Photolisting Profile for Mathew

Mathew is a 15-year-old boy from Virginia who is hoping to be adopted.

Mathew is a very lovable Caucasian male, who enjoys being outside swinging and playing. Listening to music is one of his favorite activities. Because of some special challenges, Mathew requires a lot of assistance with many activities of daily living such as bathing and getting dressed. He needs the structure and security a daily routine provides. He is able to recognize familiar things with his daily routine, such as the route to and from school, and he communicates through a picture exchange system and limited sign language. He is able to turn on and use simple electronics like a leap pad, electric piano, and radio. He enjoys anything that has a different texture as it provides him with tactile stimulation. A family interested in adopting Mathew would need to love physical contact and be able to keep their time very structured. Knowledge of community resources and a positive support network will help a family to be successful at parenting Mathew. Financial assistance is available to help with his needs. Mathew has made good progress and it can continue with a nurturing, patient, understanding family able to adapt to his needs.