Girl, Age: 10
Country Code: EE-1
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Malformations of the brain, microcephaly, scoliosis, Spherophakia (eye disorder), intestinal malabsorption issues
Listed: Apr 2021
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Annie
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Lacey
Girl, Age: 6
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Craniofacial disorder
Cleft palate
Listed: Mar 2021
This child shows significant facial features of FAS (fetal alcohol syndrome). This is not a diagnosis, but a cautionary disclosure.
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Elaine, Jerry and George
Sibling Group
Ages: 3, 5, 7
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep
Elaine is the youngest; HIV, Other disorder of speech; Abnormal results of cardiac function
Listed: Jan 2020
The boys are both listed as healthy. All three should be adopted together.
Donnan
Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down Syndrome; heart condition – operated
Briar
Girl, Age: 3
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Listed: Oct 2019
Cedric
Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Defect
Disorder of the Brain; Other developmental disorders of speech and language; Undescended testicle; Accessory thumb(s); Acquired deformity of chest and rib; Ventricular septal defect
Listed: Dec 2019
Xion
Boy, Age: 11
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy; symptomatic epilepsy; mental delay
Listed: Aug 2020
Wolf
Boy, Age: 7
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Traumatic Brain Injury
Listed: Nov 2020
His special needs are related to the after affects of a head injury by his birth mother; he was severely beaten at early childhood. He requires permanent physical medicine and rehabilitation. He pulls his leg and doesn’t have full use of one of his hands.
He has a pretty good memory and good eyesight.
Tammy
Girl, Age: 7
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Severe mental delays
Listed: Jun 2020
Niall
Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Congenital malformations of corpus callosum; Communicating hydrocephalus; ther generalized epilepsy and epileptic syndromes; congenital deformities of hip; congenital deformities of chest
Listed: Oct 2020
Malcolm
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
hydrocephalus (shunted), spastic tetraplegia, epilepsy unspecified, optic nerve atrophy
Listed: Sep 2015
Klover
Girl, Age: 11
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Compression of the brain; Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition; Protein-calorie malnutrition of moderate and mild degree; Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
Listed: Nov 2020
Jocelyn
Girl, Age: 10
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
epi-syndrome
severe intellectual disabilities
severe intellectual disabilities
Listed: Feb 2020
Ezra
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Congenital internal hydrocephalus operated; anemia; protein-energy deficiency
Listed: Jan 2013
Ezra has had a shunt placed, and is doing better. His adoption may necessitate consultations with medical personnel, to safely transport him home.
Ezra has had a shunt placed, and is doing better. His adoption may necessitate consultations with medical personnel, to safely transport him home.
From someone who met Ezra in 2013: Ezra is absolutely precious! He is sweet and adorable and oh so lovable! He laughs when his toes are tickled, or when someone around him laughs or talks or sings to him. He often smiles or laughs so hard his chubby cheekers make his eyes close. He ha s learned to blow spit bubbles and coo. It is hard for me to tell if he is able to use his limbs normally, but he is able to move from his back to his side with little or no assistance. He has not yet learned to play with toys, but he has a very strong grip and enjoys holding my finger. I was told he can see, but not very well. I observed his eyes moving rapidly from side to side, and sometimes appearing to be looking in two different directions. In spite of this there were other times in which he appeared to be quite focused and looking right at us. He has absolutely stolen my heart, and I hope that he will find a family that can help him meet his full potential!
Evan and Ethan
Sibling Group
Ages: 5, 7
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep
Boy, born 2014: HIV & Boy, born 2016: healthy
Listed: Dec 2019
These brothers must be adopted together!
They have a younger sibling who is not available.
Elias
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
inflammatory diseases of central nervous system; Congenital hydrocephalus; Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways; Carrier of viral hepatitis B
Listed: Jun 2012
Clark
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy, retinopathy, premature, severe myopia.
Listed: Aug 2013
He cannot sit or stand.
