Photolisting Profile for Richard

Richard

Age:9
Gender:M
State:Texas
Disabilities:

Emotional: Moderate
Physical: Moderate
Medical: Mild
Developmental: Severe

Siblings:

Josiah

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Description

Richard is the younger of the two brothers and is a happy, loveable boy. He enjoys getting new clothes and toys. Richard loves to watch movies and play games, although his attention span is limited. A family for Richard will need to provide constant supervision, attention and encouragement. Richard has significant special needs. He displays autistic like behaviors and becomes easily distracted, has serious trouble paying attention, developmental delays, expressive language disorder, and has a slower rate of learning. He has a history of seizures following a head injury. He receives medication to help improve his behaviors and mood. His favorite movie is Oliver. He also loves movies with animals. A clinical geneticist recently saw Richard and referred him to a cardiologist for testing. Richard receives speech therapy and occupational therapy. Richard is a happy child with a pleasant personality and with the right family he will grow and progress.

Richard and Josiah need a family willing to adopt them both and keep them together. They have a variety of developmental, emotional and medical issues that will need to be addressed. Richard is the younger of the two brothers and is a happy, loveable boy. Josiah is a sweet and loveable child who loves one-on-one attention. He is an affectionate boy who likes to give hugs. Josiah and Richard need a patient loving family dedicated to providing ongoing medical care, structure and encouragement. Visit us at the http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adoption_and_Foster_Care/About_Our_Children/HG_15163Richard_Josiah.asp.

A patient and loving family capable of providing structure, consistency, and love, is needed for Richard and his brother Josiah. Richard responds well to positive reinforcement and encouragement. Richard loves attention and needs a dedicated loving family with extensive parenting experience. He needs a family with an understanding and acceptance of children with special needs. Richard has moderate medical needs. He requires a family willing to ensure that he receives appropriate medical care.

More information about adopting Richard

Agency Child ID #: 19568

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