Cerebral Palsy

Register photo/JASON WERLING James Griggs, 16, can't help but smile when someone mentions dogs.Griggs has already picked out a name for when he gets a furry friend.Runner.Griggs, who is diagnosed with autism, epilepsy, His family is raising money for it.The non-profit agency 4 Paws for Ability specializes in the training and placement of certified service dogs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

4 Paws for Abilities requires families to raise the money needed to train the service dogs.

The cost to train each dog ranges from $9,800 to $14,000.

James' dog will cost $12,000.A fundraiser on James' behalf will be May 12 at the Norwalk Eagles Club.James' family decided to get a service dog after his neurologist informed the family that his conditions were getting worse."The neurologist said that it was a combination of the autism, "Nobody thinks about walking because it's something we learn as we grow.

As he grows, there's more planning to be done by the brain when it comes to movement.

His brain is having difficulty doing it."Aside from his motors skills, James is cognitively the equivalent of a 6 ye...

Once the victim opened his door, the men forced their way inside, punching and kicking him before throwing him from his wheelchair, Baker said.

As Kile lay on the ground, the robbers ransacked his place, stealing his wallet and home electronics.

They also stole the computer-typing device Kile used to communicate, Baker said.

When the men fled, Kile called 911, but dispatchers heard only screams, Baker said.

Police who responded originally had a tough time finding out what happened.

"Eventually, he was able to write them a note saying he was robbed by three men," Baker said.

Paramedics treated Kile, who received cuts and bruises in the attack.

He lived alone, but has since moved to stay with someone who can provide care, Baker said.

No suspect description was available Monday.

One of the men was armed with a knife, but did not use it, Baker said.

It is unknown how the men fled the scene, or whether they targeted Kile because of his disability, Baker said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Rachel Kelly at 909-798-7623.

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