Ripplezblue, is kick starting our give-aways. Our very first item, is an Ipod Nano.
So as our first step to reaching out to families that have a child/ children with special needs, we are giving away an Ipod Nano. (yipee)
Why an Ipod Nano?
Well, in the past, when Ivan was younger, I had problems settling him down on the trains and buses. We don't own a car and it was too costly to take the taxi, all the time. Trains and buses, were economical for us. But Ivan would get very distracted during the travel. He would want to turn around and look out of the windows, or sometimes, he would want to get off his seat and walk around. He would hum, laugh and sometimes scream too. I would be very embarrassed as the other passengers gave me disapproving looks.
I started to get him toys to occupy himself, but it helped only for a few rides. As Ivan did have sensory issues too, the sounds around him triggered a lot of frustrations too. Then I discovered the Ipod. It served all the pruposes. I downloaded soothing music to calm him down. The earphones, helped block out the surrounding noises. I also downloaded pictures of his favourite things and used it like a PECs program.
Just recently, Peter, mentioned how, useful the Ipod has been in Ivan's life. And that's when we decided that we should, give away a few. So we are starting of with one give away to start the ball rolling.
How do you qualify for this give away?
Write in to us, on one challenging experience you have encountered with your child with special needs.
Tell us your child's diagnosis and how you are helping him/her?
You may choose to stay anonymous if you want. When we publish your article, your names will be changed, all personal information will be confidential.
The story that touches us the most will receive the Ipod-Nano.
Closing date for this give-away is 31st July 2013.
You will be notified via email, should you win the prize.
So start writing and send your articles to ripplezblue@gmail.com.
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