Welcome to Great Wall’s waiting child forum. This forum is intended to provide current and updated information about Great Wall’s Waiting Child Program, provide adoption education resources and adoptive family stories for you to enjoy.

Last year we placed almost 160 children through the waiting child program. We are very happy to say many of our families are working on or inquiring about adopting again through this wonderful program.

Last week we notified you of the CCAA’s formal release of their new policy on the shared list.  The wording of the announcement did leave some questions, which we have since clarified with a director.  The two main components are as follows:

ALL new children released to the shared list can only be paired with families who have a log-in date for the first month they are on the list.  If after a month the children have not found their families, older children or those with more significant needs will then be able to be considered by non-logged-in families.

If a family chooses to move forward with a child who is newly listed, they will have 72 hours to complete their letter of intent and formal application for the child once the file is locked.  All children currently on the list still only allow 48 hours.   

Please let us know if you have any questions!

There have not been any new children added to the shared agency list since February 8.  The CCAA will notify all agencies 2-3 days before children will be added, so we can be prepared.  At this time, we do not know when the list will be updated, however there remain nearly 1,000 children currently waiting to find their families.   

Great Wall is now utilizing our online listing to present information about children from the shared list, rather than adding a .pdf document.  Stephanie, our Waiting Child Manager, will be adding more children every Tuesday and Thursday, and will continue to add more as she has time, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!

We have updated the information presented above the listing, so please take the time to review this information thoroughly for information on the inquiry process. 

Please remember, we will be using the individual applications located below the photo listing.  If you wish to inquire about one of these children, you must submit this form.  Email only inquiries will not be considered.  If more than one family inquires about a child, we will review the submissions and will determine where the best potential fit for the child may be.  Please do not be discouraged if the file is being reviewed by another family. We take all circumstances in consideration when reviewing and base the decision on the child’s needs and personality as well as a family’s resources, preparedness, and status in the adoption process. 

If a child’s file is listed as “pending”, this means a family is currently reviewing the child’s file and we are no longer accepting any inquiries for that child.

Remember that this listing is ONLY to be viewed by families who have a current Waiting Child application with Great Wall.  Please do not share or copy any information presented. 

Thank you!

Last week, we shared that the CCAA had plans to require a log-in date for families to be matched with a child who has more easily managed needs.  The CCAA formally released confirmation of this statement to all agencies today.  We are very excited to see the CCAA working to make the system operate in both the best interest of the children and the families who want to bring them home.  

The CCAA has also extended the time period a child’s file is “locked” to 72 hours rather than 48 hours.  This will give families more time to prepare their letter of intent after they have made the decision to commit to their child. 

If you have any questions, please contact our Waiting Child Manager, Stephanie Crouch, at stephanie@gwca.org.

In the “Stephanie’s Corner” section of  this month’s Waiting Child Newsletter, Stephanie addressed some of the CCAA’s new policies and how Great Wall implements these policies within our own procedures. 

Since the CCAA will no longer be adding children’s information to individual agency lists, some families have understandably expressed concern about how this will impact the management of the shared agency list.  At Great Wall, we never attempt to interpret the CCAA’s statements; we always follow each of the CCAA’s guidelines as conservatively as possible in order to safeguard our program for both the children and our families.  For this reason, we will not change in the way we handle things! 

For children who are on the shared list, their information is readily available to all agencies.  This means all agencies have the ability to review a child’s information and look for potential families. Unfortunately, the CCAA’s database is not set up to allow agencies to see if a child is being reviewed by a family. We understand that when reviewing a child’s information, it is more than just having a doctor look at the child’s file.  We know that your family is deeply, emotionally contemplating whether you feel drawn to become that child’s parents.  To know that another family elsewhere could also be considering the same things can be a scary and stressful thing.  There is always a possibility another family could tell their agency they are ready to commit before your family has been able to make that decision. 

We would like to take the time to go over the most controversial part of the shared agency list: “locking a file.”  “Locking the file” is the process of placing the names and LID of a family on the child’s file, which then removes the child’s file from the shared agency list and places the child’s file on a separate list excusive to the agency for 48 hours. 

