Jessica from Taiwan

UPDATE Nov 2023: Oh my! What a little sweetheart! Jessica is a darling 18 month old baby girl we met while we were in Taiwan earlier this month. She is described as calm and quiet. That is, until she wants to be held, then she will use her voice and cry to let you know what she wants. She is easy to soothe when she is upset. She just likes to be cuddled. And if that isn’t adorable I don’t know what is. Little Jessica was born prematurely. She has epilepsy, hydrocephalus, and suspected vision issues. She receives OT, PT, and ST every morning at school. When we were in Taiwan she had just received a wheelchair for use while she is at school. She smiled when the caregiver called her name, but had difficulty tracking with her eyes. She did vocalize in response to the caregiver speaking to her. She enjoys when others interact with her, but she does not normally initiate interaction. Jessica is a precious baby girl with so many challenges ahead of her! She needs a family who will provide her with all the love, snuggles, and everything else she needs to thrive. Could she be your daughter? ORIGINAL POST: We are excited to introduce Jessica! As of May 2023, Jessica is 14 months old. Jessica is a snuggly baby that likes to be cuddled and hugged by her caregivers. When tired or upset she is able to relax when she hears music or soothing sounds. Although Jessica is not able to say words yet, she is able to vocalize through babbling. Jessica needs parents who are comfortable with the many unknowns that are presented by her significant special needs. Jessica has epilepsy, hydrocephalus, global developmental delays, and vision concerns. If you think you could be the right family for Jessica, please contact us at Superkids@gladney.orgto review her profile. To protect a child's privacy, Taiwan has strict rules limiting public photos of children. To see more photos of Jessica, request to join Gladney's PRIVATE Taiwan Waiting Child Advocacy group on Facebook.