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Because every family deserves the blessing of a child with Down Syndrome... |
Boy, born early 2004
Slight mental delay, astigmatism, mitral valve prolapse of I stage
From a family who met him in 2014:
This boy is an absolute treasure! He is kind-hearted and thoughtful of others. Brock enjoys dancing in school productions, doing school work on the computer, shooting hoops, playing soccer, reading books, painting and cutting out art projects, and sliding down slides. He is one of my daughter's really good friends. They hugged and cried when my daughter left the orphanage. Brock desperately needs a family to rescue him and give him a joyful life full of love.
I would love to share more with seriously interested families.
Austin #22-1
Boy, age 1
Diagnosis: CP
Austin's medical reports indicate that he has spastic CP in all 4 limbs. Videos were taken of him in February 2015 that show him standing while holding the hands of a caregiver and taking steps to walk across the room. He is also using his arms and hands to reach for toys, hold them and manipulate them. He receives massages and therapy daily. The orphanage director (who is a pediatrician) reports that he can move around in a walker, pronounces a few words, and eats from a spoon. She believes that his development will follow a normal course.
Photos and videos from Feb 2015 are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Sabrina #11-47
Girl, age: 2
Diagnosis: CP, neonatal exposure to drugs and Hep C
Sabrina is currently receiving therapy and treatment for CP. In videos taken in Feb 2015, she is moving her arms and legs, reaching for a ball and rolling it, sitting up and focusing on toys. She makes noises, but does not yet have any words. Her birth history includes information that her mother is a recovering drug addict that is taking methadone. The birth mother also has Hepatitis C. Sabrina is tested every 6 months and at this time, there is no indication of active Hep C. A CT of her head shows normal brain structure.
Photos and videos from Feb 2015 are available through the agency.
Girl, 6 years old
Stacey is 6 years old and is a friendly and very sweet little girl that loves attention from her caregivers and to play with her friends. She is a very happy girl who is working very hard in therapy for her developmental and cognitive delays, as well as having some learning and speech disorders to catch up to her peers.
Boy, born 2014
Daniel is a sweet 9-‐month-‐old child who is of Latin American descent. He is very sweet and loves the company of his caretakers. He was born as a premature infant and he is unable to hear out of his right ear. Also, he is unable to sit up on his own yet but is currently receiving physical and occupational therapy, so he can catch up to his peers. He also shows signs of leukoencephalopathy, but it is very difficult to be completely diagnosed at this time due to his young age.
Kurt #6-47
Boy, age: 2
Diagnosis: shunt placed at 2 months old due to hydrocephalus, delays in development
Kurt can sit unassisted and is learning to crawl. He smiles at favored adults and loves to cuddle. He enjoys playing interactive games with staff such as peek-a-boo. He will reach for toys and attempts to play with them once he has them (shakes them, explores what they do, etc). He turns his head toward noises and voices, but does not yet have any language skills.
Additional photos and videos are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Girl, born June 2005
Post-op cerebral palsy. concomittant exotropia
From her file dated September 2011- Marygrace is introverted, shy and timid. She loves playing toys (dolls) and listening to music and has a ready smile on her face. Marygrace can get along with other kids, likes reading picture books and chatting with familiar caretakers. She can chat well with close partners and is good at expressing herself, but she doesn't like talking with strangers. She's also a good leader among the children.
Boy, born March 2002
Visually Impaired
Tyrek ages out 3/2016 – He needs a family to adopt him prior to his 14th birthday, or he will lose his chance at a family.
From his file dated May 2011: Tyrek is extroverted and gets along well with others. He has great ability to adapt to his environment. Tyrek likes playing gate ball, hula hoop, rope skipping. He likes to play planes, rockets, ultraman and he like to sing adults' songs and no longer has interest in children's songs He can recite many poems of Tang Dynasty and his performing ability is excellent. Tyrek attends a school for the blind and likes microcomputers the best. He can look after himself in his life and his teachers speak very highly of him.
Boy, born Dec 2005
Freddie is a very obedient child. In classes, he really gets along well with his classmates and is very willing to help others. He likes attending classes. Now, he is able to write and can even use pinyin. He is a very intelligent child. The children all like to listen to this older boy. When Freddie is normally inside, he frequently helps the nannies do some daily things; he is extremely independent. In everybody's eyes, Freddie is a sensible and good child. In the heart of the little boys and girls, he is a warmhearted older brother. Freddie is an extremely charming boy.
Freddie has hemophilia. Occasionally, when he has blood clots, he will need a clotting factor VIII injection. When his hemophilia does not affect him, he can walk on his own. When he is affected by his hemophilia, he will need the support of adults. Even when his sickness often brings about pain and tears, he still loves life. Freddie is a compassionate person and he is an energetic and positive child. His ability to care for himself is strong. His hygiene is very good. After he gets up in the morning, he will make his bed on his own. He can brush his teeth, wash his face and eat on his own. We wholeheartedly hope Freddie will be able to be given the love of a father and mother, a happy family and a beautiful future!
Sara #529 and Susan #530
Two sisters; the older sister has post-surgical encephalopathy.
Sara, age: 12 years
The girl had post-surgical encephalopathy of moderate degree. Condition after surgery of a benign formation of the cerebrum. The girl is clinically healthy at present. Her physical development is within the norm, as well as her intelligence.
The child communicates freely with both children and adults. She enjoys listening to music and dancing. She has a very close emotional bond with her younger sister.
Susan, age: 11 years
Healthy. Her intelligence is within the norm. The child is sociable and radiant. She has well-developed self-service skills and hygiene habits. Her physical and mental development is correspondent to her age.
In the videos you will see the girls say "hello", tell that they are in 7th and 5th grade respectively. Sara's favorite school subjects are reading and mathematics and Susan's is man and nature. They share they have friends. Write. When asked confirm they are studying English at school but they get embarrassed and the only words in English they can think of are "Hello" and "Goodbye"
Because we only have these children's file for a short time, they will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for them.
Parker #531
Boy, 5 years old
retinopathy of prematurity; convergent strabismus, atrophy of the optic nerve, nystagmus; significant disturbance in behavior which requires care and treatment; mental delay.
He is physically active and initiative – he walks independently and stably; gets excited when taking a walk outside and shows interest in new places and objects; fixates with his eyes for a short time and at a close distance; distinguishes between familiar and unfamiliar people; produces chains of random sound combinations; responds to being called by name; follows simple instructions; some autistic elements in behavior.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, born 2014
Down syndrome, parasitic disease, disorder of the brain, atrial septal defect,
vit D deficiency, disorder of the urinary system, hydrocele, anemia
Boy, Born August, 2012
Down syndrome
Look at this sweet face! Daniel is a shy and quiet little boy. He is a deep sleeper who is always ready to greet you with a smile. He loves to walk while holding on to something. He is starting to talk and is a joy to be around.
Girl, born September 2012
Down syndrome, mild umbilical hernia, physical and developmental delays
Meet Bayleigh! She is 2 years old. She is diagnosed with having Down syndrome and a mild umbilical hernia. She has physical and developmental delays. She is a part of the Half the Sky program at her SWI. She loves to have someone sing to her. She is a moderate sleeper and loves to eat. She can stand while holding onto something. She giggles and squeals when she sees a familiar "Aunt". She is delightful and loves to be on the go.
Girl, born November 2013
coloboma of eyelids, congenital atretobelpharia, and nutritional anemia
Lynn is a little girl looking for her forever family. She really likes to play with her hands and with toys. She loves to receive hugs and kisses from her nannies, and her favorite toys are colorful little balls. Lynn is able to lie on her stomach and prop up her body. She has not had any surgeries for her eyes, and she is not given any medication. She can crawl and cannot stand yet. She has significant delays. She has coloboma of eyelids, congenital atretobelpharia, and nutritional anemia. Lynn's vision has no abnormality; her eyes can track objects moving through her surroundings. Her eyes are very sensitive and produce a lot of tears. She lives in a small family unit inside of the orphanage. Be a part of Lynn's story by helping us find Lynn a loving family!
