Maricel

Maricel is a very giggly 12 year old. She doesn't speak much but can get her meaning across.

She is in the picture on the left covering her mouth and laughing. Maricel was found by a concerned citizen in 2005 and brought to authorities. She was not in distress, and obeyed commands, but would not maintain eye contact. She could not utter a single word. Her left shoulder was also dislocated. After being brought to the Children's Home, she was asked to choose her name by nodding when they said one she liked. She chose Maricel. She has been happy to join in on most activities but remains afraid of a few. She can say short phrases now but mostly chooses not to speak. She likes to sing a little and always has a huge smile!