Medical Information for Alexander L.
We have seen Alexander's video.  He goes
by "Sasha", a common Russian nickname
for boys named Alexander.  He recites many
of the English words he has learned in his
English classes at school, including the
numbers 1-10, dog, cat, and "My name is
Sasha."  
He seems to have a very friendly and mild
personality, and a good sense of humor.

In orphanage since 2/15/2005
Physically developed according to his age.

He graduated from 4th grade.
He has good academic skills and good
memory.

He loves to read and play computer games.
He plays well with other children and is
very active.

He likes to lead other children.
He dresses and washes himself.
The character of Aleksandr

Aleksandr began his studies at the fifth grade on 1.09.2008. Is is a grith with a special regime for
children who do not fullfill their obligation to go to school and who have addiction problems. Saša does
Centre also during the last school-year and graduated 4th grade there on the basis of home-study
programme. Right now he continues his studies there on the 5th grade level according to the same
programme.

Saša is very chirpy, restless, loves alternation but at the same time he is able to do things that he
likes for a long period of time. Saša is acceptive to everything new, he has a great sense of humour
and he has an optimistic view of life. Saša is very joyfull. Saša has an introverted nature, he is much
rather oriented towards his inner world, he is self-centred. Sometimes can be superficial and heedless.

Saša is very much looking for attention and being acknowledged by others, he can sometimes act
demonstrative. He has trouble controlling his behaviour. His has mood swings. If he does not get
what he wants he can try to achieve agreeing by starting to cry, insult and being hysteric. He can
clam up in a stress-sitaution. He often tries to take the role of a leader when communicating with
children his own age. This can often create misunderstandings and fights with the other children.
Saša likes to compete in everything but he can’t admit loosing.

Saša is successful in his studies, reads a lot and is able to memorize texts well. He has a good
vocabulary. He likes to do hancraft: drawing, making things out of wood. He also has interest in
computers and computer games, as well as other technology.

Saša needs a stable and safe environment for growing older and a lot of support and individual
attention.