Matvey has autism spectrum disorder; by the age of 2, the boy was not speaking and did not understand spoken language.
Matvey loves spending time outdoors and playing with educational toys such as frame-inserts and cards. However, in public places, he often runs around and tries to escape, does not listen, and unfortunately does not interact with other children.
The boy does not like having his hair washed, eats only while watching cartoons, and is selective about food. Despite these challenges, he has already learned to use the potty and eats cottage cheese by himself—these are small but important steps toward independence.
Matvey needs to undergo an intensive course of sessions with specialists in sensory integration, adaptive physical education, applied behavior analysis, and a speech therapist-defectologist.