Boy, born January 2014
Hydrocephalus, partial hearing loss
Brant is a cute little boy! He can sit and go from a lying position to a sitting position, but he cannot crawl. He can stand using objects for support. His general development seems somewhat delayed but he interacts and plays with other children. Brant smiles and laughs with those he plays with. He is not able to feed himself or cannot imitate sounds. Brant has still not received treatment for his hydrocephalus, but undergoes sitting and standing exercises. He also has partial hearing loss. We really hope Brant finds a family to love him!
Girl, born January 2011
Cerebral Palsy
Brynn is a very sweet and outgoing child. She is in her orphanage's rehabilitation training for her cerebral palsy. She is now able to stand with the help of objects and can take some steps and go up and down stairs with support. Brynn can stand on her tiptoes. She can grab foods to eat on her own, but she cannot eat on her own using a bowl, spoon or chopsticks. She has good recognition abilities, and is very close to her nannies. Brynn cannot dress herself on her own. She likes to imitate adults, but cannot say complete sentences. She likes to go to class, and like to build with blocks and scribble. Brynn is not able to draw circles. Be the voice and help Brynn find a family!
Timothy John
Boy, born December 2005
History of delayed development but on track developmentally now
Timothy John is a quiet, introverted boy who opens up and becomes lively and outgoing in familiar settings. He is adjusting quite well to life with his host-only family, and they say "any family will be truly lucky to him as their son." He is a getting along with kids and adults and even learning a few English words. Timothy John enjoys going to the playground and playing soccer. He also likes to relax and watch Tom and Jerry. He attends grade 3 in school and has good school performance. Teachers like him and describe him as curious and helpful, with a strong ability to imitate.
Boy, born June 2006
Post Op anal atresia, has a droopy eyelid and only one kidney
Shawnessy is a curious, lively and outgoing boy, described by his host family as "truly joyful." His hosts report he is obedient, very intelligent, and doesn't show developmental delays. He watches others and learns quickly, easily figured out a smart phone and complicated electronics. His letters are very finely formed, and he has good fine motor skills. He adapts easily to new situations, loves music, and keeps himself occupied. All his teachers in his country like him and he gets along well with his classmate and he always wants to help others. His school performance is good. Though he doesn't speak clearly, that doesn't impede him from communicating with others. He likes TV, cartoons, and playing with his many friends. He had surgery for anal atresia in infancy, has a droopy eyelid and only one kidney.
Boy, born 2006
Epilepsy but no history of seizures
Seth is described as quiet and docile and a bit shy with strangers, but lively and outgoing in a familiar environment. He gets along well with other children, likes cartoons, and loves outdoor activities and running with his friends. He's a smiling boy with "very pretty eyes." He was diagnosed early on with epilepsy but has had no history of seizures.
Boy, born January 2010
1. cerebral development malformation; 2. red capillary hemangioma on the forehead
Precious Cai just turned 5! Cai is diagnosed as having: 1. cerebral development malformation 2. red capillary hemangioma on the forehead. At one point he was living in an orphanage where his needs were not being met and he was seen to have developmental delays, especially in the area of language. He is now in care of an amazing foster center where he is receiving phenomenal care. It is clear that he is happy, loved, and doing quite well! Cai is now treasured and is thriving. What he really needs most is a forever family of his own! Could you be Cai's family?
From his file: Cai likes playing in the activity room and is fond of listening to music and playing with toys, especially balls. He is attached to familiar people and he enjoys the care and comfort of others. Cai understands the instructions given by his caretakers. He has a ready smile, gets along well with others, and he is a pretty happy boy most of the time!
$2,000 agency grant available
Audrey and Anna
Girls, ages 7 & 9
Special Needs: Microcephaly, mild cognitive delay, anxiety and behavior disorder
Audrey is 7 years old and Anna is 9 years old. They are sisters who express a lot of love and care for one another. They wish to be adopted together, and hope to find a forever family.
Girl, Born August 2007
brain malformations, bilateral hearing loss,significant cognitive delays, heart condition strabismus, anemia
Brandi is a beautiful 7 year old girl. She is listed with bilateral hearing loss, but can definitely hear, as she will turn around and look for the person calling her name, and does respond to commands given if she chooses (if she doesn't, she screams/attempts to run/swats at the caregiver). Cognitively, she is very delayed, more like a toddler, in ability to understand what's going on around her, and in her responses, and appropriateness. She also has strabismus in both eyes, and has both a heart condition and anemia. She does NOT have CP, nor microcephaly. She does have brain malformations, significant developmental delays, and many stimming behaviors that are typical of lower functioning autism. She is completely nonverbal.
Families interested in Brandi should be aware that she appears to have autism, and that it impacts her significantly. She is a "runner" and will bolt and run unless contained or restrained and potential families need to be aware that this is common in autism, and that they will need to take appropriate measures to keep her safe in a home and family. She has a history of aggression when changes occur, such as a move, or unexpected event, which include biting peers and adults, and she struggled for at least a year after her last orphanage change four years ago, but is doing better now. However, as many with autism thrive on routine and predictability, families need to be aware that she may handle a transition poorly, especially at first. She has excellent mobility, and is very typically sized for a normal 7 year old in weight and height, and when she resists, it is challenging for a grown woman to hold her back. She has been in a school for the deaf, however, she knows no sign language nor does she read lips. She is very much in her own world in many ways. She enjoys music and will sometimes clap, but remains disconnected from the group and does not interact with adults (was not seen with peers).
Brandi attempts to smell/lick everything that is handed to her and when she realizes it isn't food, she is not typically interested. The nannies report that she has an excellent appetite, and that she enjoys eating. She stims by rocking, throwing herself back and forth, sucking all four fingers on her hand, grunting, and moaning/shrieking. She walks with a lurching gallop. She flaps her hands often. A potential family should be aware that she has no awareness of danger, no fear of strangers and is very much like a very young child emotionally and cognitively, but physically is strong and very mobile. She currently takes psychiatric medications to assist in sleep and behavior.
She is a lovely little girl, with beautiful blond hair and clear complexion. She is in a good orphanage where she is well cared for. Families need to research autism, and be comfortable and familiar with caring safely for a child with the issues mentioned above, in order to provide Brandi with a safe, loving home.
$9,672.49 will also be available towards the cost of my adoption!
Girl, born August 2006
Right Cross foot; CHD
Meet 8 year old Meredith! Meredith is a strong and resilient little girl. She is diagnosed as having right cross foot and a Congenital Heart Defect. Her file does not mention the specific type, but does say- Suggestion: Aneurysm of ventricular septum, no defect; Mild eccentric aortic regurgitation; Right heart larger with tricuspid regurgitation (mild-medium); PH (severe). Meredith has not had surgery to repair her heart and she is starting to tire more easily because of the severe PH. She needs to come home and know what it means to be loved by a family. February is Heart Awareness Month…what better month for this child to finally find her family!
Meredith is self-sufficient and sweet. She loves to draw and play with others. She is described as lively, talkative, and cheerful. Meredith's favorite subject in school is English. Meredith has a little trouble concentrating in school and needs a lot of repetition in her studies to help aid in memorizing information. She is quick to ask questions to learn more though! Meredith likes when the attention is on her and she is working on sharing. She communicates well and is a very polite little girl who is quick to greet new people. Meredith can be seen in these two videos with her friend who has a wonderful family in the adoption process.
Boy, born March 2011
repaired meningomyelocele
Jamieson is an adorable little boy who came into care as a baby, and was found to have a meningomyelocele which was repaired in 2012. His surgery reports are in his file. There may be some mild scoliosis. It is not in his medical, but the orphanage workers have noticed. Jamieson has very good motor skills, and is able to walk, run, and play as well as his peers. He is typically a good natured little boy, who enjoys playing with the other kids. The one thing that will upset him is if another child takes his toy. Jamieson has bladder and bowel control. His language skills are a bit behind his peers. He is considered to be a bit shy, is able to pick up new skills quickly,and is a very kind child. Jamieson's all time favorite thing to do is go to an amusement park! So, buy those season passes, and bring him home….he has rides to conquer!
