Tiana

Girl, Age: 2
Country Code: EE-11
Primary Diagnosis: Genetic Condition (non-DS)
Chromosome 22 Duplication Syndrome
Listed: Feb 2026
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Tiana is a social, affectionate toddler who enjoys interacting with adults and responds well to familiar caregivers. While she is not yet using words to communicate, she understands simple directions such as “give” and “walk,” and communicates through gestures, pointing during play, and imitation.

A recent and exciting milestone is that Tiana has begun walking, showing growing independence, stability, and confidence. Motor development—especially locomotion—is one of her strongest areas and has allowed her to explore her environment and increase interaction with caregivers.

Tiana has a global developmental delay. At 19 months, her developmental skills were assessed at approximately a 13-month level. She shows progress across areas, with particular gains in mobility. She has a short attention span and prefers sensory-based play, especially activities involving sound and movement. She can be sensitive to noise and visual stimuli but is gradually becoming more tolerant of touch and motion.

She demonstrates oral sensory-seeking behaviors and has a high-arched palate, which may contribute to mouth breathing. Her eye-hand coordination is improving, and she can track and grasp objects, though her exploration remains limited.

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