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| listed November 2022 |
FAMILY FOUND MARCH 2023
"Marcko"
Meet handsome Marcko! Marcko is 3 years old and living in Eastern Europe. He is diagnosed with hydrocephalus and cerebral palsy.
Marcko is a sweet and adorable little boy. He likes to play with toys and balls.
Marcko can independently walk, run, and climb stairs. He knows a few of his body parts and other basic skills. Marcko can speak simple phrases and words. He still needs help eating, but is working on this.
Marcko had surgery to place a shunt as an infant. The shunt was replaced in February 2022.
Marcko currently has $26.00 in his personal grant with Reece's Rainbow towards his adoption!
Though "Marcko"'s bio is short, what IS clear is that he is a precious little boy waiting for his forever family. Marcko is still so young, there is still time before his light fades. Don't keep him waiting. Click the link to inquire or donate towards his adoption!
UPDATE FEBRUARY 2023
Marcko is now listed as "Michael" with Saint Mary International! His bio reads: Marcko moves independently from position to position, climbs, bends from a lifting device. There was also a significant improvement in independent gait. He takes an active part in throwing and kicking a ball. Kinesitherapy sessions with Marcko are aimed at improving balance and coordination through active exercises with football and play therapy. It was noticed an improvement in the manipulation of objects and the development of his play skills. The performance of object actions with the toys is observed, i.e. as intended (e.g. talk on the phone). In terms of types of grips, progress is also reported – nests checkers and small stones in a box, strings sorters – still does not distinguish by shape and color, only the action of stringing is mastered. Marcko recognizes some of the parts of his body, such as arms, legs, head – and the idea of “body diagram” becomes more and more complete for him. He pronounces many separate words without trying to connect them into a sentence, yet. Marcko likes to sing baby songs and to dance under the accompaniment of music. He recognizes his own image when placed in front of the mirror. Marcko does not report his physiological needs and is still in diapers. Work is being done to teach him to assist in performing routine daily activities and his active participation in them. Marcko undoes his shoelaces, attempts to take off outerwear, assists with changing, lifts his pelvis when changing a diaper, attempts self-feeding by holding a spoon, using a fist grip with the help of an adult, and the left hand partners adequately, holding the bowl.
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