Forum: Special Needs Adoption

Hi there ... I wanted to post in here as a resource to any of you that might open your heart and consider adopting a child with Down syndrome. A little history ... I have three kids ... my bio son was born in 2004 and my bio daughter in 2006. After her birth, we learned that she has Down syndrome....

Hi- We adopted both our boys domestically (US)over 7 years ago. They were both "normal" at birth and at 2 1/2 one DS was diagnosed with autism and now the other has been diagnosed ADHD. We have many friends who also have adopted and their kids have turned up with neurological issues as well. Our...

I need to have my final (yippee!) post placement report translated into Cyrillic. I have my report ~1.5 pages long from my social worker, just need to make sure it's sanity checked. I could use babel fish or another free translation internet program but don't trust it to correct grammer and such....

I have a son that was adopted when he was 4. He has always had RAD behaviours, but I always heard it would get worse around puberty.. Well i think we are there. I worry it is going to tear our family apart. Anyone out there have a similar story?

Does anyone know of an agency that specializes in placing domestic newborns with physical special needs? I already know of: Spence Chapin Cradle Chask If anyone knows of any others, please let me know.

I'm real interested in hearing from those who have adopted a special needs child with spinal bifida...as well as those who considered but decided against doing so.... Samba in Sac

Hello, We are thinking about adopting a special needs child and I'm wondering if anyone on this board has experience in this area? Here in Oregon, they consider any child who has been taken out of the home to be special needs. I'm not sure if that's the same in other states. Specifically,...

My DH and I are considering adopting a Chinese boy with Hep B. Does anyone have experience with this? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, LeOna

Annyone adopted a child with FSA??? We are being matched but are a little nervouse. He is almost 4yrs old and has been in foster care since 2 months old. I currently have a daycare child with FSA and I really enjoy him. However, I can't imagin raising him. I know I would have different...

Hi everyone, I need some support with my situation.. heres my story I'll try to make it short (lol) My dh and I have a 6 year old foster son that has been in our care now for almost a year(Nov will be a year)..It has been a long year with him. J has adhd,rad(getting therapy) and developemental...

does anyone here have turners syndrome?