Laila from Texas

Laila is a silly and playful little girl. She likes anything related to the Disney Frozen movie, specifically the character Elsa. Laila likes to give hugs, especially to her teddy bears. Laila likes playing outside and going to the park. She can communicate by using short sentences spontaneously at times. For example, she can say, "breathe in and breathe out." If she is offered a banana or apple, she can say which one she wants. At times, she will repeat words and sentences that other people say. She likes to work hard and receive rewards and praise. Laila likes to have fun at school and is active in the classroom. At home, Laila likes watching educational videos on TV or her tablet. Laila likes to be given an important job to do, such as setting and managing the timer for electronic usage. She likes to watch cartoon shows. Laila does like to use her tablet to play games. Laila prefers to play alone at times. She has an active imagination, and you may find her building a fort independently. Laila likes tea sets, kinetic sand, sparkly things, and playing on the playground.

Lily is Laila's older sister, and Lily and Laila share a very close sibling bond. They are both silly and playful. They are affectionate and like to give hugs. Even though Lily is the older sibling, she looks to her younger sister, Laila, for guidance and validation. Laila sees herself as Lily's protector. Laila and Lily both like to watch educational videos, especially those with music they can sing and dance along to. Laila will often show Lily how to complete a task by modeling it for her first. Both sisters love anything and everything related to the Disney movie Frozen. They both have a special Frozen pillow that is important to them. Both girls like to dance and sing together and enjoy attending church. They both enjoy listening to Gospel music.

Laila's forever family will offer a routine and structured home environment as she thrives on routine. The ideal family will provide her with unconditional love and patience. Laila looks forward to making memories with her forever family. Laila has a lot of love to offer a family. Her forever family will demonstrate their commitment to her throughout her life. The ideal family will be able to care for a child with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Lily's forever family will be knowledgeable about accessing support services for her.