Matilda, born Oct 2010, is 10 years old and is very sweet and gentle. She entered ICC's care in November 2016 at the age of 6, and we have some past care history we can share with interested families. Matilda does not have an adoption file currently, but we have been given permission to advocate for her adoption. Her Welfare Center will create an adoption file if an adoptive family steps forward.
Matilda has a diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. She has low muscle tone and development delays. Her medical conditions affect her ability to initiate and control movement, and she has a tremor in her right hand that is present throughout the day. Matilda receives therapy sessions 5 times per week where her goals are to strengthen her core, improve her balance and walking. She is now walking with support and practicing sitting to standing positions!
Matilda uses a manual wheelchair to mobilize. She likes to explore her home and community with the assistance of her carer to propel her chair. She enjoys standing if provided with something to hold onto. She also likes to sit on a stool or chair throughout the day to play with friends or watch TV.
Matilda is able to use sounds, facial expressions and emotions to communicate her needs to her carers. Her verbal skills are delayed for her age, and she is happy to follow her carers lead in what to wear or games to play.
Matilda loves to spend time with others, including both adults and children. She enjoys watching TV, playing games and listening to music. She is a beautiful, peaceful and quiet girl. She is loved by all who meet and know her! She has a gentle nature and loves to giggle or laugh. We have seen her grow emotionally while under our care, and her anxiety has lessened. She is very observant and prefers to watch her peers than engage with toys in the playroom. Matilda is such a joy to be around, and always looks very pretty!
If you are interested in adopting Matilda, please contact Erin Schmidt at erin.schmidt@chinaconcern.org to learn about the steps it would take to get started.
