Brady Hirsch, age two, needs Autism service dog
This is Brady Hirsch. He’s a sweet, loving, snuggly, happy-go-lucky, two-and-a half-year-old little boy who desperately needs an Autism Service Dog. Please help Brady’s dream come true.
Brady has been receiving Early Intervention Services (Speech, OT, PT, including Pool Therapy) since he was 19 months old. He was diagnosed with Autism at 21 months of age, and has just transitioned to a special school for children with Autism.
The daily struggles that Brady faces are sometimes overwhelming to his Dad and me, so we can only imagine how Brady feels. Brady is non- verbal and can become very frustrated at times due to his inability to communicate. He is learning to sign and use the PECS system to communicate.
Brady has made huge progress since he began Early Intervention: he can identify every letter, shape, color, number, and most recently is able to write his name! We are so proud of his accomplishments, but we still have the overwhelming desire to have him be like other little boys his age. We believe that Brady will someday be able to speak and tell us he loves us. We can’t wait for that day to hear him call out, “Mom!” or “Dad!”
Having an Autism Service Dog will give Brady a true friend that he will develop a special bond with…a bond like nothing else. We will have a more reassurance that our little boy is happy and safe! Thank you for helping Brady’s dream come true. Mommy and Daddy’s dream too!!!
Sincerely, Lori and Tom Hirsch: Colonie, NY
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