Mary Ellen

Mary Ellen #23

Age: 1
Diagnosis: Arnold-Chiari syndrome; hydrocephalus (shunt installed); spina bifida aperta-surgically repaired; stabismus; frequent bladder infections that are being treated

Mary Ellen is one year old. Medical records are available, which detail her various hospitalizations and surgeries to treat her medical conditions. She is working on strengthening her upper body and head control. When on her stomach, she is able to raise her head and control it for longer periods of time. When placed in a positioning chair, she controls her head and turns it from side to side. She is able to stay in a seated position with support. She has started to babble and responds to sounds and visual stimulation. She plays with hanging toys in her crib and holds toys that are given to her to play with. She laughs out loud when adults interact with her. She eats from a spoon.

Photos and videos are available, along with detailed medical reports.

Because we only have this child’s file for a short time, she will not be able to receive donations until a family is found for her.