Photolisting Profile for Audwin 'AJ'

Audwin 'aj' is a 10-year-old boy from Virginia who is hoping to be adopted.

AJ’s smile can touch your heart. He is a little boy in need of a forever family. AJ has a lot of energy and likes to play video games and ride his bicycle. He likes to be read to and interacts in the learning process. If you ask him, he will tell you his favorite foods are fried chicken and pizza. He has aspirations of becoming a firefighter when he grows up. AJ had a traumatic start in life and has a lot of challenges to overcome. He needs firm structure and appropriate consequences when he ignores behavioral expectations. He has a difficult time maintaining appropriate personal space and needs to learn how to establish and keep friendships with his peers. He seeks attention from adults and reacts strongly when he is not the center of attention. Educationally, AJ is on grade level but his behavior in the classroom can be challenging and inhibit his learning abilities. AJ requires a lot of management and redirection although he is usually eager to please adults. He participates in ongoing therapy and medication management. Financial assistance is available to the committed family that is willing to work closely with trained professionals in meeting AJ’s needs. Can AJ count on you?