An Elmo pretend play phone for Melody who has developmental delays and finds comfort in her favorite character
Melody, 7 years old, PA | 1 DAY WAITING
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Children's Choice - PAMelody has been non-verbal for a few years now, but don't let that fool you! Melody is a smart little girl with big aspirations and dreams for her future. Although she is delayed, Melody inspires those around her, including her foster family, as she continues to meet her individual goals at school and at home. Melody finds comfort in Sesame Street and enjoys reading quietly with her foster mom every night before bed.
After a long day of school, therapy, and traveling around town with her foster mom, Melody’s favorite thing to do is snuggle up on the couch and watch Sesame Street. She finds comfort in Elmo and loves his carefree spirit and enthusiasm. An Elmo pretend play phone would give her an interactive toy of her favorite character to play with while she hangs out with her foster family. She could press the buttons, listen for Elmo’s sounds, and hold the phone to her ear as if she were chatting with her friend. Melody is nonverbal and has developmental delays, and a toy like this gives her a joyful way to play, reach, and connect without needing words. It would turn quiet evenings on the couch into lively playtime with the people she loves.
