Meet adorable, almost-three year old Jonny.

Jonny likes to look at himself in the mirror and make faces, smiling or opening his eyes and mouth wide. A restless and active boy, he is very interested in new things, and laughs loudly when he’s happy.

Jonny was born in May 2015 and is diagnosed with Down syndrome. He has no other known medical needs. His voice is low and he doesn’t scream or shout. Though he doesn’t speak yet, if he needs something he lets his nannies know by making sounds or crying.

His caregivers can easily tell how he feels by the sound of his voice, and he responds appropriately to their facial expressions. When praised he is happy, and when scolded he gets very quiet.

As of October 2016 he can crawl, sit on his own, and go up and down stairs by holding onto the railing. If Jonny doesn’t like something he’ll refuse it by just not moving, and his caregivers know now that means he doesn’t want it!

When he sleeps, he sucks on two of his fingers, and his nannies will sneak over later and move his hand out of his mouth once he’s asleep.

This cheerful little boy needs a family who will give him all the care and attention he needs!

Jonny’s file is currently with WACAP. He has a $4,000 grant available for qualified families. For more information, please email Ckids@wacap.org.

A few resources or those considering adopting a child with Down syndrome:

An excellent Q and A post on Down syndrome adoption
A dad’s perspective on Down syndrome adoption
More posts on NHBO about Down syndrome
National Down Syndrome Adoption Network Facebook Page
China Adoption Special Needs Information Facebook Group
The National Down Syndrome Society website