Chandler
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep
Chronic viral hepatitis B
May also have Cerebral Palsy
May also have Cerebral Palsy
Listed: Mar 2018
Brienne
Girl, Age: 11
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy; Microcephaly; Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures; Other cardiomyopathies; anemia
Listed: Nov 2020
Bohdi
Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Other congenital hydrocephalus; other disorders of nervous system; optic atrophy; anemia
Listed: May 2019
Bradley
Boy, Age: 6
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Global developmental delays
Microcephaly; Paraplegia (paraparesis) and quadriplegia (quadriparesis); Severe intellectual disabilities; Congenital deformity of hip; Optic atrophy; Nystagmus; Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies
Listed: Dec 2019
Billie
Girl, Age: 5
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus
Communicating hydrocephalus; Paraplegia; Epileptic seizures related to external causes; Other congenital deformities of hip; Optic atrophy; Other visual disturbances; anemia
Listed: Oct 2020
Andres and Alexina
Sibling Group
Ages: 7, 8
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Andres – speech delay; Other congenital valgus deformities of feet
Alexina – FAS; moderate mental delay; microcephaly; malformation of the spine bone
Alexina – FAS; moderate mental delay; microcephaly; malformation of the spine bone
Listed: Jun 2020
Andres has a sister who must be adopted with him!
Ace
Boy, Age: 8
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Limb differences
Other congenital malformations of limb(s); Localization-related (focal)(partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures
Listed: Sep 2018
Abel
Boy, Age: 3
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: HIV or Hep
Microcephaly; Disorder of brain; Other developmental disorders of speech and language; Esotropia; Anemia; Carrier of viral hepatitis; Congenital hydronephrosis; Abnormal results of cardiovascular function studies
Listed: Dec 2019
Emmalee
Girl, Age: 2
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Atresia of esophagus with tracheo-esophageal fistula (post-op); Other specified congenital malformations – she has 4 fingers in each hand; Other disorders of nervous system; malnutrition
Listed: Feb 2021
Selma
Girl, Age: 4
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Feb 2019
Darling Selma loves playing in the water, and she kicks her legs to splash in it every day. Her caregivers say she has bright eyes and a pure heart, and they all adore her. When being cuddled she will touch your face while looking at you sweetly! She loves eating, and will shout happily when she sees a bottle coming, but if you ask her to sleep she’ll roll on her side and grumble. Selma has Down syndrome, and no other known health needs. When she was first admitted into the orphanage she was noted to be malnourished and had eczema on her neck and ear, but with treatment her skin cleared. She had difficulties keeping her milk down and she had poor sucking ability; however, with the proper care these matters improved. Selma’s development is delayed, so she attends rehabilitation training. They are working on crawling, but as of October 2017 she hadn’t mastered it quite yet. She can say ‘mom’ and ‘grandmother’ and will observe the facial expressions of the adults around her. If you walk by her she will make sounds and if you leave her she will cry! Her greatest need if for a family to take her to place called home.
Nancy
Girl, Age: 8
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down Syndrome, Post Op CHD, Low Thyroxine
Listed: Aug 2016
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Nancy loves to give hugs! All you have to do is open your arms out and this sweetie jumps right into them and snuggles in for a long hug.
She gives thumbs ups, is speaking a few simple words, and blows kisses. She needs help getting dressed, but puts on her own shoes. She has started potty training. She is good at imitating and her caregivers describe her as sweet and engaging.
Nancy needs a family of her own. Anyone’s life would be brighter with Nancy’s hugs in it! Additional information and photos can be found in this blog post.
Melvin
Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Dec 2013
*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
Melvin has a ready smile, claps his hands when he is happy, and waves good-bye. He is a very active little boy who likes to play with toys, especially if he can throw them! He also likes to sit on the small hobbyhorse and can get on and off on his own. He walks with help. This little cutie will rock himself right into your heart!
Joaquin
Boy, Age: 4
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome, CHD (ASD)
Listed: Jan 2018
Joaquin is a cutie pie who was born with down syndrome and a congenital heart defect-an ASD that appears to have closed on its own. Joaquin is said to always have a smile on his face ad laughs out loud when teased. Joaquin loves when his caregivers lovingly touch him or hold him. He carefully concentrates on his caretaker’s face and expressions when she works with him on exercises. At 9 months of age, he was making sounds to respond to his caretakers and could roll over and crawl across a room. Joaquin was good at grabbing for toys and holding onto them. He also was able to recognize his name and could track sound. He reads his caregiver’s facial expressions well and responds appropriately. Joaquin has stranger anxiety that is typical for a child his age and is close with his special caregiver. He loves to hold her hand and smiles at her when she smiles at him or when she compliments him. When the weather is nice, Joaquin enjoys outdoor time. He has a good appetite and is a good sleeper too. Joaquin is quiet and obedient and likes to play with his favorite toys or play games with other children, led by his caretakers. We hope this handsome little fella finds a family who can get him home while he is still so young!
