"It has become a good good tradition for me to participate in the charity event "Begupomogu" within the framework of the races. As a mother and grandmother, as an obstetrician-gynecologist, I perfectly understand the feelings of parents of special children. It is important not to remain alone in this situation: any support, joining efforts , the atmosphere of kindness works wonders. Amelia is a SUNNY child in whose support I run Zabeg.RF 05/22/22, a ward of the Markhamat Child Development Center. Every day, step by step, she fights for her Place in this World. Let's help her and wish her good luck!" Amelia Gafarova will be 10 years old in May. She is finishing the 1st grade of a correctional school. The girl has Down syndrome and signs of autism. The girl was born at 41 weeks with Down syndrome, which came as a surprise to doctors and parents. At 5 months, she underwent open-heart surgery to correct congenital heart disease. At the age of 4, Amelia and her parents came to classes at the Markhamat Child Development Center, where an individual program was developed for the girl - and she began to progress. Thanks to the classes, Amelia speaks in simple sentences, learns to read, while math and writing are the most difficult for her. Due to reduced muscle tone, Amelia developed an S-shaped scoliosis. To develop existing skills and correct Amelia's posture, constant sessions with a defectologist and a physical therapist are necessary. View more >>

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