Paisley, 5 years old | 1 DAY WAITING

Wish submitted by:

Marksboro Community Church

Paisley is an adorable little girl who is nonverbal. She was born with a low birth weight and spent six months in the hospital. For her first year, she was fed through a G-tube. She is truly a miracle baby. While she experiences some developmental delays, she has a passion for dolls and books. Her foster mom mentions that she does say some words, but it seems she may have selective mutism, as she is very particular about when and to whom she chooses to speak. Paisley is dainty and loves the color pink, flowers, and playing in water. She is new to our family, and we look forward to watching her learn and grow.

As a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Paisley has difficulty expressing her thoughts verbally. A friend recommended a program designed to help Paisley find success in communication. The communication photo cards aim to equip children on the spectrum with quick, self-initiated, and functional communication skills. The system begins with the exchange of simple icons and rapidly progresses to building sentence structures, such as “I want an apple,” “I see a park,” and “I hear a train.” This book is designed to promote language and cognitive development, enhance social skills, and help individuals with autism effectively communicate their needs and wants. Paisley will be so much happier when she can share her needs and wants with others.