Boy, born May 2010
mild Cerebral palsy
Sutter is a handsome boy who came into care when he turned 1 year old, and was found to have CP, affecting his left side. Sutter has progressed a lot, and is able to walk some distance unassisted, although his feet turn in a bit. (Perhaps he would benefit from some bracing?) He can walk up stairs without help from a nanny. He uses a walker for long distances. His left hand is weaker than his right. Sutter's speech is good, although they sometimes have to remind him to speak more clearly. He is a bright boy, who always tries his best. Sutter comes to the orphanage rehab center every weekday, then lives with a foster family nights and weekends. He is very attached to them, and is able to bond well. Sutter can be shy when first meeting new people. He enjoys playing with the neighborhood kids around his foster home, and likes to ride a bike. Sutter is a great little guy, who needs some physical therapy and, most of all, a family.
Girl, born March 2011
motor delays
Addisyn is an adorable little girl who came into care when she was 2 years old, and was found to be thin, with little strength in her hands and feet. With the care of her nannies, she gained some weight, and soon was in good health. They noticed she was able to stand and walk a bit with assistance, but not on her own. A CT of her brain showed no abnormalities. As of her report (in October 2013), she was still walking only with assistance. They assumed at that time that her intelligence was not equal to her peers. In an update from 2/2015 Addisyn is not talking and still unable to walk unassisted. They estimate her physical and cognitive development at about the level of a 15 month old child. Addie is a sweet and loving little girl, who always wants to join in with the other kids in play. The agency has several photos and video of this precious girl. She needs a family to help her reach her full potential.
Boy, born February 2006
left eye removed
Kippy is a handsome, active boy! He came into care as an infant, and was found to have an infection of his left eye when he was small. The infection did not resolve, and resulted in the loss of his left eye in 2012. A prosthetic was inserted after surgery. He healed well, and has had no further complications. His right eye was never involved. Kippy is a normal, healthy, active, and fun boy! He attends school and enjoys learning. Kippy's development has always been on target. He gets along very well with the other kids, and loves the adults at the orphanage. Kippy and the other kids were invited to a Christmas party at the Marriott. Kippy made gingerbread and was praised by the baker of the hotel! He was a very happy and proud boy! Kippy is healthy, a bright boy, and is very eager to have a family of his own.
Girl, born January 2002
Delayed Development
Chelsia ages out in January 2016 – she needs a family to be in country to adopt her, prior to her birthday!
Beautiful Chelsia recently turned 13. Normally that would be very exciting, but for Chelsia it means she now has less than a year for her family to find her and for them to be in her country. Chelsia must be adopted before her 14th birthday or she will age out and likely face a life in an institution. Chelsia is diagnosed with delayed development. Chelsia is shy at first, but she likes communicating with people once she is familiar with them. She enjoys reading books and watching tv. Chelsia's teachers say she is not good at math, but it does not seem to affect her socially. She is energetic and is often found with a smile on her face! Chelsia enjoys playing with toys, but she enjoys puzzles and drawing the most. She can express her will and she is very polite. She is independent with taking care of her own needs and will help adults when she is able. Chelsia has a good appetite. Her favorite foods are dumplings, vegetables, fruits, sweets, and snacks.
Boy, born June 2002
Congenital ichthyosis
12.5 year old Charles has waited far too long for a family of his own and the number one reason he has likely waited as long as he has is because he was born a boy. Charles is diagnosed with a mild form of congenital ichthyosis, a skin condition that can be easily managed. Charles will be celebrating his 13th birthday in June and then will only have one year left to find a family or he will age out at 14. There is no reason this child should age out. His needs are manageable and he deserves to be loved by a forever family of his own!
Charles' file is very outdated. Charles is described as active and smart. He is independent with is personal care and he is good at answering questions. He enjoys singing and can also recite rhymes. Charles gets along well with the nannies, teachers, and other kids. He is able to express his needs and talks clearly and politely. Charles has good manners and is positive when greeting his teachers and friends. He loves to help the teachers sweep and mop the floor, wipe the desks, etc. Charles likes playing on the sliding board, swings, and trampolines. He is also fond of watching tv, taking pictures, and looking at pictures. Maybe Charles could be a photographer in the future, but first we need to find Charles a forever family!
Girl, born February 2010
Cerebral palsy
Colette is a delightful girl who is almost 5 years old. Her social communication and fine motor skills are both on target for a 4 year old child. Her self care and cognition are on a 3 year old level, with her gross motor skills on a 1 year old level. Her CP affects her legs; she can walk using walls, furniture , and her walker. For long distances, she needs a wheelchair. Colette has the potential to make progress with her balance and mobility. Colette is a quick learner, and is considered to be a clever child. She is very sweet and affectionate. Colette's fine motor skills are good. She can undress herself without help. Her caretakers report she can also dress herself. She can eat with a spoon. Colette is able to use the toilet, though she may require some help in cleaning afterwards. Colette is continent during the day, but may use a pull up at night for urine. Her bowel control is no problem. Colette enjoys wearing new clothes and is known to admire herself in the mirror.This little girl is so sweet, and so loving and so ready for a family of her own!
Girl, born September 2009
Down syndrome
Nissa is 5 years old and has Down Syndrome but just doesn't let that extra chromosome stop her. Nissa can stand, walk and climb up and down stairs alone. She can understand and follow your instructions. She dances with music and can sing along with you. Nissa plays well with other children and is not afraid of strangers.
Update 9/28/14: A family visited the orphanage 2 weeks ago and had this to say about Nissa. "She was clearly chattering away. I can't actually vouch for what she was saying, but it appeared she was conversing with the staff. It was clear she was understanding them. They made a point to say that she wasn't like the older DS boy we had just seen moments before. They said she was very, very smart. She's a champion giggler and very much loved there." Oh and it was mentioned that she really, really loves stickers.
Her agency has a $2000 grant available. Video available.
Girl, born April 2012
Down Syndrome
Mindey likes listening to music and she will grab both feet and shake them when she's happy. She has a good appetite and is very cooperative during meal time. When her caretakers praise her and say "Mindey is so obedient" she giggles! Mindey has big eyes, a cute round face, and a smile so big she squints! Her development is delayed, which is typical for a child with down syndrome.
As of Nov. 2013, she could sit without help and stand and walk holding rails. She could transfer blocks from her left hand to her right hand and she could grasp toys near her. She could also feed herself biscuits. She can clap her hands. Mindey is shy and quiet. She likes watching children's cartoon movies and is focused when watching TV. She likes being held and asks for hugs from familiar people and sweetly leans her head on her caretaker's shoulder. She could pronounce simple sounds like Ahah and mama. She would smile sweetly, but seldom imitated her caretaker's speech. She likes outdoor activities and snacks.
Girl, born October 2008
Cerebral palsy
Lanikai is a lovely little girl who is 6 years old! She arrived at the orphanage when she was almost 3 years old, and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy and mild strabismus (crossed eyes). Lanikai is a sweet little girl, who so desperately wants to walk without help. She practices every day, and will sometimes cry in frustration when her efforts are not enough. Lanikai can walk with a walker, but is unable to stand or walk unassisted. She can use the walker to go where she needs, and is able to handle her toileting needs alone. Lanikai would certainly benefit from physical therapy. Her speech skills are good, and her fine motor skills are also good. Lanikai often asks the nannies when her new Mommy is coming for her. They always give her the same answer…"Your Mom is waiting for you afar. You just need to recover well, and your parents will come and take you home soon". Lanikai always gives a content smile at this answer, and the happiness and hope are apparent in her eyes. It's time for Lanikai to come home!