Howie
Boy, Age: 5
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Dec 2017
Howie is a darling baby boy! He has the motor delays common with Down syndrome, but is developing well. Howie was born with polydactyly of the thumbs on both hands, which has been surgically corrected. Howie is sweet, cuddly and likes to babble. He is described as gentle and smiley. Some lucky family is going to call him their son – is that your family?
Ezrah
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Ankle joint contracture of both knees and muscular tension of limbs reduced
Listed: May 2015
Ezrah can keep his head steadily and can hold his head up; he can stand up with wrists held slightly; he can recognize the aunt who cares him, can make sound of ma-ma, nai-nai, can shake and stare at the rattles, can take a block in a hand and take another one, can reach and grasp the toy beyond, and can shake the rattles consciously; he can chase the toy with hands and can look for the dropped toy; he can react to the game of hide and seek and looking oneself in the mirror; he is very curious and likes to discover and recognize all kinds of never seen objects and fresh things. He cares about the changers of around people and things.
Ezrah has an extroverted personality, is active, likes to play games with peers; he likes colorful toys with making sounds; he responds actively to stimulation of new things or strangers.
In an update from January 2016: Ezrah isn’t receiving any therapies for his conditions, and can’t yet stand or walk on his own. He gets around very well by crawling using his arms. Ezrah can speak in simple phrases, and express his ideas easily, as well as follow simple instructions from caregivers
April 2016 update: Ezrah is active and outgoing. Ezraht’s mental development is the same as kids the same age. His lower limbs make it so that he cannot walk. He knows and will tell adults when he needs to go to the bathroom. He can use the baby toilet by himself. Ezrah is well behaved and obedient.
He cannot walk, but he can move on his bottom with hand coordination. His fine motor skills are good and he can pick up rice. He cannot go to school due to his special need. Ezrah has good emotional development. He can read faces. He is attached to his foster mother and will share food with her. Ezrah can express his needs well and can follow simple directions. He is a very smart child! He can call the familiar people properly. Ezrah likes to play games with his foster family and other kids. He has been in the same foster family since March of 2014. He is not on any medication.
Elsa
Girl, Age: 9
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Jan 2015
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Elsa is just adorable! She is incredibly charming, and sweet. Elsa has Down syndrome with the expected delays, but was walking at 2 years old. She has no known heart issues. She lives with a foster family, who have made sure she has a good diet, plenty of fresh air, and all the hugs she wants(she likes warm hugs)! Elsa is ready to let it go and have a family of her own and will waste no time in wrapping them around her little finger.
David-2
Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome and pentalogy of fallot (heart condition)
Listed: Oct 2012
*** I am eligible for a $15,000 Older Child Grant! For more information or to inquire about this child, please email childinquiry@reecesrainbow.org ***
This DARLING gift was born and left abandoned outside an apartment building. Authorities were never able to locate his parents, but thank God they found him! David has been living in an orphanage with outstanding medical care and lots of attention and love. He is so young, and will benefit so greatly from further early intervention and a loving forever family.
Brody
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Listed: Jan 2014
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Brody is a sweet little boy who has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. He also has a heart defect in which he received surgery for his VSD, foramen ovale closure and ligation of ductus arteriosus. His treatment was successful and he is doing well now.
Brody is learning well and is he learning how to crawl. He can hold his own bottle and toys and likes to be active. He is not making sounds yet but he always has a ready smile.
Kohen
Boy, Age: 2
Country Code: EE-1
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Spina bifida
Kohen has had surgery for his spina bifida. His mental development is normal.
Maddie
Girl, Age: 7
Country Code: LA-4
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
spastic cerebral palsy and microcephaly
Listed: Jan 2015
Maddie has a matching grant of $250! When her grant fund reaches $4790, she’ll receive an additional $250!
Update August 2019: Maddie is such a sweet girl with an easy going personality. She has spastic cerebral palsy and microcephaly. Maddie prefers to keep her head tilted to one side, but has made a lot of progress in her ability to move it to look the other way. She tends to be very stiff but does great at tummy time and will lift her head up to look around. Maddie also loves to be held and can easily be soothed when you pick her up for some cuddles. Maddie does have a lot of muscle spasms, but we do not think this is seizure activity. Maddie takes a muscle relaxer medicine which seems to help her a lot.
