King was born in May 2011 and found abandoned when he was a few weeks old. He has been diagnosed with horizontal nystagmus and corneal opacity in both eyes.

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King’s original report was completed in February 2014 and at that time he was said to be a healthy boy. Caretakers taught him to stack blocks and when he would reach out to knock them over he would laugh happily at the sound of them falling. He was said to be introverted and enjoyed toys that were colorful and made sounds. They believe he could see a little with his right eye as he would hold it very close. King liked to go for walks outside holding his caretakers hand. He smiled when he heard the sounds of birds singing, cars honking and people talking. He could understand the what was said to him and didn’t like to try new foods. He was sensible and although he liked shaking the gate he would stop when the caretaker explained he could break it.

MARCH 2017 UPDATE BELOW: 

Compared to other children his development is delayed. Although he can’t speak, he is able to understand instructions such as picking things up or bringing his clothes to a caretaker. He isn’t able to speak but does make noises to communicate. When he is hungry or uncomfortable he will go to a caregiver and make a “owow” sound. When King received new toys he put them in front of his face to inspect with a big smile. He was able to recognize things like clothes, pants, shoes, cup, ball, etc. When he dropped something on the floor he could pick it up. He was able to feed himself as well.

King’s vision may be poor but his hearing is said to be very sensitive. He hadn’t had any surgery or treatment for his eyes. He was attending preschool but didn’t like to be social with the other kids, preferring to play by himself.

King could walk and climb stairs unassisted, and could slowly kick and chase a ball on the playground. One of his favorite actives was holding brightly colored toys up to the light to play with them. He was described as a happy and cheerful boy.

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NOVEMBER 2017 UPDATE BELOW: 

Agency staff met King in November 2017 and said he was still not speaking other than a few words such as “mom” or “hungry.” Caretakers said he did understand what was said to him.

The cataract over his right eye appeared worse than the left and his lack of vision impeded access to his environment. He didn’t seem able to hold a crayon to draw but could hold objects and pass from hand to hand. He could walk alone and run. He accepted hugs from familiar people and had a calm and quiet personality. King could feed himself and bath with help but was not yet potty trained. It was reported that he was attending a special classroom and rehab training center.

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