Mila #

Special needs: low birth weight (2410 gr.); congenital anomaly of the central nervous system: moderate ventriculomegaly; cyst of the cave of septum pellucidum and cave Vergae; rejected prior diagnosis of hydrocephalus; brain atrophy; infantile cerebral palsy; syndrome of congenital anomalies mainly affecting the facial area; convergent strabismus; nystagmus; occipital alopecia areata;  severely delayed physical and neuropsychological development; severe mental delay

                                                                                                                        

Family history: born from a high-risk pregnancy by a mother with positive serology for hepatitis B and epilepsy (on three medications for epilepsy).

Molly turns independently in bed. Although she is unable to sit independently, Molly maintains a sitting position for a more continuous period at the presence of additional support. She has no stable support in the legs.Molly selectively responds with an appropriate emotional reaction to different situations and objects. She is able to express discontent from internal discomfort through crying. She smiles as a response to a smile, speech and closeness from the caregiver, she positively reacts to positive stimulation. Molly easily handles being moved from one space to another, she is calm and sometimes demonstrates interest. She has formed emotional preferences to certain significant members of the staff, mostly the rehabilitator who works with her, as well as the teacher from the group at the Center for Special Educational Support. Molly laughs at specific sounds coming from a musical toy. She shows preferences for specific children’s songs while she does not react to others.

Molly wears diapers, easily goes to sleep and easily wakes up. She eats food from a spoon