Boy, Age: 9
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome; congenital heart disease (atrioventricular septal defect, PFO and pulmonary hyptertension)
Listed: Dec 2016
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Cullen came into care when he was 3 months old. He has Down Syndrome and congenital heart disease (atrioventricular septal defect, PFO and pulmonary hyptertension). He was hospitalized for about three months in late 2014 for heart surgery and currently takes heart daily heart medications. A social worker who met Cullen recently describes him as an alert, active little boy. He has good balance and can take 2-3 steps on his own. He babbles, but doesn’t yet speak words. He likes to ride on rolling toys and plays well with others.