Girl, born Feb 2003
Vanessa is a pretty young lady who loves jumping on the trampoline and playing with dolls! She also enjoys playing with the other children at the orphanage. She appreciates music and likes to sing and dance. She goes to school, but is described as "a little weak in studying." Her mental development and behaviors are described as being the same as the other children her age from the orphanage. She is able to read, write, and draw but she is sensitive to light due to her albinism. She's independent in her daily care and is an active girl. Vanessa is quiet, but has a ready smile. She enjoys watching cartoons and can communicate well with others. Vanessa is very close with her caretakers.
The agency has a $2000 grant available.
Girl, born October 2009
Visual impairment
Ava is an adorable 5 year old girl. She has very limited vision, but she doesn't let that slow her down. Despite her limited vision, Ava is confidently walking. She can see things near, but often does need help with things. She enjoys listening to music. After listening to a song a couple times, she is ready to sing along. Ava needs a loving a supportive family that will help her learn and grow.
Girl, born March 2008
Down syndrome
Here's Graciella, an adorable little girl who is in kindergarten and loves to color! Graciella demonstrates great independence, understands what is spoken to her, feeds and dresses herself. Graciella can count to 10 and loves to talk to others around her. Graciella is in need of a loving family who will continue to bring color and adventure into her life!
Boy, born November 2004
Down syndrome
Meet Asherton. Asherton has good gross motor skills and he is able to feed and dress himself. He attends school and enjoys it. Though he is hard to understand when he talks, he likes to talk a lot. He can understand what others tell him and can follow directions. Asherton likes listening to music singing, dancing and playing games with other children. Ashertom is waiting for a loving family that will help him grow and thrive.
Boy, born December 2011
Down syndrome
This personable little guy is Henley. Henley is full of personality and loves to dance. He loves to listen to music and shake his body. His caretakers say that he has a good sense of rhythm. Though he does not have much language he is great at communicating his needs to his caretakers by pointing and shaking his head yes or no. This little guy loves to be active and has a hard time sitting still, but when gladly slow down for hugs and kisses. The lovely boy needs a forever family that will help him explore his world and shower him with love.
Girl, born August 2008
Down Syndrome
Sasha is an engaging little girl who will be 6 in August, 2014. She is considered high functioning and is in a special class in the orphanage with a teacher who is working with a group of children with DS.
Update as of May 2014:
Sasha is outgoing and adorable. According to her teacher, who proudly told us that she is one of the most able children in the class, and in her group, she has very good receptive language skills. She can speak simple words, and she uses gestures to communicate her needs. I note that she initiated shaking hands with me, making excellent eye contact. She was smiling, sweet and friendly…a very pleasant little girl. She loves to dance, and she has a very close friend in the orphanage, a boy named Codey, who is the same age, and who also has DS. They were observed together and there really seems to be a strong bond between them. It was very touching to see them together. Sasha has been a healthy girl. We are told that she has no heart condition, and has had no surgeries or hospitalizations. She attends the special kindergarten class and is making good progress. Sarah is a very lovely looking little girl, with a sweet expression and gentle manner. There are videos of Sasha.
The agency has a $2000 grant available for Sasha.
Boy, born November 2011
Developmental Delay
Meet Crew! Crew loves to smile and play with others! Crew enjoys playing with toys and anything that's bright colored attracts his attention! Crew is developmentally delayed but has a great big heart! Crew recognizes his name, and will give you a big smile when you call him!
Boy, born Feb 2011
Cerebral Dysplasia
Legend is a great little boy who loves to listen to sounds and music! He is drawn to toys with sounds and exciting noises and will give you the biggest smile when he has one! Legend is shy but active and is able to crawl on his hands and knees. Legend has cerebral dysplasia but he's not letting that get him down! Legend will continue to grow and thrive in his forever home!
Boy, born April 2006
Down syndrome
Jamison is sweet, very affectionate and loves to play outside.
Girl, born March 2009 (previously listed as Victoria)
Esme's diagnosis was previously reported as Down syndrome, but it appears that is incorrect according to her file.
The real diagnosis is Ritscher–Schinzel 3C syndrome. It is a rare condition, whose symptoms include heart defects, cerebellar hypoplasia, and cranial dysmorphism. The report also states that when she was 15 months old she had a surgery to correct a congenital heart defect (cardiopathy). In April 2013 she had a correction of her AV fistula in her right wrist. In July 2013 she had a correction of her blocked tear duct. She has been treated for asthma.
Sweet Esme is 5 years old; she loves to play with dolls. She is a sweet girl who is kind, affectionate, funny, and lovable. She has been living in a foster home since she was 2-months-old, and is very affectionate with her foster family. She loves playing with her foster siblings, and gets along very well with the children closest to her age. Her foster mother describes her as a happy, obedient, sociable child, and they enjoy having her in their home.
Because Esme has Syndrome 3C, a condition that is characterized by cardiac malformations, cerebellar hypoplasia, and cranial dysmorphism (3C's), her development is not up to age level. She has been going to therapy to develop her speech skills. She also has Enuresis, which affects her bladder and urination control.
Esme interacts well with other children and loves to watch TV and play. She can eat, brush her teeth, and dress herself independently. She loves doing her homework and schoolwork, and can concentrate on a task or an activity. She is an extremely outgoing child, who is respectful and always follows directions.
Esme is looking for a forever family that will provide her with love and affection, kindness and guidance. She will bring lots of laughter, many smiles, and tons of hugs to your home!
Joshua #5-20
Boy, age: 7
Moderate mental delay; significant disturbance in the behavior requiring care and treatment; slightly hyperkinetic behavior; strabismus (wears glasses)
Joshua spent the first 6 years of his life in an orphanage surrounded by children much younger than him. As a result, he was not held to age appropriate expectations. He has recently been moved to a group home with children in his age range and significant improvements in his development have already been observed.
While living in his previous environment, he was often bribed to get compliance. As a result, he learned that if he acted badly, someone would give him a "present" in order to get him to behave. This has resulted in him not understanding how to regulate his behavior and in him having negative behaviors simply for the sake of getting a "reward" in order to get him to act appropriately. He needs a family that is willing to provide a structured family environment with consistency in teaching him how to build his own personal boundaries, how to respect other people's personal boundaries, how to appropriately regulate his emotions, and how to appropriately respond and handle his emotions.
The staff at the group home HAS seen progress in the short time that he has been in their facility. They are working with him on learning to take care of himself, follow the routines of the group home, and how to deal with his emotions when he is upset or frustrated. He is an active little boy who loves to play outside and listen to music. At this time, he prefers the attention of the adults over interacting with other children, but this is also a learned behavior that the staff is working to address.
Observations from someone who has met him:
Joshua does have behavior issues, and needs a family who can be FIRM and invest the time needed with him. He should be the youngest child in a family, so he doesn't inadvertently hurt younger children. It is possible that he is on the Autism spectrum, but autism is not in his official file. A family who met him is willing to talk to families who are seriously considering adopting Joshua.
Photos and videos from January 2015 are available through the agency.
Boy, born March 2010
Congenital Heart Defect (Tetralogy of fallot)
Johann is a handsome guy who is 4 years old! He was certainly a handsome boy when he was 1, and we can safely assume he is even more so today. His file was done in 2011, so the agency is trying to get an update as soon as possible. Johann was born with a heart defect; Tetralogy of Fallot which had not been addressed in 2011. He also had a megacolon, which appeared to resolve itself by the time he turned 1. At the time of his report, he was no longer having any problems with his colon. Johann at 1 was very social, very loving boy, and his overall development was good. Are you this sweet boy's family?
Boy, born June 2007
Cerebral Palsy
Poor Marco never had his paperwork for adoption made ready until just this summer. Precious Marco is diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) and mild anemia. He gets around pretty well, he has determination, and he has a beautiful smile! CP is not degenerative and can improve with therapy. Marco is finally getting his chance!
