Meet phillip

If you like honest and frank conversations that will bring a smile to your face, you will enjoy meeting Phillip. He is a caring teen who has a lot to say and an endearing way of relating to others. Whether it’s discussing his favorite Superhero character, bouncing a basketball with a companion or creating his own artwork masterpiece, Phillip has an enthusiasm that is endearing. He is a friendly teen with a naturally outgoing demeanor who likes to make jokes and tease in a kind-natured manner. Phillip’s eagerness to engage in conversations and love of getting to know new acquaintances is refreshing. He is straightforward in his communication and in turn he thrives on having clear expectations and consistent routines from his caretakers. 

Phillip is a caring teen who was born in 2005 and has some developmental delays. He hopes to have his own forever family soon – a family that will give him a sense of stability, connection and enduring love. Phillip relates well to people who are supportive of him as he continues to learn healthy life skills. He likes being with his peers and gets along well with people of all ages, but he especially enjoys interacting with older adults. Phillip takes great pride in modeling how to do things correctly and in giving assistance to anyone who might need it. He basks in the satisfaction that he gets when completing his own assigned chores, like helping to cook and clean his room. Phillip has a large heart that particularly swells with delight when he is lending a hand and doing kind things for others. 

Phillip loves to have fun and a perfect day for him would include playing video games, watching his favorite TV show or a televised sporting event. When Phillip is happy, his smile is exceptional. He has a positive outlook and he often tries his best to meet the task at hand. In turn, he loves to be praised by caring adults for his efforts to do his best. Phillip has a passion for many things, especially gentle pets and animals. He also loves movies, specifically Avatar and Power Ranger action movies. Phillip gets excited about learning when he has the opportunity to excel at lessons on educational games and he enjoys the feeling of accomplishment when mastering challenges.  

For adventure and excitement, Phillip likes attending live sporting events. He is a teen who likes to cheer for the team on the field. One factor that makes sports outings fun for Phillip is that fact that he enjoys eating all the types of foods, especially typical ballpark foods like pizza and nachos. In addition to being a fan, Phillip enjoys being the star player on the court! He has a competitive enthusiasm and enjoys learning how to play sports such as basketball and volleyball.  

As wonderful and fun as Phillip can be, it is important to know that his parents will require an understanding of his significant development delays. These delays affect Phillip’s everyday social behaviors and it is important that he has a parent who is willing to help Phillip with these challenges. Issues that make group social situations difficult are a part of Phillip’s life. These behavioral realities are factors that would need to be considered when loving and parenting Phillip.