Down Syndrome, 10+ Boys

Philip is a charming and inquisitive young boy with a tender heart and a keen interest in the world around him. Although language poses a challenge for him, with difficulties in speech and vocabulary, he is able to understand simple directions and express himself with basic sentences. His abilities in non-verbal communication are a strength, helping to support and enhance his spoken words. While written language and abstract concepts such as time and money are challenging for him, his non-verbal skills greatly aid his interactions.

Despite facing motor skill limitations typical of his condition, which affect balance and coordination, Philip is remarkably independent in day-to-day activities. He can manage personal care routines such as eating and hygiene with minimal supervision and dresses without assistance, though may require guidance in selecting suitable clothing based on weather conditions. Philip sleeps well and follows a regular routine but benefits from support in other daily tasks.

Among Philip’s favorite activities, he relishes the simple pleasures of walking, drawing, and engaging with the world of letters and words in his own unique way—he enjoys “writing.” Although the marks he makes may not form recognizable words, he delights in having adults “read” his creations. He has a passion for football and admires players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

His social interactions are an area where Philip truly shines. He is strong in building relationships with those around him—proactive and animated with peers, demonstrating a particular fondness for younger children. When it comes to adults, Philip is affectionate and seeks connection and warmth, establishing bonds with preferred caregivers and understanding the importance of rules and boundaries.

Philip is ready to embrace a loving family who will understand and respond to his emotional needs. His new family should be prepared to provide the unique care required in cases of Trisomy 21, which includes attention to his medical needs like heart conditions and vision care, as well as understanding his background and history. This family will receive in Philip a child who offers boundless warmth and the potential for rewarding growth and connection.

Clyde attends school three times a week and works with guides at home on the other two days. He has a cooperative attitude when it comes to his schooling. He has greatly improved in carrying out certain activities semi-independently, such as making his bed with supervision, choosing clothes, feeding himself, going to the bathroom, and picking up his room. In his free time, Clyde attends crochet classes 3 days a week for an hour, which consists of making dolls. Clyde loves to watch cartoons. He would thrive in a family that can maintain a structured and predictable routine to provide security and emotional stability. Contact the agency to learn more about Clyde and his listed needs!

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Jais is generally healthy — it is reported he needs glasses. Jais is calm and loving towards those around him. He expresses his desires easily.  A specific agency has a $3,000 grant available for his adoption.

Update Feb 2020: This file is old, so the information is from one year ago. He is verbal. He attends speech therapy. He has some difficulty pronouncing some words. His speech is delayed according to his age. A year ago he was using diapers, but he was telling when he had to get it changed because he felt discomfort. He is very affectionate, very loving, and respectful with adults. He follows norms and rules. He was sometimes pulling the hair of peers at school. The neurologist states he is a child that has progressed a lot since he has been receiving therapies and recommended that he not stop them.

Agency staff met Jais in July 2022: Jais is a cute little guy who is described as calm and loving towards those around him. He expresses his desires easily. Jais is currently attending school and is in the second grade. It has been a process for him to adjust to being with other children. Jais likes music and he dances to the rhythm. He likes to be cuddled and touched, especially by his foster parents. In addition to having Down syndrome, Jais likely also has Autism. Due to his potential autism diagnosis, Jais has a hard time with transitions, changes, and strangers. He loves cars, especially being inside one! His foster parents take him for vacations, and he enjoys going to the beach. He loves being in the car so much, that he doesn’t even mind if he’s in there for hours…so road trips are a go! Jais can say the words, “mom,” “dad,” “water,” “ayyaya” and “hey.” Jais sleeps through the night, but has a special position that he feels most comfortable in. He likes to first fall asleep with his foster mother in her bed and then be taken to his bed. Jais wakes up at 5:30 a.m. and cuddles with his foster parents for a little bit. Jais is a good eater, but oatmeal doesn’t make his stomach feel well. Jais has been living with his current foster family since he was two months old. Jais started walking at four years old and his foster mother is now trying to teach him how to ride a bike. He is now able to chew and swallow.

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Jasper loves the Avengers, Captain America, Spiderman, and Peppa Pig! He is very sweet and loving, affectionate, and loves to go to school.

Jasper has a $3000 agency grant, with a specific agency.  Additionally, A Child Waits Foundation is pleased to partner with the agency to provide grants to qualified families for the adoption of a child from Jasper’s country. They have committed to a $2,500 grant for this specific child, to help a family adopt him. These grants are to be used when the family is ready to travel to complete their adoption and can be paid directly to the family, if there is no outstanding balance with the agency. All families in process are welcome to visit achildwaits.org to apply for a grant.

Leon loves to play games with his peers. He also loves riding on his toy motorcycle. He loves to see motorcycles and hear motorcycles when he goes on his walks outside. He loves to watch the cars go by on the streets too. Leon also likes to paint, especially with his hands. He likes to drum along to music. Leon is ready to share his big heart with a forever family!

Precious Toby was born with Down Syndrome but is currently physically healthy. He attends occupational therapy and speech and language therapy to improve his gross motor and communication skills. Toby’s level of adaptive functioning suggests deficits in expressive communication, daily living skills, socialization, and coping skills. At his care center, Toby can perform simple tasks such as setting the table, filling glasses with water, and eating independently with little spillage. He participates during outreach activities and loves being cuddled. Toby can communicate via gestures and facial expressions. We can’t wait to see who Toby’s forever family will be!

Agency staff met Matias in July of 2022. He is an active boy who like to play soccer. He loves to run and jump. Matias also loves to dance.

There is also a $3,000 agency grant for Matias’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Malcom is described as a cheerful boy who can give affection exclusively to those whom he has a strong affective bond. He likes to listen to music and swing back and forth on a swing. He also likes to play with his toys. Malcom feels best with repetitive daily routines.

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There is a $1,500 agency fee reduction for Malcom’s adoption. Additional agency fee reductions may be available for Malcom’s adoption based on the adoptive family’s circumstances.

Damian has Down syndrome, and is an affectionate and loving young boy. He feels close to his caretakers and loves sharing with them. He loves to give hugs.

There is a $1,500 agency fee reduction for Damian’s adoption with a specific adoption agency.

Edmundo, born in June of 2011 with Down syndrome, is an active boy who is waiting for a loving family of his own. The agency has a video to see him in action.

There is a $3,000 agency fee reduction for Edmundo’s adoption via a specific adoption agency.