Hearing Loss | International Adoption

Hayden

October 2014 by waitingchildinfo

Hayden was born in October 2014 and found abandoned when he was around 7 months old. His medical file suggests craniofacial hemangioma, encephalatrophy with left limbs motor dysfunction, abnormal ABR of both ears. Potential Sturge-Weber Syndrome. Don’t miss his updates below! SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD At the age of 7-9 months Hayden could raise his head while lying on his stomach and use his hands to hold toys and put them in his mouth. He reacted to the word, “no,” and could […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Hemangioma, Limb Difference, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Levi

January 2014 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Levi was born in January 2014 has been diagnosed with Hydrocephalus and a mild hearing impairment in his right ear. Left ear tested normal. SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Levi was abandoned when he was around 6 months old. At that time he had a poor appetite and was weak. The staff felt his general development was somewhat delayed. In August of 2014 they said he […]

Categories: Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Hydrocephalus, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Wesley

May 2013 by waitingchildinfo

*** GRANT UP TO $2,500 AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFYING FAMILIES *** Wesley was born May 2013 and found by the gate of a hospital when he was about one day old. He has been diagnosed with an external deformity of his left ear, cleft lip (repaired August 2013) and cleft palate (repaired May 2015). There are also two ultrasound reports for his heart in the file that indicate CHD (PFO) but a year later the PFO couldn’t be found. A […]

Categories: Anemia, Boys, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Cleft Lip, Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate, Cleft Palate, Congenital Heart Disease, Ear Malformation, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Libby

February 2013 by waitingchildinfo

Libby was born in February 2013 and found abandoned when she was a few days old. She has been diagnosed with missing her right ear. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST Libby’s adoption file was written when she was 5 months old in July 2013. At that time she had a ready smile and could lay on her abdomen. She lived in a bright and spacious […]

Categories: Cerebral Palsy, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Ear Malformation, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Bailey

October 2012 by waitingchildinfo

Bailey was born in October 2012 and found abandoned when she was around 5 months old. She has been diagnosed with being deaf and lack of speech. *** UP to $2,500 grant available for qualifying families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST When Bailey initially entered her institute she was said to be thin, weak and delayed in motion development. She received rehabilitation training and when she was 8 months old she could sit supported […]

Categories: CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Delays, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Tulip

November 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Tulip was born in November 2011 and found abandoned a few days later. She was diagnosed with left external auditory canal occlusion and her file indicates that her hearing isn’t very good. *** Grant up to $2,500 available for qualified families *** SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD RELEASED TO THE SHARED LIST As a newborn Tulip didn’t cry much. At the age of 6 months her appetite increased and she happily ate more. As more foods were added to her diet […]

Categories: Autism, CHINA PROGRAM, Delays, Ear Malformation, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Danny

January 2011 by waitingchildinfo

Danny was born in January 2011 and found abandoned around 2 months old. He’s been diagnosed with post-operative congenital heart disease, and wears hearing aids. AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Danny was said to be outgoing, friendly, good-natured, liked to be close to people and had good independence. He’s a quiet boy who loves riding bikes and playing on children’s slides. He had heart surgery three years ago with good recovery. Danny was initially diagnosed with deafness but is […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, CHD - Congenital Heart Disease, CHINA PROGRAM, Congenital Heart Disease, Hearing Loss, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

Grace

August 2010 by waitingchildinfo

Grace was born in August 2010 and found abandoned when she was 3 months old. She is diagnosed with congenital deafness and retinoblastoma (eye cancer). With the inability to hear, Grace seldom communicated with the outside world in her infancy. By the age of 6 months, Grace received an official diagnosis of retinoblastoma and began chemotherapy. She received surgery on her right eye, where the cancer was located, that led to blindness in that eye. Her caretakers noted that “she suffered so […]

Categories: Blind, Cancer, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Girls, GRANT AVAILABLE, Hearing Loss, Retinoblastoma, SHARED LIST CHILDREN, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN, Visual Impairment

Bobby

June 2007 by waitingchildinfo

AGENCY DESIGNATED SPECIAL FOCUS CHILD Bobby was born June 2007 and is deaf. He was found abandoned when he was 4 years old. Bobby lives in a foster family where he is a good helper and playmate to his foster siblings. He is described as kind, sensible and clever and everyone likes him. Bobby takes care of himself (feeding, washing, dressing) and likes to help his foster mom with chores. He loves to learn and wants to do homework like his […]

Categories: AGENCY DESIGNATED CHILDREN, Boys, CHINA PROGRAM, Deaf, Hearing Loss, SPECIAL FOCUS CHILDREN

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