WOOD SWINGSET FOR 8 YR OLD BROTHER WITH AUTISM

I have an amazingly strong 8 yr old brother with Asperger's. His everyday life is very difficult because he also suffers from Adhd' severe anxiety,ocd and sleep apnea. My wish is for a wooden swing set so he can go outside and work on his fine motor skills and his vestibular system. His OT says these are very important things for him to work on. She has swings and rockwalls in her center and said he would benefit from these items. The swing helps with his sensory issues. Unfortunately these swings are expensive and hard to afford. With all the Dr appts. And time of work my parents have a hard time buying things like this. My mother recently stopped working to stay home and focus on my brother making things even harder to afford. If anybody could help it would be a blesssing. It is important toget tis item so he can go outside and help build up his vestibular system and fine motorskills. We have tried taking him to the park but this always ends in disaster. He does not have very good social skills, the kids are always loud or they push and shove. Kaleb is different and kids his age notice so the park usually ends up with meltdowns and panic attacks. I wish one day he can go in the safety of his backyard and play and work on is weaknesses. It would be amazing just to see him be ale to have fun without the teasing and anxiety. To anyone who can help thank you for being an ANGEL!!

Wish Info

  • Posted: Jul 3, 2012 12:08 am
  • Member: kalex1120
  • Member Since: Nov 18, 2011
  • Hero: 2 times
  • Wishes Granted: 1 time
  • Raised: $0.00 Goal: $1,200.00
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  • City: fort pierce
  • State: Florida
  • Country: United States
  • Type: Want
  • Wish is for: Child
  • Category: Toys
  • Cause: Autism
  • Views: 491
  • Comments: 18
  • Follows: 3

1 Accepted OffersLast offer 10 months ago

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  • WishUponAHeroFoundationinfo 10 months ago - Accepted!

    Hi! Your wish was the 2nd place winner for TeamWish July. We will be sending a check for $200 towards granting your wish.

Comments & Responses


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abettertomorrow 11 months ago

Do you get any help from the county? I have 2 sons with autism and the county bought a large swingset for us. (I know the resources are different in each area, but it might be worth checking into).

jenniepepsi 11 months ago

OH! One cheap suggestion i can make, is get the soothie pacifiers (they look like this...http://www.walmart.com/ip/Philips-AVENT-Soothie-Pacifier-4-Pack-0-6-Months-Pink-Purple-SCF190-02/17235508)
and cut the nipple off, and see where the two holes are? Loop or tie, or however you want to do it, a shoe string, very long, long enough to be a large necklace (down to belly length) and he can use it to chew. I cant tell you how much that has helped my daughter! Not to mention it keeps her safe from chewing on dangerous things.

jenniepepsi 11 months ago

My 8 year old daughter also has aspergers. I know what a struggle life is for these precious angels. I wish i could help grant this wish. But all i can offer are prayers. I hope you get your wish soon! You are a special sister to care for your brother as much as you do! *hugs*