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A D O P T I O N
Preface:
The children listed here are waiting in all parts of the world. Please note
that so much cannot be said in listings, but that our staff would love to
discuss these children. These particular children are waiting right now for
families and they are also representative of the many other children who are
waiting with AIAA.
For more information, please contact
(with the ID# and brief description) moti@aiaaadopt.org
AIAA’s WAITING CHILDREN OF THE WORLD ~
Listing updated: 04/7/08
4 children listed during
the course of April
43. Male, 3/98
March 07 UPDATE:
This is a child who appears much younger than his actual age due to a fact that he is not as
tall as other children his age. A happier, kinder little boy would be difficult to find however. On this visit, both
his caretaker and teacher were full of praise for this him. He has made a huge jump in maturity in the last
year. They say it is as if things just started to fit together for him. This is a boy that everyone loves and wants
desperately to find a loving home for. Academically he is still somewhat behind where he would be if he had
been able to have a good start at an appropriate age but his teacher feels he is catching up, trying hard and
paying attention in class. He needs a chance!
This special little boy has been waiting for a long time. Although we were waiting for his referral for a couple of
years, he was only transferred to his recent Children's Home the middle of last year. This little boy could
best be described as FULL OF FUN. He is a lively child with a continual smile on his face and a glint in his
eyes. When he first arrived he was in everyone's estimation, a complete handful. He was never malicious
or mean to anyone but on the other hand, he rarely listened and definitely marched to his own drummer.
This little boy has a heart condition (ASD-Atrial Septal Defect) that is quite stable right now and may or
may not need future surgery. It is felt however that his heart condition could be the reason for his
smaller stature and tolerated impish behaviors. Everyone just hated saying no to him and as he looked
a few years younger than his actual age, he was treated that way. Quite simply, he was able to get away
with almost everything by being cute, playful and smiling. Much has changed over this last year. For one thing,
both his experienced caretaker, and even more so, his teacher, put their feet down and demanded more of
him. He has risen to these expectations and he is doing well.
In class, his teacher has much praise for him. Once he finally sat in one place, he started absorbing his
lessons well and she feels he is above average in his learning abilities. He hasn't changed completely and
he is still full of fun but now it is much more age appropriate. This is a child who has made and kept good
friends and who is enjoyed by everyone. He is a child that when he is interested and engaged in activities
(such as building with Legos or playing games) can sit for an hour plus and be completely absorbed. That
being said, he needs an active family who can enjoy a spirited child.
For more information, please contact
(with the ID# and brief description)
moti@aiaaadopt.org
**A significant subsidy for the adoption of this special child is available to qualifying families.
46. Male, 12/03/05
UPDATE 11/07:
This little one is waiting once again. For a while his Children’s Home wanted to observe him as they were
concerned about delays in his development. On my recent trip to visit this little guy he was doing much better.
He is very friendly, social and alert little boy who is able to capture your attention with a look and a smile. He
is now able to stand very steadily on his legs with support. He is also pullng himself up to a stand and he
can cruise a bit. While I was visiting he showed off by walking using a push walker. This little guy is ready
to stand alone but he just isn’t quite convinced yet that he can accomplish this. After a second or two he
just sits himself down. Although he can understand what is said to him, his language skills are still behind.
This child, like many in his Children’s Home with medical and/or developmental issues is being monitored in the
early intervention program as well as receiving regular physical therapy.
Despite his medical issues this little boy waits for a family to love him and he has waited far far too long.
UPDATE 8/06:
An updated report on this little guy reports that he has a good social smile and that he gurgles with delight
when people speak to him. He is also showing good auditory and visual responses, and enjoys babbling
during play. This little one, despite his diagnosis, continues to move his arms and legs well. He shows good
hand, foot and hand-foot play abilities. His motor abilities (as of a month ago) were considered to be at a
4-6 month stage. He is showing favorable progress and will continue to receive early intervention therapy.
This expressive, wide eyed, sweet baby boy was born weighing 2 kg. Soon after his birth, he was hospitalized
for an “excision of Lumbar Myelomenigocele”. By the time he was discharged from the hospital he was
described as “conscious oriented, alert and playful.” His recovery was said to be uneventful.
For more information on this medical issue, here are a few places to begin:
http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs12txt.htm, http://health.allrefer.com/health/myelomeningocele-children-info.html
and http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/681_1224.asp . On a recent trip (late February) I found him
to be a very alert baby who moves his arms AND legs well. In addition, his lower body reflexes appear to
be quite good and he is very sensitive to having his little feet tickled. This is a baby who makes good eye
contact when you hold him and talk to him and who easily tracks voices and objects with his eyes.
His caretakers say that he is generally a “no problem” baby.
This little boy does have a family history issue that needs to be taken into consideration.