Despite her delays, Maddie is very observant of her environment; she can often be seen looking at those around her and she has gotten good at tracking people and objects with her eyes. Maddie cannot yet sit on her own, but can sit supported on a chair or a bench with a little help in the right places. She attends therapy three days a week for stretching, exercises, and stander time. Sometimes she loves it and sometimes she hates it. Maddie is an easy going girl, except sometimes at meal time when she does not want to eat, but she will gobble down anything that has peanut butter in it. She smiles so big when we sing songs and will make herself known if she doesn’t get to see the pictures when we are reading books.
In December 2018 Maddie got a g-tube. She still eats blended food by mouth the same as she used to, but we use her g-tube to ensure she gets enough liquids and consumes all of her medicine. By mouth she has trouble swallowing thin liquids. Maddie is a petite girl, but has had a good growth spurt in the last year. Although Maddie does not talk, she knows how to communicate. She will smile when happy and will cry to alert discomfort or hunger. She has been working hard in school to learn so many things. Maddie can read and spell almost any one syllable word and her name. Every single week last year she came home from school with a 5/5 on her spelling test. She knows opposites, what happened next, and basic addition and subtraction as well. To show off these skills she uses magnetic letters on a magnetic board and will choose the next letter with her hand. Maddie also likes to use her yes/no board for simple questions and being able to be given choices like what movie she wants to watch that day. Maddie is so smart. With access to more communication devices she will tell great stories.
Maddie knows who her people are and prefers them over anyone else. She loves kisses and will instantly return the favor with a big smile. Sometimes when she really gets going she will let out a belly laugh that forces you to laugh as well.
Jubilee
Girl, Age: 7
Country Code: LA-4
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Cerebral palsy and temporal lobe epilepsy
Listed: Apr 2015
Sweet Jubilee is doing well. She has cerebral palsy and is on medication to control her seizures.
Update Feb 2018: With lots of patient attention, we are finally seeing Jubilee make an effort to be part of the world around her. She is doing so much better lifting up her head during tummy time. She has also started making some small but intentional hand movements when we are holding her with a toy in her lap.
Updated August 2019: Jubilee is a sweet 6 year old girl. She goes through phases where she is very happy and smiles a lot, and then goes through phases where she doesn’t smile very often. She is quite opinionated and will always let us know when she is uncomfortable, hungry, etc. She is adored by everyone that knows her. Her nannies love to dress her up, do her hair, and take her for walks. At school she is working on making choices, using her hands to reach out, and focusing her eyes on one thing at a time. In therapy she is also working on purposeful movement, range of motion, standing, and several other things.
Bria
Girl, Age: 8
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome and strabismus
Listed: Jul 2019
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Bria is a cute little girl! The agency has additional information; please inquire to learn more about making this adorable little girl part of your family!
https://vimeo.com/maaspecialkids/maa-bria
Password: Adoptmaa
Bria has a $2,500 agency grant for her adoption with the agency who listed her; additional grants may also be possible.
Bailey
Girl, Age: 9
Country Code: LA-2
Region: Latin America
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome, post-op CHD
Listed: Sep 2019
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Bailey is a beautiful little girl! She attends kindergarten. Bailey is potty trained and is beginning to learn other self care skills, but she relies heavily on her caretakers for her daily needs. Bailey also has a congenital heart defect, which was repaired in 2017.
The agency has a video available of Bailey! There is a $2,500 agency grant for Bailey’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.
Georgie
Boy, Age: 7
Country Code: S.Asia.1
Region: Asia
Primary Diagnosis: Blind / VI
Listed: May 2018
Georgie was transferred to his current home in April 2018. He had experienced neglect and under-stimulation in his previous orphanage but already his development is progressing and we look forward to seeing Georgie learn and explore the world. Georgie is functionally blind and has very little light perception. He has been doing so well in his transition into this new chapter of life. Everyday we are more captivated by his bubbly, sweet, gentle disposition. Georgie is rapidly changing and developing. He is learning how to scoot around, bear weight, and explore with his hands. He had no experience in his previous home with self feeding, but already is making great progress and is self feeding with minimal support. He had no English exposure previously, but in just a month his English understanding is already developing and he responds to several commands. He is weak, but gaining strength. He can pull up to a stand using a surface for support. Georgie loves making silly noises and often vocalizes silly babbles, finds interesting surfaces to tap on, or picks things up and throws them to hear their clatter. Georgie is very social. He loves to be held and swung around. He sometimes whimpers when he is put down and communicates non-verbally that he wants to be held. He mimics sounds others make and often bursts with excited laughter when playing with other adults and children. We are so excited to see him begin to hit the milestones he is already working towards.