When agencies log-in to the CCAA’s online system, there are certain standards of practice agencies are obligated to acknowledge and uphold.  One of the items we must comply with is the rule stating that the 48 hour timeframe only be used for inputting information, rather than seeking families for the child.  We have confirmed directly with the CCAA this means a child’s file is never to be locked until after a family has reviewed the child’s file and made the 100% commitment to adopting that child.  The 48 hour “lock” is ONLY to be used in order to submit the family’s letter of intent for the child, NOT for the family to review the child’s information and make a decision.  This is why we will only “lock” a child’s file for your family if you have had the file reviewed by are committed to parenting that child. 

Aside from just being a CCAA rule, there are a couple of very significant reasons as to why this policy is in the best interest of both the child and your family.

• Often, the information in a child’s file can be much older than doctors feel comfortable with reviewing. There may also be information that is pertinent for a doctor to receive in order to inform you of what the child’s needs may be.  We can always request this information from the CCAA and the orphanage, but at times, this information can take several days or even weeks for us to receive.  If the child’s file has been locked, additional information is impossible to obtain within the 48 hour window.  We know that this can sometimes make families feel pulled to commit to the child for fear of losing the referral, rather than adequately evaluating their ability to parent that child.
• At times, after speaking with a medical professional, families may decide they are not able to provide for the needs of that child.  If the child’s file has been locked by an agency and they do not submit the letter of intent within 48 hours, the child’s file will reappear on the shared agency list.  Because the file is not to be locked unless the family is committed, the CCAA mandates an agency cannot access that child’s file again for 15 days.  This means, they will not be able to seek another family for that child within that time frame.  In addition, because the file was locked, the child’s information was unavailable to other agencies during that time, thus causing the child to lose two days towards finding their family.

We are aware that not every agency handles their Waiting Child policies and procedures in the same way. At Great Wall, we always respect of each of the CCAA’s rules and regulations.  We strictly adhere with all policies handed down from the CCAA to ensure our continued success and involvement in the Waiting Child Program.

If you have any questions about this Policy update, please email Stephanie Crouch at stephanie@gwca.org.

Thank you!

Many families have concerns about adopting an older child.  The truth is that the desire to have a family does not diminish as children age, nor does their ability to reach their potential once they are surrounded by the love and support of a forever family.

Amy Eldridge of Love Without Boundaries, a worldwide group of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned and impoverished children in China, addresses the issues associated with adopting older children here.

If you are like so many families considering adopting a waiting child from China, attend a Great Wall Waiting Child Webinar to find out if the program is right for you.  Our webinars are hosted by Allison Stock, an adoptive mom of three.  Speaking from her personal experience, Allison will highlight the differences between the Waiting Child Program and the China’s non-special needs program, as well as important steps in the process.

Register today to learn about the Waiting Child program from the comfort of your own home. 

Greetings everyone,

The March 2010 Edition of our Angels of Hope Newsletter is now available online at:

http://www.gwca.org/files/wc_newsletter/march2010/

Enjoy and happy reading!

Sincerely,

Great Wall China Adoption

Good afternoon!

Over the last few weeks, the CCAA has been discussing the Waiting Child Program and looking for ways to improve both the function of the online system as well as increase the successful placement of the children. 

The CCAA has officially removed all children from agency specific lists.  They will no longer be assigning children’s files to a specific agency, but will be adding all children to the shared agency list.  This way, all of the children will have equal opportunities to find their families throughout all of the agencies.  The only exception will be if an agency holds a camp or has a special program.  The children from these special programs will be assigned to only the agency who held the camp or sponsorship.

Keeping with the idea that it will always be in a child’s best interest to come home with their family as soon as possible, the CCAA will be returning to the policy that children with minor/correctable needs can only be matched with families who have a log-in date (ie: congenital heart disease, cleft lip and palate, and anything else less severe than that). If your family is only open to minor/correctable needs and you have not started your dossier yet, you will need to submit your dossier in order to be considered for a child.

We hope that more positive things will begin to evolve as the CCAA continues to re-evaluate the program and process.  We will keep you updated of any changes!

Stephanie has put together another small list of children who are currently waiting for their families on the shared list.   These children were all added to the shared list on 2/25/2010.  You can access the new listing at http://www.gwca.org/node/251 with your family’s individual password.  This listing is only available to families who have a Waiting Child application on file.  Please note again this is not a full list of children, and it will not be updated if any of the children find their families in the meantime.  If you would like to learn more about any of the children, please email Stephanie at stephanie@gwca.org!

Today is our final day to talk to families about some of the remaining children on our individual agency list. Please review their information below and let us know if you are interested in learning more about any of these children! If we do not have any inquiries today, we will be returning their files to the CCAA.