For more information, please contact
(with the ID# and brief description)
moti@aiaaadopt.org
64. Female, 5-07-05
Nov. 2007 UPDATE:
A visit to this little one was a welcome surprise. She has done so well since I saw her in February I can only
think that her new Occupational Therapist is the person responsible. For the first time I saw her not only
smiling during therapy but singing, babbling and laughing. What a delightful change this was from the little
one who only screamed during past therapy sessions. She is now receiving about 40 minutes per day, five
days a week of therapy and her therapist is using Play Therapy with her. That seems to be the key. She still
has some noncompliant days when she isn’t feeling too well but on those days the therapist just leaves her
alone and the next day she seems fine again. There is no question that this little one has been loved and quite
spoiled by her care taker. She is an emotional little girl who cries if you tell her she is “naughty” and she can be
moody and stubborn at times. On the other hand, I almost never saw her without a huge grin and in a playful
mood, during this trip. The only time she would cry in front of me was when I got up to leave her after playing
with her for about twenty minutes. She is pretty good at turning on and off the waterworks.
This little one can now maintain a sitting position when placed in that position and she can play with toys
while sitting. She is measurably stronger and in more control of her body than she was the last time I visited.
It is clear that she recognizes everyone and has favorites among the staff and the children. Her room mother
and therapist feel her comprehension is good. This is a very alert and curious little girl who watches
EVERYTHING going on around her and who is quite aware of what is going on. She is able to follow directions
within her abilities, such as look at……(with objects or people), or sit down, get up, give me your hand, pull
the lever, etc. This little one seems to have a good sense of humor and she often makes those around her
laugh. A video of her with her therapist is available for serious families who are interested in proceeding with
her adoptive placement.
This little one has been waiting for a very long time. Last year I wrote an article about her "I Guess You Can
Just Call Me Suri" and we really thought she had found her family soon after the article was on line. Sadly,
this didn’t eventuate for her and once again we are looking for a family to love and care for her. In the
meantime, she has been loved and cared for in her children’s home. Her caretaker absolutely adores her and
dotes upon her all day, every day. She has always been with the same caretaker and the love between them
is obvious. The smile that lights up her adorable face the minute she sees her caretaker is all you need to
observe to know how much love she has received. Even the other toddlers in her room help her whenever they
can. This little one does need extra help as she lives with cerebral palsy, however, she has been excessively
indulged. For more information about CP,
here’s a good place to start:
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/cerebral_palsy/cerebral_palsy.htm
This little one is cute and funny. She is also strong willed and determined. These are good traits when she is
getting what she wants but when physical therapy is being done by someone other than her caretaker she can
loudly announce to everyone that she isn’t very happy to have her body manipulated. This is a child who needs
a very tender touch and calming, soft conversation to accompany her therapy. Her caretaker gives her this and
she gives her caretaker cooperation and big smiles. Her therapists have not been as tender with therapy and
she knows how to let them know when she is annoyed. On this trip I was able to watch her play with and
manipulate toys. She reaches out for toys, grabs toys, releases toys and objects with both hands. I found that
her left side is stronger than her right side. When placed in a standing position, she is able to put both feet
flat on the floor. She is obviously making advances in her gross motor abilities but she needs to be provided
with appropriate therapy and loving patience. This is a child who knows the other children in her room and her
caretaker says she understands much that her caretaker is saying to her. As her speech acquisition is also
affected she is delayed in her expressive language skills. I found her to be observant and curious about
everything around her and it is clear to me that she will never reach her potential while living in an
institutional setting.
For more information, please contact
(with the ID# and brief description)
moti@aiaaadopt.org
72. Male, 08/15/02 est.
When I met this little boy last November, he greeted me with a shy yet curious smile, but he kept his distance
while he watched his friends interact with me. He had every reason to be cautious as life had been very difficult
for him for a long time. A little over a year ago he came to his present orphanage and gradually he has been
making changes in his ability to seek affection, build trust and to learn in a school setting. Fortunately for this
little guy, the people who are now caring for him were able to understand his past traumatic experiences and
to be there for him and to support him over this last year. For the time he has been in their care, they have
gone through all the legalities to free him for adoption and to prepare him for the next step in becoming a
family member. They feel he is now ready and anxious to find a family to join.
The difference I see before me is the newest photos I’ve received on this special child. The photos (oh, how I
wish I could share them) show his full face with HUGE HUGE smiles and a definite twinkle in his eyes. His
missing teeth, both top and bottom, only add to how cute he looks.
This little guy requires positive attention and affection. This is most obvious in the way he responds to
reprimands or constructive criticism. If he is spoken to softly and positively, he will listen and respond in a
positive way. If he is scolded in a manner that he perceives as more aggressive, he becomes stubborn and
refuses to do what he is asked. It has been noted that even his happiness was originally expressed by
body language rather than by vocalizing his joy.
This little one understands whatever is told to him and he communicates appropriately in his local language
with the other children. He is a social child with his friends and enjoys the games and sports they play together.
He is now also comfortable with adults who care for and about him. In his preschool class he has learned,
rhymes that he can repeat, his numbers to 30 orally and he knows the English alphabet. He can identify colors,
fruits, vegetables and animals. He can also answer simple questions about them. He enjoys putting puzzles
together and playing with toy cars. He also enjoys playing ball and being active out of doors. Recently, the
decision was made that he was ready to be moved to their regular school program and he has now left the
preschool to join the older children. His latest description by his social worker is that he is a, "happy child with
a sweet, naughty dimpled smile."
For more information, please contact
(with the ID# and brief description)
moti@aiaaadopt.org
Americans for International Aid and Adoption
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