UPDATE July 2020: Georgie has been making steady progress in his language skills. Lately, he has begun to make requests on his own or make jokes in conversations with his teachers, caregivers, and house mom. Georgie’s favorite little joke right now is to reply “JUICE” to each and every question asked of him. He erupts into giggles and repeats the word over and over until tickles and exclamations prompt him to give the real answer that we were looking for. We recently celebrated Georgie’s 6th birthday, and when asked what he wanted to do for his party he answered without hesitation: “DANCE PARTY!” Georgie can count to 10 and is learning his first braille characters!
Summer
Girl, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-7
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
FAS and mixed development disorder, premature birth
Listed: Feb 2016
Summer is quiet, friendly and always smiles when she is seen by an adult. She almost eats without help – but she eats slowly. She almost goes up and down the stairway by herself. She does not want to always participate in all activities and needs extra motivation. She expresses her feelings with mimics and movements. She has started to speak and pronounces some words. Summer loves music, reading, books and swinging on the horse.
She wants adult’s attention and likes to lean on an adult, sit in their lap, and give hugs. Her fine and gross motors skills development are adequate. She is friendly with adults and children.
Iggy and Aggy
Boy, Age: 10
Country Code: EE-8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Other Special Needs
Aggy does show some signs of ADHD “type” behavior; Aggy had plastic surgery to correct a cleft lip in 2014. Aggy has a type of scoliosis and wears glasses.
Iggy has a diagnosis of nearsightedness and astigmatism and he also wears glasses.
Iggy has a diagnosis of nearsightedness and astigmatism and he also wears glasses.
Listed: Sep 2019
The younger brother has been adopted! The older boy is still waiting for a family. He has a history of abuse, and would do well in a family where he is the only or oldest child, with an experienced family who can help him with his trauma.
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These adorable brothers are active, fun, rarely sick, interested and curious. They have never had anything that resembles a family so they will need structure. Aggy attended Kindergarten and will be in a first grade class this year. His challenges are in the light range. If you did not read his diagnosis, you would not notice any differences between he and his brother. Even in a group of kindergarteners he does not stand out as handicapped physically or mentally. He does show some signs of ADHD “type” behavior but many of our children present as ADHD until they are in a stable family environment. He had plastic surgery to correct a cleft lip in 2014. He has a type of scoliosis and wears glasses. Iggy has a diagnosis of nearsightedness and astigmatism and he also wears glasses. Both boys have general good health and good teeth. The boys are in a wonderful orphanage that is structured in family groups.
Branden
Boy, Age: 9
Country Code: EE-8
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Down syndrome
Down syndrome, speech delay
Listed: Jul 2017
*** I am eligible for an additional $5,000 Grant from Reece’s Rainbow! Through the end of 2021, children with Down syndrome ages 6-9 are eligible for a $5000 Older Child Grant! ***
Branden has bluish-green eyes and light brown hair. He is sunny, inquisitive and very active boy, who likes attention and communication. Branden was placed in an out-of-family care institution (from foster care) at the age of 3 years and 5 months. The adaptation period in the orphanage was successful, the boy was friendly and cute, the attention span was sustainable, physical development corresponded the age, language development was delayed.
Branden’s overall development progresses well, although the development of language is without change, attention span is less sustainable, he is more careless. General movements are free, the boy freely moves, runs, climbs up and down the stairs. Branden is very active and inquisitive. He shows interest in the surrounding area and events, as well as activities of adults and other children. He is friendly and builds contact gladly also with less known people. The boy is interested in toys, but often the interest is unstable, he plays a little bit and then looks for another toy. Needs to be motivated to continue and finish the started play. The boy tends to be inattentive, has unstable attention, wants to rush everything. Language development lags behind age norms and progress is very minimal. The boy responds to his name, he comprehends and reacts adequately on daily instructions. Uses few words in short form in his active speech, but in most occasions uses inarticulate exclamation sounds, vocabulary has not progressed. Passive (receptive) vocabulary is wider. Keenly observes and leafs through picture books, but he cannot show the asked object or name it himself. Self-skills well trained, independent eating and drinking, knows his cot, is able to dress himself partially, can undress, is not yet able to fasten clothes with buttons or zips, goes to toilet after reminder, sometimes goes independently.
Branden does have older siblings, but they have been legally separated by the courts.