Welcome to the VIP Birthday Club! God has uniquely created you with purpose… and so we celebrate you!
“Before I formed you in the womb; before you were born I had plans for you.” Jeremiah 1:5
She is very very very joyful, loves to laugh alot, has such a child’s like playful heart. She is very very energetic. Loves to play w kids!!!!! She likes to dance n sing!!!! Draw pictures.
Ailina is an AMAZING little girl. She is extremely smart, she loves to sing, dance, do handstand and cartwheels. She likes to get her pictures taken- she’s mommies little model. She loves to wear tutus, and play doctor.
Alex is 16 and loves Thomas and Friends. He collects the minis and knows all the engines.
Alex was a 26 week old preemie who has been to some ppec, and was discharged from the hospital on oxygen. Today he has an IEP, and goes to UCP. He does have sensory and developmental delays, as well as ADHD and behavioral challenges.
Alexander is so funny, and he loves mommy so much! He’s smart, and loves to make funny faces! Having Austim doesn’t define who he is! He works hard every single day!!
Alyssa is a very bright young girl who loves to love. She has Autism, ADHD, and a 15q chromosome microdeletion. She loves dancing, cheer, and gymnastics. She knows how to make others smile even if they are having a bad day.
My son has autism, non verbal (Apraxia and Dispraxia), but he loves roller coasters and theme parks. He loves Fun Spot- we have gone in Orlando and in Old Town as well, he enjoys a lot of the rides… One of his interests is watching videos of roller coasters and theme parks at on YouTube.
Angela has struggled since childhood with mental health disorders which have affected her in her family, school and community environment.
Arthur is learning to speak, as he doesn’t communicate very well right now. Arthur does not play with other children, and prefers to play alone. He likes the letters of the alphabet and numbers.
Ashlyn suffers from a mood disorder, and as a result has trouble maintaining friendships. Having a group to belong to will be a great benefit for her.
Bodie is a cuddle bug who loves to snack and play dance party. He came home to his forever family from Ukraine in late 2017!
Brandon loves to watch sports on TV and video games!
He’s 9 years old and his name Brody. He has severe psoriasis, asthma ,PTSD, and anxiety. He likes Electronics , video games and action figures.
My son is very high on the spectrum, and he is currently non verbal . He’s very affectionate, loves to give hugs and kisses loves, blocks, bouncy balls, sensory items, and loves the outdoors .
Curious, brilliant, amazing sense of humor, big heart, tons of energy, endless questions, big imagination, loves mathematics and animals
He likes to touch everything and he is a lovely kid.
He is very active kid, he like sports a building thing, he love robots. When He control himself he can construct wonderful thing, but he need to learn calm and concentrate, because he easily distracted.
Charlie used to come to BB with his older brother, Tyler Calla. Charlie is a funny and sweet boy. He does have a side lisp that is goes to SP weekly for, and he does better when he slows down. He is diagnosed with ADHD. He enjoys adults more than his peers, something we are hoping to change. He has issues transitioning from activities, especially the iPad. Some issues with noise and other sensory things. Afraid of spiders and bugs. Loves dinosaurs, sea creatures, birds, math, spelling and puzzles.
Chloe is an outgoing, funny, sweet little girl!
Chris is the oldest of four. He is a very smart and loving child.
Connor is a vibrant, fun loving, happy young man who enjoys Legos, dancing, and exploring life and the world around him. We adopted Connor last year and life has been an adventure ever since. Connor has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and we are also currently undergoing testing to determine if he has Fragile X Syndrome as well. Despite some of the challenges Connor has faced early in life both with his conditions and being placed in the system at a young age, he is happy and free-spirited, and loves to ask questions and learn. We are a better family for having Connor and hope to continue to see him grow and flourish.
Corbin is very bright and caring. He is always there to defend the underdog and take a stance. He is very good at computers as well as gaming systems. He has a very good memory. Corbin has an abundance of love to give and is getting better at receiving love and praise in return.
My daughter is about to turn 13 years old and is full of life. She loves sports and her favorite super hero is Captain Marvel.
Damonee was born at 29 weeks. When he was born we spent 46 days in Aultman hospitals nicu unit. Our family was told on a July 30th that Damonee has PVL ( perventricular Leukomalacia ) I had no clue what it meant I was just told that if the bleeding from this went to or pass stage four he would have to get surgery. Damonee was then diagnosed with spastic Cerebal Palsy on 5/18/2019 Damonee is now in a therapy at Akron ChildrenÂ’s and help me grow. Damonee has trouble sitting up ,walking, and standing on his own.
