Boston Globe, Sunday’s Child, Sunday, January 8, 2023

Boston Globe, Sunday’s Child, Sunday, January 8, 2023

Kealan is a sweet, happy 9 year old. Kealan loves to sing and listen to music. Kealan beams when he hears his favorite songs! He also enjoys having books read to him and spending time with his friends. Kealan is on the autism spectrum. He uses vocalizations, gestures, images, symbols, and screen readers to communicate throughout the day. He is an active participant during his school days and at home. Kealan has a G-tube for feeding and has made tremendous strides in weight gain. Due to decreased eyesight, Kealan can only see about 3-4 feet away without his glasses. He’s a darling! Kealan’s, who has been legally put up for adoption, is trying to place him with a family able to meet his needs and help him thrive. A family would need to be able to keep up with Kealan’s many medical and developmental appointments, and to advocate for him at school.