Ben is a happy, silly, and cuddly little boy with complex medical and developmental needs. He shows growth every day in his ability to learn new words, identify letters, and show off his use of sign language. He also loves reading back to front, following along with his finger, and turning books to read the title down the spine. Though he is still learning to communicate verbally, Ben has a sense of warmth that is felt by everyone he meets and is such a bright little boy.