Girl, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Hydrocephalus, Spina bifida
spina bifida, hydrocephalus, psychomotor developmental delay, urinary incontinence
Listed: Jan 2025
2025 MACC, 25 for 2025, Available to Large Families, Available to Older Parents, Available to Single Mothers
Meet smiling Melly. She had surgical treatment for correction of a meningocele. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was also implanted to treat hydrocephalus. Unfortunately after surgery Melly’s lower limbs are paralyzed.
Melly moves independently in a wheelchair. She can pull herself up with her hands She enjoys contact with children and adults. She plays with toys, handles them, and can throw them. Melly pronounces various sounds and syllables although she points to make her needs known. She can maintain interest in an activity for 15-20 minutes.