Daniel loves video games, and is learning to program them. He hopes to one day own his own video game company. He also loves anime, manga and superheroes, particularly DC superheroes. He enjoys drawing his characters, as well. His favorite activities are visiting with friends: playing video games, visiting comic book stores, and discussing mutual interests.
He has taught us the meaning of love, patience, and perseverance.
Daniel is 12 years old and he is on the autism spectrum. He is verbal and very social! He loves to be with friends! He is wonderful and respectful!
Daniel was born with mosaic Down syndrome and attended special education classes throughout his Schooling. He worked in sheltered workshop settings in Oregon until moving to Ocala, FL. He loves to draw super heroes, watch movies and listen to music. He attends church regularly and loves the Lord.
Dean, also goes by his nickname of Dino. He is happy little boy who loves his family, especially his brother and sister, Vince and Gwen. He enjoys listening to music, loves dancing, but sometimes gets embarrassed if he sees others watching him. He also loves to look at books and be read books. His favorite characters and shows are Mickey Mouse, Snoopy, Peppa Pig and Toy Story. He really loves to play in water.
He is ten years old. Very sociable and friendly kid. His autism never has stopped him from getting his goals. He always leaves a mark in every one he meets.
Elizabeth has a great sense of humor!
Ellianie Marie Jimenez was born with some medical issues, and was in NICU the first 54 days of her life. I’m very thankful to have her home now.
Elna has a rare genetic condition call HSP. It affects her physical mobility. She is quadriplegic, unable to physically do anything for herself, and is confined to a wheelchair. She is dependent on us for all her needs. Mentally, she is as sharp as a tack. She has a fantastic sense of humor and a great outlook on life. She is nonverbal, but communicates with her beautiful smile and very expressive eyes. She understands everything, and knows exactly what she likes. She’s very social, and involved in the community in many ways. She keeps us on the go.
Finan is the youngest of three siblings. He is a fun, loving, energetic boy who likes to play outdoors and swim. He enjoys reading books, coloring and watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Max and Ruby.
Gabriel was a micro preemie and suffered episodes of apnea for about a year after birth. He had developmental delays and has significant learning disabilities. He was diagnosed with Specific Learning Disorder and Central Auditory Processing Disorder. He has participated in Special Education since 1st grade.
Garien is a bright and loving young man. Everyone who meets him falls in love with his personality and positivity. Garien is on the Autism Spectrum, so communicating and understanding emotions is extremely difficult for him. He wants to be friends with everyone he meets, and he makes it his personal mission to know your name. Garien also struggles with anxiety, but he does his best every day, and I couldn’t be more proud of him.
My daughter has been diagnosed with Autism, Epilepsy, and Hypotonia. She is a very sweet and caring girl, and loves animals. We have been through a lot, and heard about this good Christian program, which my girls will love.
She loves anything outdoors, and a love for animals and horses.
Hazael is a little boy who is very intelligent. He likes to help others. He is very loving.
Hunter is one of the sweetest and most kind hearted people you will ever meet. You would never know the struggles he faces just by looking at him. From the time he was 1 year old to the time he was diagnosed we always noticed something a little different but could never pinpoint it. We stopped OCD right away and it wasn’t until he just after he turned 9 that we learned of his Tourette Syndrome. After he was diagnosed his whole life up to that point just made sense. When she if he was embarrassed by his diagnosis he replied, “No, because I know my Heavenly Father made me this way.” Hunter has found an outlet in music. He has been taking piano practice for a couple of years and recently started learning how to play the trumpet. He is a great big brother to his siblings and an amazing example to those around him. He rolls with his tics even when they are too much to handle and never complains. He had taught the kids at school about his disorder and he’s even taught us. This boy is going places!
`I have Cereal Palsy and seizures. I have attended all of the events from Nathaniel’s Hope since I was 4 years old.
Izzy was recently diagnosed with Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. She is such an inspiration to us because despite the pain, hospital stays, daily injections and the many many tests she has the most positive attitude and the strongest spirit.
He is a wonderful boy. He comes to this life to teach us that we have to love everybody no matter what. He is a gift of God !
Jahziah is a sweet and loving boy, who loves to play, spend lots of quality time with family and he loves to draw. He has an amazing personality and great sense of humor.
James has ADHD, and also probably high-functioning Autism. He shows rabbits, and is extremely active in 4-H. He also used to be a Boy Scout. James LOVES science, and wants to work at SeaWorld when he grows up (as an animal trainer).
