Photolisting Profile for Richard

Richard is a 16-year-old boy from California who is hoping to be adopted.

Are you a family that enjoys music and playing tunes? Well then, Richard is the kid for you. This young man really enjoys musical melodies and strumming on a guitar or beating on a drum. Richard completes most, if not all, of the self-help skills like bathing, brushing and general grooming without assistance. However, he sometimes requires verbal prompts and reminders. He is able to prepare some non-cooked items for himself like a light lunch or breakfast. He also is able to communicate with simple words and phrases and is able to get his point across pretty well. Richard really thrives with structure and daily routine. Richard is very pleasant and mild mannered and serves as a role model for other kids around him. He is always very mindful and follows directions without question. Richard is diagnosed with Severe Mental Retardation and with Fragile X-Syndrome. If you would like to be considered for this young man and are willing to provide a stable and structured home with a great deal of love, please submit an inquiry.