DESCRIPTIONS OF CHILDREN ICAD HAS SERVED
Victor spent his first three years of life in a European Orphanage
before being adopted by a New England couple. Soon he showed the effects
of having endured the emotional trauma of an orphanage. He was frightened
of everyone and everything and frequently refused to eat. Victor resorted
to hiding under tables at pre-school, eventually leaving because he
could not cope with even a low-key caring environment. After a diagnostic
evaluation, ICAD provided Victor and his adoptive parents, two years
of weekly counseling, and regularly consulted with his school. Victor
is now doing well in school, is an enthusiastic soccer player, and has
begun to enjoy trumpet lessons.
Eileen spent the first three months of her life in the hospital and
was rehospitalized numerous times during the next two years because
of ongoing medical complications. The effects of this emotional trauma
were so great that, when she was four years old, her pediatrician wondered
if Eileen was autistic because she was emotionally detached and lost
in a private world. ICAD provided a diagnostic evaluation and counseling
to Eileen, her parents and her teachers. Three years later, Eileen is
now flourishing in school, is developing friendships, and has begun
to share a witty sense of humor.
Fleeing a violent, abusive relationship, four-year-old Marie and her
pregnant mother found them homeless. They obtained refuge in a homeless
shelter, where they lived for six months. Shelter staff and pre-school
teachers, while noting how engaging and related Marie was, had serious
concerns about her inordinate use of make-believe. ICAD's diagnostic
findings clearly showed the effects of the emotional trauma Marie had
experienced before coming to the shelter. Marie, her mom and new baby
brother are re-established in the community, where Marie attends kindergarten
and continues in a weekly ICAD treatment program. Her excessive use
of make-believe has dramatically decreased.
ICAD has flourished since 1991 thanks to the generosity
of contributors, staff and volunteers.
We are thrilled and encouraged to report that your support
for ICAD's work increased to $190,000 during the past fiscal year. Your
generosity and the commitment of our staff are responsible for our accomplishments
and we are so grateful.
Gifts impact ICAD's mission immediately, providing at-risk
children with treatment, developing further ICAD's Therapeutic Garden,
supporting ICAD in conducting innovative research and advancing ICAD's
training programs.
We need $300,000 this year to continue our mission.
Thank you for doing your part to help ICAD continue
growing.
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