He is very smart kid, lovely, educated very well structured. He is none verbal, but he has a communication device. He loves going in the car with mom and go for rides. He loves to play with electronics to watch movies, tablets, computer, and to do puzzles. He is being instructed to do clerical work in school. He needs 24 hour supervision. He has very good grades in school. Interacts very well socially and has good behavior. He would like a small therapy pet so he can get over fear of animals.
Janiyah is a beautiful miracle baby born at 28 weeks old weighing 1 lbs 8 oz..spent 3 months in the NICU. Surgery to her intestinal tract at 1 month 1/2.. 4 blood transfusions.. Janiyah loves to sing, and dance..she loves music and helping others. She loves being a role model to her baby brother Nathanyal, who is autistic.
Jaxon is a fun-loving 8 year old boy! He loves movies, dancing, singing, and Disneyland! He loves the beach and any type of swimming. He plays baseball with a Challenger League. He is my best pal and the light of my life.
Jaxson has faced many battles since he was born. He currently sees 10 different specialists for all of his medical conditions and has been hospitalized 12 times in the last year and half. He has a feeding tube and suffers from many different conditions including sleep apnea, gastroparesis, hypothyroidism, airway defects, a liver condition, and an immune issue just to name a few. He is also developmentally delayed and nonverbal. Despite all of this, he is the happiest toddler you will ever meet. His smile and laugh lights up the room. He loves cuddling, his chewy toys, and watching his favorite Disney movie, Coco.
He is very sensory to new things. Loves to play with cars and goes to school. He also does aba therapy and speech because he is not speaking full words yet.
He Is a very Smart kid and very sweet. I’m Proud of him.
Mi hijo tiene actualmente 9años de edad está en una escuela especial se llama UCP bailes está en cuarto grado va para quinto grado se supone que fuera para sexto grado pero no paso ya que no estába en un buen nivel en la escuela coje terapias de habla y ocupacional y IEP en la escuela vieron cambios en el yo habÃa visto algunos sÃntomas de autismo y los maestros más se distrae mucho en el salón y fui al pediatra le dije a la doctora y me dieron referido para un Neurology y actual mente está con florida child Neurology y le dieron medicamento el toma Focalin XR 15 MG Capsule y me dieron un formulario para llenar y los maestros tan bien y Florida child Neurology le diagnosticaron autismo spectrum disorder
She is an amazing 4-year-old who strives to live. She didn’t speak for 2 years and a hard time communicating. I have been through different milestones taking her to speech and ot getting her ready for preschool to transition into kindergarten. She is in a pre-k ese classroom with her teacher and paraprofessional on her days. She makes my day seeing how far she is now. I am very grateful for the therapists and teachers working with my child.
Johnny is a sweetheart. He is always looking for someone to help. He is a twin and he loves his brother dearly. Johnny does not let his disability hold him back and he looks for ways to work around his learning issues.
Jonathan loves Winnie the Pooh and Blues Clues!
Joseph is outgoing and kind. Joseph is a twin and they were born 2 months premature. Joseph struggled for his life in the beginning but he stands strong now. He is the older twin and he definitely shows it. Although he struggles with learning he does not let his disability hold him back.
Joshua is a fun and energetic little boy!! He loves playing games that involve any kind of ball, reading “Pete the Cat” books, or listening to most kinds of music. Music time usually ends up in a dance party 😉 Joshua can often be a little bit of a stinker pants!! He likes to tease, play chase, and will steal a popsicle out of the freezer any chance he gets. He couldn’t be more loved by his family, immediate and extended 🙂
Josiah is a loving boy who loves to play outside. Josiah likes robots, cars, dinosaurs, and sports.
Smarter than average. Serious and quiet when shy.
He is a happy kid with problems
Justin is great at puzzles and loves to do them.
Kayden is a very energetic boy. He loves to try new things and is always working hard. He was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. He is very outgoing and loves to meet new people.
Kenzie is full of joy and energy. She loves to be outside, swim and jump on the trampoline. She likes to keep up with her brothers and her classmates.
He is a good kid, and happy he is getting better.
Kiana is a sweet young lady who is very social and loves to play the wii and play on her tablet. She enjoys playing with her sister and family friends. She tries to be independent as much as possible.
Kristi loves to smile and has some great facial expressions!
