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iPad to help autistic lad [Edition 2] [Gloucestershire Echo (England)]
(Gloucestershire Echo (England) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) FAMILIES in Gloucester are being called upon to donate their old mobile phones in a scheme aimed at equipping autistic children with iPads. Kelly and Will Dix, both 31, from Gloucester, are calling on people to donate unwanted handsets so that they can acquire a tablet for their son Ryan, who is autistic.
Ryan, 10, struggles with communication and social skills. He also has difficulty with motor skills, which means he finds some physical activities very difficult. The scheme, run by autism charity Hearts and Minds Challenge, enables families to exchange old mobiles for iPads.
A total of 165 old mobile phones will result in a brand new iPad, which could make a real difference to youngsters like Ryan. Mrs Dix said: "The Hearts and Minds iPad scheme is amazing because it provides an excellent way for autistic children to communicate, learn and develop new skills. It also raises much-needed funds for the charity, so they can continue to help even more autistic children in the UK."
Email kellynewcombe@hotmail.co.uk.
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