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Talking About Adoption
Many adoptive parents will need to talk about adoption with others. Find information on how to explain adoption to children, adopted children, family, friends, medical professionals, teachers, and others.
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Adoption and School Issues
Written for adoptive parents, this fact sheet explains the impact of adoption on the academic performance of preschool, elementary school,and secondary school students. Emotional and social issues specifically are highlighted. The briefing emphasizes the importance of assessing the needs of the child and considering other reasons for difficulties, such as vision problems, attention deficit disorder, or learning styles. Tips for enhancing the adoption sensitivity of school personnel and students also are provided
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Adoption and the Stages of Development
The impact of adoption on the psychological development of children is reviewed in this factsheet. The briefing describes what parents can expect during each stage of development, from infancy through adolescence. Topics include: when to disclose adoption, family relationships, loss and grief, and identity formation.
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Adoption Helper's Teacher's Guide to Adoption
This Canadian adoption website provides information on adoption for elementary and secondary school teachers in Teacher's Guide to Adoption.
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Adoptive Families Books for Children
Lists books recommended by adoptive families by age of child and by topic.
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Adoptive Families Magazine
A leading adoption information source for families before, during, and after adoption.
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An educator's guide to adoption
This booklet provides information for educators on how to handle adoption in the classroom, including resources for integrating adoption into the curriculum.
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Explaining Adoption to Your Children, Family, and Friends
This fact sheet provides background information about adoption and offers tips for discussing the topic with children, family members, and friends. Emphasis is placed on sensitivity, open communication, and positive adoption language. A brief list of resources for adoptive families is included.
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Let's Talk Adoption: A Lifetime of Family Conversations
In this Adoption Learning Partners online course, adoptive families will acquire the tools they need to make talking about adoption part of everyday life.
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Lifelong Issues in Adoption
Discusses how adoption is a lifelong, intergenerational process that unites the triad of birth families, adoptees, and adoptive families.
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Parenting the Adopted Adolescent
This fact sheet explores the effect of adoption on adolescent development and behavior. Identity formation, fear of abandonment, issues of control, feelings of not belonging, and desires to connect with birth families are described. The briefing also reviews the reactions of teens who were adopted at an older age and provides suggestions for parental response to problems. A list of training programs and materials is attached to the fact sheet.
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Talking with Kids About Adoption
This collection of articles provides information and ideas for parents on talking to children of all ages about adoption, available for order through Pact, An Adoption Alliance.
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Tips on Selecting an Adoption Therapist
This information sheet outlines considerations for selecting a mental health service provider to address adoption issues. Sources of referrals, interview questions, and typical policies are discussed. The paper also includes tips for working with a therapist.
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The Value of Adoptive Parent Groups
This fact sheet explains the benefits of adoptive parent support groups to adoptive and prospective family members, children, social workers, and the legislative process. Typical activities also are identified, including social functions, educational programs, and support. The briefing lists resources for locating adoptive parent groups.
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