Lawrence is 13 years old. He was born in the Philippines and was adopted into our family when he was 5 years old. Lawrence enjoys being with people, he loves to help others and he is very special to us. He is in 6th grade and enjoys reading and building things. He has some cognitive delays and also some attention/hyperactivity issues. He does well with reminders to stay focused, on task, quiet down, etc. He enjoys meeting new people and reading the Bible.
Leighton is 10. He is the youngest of three boys and is legally blind and has developmental delays . He has mutated gene pack and his older brother same condition. He loves playing dress up, loves cops and the military.
I love Paw Patrol & Ryan’s World. I love to play outside on my swing set. My mom is my best friend. My favorite color is red. My favorite food is spaghetti.
Lucas is the third of three siblings, he was born in the Dominican Republic with the condition of Down Syndrome. He is a happy and very affectionate child. He lives with his family in Orlando for two years and we want to meet families that, like us, have children with special abilities. We are Spanish speaking.
He is very smart and likes to understand everything.
Luna was born with a condition called septo optic dysplasia means the pituitary I her brain was not fully developed. This also caused her to be born blind.
Matthew was born at 27 weeks, it was a struggle but he survived. He is very quiet and sweet. He doesn’t have any friends and he likes to keep to himself, but hopefully we can change that. There’s truly so much to share about his journey!
Max loves animals, worship music, dancing, the beach, legos, movies, adventures, playing in water, playgrounds, camping, etc…
Incredibly intuitive and a lover of all things books!
He is a very social, lovely boy with a heart of gold!
Nathan loves numbers/math- he is super smart!
Nathan nacio de 38 semanas al años nos percatamos que no gatiaba mucho y camino a finales de los 2 años . Es bien sensitive a Los ruidos le gusta todo por colores. Tiene problemas de atencio y retention. Pero sobre todo es un niño dulce y amoroso.
Nick likes bowling, metal detecting, participating in Civil War Re-enactments. He is a very sensitive kid who has a huge heart.
Nikolas has global delays due to his diagnosis, but that doesn’t him stop him from being determined, tenacious, and absolutely lovable. He loves dogs, and he really enjoys playing, pushing, and throwing balls.
Owen is a funny, loving young man. He loves his family and his “fur babies” very deeply. He is compassionate and caring – a true joy to be around. His innocence and pure zeal for life is refreshing and invigorating. His unbiased views of our world are encouraging and motivating. OwenÂ’s creativity and passion for his art and building projects are inspiring to say the least. He is full of faith for his walk with the Lord and very sensitive to GodÂ’s leading in his life!
Pasha is an amazing young man who was born in Ukraine, and came to live with his forever family in 2016. He loves to eat Goldfish and watch Ice Age.
She’s a very sweet girl, but has autism and sensory issues.
Rebekah is the light that shines in our lives. We adopted her at birth. She has been an inspiration to everyone she meets. Her smile lights up a room. She is outgoing, has an amazing sense of humor, and she is sassy!!! Loves to sing and listen to music. Rebekah loves movies she has watched, and knows every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond! Rebekah loves to swim and spend time with her family, and she also enjoys going out to restaurants to eat!! Rebekah attends Parkhurst Academy and is in their post high school program.
Robbie was adopted by us as an infant. He is a very lovable young man who loves hugs and high fives. He loves to look at magazines, books, and videos- he also loves music. Robbie has two sisters and 1 brother. He also has 14 nieces and nephews. He has severe brain trauma and Autism. He loves going for rides- especially loves watching for cement trucks and dump trucks. He loves being around people.
Robert has Down Syndrome, a speech/language impairment, and some cognitive delays. Robert loves sports!
Robert is a very smart boy. He loves to read and play with cars.
My child has a plethora of conditions from birth, he will never think, act or rationalize as an adult. Nevertheless, my son is a special kid with an awesome attitude. He’s loving and emotional towards his family.
My daughter Rosa suffers from social emotional skills, ADD/ADHD and ODD. She loves arts and crafts, music and games. She gets 504 accommodations and MTSS plan in school.
Roy is a very energetic, kindhearted, loving young boy. He enjoys video games including Mario and Minecraft. He loves stuffed animals and character plushes from his favorite games. He collects beanie babies and he likes to make houses for them out of cardboard boxes. He loves being outside, riding his bike, playing in the pool and just spending time with family.
Royal is a social butterfly and always laughing, smiling, and talking. He loves to give hugs and share his toys and he has a caring heart. He keeps mommy and daddy busy and everyday is a new adventure with him in our lives.