1. Chet is 3 years old and is diagnosed with the following: post-operative CHD, undescended testicles, developmental delay, abnormal right knee joint. After surgery, this beautiful little boy’s heart now has normal functioning. He has limited mobility due to his leg deformity. He can imitate words and recognizes familiar people. He loves to be outside and to play with balloons and rattles.
2. Scotch is almost 3 years old and is diagnosed with: bilateral clubbed hands and missing thumbs (one hand has been surgically corrected), post-operative cleft lip, cleft palate, and Hepatitis B. He is being cared for by Love Without Boundaries and is doing very well.
3. Zeb is 3.5 years old and has bilateral clubbed hands with only three fingers on each hand. This sweet little boy’s reports were written when he was only 7 months old. At that time, he was developmentally on target for his age. We are asking for updates and hope to receive them soon.
4. Fabian is 4.5 years old and has microcephaly and developmental delays. This handsome little boy was 2 and half years old at the time of his Growth Report and Medical Exam 05/2008. He is described as a chubby, active and loving boy. He is good at imitation and always makes people laugh by imitating the way his caregivers or peers walk. He gets along well with other children, and plays games and shares his toys with them. He can express his needs, does well while being dressed, and takes off clothes by himself. He can point out his five sense organs. All of caregivers and teachers adore and love him very much.
5. Nathaniel is 5.5 years old and is blind. The orphanage report states that although he lives in a dark world, he lives a happy life with the warmth given to him by many kind-hearted people. Now he likes playing toys alone, listen to music quietly. When the music plays his fingers will tap the table following the rhythm of the music. He can stand alone; walk for a long time with support the caretaker. He has outgoing personality, sometimes is impatient, occasionally he is obstinate. He likes to play with people close to him and listen to music.
6. Yvonne is 4 years old years old and is diagnosed with microcephaly. She is very delayed and at 2 years old could not sit on her own or respond to caretakers. She is babbling and is close to her caretakers.
7. Danny is 4.5 years old and has β thalassemia major. At the age of 2.5 years old, he was able to walk and communicate with caregivers simply. He is able to build blocks, take a block out of the cup and bang 2 blocks together. He has the ability to respond to others’ asking for his objects and be cooperative when put on clothes. He is able to button or unbutton clothes. He is fond of playing with toys, and his favorite toys are cars.
8. Ben is almost 5 years old and is post-operative for spina bifida and has a clubbed foot. He attends the Little Sisters Pre-school held by Half the Sky. He is raised by a grandma and his teachers together. He could walk and go up or go down stairs on his own. He adjusted well with new school environment and got along very well with other children. He plays blocks with other children, learns singing songs and plays performances. He has excellent expressive ability. He loves to watch TV and read stories. He is an active and outgoing boy. Teachers and children all love him very much.
9. Fred is 4.5 years old and diagnosed with: mild ptosis of left eye, scoliosis, clubbed right foot with deformed toes, missing middle finger on each hand, bilateral cryptorchidism. He is an active boy and likes to communicate with others. His speech and express ability is normal. He has certain self-care ability. His personality is outgoing. Currently, his developments in all areas are good.
10. Gavin is 4 years old and has a cleft in his spinal cord. This sweet-faced little guy likes to play, sing, draw and play games with kids older than him. His favorite song is Shake and shake, and he will shake the toy baby in his arms while singing. His serious look makes his caretakers not able to stop laughing. When going to bed, he takes off his clothes and trousers alone and imitates the older sisters to fold them and put them on the bed. He likes to play games with kids, especially football, He can run following the ball and raise his foot to kick the ball after chasing the ball. He occasionally trips over the ball, can climb up at once, tap the mud off his body and chase the ball again.
11. Steven is almost 6 years old and is post-operative for bilateral microtia and cleft lip and palate. In his original reports, it was stated his receptive ability was a little weaker than other children. In his recent update, they told us he has great promotion on cognitive ability, language, society and daily self-care. Now, with the care of teachers and caregivers, as well as his own efforts, his language ability has promoted greatly. He can use daily sentences to express his needs. He likes to communicate with other children and help them. He likes to imitate words, sentences or songs with teacher. He can wear and take off clothes on his own. He can go to toilet by himself. He also can feed himself. He likes to play games with other children and likes to be the leading role happily. He has quick reaction on the relearning. He is a fast learner and can master knowledge. He can distinguish fruit, color, size and status. He can draw color as request. He loves to read books and build blocks. He knows lots of animals and loves small toys. He is thriving happily in the institute with other children under the care of teachers and caregivers.
