Uudate: My family has found me!
Andrew is a very polite 9 year old who has been living in a wonderful foster home for the past year. He is deaf. He communicates with his peers and house nannies by pointing to objects and expressing his needs. He has begun learning sign language 3 times a week with an American therapist at the foster home. They are working on identifying objects, things, colors, and people. He is proving to be a quick learner. Teaching Andrew to sign and understand concept ideas has been difficult due to his lack of reading, however they are diligently working through it with the use of picture scenes and acting. He is a very bright and outgoing young man. He is very smart and the therapist believes he has a lot of potential for learning sign language! He has a wonderful sense of humor and a smile which can light up any room.
Andrew is sweet boy who is described as smart and loving, and always ready to help! He is otherwise healthy aside from his deafness! He is in school and enjoys playing outside and especially loves basketball. He needs a family who is prepared for a child that will be a part of the deaf community.
Andrew is now listed as Bo with Lifeline Children’s Services. Please contact Lifeline for more information or to view his file.
Resources for families adopting children with hearing impairment:
Yahoo Group
Rainbow Kids
Families who have adopted children with hearing impairment:
In The Waiting
Ears To Hear
Our Journey to Luke
For more information on beginning the adoption journey contact The Advocacy Team.
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