At 6.5, Marco was receiving schooling in the special school of his orphanage. Under the patient direction of teachers, he can follow to count from 1-10, he knows in, out, left and right. His language development is fairly delayed and he cannot speak clearly. Marco can walk and he uses support to go up and downstairs. He can move his hands and feet slowly, but does not move too much. Now he can speak some simple poems, can sing some simple children's songs, and knows some simple English words, but his intelligence development is delayed compared to his peers. Marco is cute and kind. He likes to play with other children and can get along well with other children. Marco likes listening to music and watching children's programs. When he is happy, he will laugh sweetly. He is an adorable child and we all hope that he could have a happy and wonderful home soon!
Boy, born January 2012
ectrodactyly (both hands and feet)
Kellan is an adorable little guy who has just turned 3 years old! He came into care as an infant and was found to have ectrodactyly affecting both hands and both feet. His report is not up to date, and his agency hopes to get an update soon. When Kellan was about 12 months old, he was very social, and able to use his hands to grab and play with toys. Kellan is a comical little one…when he was just a baby, he would look into the mirror and raise and lower his eyebrows, making faces at himself! This sweet little guy needs a family!
Boy, born February 2010
Mild hearing Loss
Conner is a handsome boy who will be 5 years old in February. He came into care when he was about 1 year old, and was found to have mild hearing loss (30dB) Conner's file was done when he was 2 years 7 months old. At that time, Conner's motor skills were on target, and he was imitating words. Conner is active, engaging, and lovable. He enjoys listening to music, and can swing all by himself (at 2 years 7 months old). As often happens, a child with hearing loss can be misdiagnosed as having an intellectual delay. Conner's medical reflects this misconception. Conner appears to be a typical little guy who happens to have some hearing loss. We do not know if this could be improved with treatment, or hearing aids (if necessary), but he will certainly not receive the help he needs until he comes home! Conner is ready for a family!
Girl, born November 2011
Post-op cleft lip and palate; unsteady gait
3 year old Jonie is diagnosed with post-op cleft lip and palate and an unsteady gait (she was not quite walking at the time her file was prepared). Jonie loves to be held and would talk non-stop whenever someone held her. In fact, if she wasn't the first one held, she would cry loudly in her crib. Smart girl knew how to get someone's attention! When learning how to stand, she would laugh happily. Her favorite thing to do is to play outside. Jonie loved watching the children swing and her eyes were full of curiosity. When in the playroom, she always looked for her favorite toys and would sometimes get upset when she didn't get her favorite toy. A hug from the aunties cheered her up! In March 2013, she had her cleft lip and palate surgery. It took her a little time to warm back up once she came back from surgery, but it wasn't long and she was walking around and talking a lot again. Jonie loves going on the swing- the higher she goes, the happier she will be, often not wanting to stop. Jonie is an active, clever, lively, and lovely child in need of a forever family!
Girl, born December 2011
Down syndrome
Precious Kira recently turned three and is diagnosed as having Down Syndrome. Kira can hold her own cup to drink water and she can imitate adults. Though she understands simple language, she does not speak yet. Kira is described as mild and docile. She likes to get close to people and play with toys. She will wave her hands happily if you play with her. She is adorable and she gets along well with others. Kira likes to share toys and food with her friends! <3
The agency has videos where you can tell she has spunk and she knows how to give a high five too! She can army crawl like a champ and she has a beautiful smile! Can you stand the cuteness?
Boy, born May 2011
Delayed motor development
Levon is an adorable little boy who really understands the rules. Every day, before going to school, he takes his shoes down from the shoe rack and puts them on himself. Levon really likes to play with the building blocks when he is in the activity room. When he is given praise, he will make a happy "ge ge" sound. Levon also really likes to play with little cars. Levon likes outdoor activities even more. Each time he catches sight of the flowers and plants in the courtyard, he will very happily reach out to feel them and smell them. Please help Levon find his forever family!
Nevil #73-2
Boy, age: 2
Congenital adrenal insufficiency (on a therapy with Prednisolon cortico – 1 x 2.5 mg + 1 x 1.25; Cortineff – 2 x 1/2 tabl.; Salt additive – 4 x 300 mg); Muscular dystrophy of Duchenne; Bilateral cryptorchidism; Delay in the neuro-psychical development
When held, he keeps his head upright. He has more support in his legs. He sits only with steady support but not independently. He turns from back to stomach and vice versa; he turns in different directions when put on his back; he stands in a walker. He insistently gets to a toy that has attracted his attention. He prefers to play with hanging toys and rings that he studies with interest. With little help he can knock two blocks one against the other. He takes and holds in his hand a toy given to him but mainly shakes it. He is fed by an adult and drinks liquids given by an adult. He cheers to play of "peek-a-boo" and hiding. He doesn't imitate sounds but pronounces accidental and long combinations of sounds.
Photos and videos from January 2015 along with a complete medical report are available through the agency.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, he will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for him.
Boy, August 2013
Down syndrome, possible hearing loss (does respond to sound)
Spencer is an adorable little guy who is 17 months old. He came into care when he was about 5 months old, malnourished and weak. Spencer was found to have Down syndrome, and after a few months in the orphanage, he was placed with a foster family. When he was 11 months old, he weighed 13.7 pounds. Spencer has the expected delays that can accompany Down syndrome. His malnutrition may have set him back a bit more. Spencer may have some degree of hearing loss, however he does respond to sound and was babbling when he was 11 months old. He likes toys with sound, and enjoys music. Spencer is a sweet baby boy, who needs a family, and therapies to help him grow and develop.
Boy, born September 2011
Cerebral Palsy
Tyran is a sweet little boy who is 3 years old. He has a diagnosis of cerebral palsy which appears to affect his gross motor skills. His report was done when he was about 17 months old, and at that time he was sitting without support, but was unable to crawl or stand. Tyran's fine motor skills are good, with the exception of transferring an object from one hand to another. He is a very bright little guy, whose receptive speech is very good. He was able at 17 months to say "nainai" (grandmother) but it was not very clear. Tyran lives with a foster grandmother who loves him, but he does not appear to have access to any needed therapies. Tyran needs a family not only to love him as he grows, but can provide the therapies he will need to reach his full potential.
Boy, born March 2014
Down syndrome, congenital heart defect (PDA and PFO)
Willy is an adorable baby boy who was born in March 2014. He was found to have Down syndrome, and a heart defect ( both of which have not required treatment, to the agency's knowledge.) Willy's CT done when he was 1 month old, showed possible signs of HIE however, he has had no seizures or other indications. Willy is a sweet, lovable baby boy who needs a family full of hugs, laughter, and the ability to give him the early intervention he will need in order to reach his full potential. This little one is precious. Your family will indeed be blessed to have him!
Boy, born April 2011
Muscular Dystrophy
Benedict is an incredibly cute little guy who is 3 years old. He came into care when he was about 1 year old and lives with a foster family. Benedict's overall development has been very good. He has been healthy, is very active, and easy going. Benedict sometimes falls when he is running. That seems to be the only current visual sign of the muscular dystrophy with which he has been diagnosed. Symptoms usually begin to appear at around this age. Benedict is very social and likes group activities. If he is upset, or angry (not often), he is very easy to redirect. Benedict's speech is very good; he speaks Mandarin as well as the local dialect. He attends classes at the orphanage, then returns to his foster home. Benedict is very helpful, and very charming…one day in class, he finished the assignment and handed it to his teacher. Before she could respond, Benedict smiled and said, "Good job!". Benedict needs a family, and a thorough medical exam and tests, to determine the best course of action to help him remain as healthy as possible.
Boy, born June 2007
Porter is a delightful boy who is 7 years old. He came into care when he was a 4 year old, and they soon discovered Porter was deaf. In the 3 years he has been at the orphanage, he has become a favorite of many there. Porter is very bright, and has such an eagerness to learn! His motor skills are excellent. He lives in a group setting with a foster mom and dad, and a small group of children. If one of the children is learning to write, he grabs a paper and pen so he can learn, too. Porter has not received any training in sign language. I cannot imagine how difficult it must be for him…so much to say, and so many things he wants to learn. We do not know if Porter's hearing loss is permanent, or if the use of hearing aids would be beneficial to him. We do know he desperately wants to learn, and he needs to be able to communicate. Porter needs a family!