12. June just turned 5 years old and has epilepsy. She also had an abnormal brain CT scan and has weakness in her left arm. This dimple faced little girl very cute and well behaved. Normally she especially loves to smile, and when she sees you, she will greet you on her own initiative. She has a very sweet little mouth and likes to hear you tell stories. She likes to be taken outside to play. She likes to go to the orphanage courtyard by herself to enjoy the scenery inside the orphanage. Now, she has already grown to be a confident, bold, brave, and perseverant little girl. She can instruct others to do this or that, and she can stand on a stool to reach the snacks. Sometimes when she is ill, she will persevere through it, and as soon as she is fine again, she will go back to playing with the other children. She loves to talk and will talk with you as soon as she sees you.
13. Lena is 6.5 years old and is blind. Her cognitive ability is excellent. She can count numbers more than 100, and she could identify every day objects and say their names such as fruit, toys, trees and flowers and daily necessities by touching them. Her fine motor skills are affected by her blindness, but her teachers are working with her on this. Her memory is excellent and she loves to sing.
14. Andy is 6.5 years old and is diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears as well as potential developmental delays due to his hearing loss. He also has mild torticollis which he received physical therapy for. He is currently in foster care and does very well with his foster family. He is able to say “mama” and “baba” as well as communicate with informal sign language. He is very helpful and has good self-care abilities. He is shy around strangers and very outgoing around people with whom he is familiar.
15. Mark is 6.5 years old and has moderate-severe cerebral palsy. He cannot walk or speak. His swallow reflex is normal and he is able to eat on his own. He has extremely low muscular tension in his legs, but his upper body is close to normal.
16. Lana is 6.5 years old and has global developmental delays. She is an outgoing girl. She loves to play with family or other children outsides. She understands daily words. She can use three words or two words together to express her thoughts. She is a lovely girl. When mom or grandma washes clothes, she would move chairs and take soap for them. She can take care her little brother. She helps him wash face, like big sister. She can take care of her daily needs. She can wear clothes, eat food and go to toilet on her own.
17. Brian is 6 years old and is post-operative for cleft lip and palate. His left eye is also not symmetrical to his right. He loves to imitate everything. He likes to listen to music and play toys. He loves to sing, talk and laugh all the times. He is an easy-going boy with good reaction. He loves to read books and plays games. He is a little introverted. Sometimes, he is stubborn and in hot temper. He is full of physical energy. His favorite sport is running, and he loves robots.
18. Luke is 7.5 years old, and he is diagnosed with congenital cataracts, iridocoloboma. He is described as a quiet boy, and though his vision level is weak, he has excellent hearing and can distinguish different familiar voices, such as his caregiver and other children he knows. When acquaintances are close to him, he greets them with pleasure. Due to his eye condition, he is timid and very dependent on his caregiver. He likes snuggling up his caregiver, and always pulls her hands to talk with her. He knows share and likes to play toys with other children. He likes music and shakes his body as soon as he hears the music. He is able to go up and down stairs independently, jumps, and can say sentences within 10 words. His self care is excellent, and he can put on and off his clothes and washes his hands well.
19. Shawn is almost 8 years old and has cerebral palsy. He has language and mobility delays and is receiving rehabilitation training at the institute. He is described as an active child and has a beautiful smile. He is also described as shy. He adjusted quickly to the life of the institute, and is bonding well with his caregiver and other children. Now he is receiving the rehabilitation training, and is able to walk independently. He enjoys playing with other children; he has good appetite and likes to eat snacks.
20. Pierce is 7.5 years old and has Dwarfism. When he was 7 years old, he played games with neighbor children. He could dress clothes, socks and shoes in tidy by himself. He could count numbers from 1 to 19. Sometimes, he could write some wrong characters. But if you tell him, he could correct them immediately. And he could do easy add operation, like 1+1=2，2+2=4，1+2=3, etc. When he could not work out, he would like to use his figures. When he was 71/2 years old, he could help to do some housework, like sweeping, cleaning tables and chairs, etc. He liked to play toy cars. He took a toy car apart but did not know how to install it. When he played cards with foster mother and sister, he knew how to operation them. When he was 71/4 years old, he was lovely and active. Sometimes, he would not to follow your instructions and do something as his own thoughts. And you should explain your instructions patiently. On 9-1-2009, he attended to Guilin Railway School in grade one. He knew Chinese phonetic alphabet, like a, o, e. He could distinguish between more and less, long and short, high and low. He could finish his Chinese and Mathematics exercises by himself.
