us

Follow Us