Cade from Bulgaria

Cade was born in December 2012. He has been diagnosed with infantile cerebral palsy, microcephaly, epilepsy (generalized clonic-tonic seizures) and significant delays in development.

Update March 2018: Cade is nonverbal, makes occasional eye contact, and rarely reacts to his name. He does not show interest in objects, toys, or peers. His chewing and swallowing reflexes are underdeveloped and increased salivation has been noted.

November 2017: Cade is a generally calm little boy who shows interest in his surroundings, reacts to sound and touch, and makes eye contact. He is beginning to recognize familiar adults and enjoys attention from others. Cade expresses his emotions through laughter, tears, sounds and syllables. He likes toys that make noise and being part of group musical activities. Cade has head control and sits with support. He has difficulty grabbing and holding objects.

Weight at birth: 3.000 kg Weight Jan 2018: 15 kg

Height at birth: 50 cm Height Jan 2018: 105 cm Head circumference Jan 2018: 44 cm

THIS CHILD MUST BE ADOPTED FROM THE FOREIGN COUNTRY OF HIS/HER RESIDENCE.

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