21. Hank is almost 8 years old and post-operative for spina bifida and hydrocephalus. This beautiful little boy has limited strength in his legs as well as incontinence due to his surgeries. In the daily life, he is a clever boy. He is sensitive to numbers. Under the training of his foster mother, he can calculate addition and subtraction deftly and correctly. He has real enthusiasm for studying.
22. Matthew is 8 years old and has Hepatitis B. He is a lovely boy, very kind with ready smile. Caregivers all like him very much. He can say hello to strangers politely. He has good potential on sports. He can play rope skipping and shuttlecock kicking very well. He has great interests on basketball and wants to play basketball with teachers all the time. He can recite poems very well. Now, he can recite Three Word Chant (very famous poems) mostly, very amazing.
23. Scott is 8.5 years old and is diagnosed as deaf and Hepatitis B positive. He gets on very well with caregivers and other children. He likes to watch TV and cartoon film. He loves Ultraman and Handsome Monkey King. He has strong imitate ability. He likes to imitate the roles of Journey to the West , very funny! He is a polite boy and has a ready smile on his face. Everyone here adores him very much. He can take care himself. He is a kind boy. He helps caregivers to clean room. They all love him very much. We have $1000 grant available towards his adoption expenses.
24. Gage is 8.5 years old and has cerebral palsy which affects his right side as well as delayed intellectual development. He can stand on his own and walk and go up and down stairs with assistance. He can speak some simple words and understands simple language.
25. Gina is almost 9 years old and has developmental delays. She can count from 1 to 50 at one time and do some basic calculations. She can dance and sing a song with clear voice. She can express herself with simple words and gets along well with other children.
26. Richard is 9 years old. Though he was originally diagnosed as deaf, it has been determined he does have hearing in his left ear. His caretakers and doctors have been working with him on regular basis to try and improve the hearing he does have. He is able to speak and understand others. He is always seeking out others to play with him. He studies very hard and is eager to learn new things. He often helps the staff and other children complete tasks and he is always kind to others. He places a high value on affection and has a gentle disposition.
27. Jake is 10.5 years old and is diagnosed with deafness, congenital cataracts and secondary glaucoma. He has optimist nature and never shows gloom. He has a ready smile on his face. Although he can not speak a word, you could feel his desire. He wants to express his thoughts. How wish we could hear his voice! Caregivers teach him to speak in the mouth style. He is very smart and learns very hard. He can speak out simple words like “Baba (father)”, “Mama (mother)”, etc. He attends a special school and knows sign language. He is a naughty boy. Sometimes he tricks a play. He puts something to one’s dress hat and smiles happily to look at you.
28. Tommy is 10.5 years old and is diagnosed with an abnormal brain CT and hemiplegia of his left side. He is extroverted, active, gregarious and a bit of shy in a new environment. He likes to do activities with the children of the same age. In the activities he can get on well with other children, and is able to share his food and toys. He likes all kinds of toys, watching TV, especially cartoons. He actively reacts to interactions from people he does not know as well as new things. He can walk, and go up and down stairs on his own. He has some self-care ability in the life and can have meal quietly on his own, can wash hands, face, feet, go to toilet, dress and undress, put on and take off socks and shoes on his own. He likes the father and mother in his foster family, is polite and greets his familiar people every day. He knows to open the door for the visitors and is quite obedient and sensible. He is care of his family, begins to have sense of right and wrong, and is very curious, likes to explore and know various objects and new things he never sees before, and care for the change of surrounding persons and things.
29. Johnny 10 years old and is healthy. He is very sensitive. He is just like a brother to take care of other children. He is a little shy when he meets strangers and doesn’t talk too much. However, when he meets familiars, he is very polite and say hello all the times. He is very tall and thin. Now he is in Grade 4. He respects his teachers and gets on very well with his classmates. He likes to help others and attend active actively. He learns very hard. He attends after-school activities to learn mathematics, Chinese on the weekend. He also has art classes on the weekend. He is good at drawing and his work has been edited on the Half Sky Learning Magazine. In the institute, he always gives help to caregivers to clean bedrooms. He is very lovely boy.
