Sponsor Harrison
Child’s Name: Harrison
Child’s Condition: Harrison was delivered by emergency C-section at 26 weeks gestation as mam was suffering from pre-eclampsia. He weighed only 550g, needed incubation, ventilation, a blood transfusion and to be tube fed. He has chronic lung disease and before being allowed home at 5 month old he had undergone x-rays, brain ultrasound, echocardiogram, as well as laser eye surgery at 3 months old.
Attended Heel & Toe Since:
Receives: CE
Harrison’s Story
Harrison has delayed milestones due to his prematurity and did not sit unaided until 15 month old. He is non-verbal but can use several Makaton signs to get his needs met.
Harrison enjoys reading books and playing with cars.