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| Listed January 2024 |
"Izaiah"
Meet adorable little "Izaiah"! Izaiah is 3 years old and living in Eastern Europe. In addition to cataracts, Izaiah is also diagnosed with hydrocephalus, scoliosis, osteoporosis, and peripheral neuropathy.
Izaiah is a sweet and curious boy. He enjoys playing with toys, games, and other children. Izaiah loves going for walks outside.
Izaiah is currently living in a foster family. He can pull himself up to standing with support. Izaiah has limited vision in his left eye especially. He understands what is said to him, and he will smile and make eye contact. He says a few single words, but primarily communicates with gestures and facial expressions. Izaiah is able to say how old he is on his fingers. He is beginning to show interest in potty training, but he is still wearing a diaper. Izaiah is able to sit independently, roll over, and can stand up from lying down. He is mostly bottle fed, and can hold his bottle independently. Izaiah's fine motor skills are also delayed, however he can transfer objects between hands.
Izaiah receives physical therapy three times a week, and has made significant progress. His therapist feels that he will be walking independently very soon. As of November 2023, Izaiah has had cataract surgery on both eyes. He was also recently seen by a neurologist in June 2023, who dropped the hydrocephalus diagnosis.
Izaiah currently has $642.50 in his personal grant with Reece's Rainbow!
I know the perfect family for this super sweet boy is out there! "Izaiah" is still young, and would greatly benefit from early intervention. I just hope he doesn't have to wait too much longer. Could Izaiah be your son?
UPDATE AUGUST 2024
Izaiah is now listed as "RBK_961" with World Links! His update reads: He can see with his right eye but not with his left eye. He is also diagnosed with congenital hydrocephalus, as well as facial dysformism. There is a suspicion of spinal curvature - his left leg is longer and thinner than his right leg. Izaiah is sociable, he calmly communicates with adults and children he knows.
Izaiah is also listed with Global Adoptions. He is attending a day program three days a week, and is making some developmental progress!
Izaiah is now listed as "Ismael" with Saint Mary International! His update reads: Izaiah just turned 3 and is currently living in a foster home. He is described to be in good overall condition but delayed neuropsychological and physical development. Izaiah needs a specialized rehabilitation for his neuropsychological and physical development. Izaiah was the 6th child born of an unmonitored pregnancy. He was placed into a foster family at eight days old. In June 2022, an operation was performed on his right eye. After this operation, Izaiah can see with his eye, but it is limited. He does have glasses, but he does not like to wear them and will take them off. In October 2022, Izaiah had an operation done on his left eye, but it did not work and he cannot see with it. He has had multiple operations on his eyes to remove cataracts. Izaiah's motor ability has improved. He sits independently, and can roll over and stand from a lying position. He can stand up independently but supported by the wall. Izaiah is unable to walk without assistance but is making significant progress through physical therapy. He is not yet potty trained and wears diapers. Izaiah loves going outside to play. He can hold a bottle and uses a fork. Izaiah's fine motor skills are developing. He can hold an object and transfer it from one hand to the other, and can open a box and empty it. He can follow the movement of an object with his eyes. Izaiah responds to gestures and understands facial expressions. He understands some of what is said to him. Izaiah imitates words, turns his head to the direction of sound, reacts to his reflection in the mirror, and understands simple instructions. He recognizes familiar voices such as that of his foster parent. Izaiah is sociable, and calmly communicates with adults and children he knows. He is not afraid of strangers, but until he gets to know them, he looks around suspiciously. There is a frequent change in mood, one moment he is cheerful and the next he is angry, and there is not always a clear reason why. Izaiah makes sounds typical for his age, and can say "grandma", "mama", "papa", "give", "nana", and "hello". Izaiah plays with favorite toys, and he loves to hide objects!
UPDATE DECEMBER 2024
Izaiah is now listed as "Zachary" with Children's House International!
UPDATE MARCH 2025
Izaiah is now listed as "Isaak" with Open Door Adoptions! His update reads: Izaiah was found to follow objects with his right eye, while is left eye has limited vision. He is receiving physical therapy. Izaiah should be followed by a pediatric neurologist and ophthalmologist. Izaiah is generally physically healthy. He can sit on his own, and walk with support. Izaiah has speech delays, but says a few single words. He plays with toys, and shows interest in other children. He makes good eye contact. Izaiah's development is overall delayed. When he is frustrated, he can show aggression. He is developing slowly but making progress!
Izaiah is now listed with World Links Association, AND he has a new photo! This precious little boy has grown up so much. I can't believe he is still waiting for the perfect family. Please SEE Izaiah and all the love and joy he could bring to your life! From Rainbowkids: Izaiah is 3 years old. He is a positive and sociable child, always smiling and eager to connect with those around him. Despite being delayed in his psychomotor development and having moderate mental disabilities, Izaiah exhibits a warm and affectionate nature, frequently showing love through hugs and kisses, especially to his foster mother. He enjoys cuddling and craves the comfort of being hugged or kissed. Though he can sometimes show self-aggressive behavior when upset, he is generally a joyful child, full of curiosity about the world around him. He has a strong attachment to cleanliness and will ask his foster mother to tidy up if something is dirty near him. Izaiah is interested in animals, and he delights in knowing the sounds made by a cat, dog, and duck. He loves music, particularly folk tunes, and reacts joyfully when the volume is turned up. Izaiah enjoys playing with toys, especially those that produce sounds or lights, like cars and trucks. His desire for routine is evident, as he helps clean up his toys and puts them away in their proper place. Izaiah also is dealing with several physical challenges, including blindness in his left eye, and neuropathies that cause involuntary movements. He also has scoliosis and osteoporosis. Izaiah can walk with support, but is not yet speaking.
Izaiah can sit independently, crawl and roll over. He pulls to a stand with support and cruises some but cannot yet walk. Physical therapy services have ceased because Izaiah did not like to participate in this intervention. Izaiah transfers objects between his hands and is able to hold items such as cutlery to feed himself, his own open cup, and pencils to scribble. Izaiah eats and sleeps well. He depends on help from others for many tasks of daily living, including diapering. A smiley, sociable but sometimes moody child, Izaiah has a low frustration tolerance and exhibits self-injurious behaviors, such as pulling his hair and hitting his head, when his wishes are not fulfilled. While he has a limited interest in toys, Izaiah does enjoy playing with cars/trucks and rolling a ball back and forth with a partner. He does not like to be in messy spaces and asks his foster mom to clean up around him when he feels it necessary. Despite continuous challenges with his cataracts, Izaiah appears to have some vision in his right eye allowing him to track, including enjoyment of hidden object games. This curious boy also reacts to sounds and voices in his environment, responds when being called by name, and follows simple directions. Although he only speaks in single words supplemented by appropriate gestures, his receptive language is well developed. Izaiah is attached to his foster family and enjoys being with them, including giving and receiving physical affection. He distinguishes strangers and treats them with some initial suspicion. Izaiah engages with laughter during games and friendly interactions and loves to go for walks outside. In addition, he likes being around animals, listening to folk music, and singing.
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