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Issues Common to Adopted Children
Common issues faced by adopted children, including those who are members of a sibling group, those adopted as older children, and those who are members of minority groups.
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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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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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Finding the Missing Pieces: Helping Adopted Children Cope With Grief and Loss
This Adoption Learning Partners online course is designed to help adoptive families understand the feelings that children have about adoption and learn how to help their child express and deal with their feelings.
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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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National Adoption Organizations that Provide Support to Adopted Persons, Adoptive Parents, and Families
This resource listing provides the addresses and phone numbers of selected organizations that provide support to adoptees, adoptive parents, and other family members touched by adoption. Each entry includes a brief description of the function of the organization and e-mail and web addresses when available.
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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 factsheet.
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Pediatricians with a Special Interest in Adoption and Foster Care Medicine
This American Academy of Pediatrics State-by-State directory will help parents locate pediatricians who provide primary care to foster children and adoptive families, pre-adoption assessment and post-adoption evaluation of medical information, and more.
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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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Updated on September 21, 2004 by webmaster_naic@caliber.com.
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