Mum Daniella determined to make strides for sensory path

An Angus mum is undertaking a gruelling challenge for local groups that have helped her son.

Daniella Paesano hopes to raise £2,000 for a barefoot sensory path and resources for Carlogie Primary School and Carlogie Funclub in Carnoustie.

Both have helped her son Matteo with sensory process disorder (SPD), which causes difficulty for the brain in processing information.

Daniella will take on the local leg of the RBS Kilt Walk on August 20 – the “mighty stride” between St Andrews and Monifieth beach.

She said: “I’m trying to raise funds and awareness for children with SPD, something my five-year-old son Matteo struggles with daily.

“Without the help and support of Carlogie Primary and fun club I would have never been able to return to my job in the John Clark Motor Group.

“I would love to be able to raise £2,000 so a sensory path and resources can be purchased.

“SPD affects many children, especially those with ADHD and autism which Matteo is currently being assessed for.

“Every day is a struggle for him and many others. This resource will help many children.

“Simple resources can help calm a child in a difficult environment.

“A simple explanation of SPD is standing in a room with people talking, background noise and perhaps a television on.

“While many people can channel the noise out, an SPD sufferer can’t.

“This can lead to anxiety issues and meltdowns.”

Visit www.justgiving.com/ crowdfunding/daniella-paesano to donate.