Callie from Hong Kong

Callie is a cheerful, kind, and friendly 7-year-old girl who forms warm, secure attachments with her caregivers. She dreams of having a permanent family and often creates sweet, detailed stories about her future parents. She excels in school, placing 7th out of 76 students with an impressive average exam score of 93.63/100. She speaks English very well for her age, largely thanks to her love for reading and watching cartoons like Peppa Pig. She can easily hold basic English conversations. In her free time, she enjoys a wide range of activities, including puzzles, painting, singing, swimming, roller skating, jump rope, and dancing. Callie is completely independent in her daily routines, such as eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, and using the bathroom. She is receptive to guidance and instruction. She attends speech and occupational therapy to improve her pronunciation and pencil grip. During the visit, this worker could understand 90% of what she said and her handwriting is observed to be neat.