Boy, born January 2011
post-op meningomyelocele; post-op hydrocephalus
Meet handsome Aren! He is diagnosed as post-op meningomyelocele and post-op hydrocephalus. Aren has an outstanding personality, is very determined, and is all boy. He is clever and can understand adult's facial expressions and tones and gives the corresponding response. Aren likes to play in the yard, touch the flowers and grass, pick berries, and watch birds and butterflies flying, the fish in the pond, and the dog in the doghouse.
In April 2011 Aren was sent for surgery for lumbosacral meningomyelocele. He healed well and was discharged. Rehabilitation helped with his recovery and mobility. In September 2013, Aren was sent to the hospital where he was diagnosed with hydrocephalus. He received a shunt and now he is fine. In May of 2014, he was placed with a foster family. The foster parents love him very much and view him as a part of the family. Aren's surgery caused his abnormal walking. As of September 2014, he could stand up and walk with his hands holding onto something for support, climb, crawl fast, and could go upstairs and ride the rocking horse. He has a good appetite and sleeps well. He could make the sound of mama and could express goodbye and welcome by gestures.
Girl, born August 2009
Cerebral Palsy
Cassie is a beautiful little girl who is 5 years old. She was found by a family when she was about 7 months old. They took her home and kept her until she was about 17 months old, then took her to the police station. Cassie was found to have cerebral palsy. She had a difficult time at the orphanage when she first arrived. She kept calling for her "neinei" (grandmother) and was inconsolable. After a bit, she warmed to the nannies and the other children. Through therapy, Cassie's muscles are less tight, and she is able to crawl, sit alone, and can stand with assistance. She can speak (though not as well as her peers), and uses some sign language. Cassie can count, and has a good memory. She likes to sing, and loves to play with dolls! Reading about her progress with therapy at the orphanage, imagine what could happen with formal therapy once she is home! Sweet Cassie is waiting for a family. Please bring her home soon!
Boy, born August 2004
Mild cerebral palsy
Sherman is outgoing, clever and diligent. He enjoys talking with others and likes to imitate sounds and actions. Sherman enjoys listening to music and loves to dance! He is curious about new things and likes to read books, look at pictures, listen to stories and go outside. Sherman has mild CP and his physical development is behind other children of his age. He has been in a foster family since 2006 and really thrived in that environment. Sherman likes to be independent and is a great helper!
Update from his host family: Sherman is being hosted in the US this winter! Sherman is a super sweet boy who is easy to fall in love with. He is overall very obedient and does a good job communicating despite language differences. He has been picking up some English, including counting and saying things like, "bye-bye" and "good night". He gives and receives hugs, kisses, and high fives easily. He is polite and will say, "Thank you Mama" when the host mom gives him something. He gets very excited sometimes and will get very loud and animated (both when he's happy and upset). He is very ticklish, smiles and laughs a lot, and loves to dance, which is super cute! He is also quite the poser for the camera. He is pretty easy going and has become easy to correct. When he really wants something or things don't go his way (i.e. losing at a game) he will whine and pout, but usually can be persuaded to have a better attitude pretty quickly. He likes to play by himself a lot, but will play with others sometimes. He doesn't seem interested in watching TV, unless it's a Chinese cartoon (then he could probably spend hours watching if you let him). Sherman likes playing in the backyard~ going down the slide, digging in the gravel, riding bikes and scooters around. He also seems to like putting the train track together and running the train on it. He found the game, "Trouble" and LOVES IT! He also got the card game "War" for Christmas and has enjoyed playing that a lot. The host family played bowling on the X-box with Sherman, which he thought was the coolest thing ever. He loves the computer and will ask to go on it a lot, and the host family got him an mp3 player for Christmas which he now listens to all the time. When he first arrived, Sherman could do a 24 piece puzzle independently, but was frustrated and unable to do puzzles larger than that. The host family gave him a 48 piece puzzle for Christmas, which he tried to trade with the host daughter, because she got a 24 piece puzzle that he could do. Of course, she didn't want to trade because hers was a princess and she can't do bigger puzzles either. Anyway, we have been working on how to do puzzles together (separating the edge pieces, looking for all the pieces for one particular part of the puzzle, etc.), and one day he called the host mom downstairs to show her that he had put his 48 piece puzzle together completely independently! She was so proud of him! The host family hopes Sherman finds a forever family soon!
Girl, born August 2009
Angelica has Down syndrome. She has a congenital heart defect — VSD, ASD 11, PDA.
Angelica is said to have a moderate intellectual disability. She does not speak; she communicates through gestures and onomatopoeia — seemingly inarticulate sounds, playing voice. She understands simple commands.
Lia, Jo, Sy and Abe
Sibling group of 4 children
Lia, girl, born April 2007
Lia has age appropriate mental development. Lia has difficulty concentrating; she is slow to respond to commands, gives the impression that she does not understand.
Jo, girl, born November 2009
Jo has delayed psychomotor development. She has dysmorphic traits; She has a hearing impairment/hearing loss; defect of vision; and delayed speech development. Her social development is age appropriate.
Sy, boy, born October 2010
Good general condition, with normal mental development. Sy does currently have some stuttering.
Abe, boy, born February 2012
Abe has good general health and development.
Girl, born May 2014
Laina has delayed psychomotor development and hypertonia. She has significant hearing loss in her left ear, with almost no reaction; her right ear has normal hearing. Laina has slightly dysmorphic facial features. She has a congenital heart defect –Patent ductus arteriosus.
With these diagnoses, it's possible that Laina has Down syndrome, although it's not diagnosed in the information the agency currently has.
Jill is a 10 year old girl; she has severe hearing deficits and is developmentally more like a 6 year old.
Girl, born fall 2013
Down syndrome, heart defect
Rianna does have a minor heart defect and is said to have some minor feeding difficulties though she does not appear malnourished. She is said to be healthy otherwise and a happy little one (except when strangers are present that is!)
Boy, born July 2013
Mild cerebral palsy, encephalodysplasia rickets
Wesley is an adorable little boy! When lying on a bed, his little feet will kick up and down ferociously. With the support of things, he can sit for a while. His little hands can make a hugging movement, signaling to the nannies for a hug. He loves to smile and is clingy to the nannies. He can clap his hands and sometimes holds the milk bottle on his own. There is a difference between Wesley's movements and other children of the same age, perhaps because of the weight of his head. When he sits, he has to lean against a fixed support, and because of the weight of his head, he does not like to sit and always lies on the bed. Wesley can lift his head, turn over and grab toys to play with. He also likes to listen to music. Wesley is not shy with strangers. He likes to be held and will let anyone hold him. He likes to have the older women sing to him, talk to him and feed him. We really hope Wesley finds a home soon!
Boy, born March 2013
Post-op hepatoblastoma, hearing impairment, ametropia
Livingston is an active, adorable and intelligent little boy! He likes to play with toys and really loves his nannies. Currently, he cannot talk. He has had chemotherapy for his hepatoblastoma, and has also been diagnosed with hearing impairment and ametropia. Livingston has been gaining weight and doing well! We hope little Livingston is able to find his forever family!
Girl, born January 2012
Cerebral palsy, bilateral corneal leukoma, congenital heart disease, congenital nerve deafness
Felicia is an energetic and adorable little girl. She really likes to cling to her nannies. Each time she sees them, she will extend her little hands and want the nannies to hold her. She is also rather sensible. When the nannies are busy, she will cleverly go to the side and play on her own, sometimes raising her little head to look and then continuing to play in her own little world.
Little Felicia has rehabilitative training every day in the mornings and afternoons, so that she is able to become more agile. She has congenital nerve deafness. She does not respond to her name, and she cannot hear someone calling her from behind or from another room. She has not been potty trained and cannot go to the bathroom on her own. When the nannies play with her, she is really adorable and rather likes to smile, especially when she plays with light up toys. Help us find a forever family for this little angel!
