Breath of Hope II: Support for Gustas

“I am sending this letter for your consideration. I will definitely be grateful for any support provided … because I just don’t know which way to run … this is so hard … ” – this was the beginning of a letter from one mother from Anykščiai, which we received some time ago. Gustas is a 10-years-old boy with severe autism diagnosis. The child has the potential to speak, the intellectual disability is unspecified. The boy understands what is being said to him, but not everything, he loves the computer, books and Lego. He started to read at the age of 4, now he can also write, but only with the help of a computer. The big problem is going out because then Gustas runs away leaving his mother. He also does not understand the danger of the street – he runs across the street anywhere and anytime, and also, he does not want to return home when he is outside. Gustas hardly participates in the learning process, refuses to go to the doctors; it is impossible to do the blood tests, to cut hair and nails… His mother asked for the financial support for the chosen Dirfloortime therapy. The essence of this therapy is child’s connection with another person, curiosity and motivation for his growth. This therapy is for children with developmental disorders – it helps to create the foundation for the essentials things in life. Great attention is paid to the child’s body: the child learns to calm down and to concentrate, using common activities – games, learning or quality presence of another person.

Our financial support provided is 500 Euro. Thanks to the main supporter of this project UAB Eugesta!  We strongly believe that this therapy will help Gustas to grow and find his way into his heart.