He loves Paw Patrol, Hulk, Icees, and Happy Meals from McDonalds. His favorite color is green. His big Sissy is his best friend.
Sean has DS and suspected Autism. His physical abilities are outstanding given his diagnosis and he is very verbal. Overall he is very high functioning but could use some assistance in the area of socialization.
My son is about to turn 4 years old and is the shy kid in the room. He loves to keep to himself and his favorite super hero is Spider-Man.
Selena is very energetic, fun, and loving little girl. She likes to play outdoors, she loves her baby dolls, and she is very outgoing.
Serenity is so smart amazing beautiful outgoing funny loving and just a joy to be around she makes my world complete
Seth is super smart and has an obsession with numbers and Blaze and the monster machines. Seth has 3 older brothers. Seth’s daddy was in the military. He loves his mama like crazy, loves to dance, And loves school. He is my unique boy and has so much to offer. He is our world in our family.
Shannon is so loving, sweet, funny, kind and smart! She has been such a wonderful blessing and a gift from God. She has taught our family so much and we are still learning. We adore this precious soul!!
Solomon is a very sweet yet inquisitive child who loves math and cars. He is very helpful and love learning new things.
Tate is the sweetest little guy ever and LOVES cars and superheroes!
Thomas is 4 yrs old with asd and cognitive delay! He loves trains and coloring. He is very affectionate and making strides every day.
TREVER LIVES AT HOME AND NEEDS FULL-TIME CARE. HE DOESN’T GET OUT ENOUGH, AS THERE ARE NOT MANY THINGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES HIS AGE. WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED THE LAKE EOLA EVENTS, AND WOULD LOVE TO PARTAKE IN MAKE ‘M SMILE-FARI AS WELL. HE IS LOW-FUNCTIONING AND LIMITED SPEECH.
Our sweet Violet was born July 2019. We did not expect any of her conditions at birth, and it has been a long road with a lengthy NICU stay, discovering her diagnosis, and receiving treatment/surgeries for her many symptoms of her diagnosis. She was born with a condition called Acampomelic Dysplasia, a very rare skeletal dysplasia. Among her many challenges with this syndrome are feeding trouble requiring g-tube feeds, cleft palate, recessed jaw causing airway difficulty, bilateral hearing loss with hearing aids, polydactyly (extra toe), and overall development delays, just to name a few. She sees dozens of specialists and regularly sees four therapists. She is only 14 months old but we are amazed at her bravery and resilience and we are so proud of how far she has come.
Xabdier likes to play the video game, Mario and Luigi. He loves also to play with his brother. Xabdier likes to make silly faces, and create houses with Legos, and sleeps with his plushies. Xabdier likes to jump everywhere, and loves cookies.
Xavier (Junior) might be small, but he is mighty! He is also a kid with the BEST laugh and his antics will make you smile from ear to ear!! From the moment he was born (30 min after my water broke) he has been going non stop!
At the age of 1 he had an adverse reaction to his vaccines to where he needed to be brought to the hospital. He had seized due to an uncontrollable high temperature and afterwards had to relearn all his skills he previously learned. He’s definitely a fighter.
He is diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. He also was diagnosed FTT as he was not growing at all. After 3 years of doctors and testing, we found out he has multiple food allergies which caused EoE. He also has multiple gastric ulcers and his intestinal tract was damaged due to the allergens. He is slowly putting on the weight now that he is in treatment and finally hit 40lbs so we celebrated.
Don’t let his small stature fool you though. When it comes to his little niece he is her personal bodyguard.
Yandiel is an amazing 8 yr. old who is on the Autism Spectrum. He loves elephants, and his ABC’s. We appreciate and love him unconditionally, and he has giving our family a new meaning of true love.
She is a very sweet, loving, respectful girl, and she likes to help.
Yaxiel wants to be a Game Designer or a automobile mechanic. He loves cars and videogames. Has a very noble heart, likes to do home made handy crafts almost always about cars, war, or buildings. Because he has ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome, he has a lot of troubles with the classes in high school. But he still has a dream to fix all kinds of sport cars, including the antique ones.
Zahir is a very loving child, who has a beautiful smile. There are days when his confusion makes him very anxious. He is very special to everyone who knows him with his condition. Zahir is the sweetest and most loving child that God has been able to give me.
Zaiden is a super sweet, loving, caring, full of life child! He loves to build things, play outside and play his Nintendo 2ds. His little sister is his best friend!
Zarah is a spunky 4 year old who loves to cheer. Prayer is her super power!
Zebby has a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism.
