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A Dream for Cullen

Thursday, August 09, 2012 @12:21:57 PM

About This Project

 

I have started a fundraiser  to help raise money for my son, Cullen, who is autistic. We are trying to raise enough money to purchase an iPad for him, & any extra money collected will go towards purchasing more iPads to be donated to other autistic children in need.

 

What is autism?

"Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders, characterized by social impairments, communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped patters of behavior. Autistic disorder, sometimes called autism or classical ASD, is the most severe form of ASD, while other conditions along the spectrum include a milder form known as Asperger syndrome, and childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified, it occurs in all ethnic and socioeconomic groups and affects every age group.  Experts estimate that 1 out of 88 children age 8 will have an ASD (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, March 30, 2012). Males are four times more likely to have an ASD than females." courtesy of http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm

 

Why iPads?

IPads have become a great new tool to help children with autism, as there are numerous amounts of special-designed apps available that can help them develop socially, as well as, nuture their educational needs.  You can find a list of apps available for the ipad provided by the Autism Speaks website.

 

I have included a link to a video from CBS's 60 Minutes broadcast called, "Apps for Autism: Communicating on an iPad."

 

***Donations can be made to A DREAM FOR CULLEN @ http://gogetfunding.com/project/a-dream-for-cullen#