Boy, Age: 5
Region: Eastern Europe
Primary Diagnosis: Cerebral palsy
Listed: Jan 2024
Roric was born prematurely with low birth weight. He resides with a foster family. He has cerebral palsy which mainly affects his legs. He can stand and step to the side but cannot walk independently. He is very attached to his foster parent and is easily comforted by her if upset. His speech is delayed but he knows several words in Turkish and can understand many phrases spoken to him. He tries to eat independently. He works with a psychologist, speech therapist and Montessori specialist to develop speech and cognitive skills. He plays with toys but has difficulty grasping small objects. He likes bath time. He has a good appetite and sleeps well.
Update 6/2024
Roric can sit up, crawl on all 4s, stands with support and can take steps to the side. He understands everything that is said to him and has some developed speech. His report indicates “well developed speech and mental development for his age”. Videos show Roric actively engaged with the adults filming the video. He is throwing a ball and “chasing it” when he doesn’t catch it (crawling to find it). He is playing with tiles, putting them in a container and dumping them out. He interacts with an adult, and laughs when the adult interacts with him. He demonstrates appropriate interactions and play skills.
