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Percy

Boy, Born July 2006

ABItaipc–Down Syndrome

Percy is currently being cared for in an orphanage.

Health Condition: Percy has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. In February 2008, Percy was also diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). He started to receive chemotherapy in March 2008 and responded well to the treatment. Remission was induced and Percy went through four more sessions of chemotherapy. He did not have any negative reactions or suffer any serious infection during the treatment procedure. The chemotherapy was successfully completed and a bone marrow examination was conducted. Results showed that the bone marrow continued inducing remission and the hematopoietic function was lively. Currently, Percy is in good condition and he is on a normal diet. His recent blood tests were normal. According to the studies all over the world and prior experiences, the cure rate of this type of AML is quite high. It is 100% at the hospital that Percy received treatment. However, monthly return-visit for follow-up is recommended. Currently, Percydoes not need any special care.

School Information: In May 2011, Percy started attending school. The schoolteacher reported that he adapted well and attempts to initiate talking to or playing with teachers or peers. He also actively offers his hand for other children or acts like a little helper for teachers. During the class activities, he is always too excited to refrain from continuity. He loves schooling and even carrying his book bag at home for fun. Percy tends to be sleepy when he wakes up in the morning. He appears to be absent minded and daydreams for periods of time. He always “observes” other children eating breakfast, brushing their teeth, getting dressed, and packing their book bags for school. He just eats breakfast slowly and looks at everyone and lets the time go by. However, when the caregiver tells him that he will be late for school, he will get ready very quickly. He likes playing with sand, blowing bubbles, taking MRT and bus, and watching TV.