Mendel Elementary School Student Needs Autism Service Dog
Moira Carrano is a 4th grade student at Mendel Elementary School, Yokota AB, Japan. She was diagnosed with Autism when she was 18 months old. Like other children her age, Moira enjoys riding her bike, swimming, playing with toys, and being with family.
Like other children with Autism, Moira has difficulty making friends and is often lonely. Other children don’t understand Moira’s outbursts, “TV talk” and stemming mannerisms.
Our hope for Moira’s dog is that it will fill several needs in her life. First and foremost, it will be a companion for her. We also hope her dog will serve as a bridge for conversation with others.
On a more practical note, the dog will be trained to give intervention when Moira is exhibiting stemming activity (like hand flapping or TV talk) or when she begins to go into a meltdown. The dog will also be trained to tether, which means that Moira will be attached to one part of the leash and an adult will have the other and the dog will keep Moira from running off. This will be a great help when we shop or go for walks.
We need your help to raise the funds for an autism service dog for Moira. All money is tax deductible and goes to 4 Paws for Ability in her name. If you can help, please either go to the 4 Paws for Ability website or mail a check to:
4 Paws for Ability
Moira Carrano Fund
253 Dayton Ave.
Xenia, Ohio 45385
Note: I highly endorse 4 Paws for Ability as a source for extremely well-trained service dogs. The organization is sound and its goals exceptional. Judy Vorfeld.