He has only lived in the orphanage for 2 years and he has a dignosis of cerebral palsy. He is a kind child with a gentle heart and he is a leader and caretaker among the children. He shows few signs of his special need and he is walking, talking, and he is developmentally on track.
Here are a few questions that were recently answered regarding his progress:
- How does his cerebral palsy affect him? He sometimes drools, intelligence is no problem.
- Does he have trouble running or walking? Basically he can walk, but he cannot run quickly
- Does he use the toilet? Yes
- Is he mentally delayed? No
- Has he ever had a MRI or scan of his brain? Yes, it is normal
- Can he write his name? Yes
- Does he play well with the other children? He enjoys playing with other children. He gets along. He is a lovely little boy.
- Does he have any trouble learning? No
- Is he an aggressive or a mean boy? He gets along with the boys. He likes to help others.
- Does he have any trouble talking or with his speech? Speech is slower than the same age children, but he is able to express his precise meaning.
The medical information in his referral is complete with all relevant testing and evaluations.
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