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Bernadette is a 4 year old girl who has hydrocephalus (shunt installed), infantile cerebral palsy, hypotrophy, strabismus, significantly delayed physical and neuropsychological development.
She has recently started making attempts to crawl; turns from back to belly; remains seated when provided with support; produces random sounds; stops crying when she receives individual attention; rejoices when involved in interactions with adults.
Because we only have this child's file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.
Girl, born August 2011
Down syndrome
Elsa is just adorable! She is 3 years old, 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.
Layla was born in May 2010 and has been diagnosed with medication phetopathy, acrocephaly, lower jaw agenesis, ankyloblepharon, a congenital foot and hip malformation, and low set ears. Layla is small for her age and her development is delayed. She may need further medical diagnostics and possible genetic counseling.
Layla is a sweet girl who can walk independently and understands what is said to her as well as follows instructions. Layla speaks and answers questions though her speech is a bit unclear. She can recite small nursery rhymes and likes to dance. We believe that Layla is living with a foster family with whom she has formed strong emotional bonds.
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Girl, born March 2014
Maddie is a sweet little girl who has developmental delays. She has not been diagnosed with anything particular, but she does appear to have cerebral palsy of some degree. She prefers to keep her head tilted to one side and tends to be very stiff, however she 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 it is currently unclear whether this is seizure activity. 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 up on her own, but when put in a crawling position, she will often move her legs forward like she is trying to crawl. She also bears weight on her legs when put in a standing position. Maddie is an easy going baby, except sometimes at meal time when she does not want to eat, and she is very loved by her nannies. One particular nanny has a special love for Maddie. She says that Maddie reminds her of one of her sister's kids, so she pays special attention to her. This nanny was very excited when we gave Maddie a new chair to help her keep her head straight; she even thanked us with a hug and a kiss. She was also very happy to learn therapy techniques to help Maddie and has been using these regularly.
Boy, Born May 2007
HIV+, FAS, heart defect, vision issues (blind in one eye), moderate mental delay
Kristopher finally available again!! Kristopher is a handsome young man with blonde hair and brown eyes. He is very active and is said to be always happy, but he is quite delayed. Kristopher has significant vision issues, which may or may not be correctable. He shows many facial and medical features of FAS.
***He can be adopted with Jessica and/or Emerson if a family is interested and approved in their home study ***
From a family who met him in early 2014: Kristopher is such a sweet boy, and I think he would have so much potential in a loving home! He is very small for his age; he was 6, but looked like about 4 years old. He was definitely more mentally delayed than the other boys in his group, but he could answer questions appropriately, followed directions, could eat by himself and get dressed to go outside with little help. One time we played a game like ring-around-the-rosy, and he knew the words to the song and how to play along. He loved when my husband lifted him up high in the air. His eyesight is poor, and they said he is blind in one eye. He had trouble doing a puzzle, but we weren't sure if it was a cognitive issue, or because he couldn't see the pieces well. They told us he has some sort of heart condition, which might require surgery. We did see him showing rocking behavior at times. He got along well with the other kids, although he often played by himself, probably because of cognitive differences. He is so precious and really needs a family!
From a family who met him in October 2012: Kristopher is a super-sweet boy who is 5 but looks 2 and is happy ALL the time. He needs to live near a large medical facility, have heart surgery (unless it's too late), and probably needs a small family that can commit to pretty full care for him. He is darling!
From a family who met him in spring 2014: Kristopher is such a sweet boy, and I think he would have so much potential in a loving home! He is very small for his age; he was 6, but looked like about 4 years old. He was definitely more mentally delayed than the other boys in his group, but he could answer questions appropriately, followed directions, could eat by himself and get dressed to go outside with little help. One time we played a game like ring-around-the-rosy, and he knew the words to the song and how to play along. He loved when my husband lifted him up high in the air. His eyesight is poor, and they said he is blind in one eye. He had trouble doing a puzzle, but we weren't sure if it was a cognitive issue, or because he couldn't see the pieces well. They told us he has some sort of heart condition, which might require surgery. We did see him showing rocking behavior at times. He got along well with the other kids, although he often played by himself, probably because of cognitive differences. He is so precious and really needs a family!
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Boy, Born May 2007
From his medical records: symptomatic epilepsy G40.1 Other disorders of psychological development. F88.0; Tuberous sclerosis. Q85.1 Other ill-defined heart diseases. I51.8 Iron deficiency anaemia, unspecified D50.9 Hypermetropia H52.0 Convergent concomitant strabismus H50.0 Cytomegaloviral disease, unspecified. B25.9
Emerson finally available again! He's waited SO long. *** He can be adopted with Jessica and/or Kristopher if a family is interested and approved in their home study. ***
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The UX of Data
In my previous UX Magazine article, The Coming Zombie Apocalypse, I discussed how small, Web-connected devices are overturning our old-school assumptions about devices and applications. It was a general introduction to the trend, and I'd like to drill deeper in this article by focusing on a core building block of this new order: the ability to store user data in "the cloud."
I assume most readers are familiar with the concept of cloud computing, but it's a very broad concept encompassing a wide range of technologies. This article will focus on a core aspect, the storage of a users' data outside of their personal devices. This is a very disruptive shift that enables user experiences that would be impossible with only local storage, and creates a new facet of design: the UX of data.
Breaking Down "User Experience"
How can something as basic as data actually have a user experience? At first glance, it seems rather silly. Part of the problem is in how we understand the term "user experience." In the book The Simplicity Shift, I wrote about how the term "user experience" is too imprecise. It can be used to describe everything from deep technology trends down to the aesthetic of an icon's design. When people ask for a "simple UX," there are too many ways this can be interpreted.
I suggest that we understand user experience as comprising three broad levels: the presentation, task, and infrastructure layers.
The presentation layer
The presentation layer is the visual/graphic layer—how the application looks, the choice of color schemes, use of whitespace, and the visual design language.
The task layer
The task layer is about actions and user models, how the application operates and flows. What are the core concepts the user must understand in order to use the product? A classic example is the difference between the DOS C:\ prompt and the Macintosh Finder. Both manipulate files but they have vastly different task layers: remember and type, versus click and drag.
The infrastructure layer
The infrastructure layer is the base technology the product it built upon. Is it battery powered or plugged into the wall? Does it use Bluetooth or Wi-Fi? Does the low-level network code return detailed error conditions or just a single, cryptic failure? While these may seem like "just technology issues," the point is that these choices enable or, just as likely, hinder what is possible in the UX. For example, if a portable product has only a ten-minute battery life, no amount of task layer interaction or pretty presentation layer graphics is going to keep the customer from being frustrated.
Data Is Infrastructure
There's lot to discuss about these three layers and their roles in the communication of design. However, the key insight from this three-layer model is that the most profound impacts on the UX usually come from innovations in the infrastructure layer.
This has been true throughout history as a new disruptive change in technology goes through a predictable set of stages: innovation, execution, and acceptance. Carlotta Perez writes about this in her book, Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital. She shows that it takes time for any new technology to be understood, accepted, and then actively experimented with to find out what it's ultimately capable of achieving. She documents how this is a sociological phenomenon as much as a technical one. Just because something is possible doesn't mean it is widespread, and it certainly doesn't mean that people are willing to use it.
We are in the middle of this social change. Cloud data has been around for quite a bit but we are still tinkering around the edge, not really understanding and accepting what it has to offer. It order to talk about a UX of data, we need to first understand that data storage, cloud-based or otherwise, is an fundamental part of the infrastructure layer, and we need a more robust vocabulary to describe how it impacts UX design. The move from file data to cloud data unlocks UX possibilities that need to be discussed in more detail.
From File to Cloud
Historically, data was typically stored locally using proprietary formats. This was a profoundly isolating, inefficient approach that required users to store, organize, name, back up, and even manage version control all on their own. Data was so siloed, in fact, that discussing broader issues such as collaborative editing was a bit like the two-dimensional characters in Flatland talking about the three-dimensional spheres. For example, if in the 1990's if you wanted to create that collaborative word processing application it would involve writing custom server software, using proprietary formats and protocols, and almost certainly only working on a local network. It was tried by a few companies, of course, but for the most part it was a fool's errand. The infrastructure challenges were so great that acceptable UX wasn't even practical.
