Boy, Age: 4
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy, Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus-shunt placed; Cerebral Palsy;
Listed: Dec 2022
Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Fathers, Available to Single Mothers
Marcko had a shunt placed shortly after birth due to hydrocephalus. In February 2022, the shunt failed. Marcko experienced several seizures during the shunt failure. A new shunt was installed and he has not had any additional seizures.
Marcko can walk, go up/down steps, kick and throw a ball and stack objects. He will play with toys. He knows a few of his body parts and other very basic skills. He’s learning to feed himself. He can say a few words, but is not yet speaking in sentences.
