Birthday:.: July 2014 
Gender:Boy 
Special needs: Cebral Dysplasia, Delayed growth development

Heartsent staff met Jonah (now 3) on our 2016 Hope Visit in September. Although a little slow to warm to us, Jonah is alert, observant and very engaged and playful once he feels comfortable. He enjoys playing with toy instruments and catching or chasing balls. He sits on his own, reaches for toys and is able to crawl anywhere fast. He walks steadily but enjoys having his hand held. He can take his own clothes on and off and is cooperative when getting dressed. Jonah is a good communicator who has lots of words, readily shares his toys and makes excellent eye contact. Loveable Jonah has a smile that must be earned, but totally worth the time it takes. A doctor’s review recently shared with us indicates that Jonah is “progressing very well” but shows possible symptoms of a genetic disorder called neurofibromatosis and we have requested additional testing. We would encourage any family interested in Jonah to learn more about this condition so that this sweet boy is welcomed by a family prepared to help him meet his potential. Jonah has a $2,500 HAI grant! "He is a gem, is verbalizing and saying words, is very busy and active, has good eye contact, sweet, walks well with help and is taking steps on his own, crawling with ease, shares toys, sits on his own, feeds himself, good with his hands, engages well, very interested in his surroundings, alert, and social". A little over 3 feet tall, Jonah's latests update states that he is doing great, and loves to sing! Jonah adapts well and has improved his walking and talking!


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