One of the first major applications to break out of local storage and move to cloud storage was the Web-based email service Hotmail. By liberating email data from a single device, it enabled an entirely new usage model. This is when the UX of data started to grow.
The move from locally based data to cloud-based data enables many deep new advantages in products.
Advantage 1: Device independence
This is the obvious and initial win of cloud based storage. You could now use nearly any computing device to access all of your data. This initially appealed to people who travelled frequently, but the value became even clearer once device prices fell and many people routinely started using multiple computers and smart mobile devices. All of these devices could now access and read the same data, even simultaneously. Unfortunately, this is where most people stop, thinking this is the only significant advantage of cloud data.
Advantage 2: State as data
But what we think of as "data" needs a bit more exploration. For example, with email it's tempting to think of the data as just the headers and body of each email. But if I have my email inbox open in two browser windows, as I read unread messages in the first window, they also becomes marked as read in the other window. Thus, data pertaining to the read/unread state of my inbox is synchronized as well.
This is a fairly subtle point, but a deep one. This meta information about the email is just as much data as the headers and body, and the way this meta information is displayed, changed, and propagated between screens is a critical part of the user's experience. We need to move from thinking of data as old-school bits in a file to understanding that dynamic display states that need to be shown, manipulated, and updated are important data and experiences unto themselves.
Another example comes from two somewhat related music products, Pandora and Sonos. Pandora is an application that streams music to devices: TVs, phones, laptops. Sonos plays music much the same way as Pandora, but to a distributed set of speakers throughout the home.
These two products have vastly different concepts of state. Pandora treats state as a client-side attribute so I can have three Pandora devices in my home each playing different music independently. They are effectively islands from each other. Sonos, on the other had, puts the music state fully into the cloud, so each client controls a single play state for my house. If I pause my music on client 1, and can resume it on client 2.
Neither one is better; they are just different UX approaches. I'd argue that the Sonos model is more sophisticated and shows how state, not just data, is becoming a core aspect of UX design.
Advantage 3: Sharing with people
When data is in the cloud, sharing becomes much easier. This is, of course, trivially obvious when it comes to such things as blogs or a YouTube video. But that collaborative word processing application I discussed earlier, which was nearly impossible in the 1990s, is now being done by many companies. This new product type has been enabled by a new form a data.
In fact, the ability to share data so easily has left people drowning in an excess of shared media, such as email, wiki pages, Google docs, online todo lists, and other cloud-based data. Companies (Asana, for example) are even being built around the UX of data, finding new, creative ways to share and link data to make it easier to associate, organize, and browse.
Advantage 4: Sharing with computers
Once you have the ability to share your data with other people, it's just a short jump to share that data with computers. For example, Evernote is a product that allows you to capture information such as text, photos, and web pages and store them all up in the cloud. Evernote is a clear example of the advantages of device independence and sharing with friends, as every device now has access to the same data, and it can be easily shared with friends.
But Evernote adds a clever new twist: data is also shared and processed by their computers. Evernote takes photos and automatically scans them for any text that may appear in the photo, and then attaches the text to the photo as keywords. This allows you to search for "STOP" to find all uploaded photos of stop signs.
Sharing data with computers lets them modify and augment the data, effectively making the data improve over time. Evernote just adds tags, but you can imagine all sorts of other services, from face recognition, to sorting, to related searches, all processing and enhancing your data with little effort on your part.
Advantage 5: Devices as data generators
The next logical step is to move past sharing and have computers, or more likely small devices, actually create the data for you. New products like the Spot, which plots your GPS location onto an ever-updating map, is a simple example of this. The user is responsible for creating a shared map, such as one for a four-day hike in Yosemite Park. The user's role is to create a purpose for the map and to put in key, high-value locations such as start and stop points. A Spot device is then tasked with taking care of the fairly mundane task of plotting the user's location in great detail whenever turned on.
This active data model allows users to delegate. Users take care of the big picture aspects of the data, and an array of devices collects lower-level raw data that that fills out the picture and adds precision. We've moved from a model where users create all of the data to one where the data is co-produced with a collection of devices.
Note that what enables this is that the data model, in addition to being shared, allows write access to other devices. This data model is encouraging new product concepts that were practically impossible a decade ago.
Too often "the cloud" is discussed only in terms of the technologies used to engineer it. When discussing its impact on UX, most people can only name device independence. This article has discussed how just data storage in the cloud is a deeply enabling shift and listed four additional advantages, and there are certainly more to come. But we need to stop talking only in terms of technology; there is a UX of data, we are only now beginning to discover what it can do. Our first step is to appreciate how important it is and then to break free of our file-based thinking of what data is, and how it should behave.
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Great article! Let me suggest a business collaboration platform based on cloud that
really facilitates real time communication. Its name is Comidor and you can find all the information you
may need at https://www.comidor.com .
Great article! Let me suggest a business collaboration platform based on cloud that
really facilitates real time communication. Its name is Comidor and you can find all the information you
may need at https://www.comidor.com .
Not to be too general, but it seems there's a split between those capabilities afforded by cloud data that can be described as descriptive (declaration of a "read" vs. "unread" state, for example), and those that anticipate intent (passive scanning of photos for embeded characters). The former are wonderful but later often run amuk.
Anticipating user intent may ultimately rob us of our freedom of action especially the freedom to be creative in our actions.
Though the model is a bit schematic for something so human as experience, I do agree with UX as "presentation, task, and infrastructure layers." And the UX of data is too often overlooked, surprisingly, even as "AJAX" has become expected.
State as data is very interesting as well. I think it needs more exploration. Perhaps in a sense the network is beginning take on life-like attributes, or at least as we experience it, as a flow of states. The challenge for designers now, it seems, is to make data flows and the states they--hopefully--present, more apparent, apprehensive, and discernible, thus manageable by "users" (people).
Only qualm is with UX as describing the "aesthetic of an icon's design". Um, no. Even you appropriately linked to a definition of visual design: http://uxmag.com/archive/visual-design which is merely one facet of UX, among many, including "data", and database architecture too. The UX of Database Design. Now that would be an interesting book, wouldn't it?
This is all about data availability through new devices and better connectivity. It's also about thinking about data differently, exposing it in ways that allow it to be consumed by applications you haven't thought of yet.
"The storage of users' data outside of their personal devices," as described here, is really just the old client-server model. Hotmail did not "move to the cloud," they just kept your mail on their servers. The paradigm shift they were a part of was moving application interfaces to the Web. This meant your mail was available from anywhere on the Web, which was so important and novel that people started emailing themselves their own documents just to have them permanently and globally available.
Cloud computing has to do with application-agnostic infrastructure. A variety of distributed applications share common resources like processors, memory, storage, and bandwidth, and can be scaled independently and dynamically to use more or less of those resources according to demand. It can mean other, related things to different people, but I don't think any of your examples have to do with any sense of cloud computing. I'm not really sure what cloud data would mean.
One thing that's new about many of these examples is their distributed nature. Distributed applications aren't new, but certainly the range of devices and domains has expanded - distributed applications mean something new when they're also in your pocket. To the extent that data, including UI state, is synchronized across devices and servers, and that those devices and servers all present similar user interfaces, the UI itself feels distributed, and that's interesting.
Good insight, especially Advantage 5. Development here should facilitate urban navigation also. Given start and end locations, a user should be able to find a fast route, short route, route with a coffee shop, etc. Here's my view of what it might look like on a college campus: http://ow.ly/41Q23
Wonderful article. Without sounding like a grammar fascist, I just want to let you know of two typos I found in your article:
It order to talk about a UX of data, we need to first understand that data storage, cloud-based or otherwise (...)
But if I have my email inbox open in two browser windows, as I read unread messages in the first window, they also becomes marked as read in the other window.
Hope it helps!
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