Monday's Child: Zahmir, 11, connects with music
Zahmir is an endearing 11-year-old with dark curly hair and big brown eyes. Fond of music, he delights in playing with his many musical toys. However, his interest in music goes beyond toys. He now enthusiastically plays the piano and looks forward to his weekly lessons.
Zahmir is an endearing 11-year-old with dark curly hair and big brown eyes. Fond of music, he delights in playing with his many musical toys. However, his interest in music goes beyond toys. He now enthusiastically plays the piano and looks forward to his weekly lessons.
Other favorite pastimes include riding on his rocking horse and watching his favorite programs on television, including SpongeBob and a variety of shows on Animal Planet. He also enjoys playing outdoors, where he spends many happy hours digging in the dirt, rolling in the leaves, and running around. Zahmir looks forward to Christmas and his birthday, his favorite holidays.
Diagnosed with autism, Zahmir is making significant progress. In the fifth grade in school, he benefits from occupational and speech therapy. Although he has limited communication skills, he easily follows verbal prompts. Zahmir has a nurse who accompanies him to school and one who stays with him throughout the evening.
Zahmir needs an active, nurturing, patient forever family that would be fully committed to him, lavishing attention on him and providing supervision and support. The family would encourage his love of music. Zahmir would do well in a structured environment.
Zahmir and other children are available for adoption. For information, contact Paige Roller at the National Adoption Center.
267-443-1872