30. Shayla is 10.5 and has Hepatitis B and polydactylism of her right thumb. She is able to write her own name correctly, recognize some simple words, arithmetic of numerals within 10 (unable to do subtraction). She is able to count from 1 to 30, imitate to draw simple painting, know weather, names and functions of daily objects and some general knowledge of daily life. She is able to sing and imitate to do some simple dancing. She is a quiet and introverted child. She is not good at expressing her thoughts and feelings, but she does get along well with children of same age.
31. Greg is almost 12 years old and is deaf. He attends a special school and because the institute is very far from the school, he accommodates in the school. He comes back institute on Saturday and Sunday. He has good performance at school. He learns very hard and likes to help other people. As the oldest child in the class, he helps teachers and classmates to clean classroom. Teachers like him very much. Other classmates like him as the big brother. They work and learn together, and get on very well with each other. He can take care himself, no matter in the institute or in the school. He can clean his room and clothes. He is very smart and learns well through imitation. He taught himself to knit with lollipop sticks! We have $1000 grant available towards his adoption expenses.
32. Nick is 11 years old and is deaf. He is healthy, active, energetic and busy. He likes to watch the cartoons, and he will laugh loudly when he is happy. He can help the caretaker to do something within his ability. He likes all kinds of toys boy play with and likes to take toys apart and fix them.
33. Sheldon is 12.5 years old and came to the institute in 2006. He is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, dyscenesia of the lower limbs. He is bonding well with his caregiver and other children. He is generous and knows how to share. He is a sociable boy. He has great diversity of hobbies, such as singing songs, drawing, and playing computer games. He has good memory and could remember lyrics clearly no matter how complicated. He can also recite Tang poetry. He is an outgoing and likesome boy. He has dyscinesia in lower limbs, and can walk with the assistance of walker, but once without the help of walker, he stands only for a short while, and is not able to walk. Now he is receiving the rehabilitation training, he is able to squat and stand many times with his hands holding the handrail. He is a strong minded boy and has full confidence that someday he could walk independently by his persistence and consistent work. We have $1000 grant available towards his adoption expenses.
34. Ethan is 12.5 years old and is blind. He came to live at the institute in 2003. Since entering the institute he has developed good self-service ability and is able to feed himself, put on his clothes and wash his face independently. He started a school for the blind in 2006 and is learning Braille. He is shy about trying new things but the institute hopes to help him explore and develop. He loves playing with the other children and has adapted well to his environment.
35. Jimmy is 13 years old and must come home with his family before his 14th birthday in December. He has enlarged feet and is post-operative for a large hemangioma on his side. He is a sensible boy, other development is normal. He likes drawing, playing outside, and his language skill is quite well. Sometimes, he is stubborn, has difficulty to change his mind. He likes playing with child on his age, doesn’t like playing with younger child than he, he says “they are too young, it is boring to play with them”. He studies in a special class, and has made lots of handmade crafts. He could knit sweater, thread bead and do some needlework, he is an ingenuity boy. He is an introverted boy, doesn’t like talking to someone unfamiliar. It may be due to his physical defects. He wants to talk to someone familiar. He is cared in foster family and gets along well with father and mother. He loves them.
36. Deborah is 8.5 years old. Though genetically male, she has been raised as a girl. The orphanage hopes that her family will allow her to chose her own gender identity. In September 2008, she attended Primary Grade One. She is in the same class with her foster sister. She goes to school with sister and they take care of each other. Her foster sister’s leg did not develop well, and she loves to help her sister take book bag. She is able to write pinyin and account numbers with hands. Her sister’s score is higher than her and she wants to catch up with her. She and sister help family do some housework by turn, including clean the floor and table, take bowls and chopsticks. Sometimes, when it is sister’s turn to do housework, she would like to help sister to do it. When the floor is dirty, she will clear it clean immediately. She has a sweet mouth and loves to say some words make you happy. She is very polite and will say Hello to guests. Her academic has promoted generally and her hand writing becomes better and better.
37. Hannah is almost 12 years old and has significant vision impairments. She is extremely farsighted and only has weak vision in her left eye. Other than her vision, her development is perfect. She is very active and loves to sing and dance. She is very sweet, and it is said that her voice is very soothing.