Leigh is 8 yrs old
Born April 2004
Leigh is no longer assigned to the agency she was first listed with.
She is not currently on the shared list.
Please have your agency keep checking for a change in her status as she may show up on the shared list.
Her SN is that she is deaf
(Since Leigh has blue eyes,
there is the thought that she has Waardenburg Syndrome,
but she only seems to have the hearing impairment and blue eyes so, that syndrome is just a possibility as it has not been officially diagnosed.)
She is assigned to an agency.
This what is reported about her:
"Leigh is a pretty 8 year old girl who came into care when she was 5 years old. She was in good health, but was found to have no hearing or speech. She is a smart girl who quickly learned enough signs to communicate with the other kids and the nannies. She has beautiful blue eyes...this lead me to a bit of research and the possibility of Waardenburg Syndrome, in which the primary characteristic is hearing loss (and striking blue eyes)! She began kindergarten (they start later than we do) last year at the orphanage and has again shown what a good student she can be! She has learned even more sign language. She is a clever girl and is very out-going. She appears shy when first meeting new people, but will soon be more comfortable with them. She enjoys sports and playing with her friends. Like most kids her age, she likes to watch cartoons! She will be such a sweet addition to your family!"
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I have adopted two deaf children. This child definetly has Wardenberg syndrome. I know several people here in the deaf community where I live who have it. Also a Chinese deaf little boy in my son's class also has this. It is genetic and of the people I know who have it the only impact is the deafness and the tell tale blue eyes. Normal IQ's and normal in every other way.
ReplyDeleteShe is STUNNINGLY beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have emailed heartsent and another site that has been advocating for her and have not had any reply. My family and I are very interested in learning more about this gorgeous little girl! Can anyone point us in the right direction? Many thanks! Angie Patrick
ReplyDeleteshe is beyond stunning and looks bright and smart and is going to make someone an amazing daughter!!!
ReplyDeleteI have met this dear child! We have an org that operates in her SWI. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: val @ zhanjiangkids. org (remove spaces)
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