Adoption Profile
Introducing Christian, b. March 25, 1998
 Christian is a very social little boy who displays his recognition
of familiar voices by smiling and laughing. He enjoys listening to
music, having cartoons on the TV and playing with toys that he can
manipulate. Christian also likes activities in his developmental
day school. He tracks people with his eyes and clearly recognizes
people he knows. Christian is able to move his wheelchair short distances
and is working on weight-bearing exercises that will allow him to
eventually use a walker. His strengths are his motivation to communicate
using facial expressions and vocalizations.
Christian receives occupational, speech and physical therapy once
a week. Goals for him include working on sensory integration through
diet, which involves stimulating him with different toys, feelings
and sounds in the hope that he will get used to feeling a variety
of textures while eating. Christian is also working on tracking
with his eyes for 10 seconds, grasping and releasing objects on
purpose and moving his wheelchair without provocation. While emotional
connection with Christian is slight, he is able to recognize people
he likes and have positive relationships. He has shown to be comfortable
in familiar settings.
A Family for Christian
Christian can flourish in a family that would be involved in his
therapy and accept a limited amount of emotional exchange. An
adoptive family for Christian would need to be dedicated to him
and his
needs and work with him on an individual basis. He can be a very
happy and loving child and his adoptive family will need to appreciate
his strengths while working with him and his needs. (NC #001-2151)
For more information on this child or adoption and foster care,
in general, call NC Kids Adoption and Foster Care Network toll free
at 1-877-NCKIDS-1 (1-877-625-4371).
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