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<blockquote data-quote="WearyWoman" data-source="post: 367838"><p>Great point and interesting discussion. I have two adopted kids. We adopted the older one at age 4 through foster care, after having him in foster care with us for two years. He's 16 now, and he's doing very well, although he does have ADHD and is impulsive. It was harder taking care of him as a young child than as a teen now. He has friends and is doing well in school. We adopted our younger child (now age 9) at birth through a private adoption. He is diagnosed with ADHD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified. He also exhibits anxiety and some obsessive and sensory issues. His birthmom claims not to have used drugs or alcohol, except for some smoking before learning she was pregnant. </p><p> </p><p>I definitely agree that adopted kids seem to have higher incidences of neurological, behavioral, social, and developmental issues. Many do not. However, the circumstances (environmental and genetic) giving rise to an adoption in the first place may set the stage for adopted children's future challenges.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs to all the other adoptive parents out there!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WearyWoman, post: 367838"] Great point and interesting discussion. I have two adopted kids. We adopted the older one at age 4 through foster care, after having him in foster care with us for two years. He's 16 now, and he's doing very well, although he does have ADHD and is impulsive. It was harder taking care of him as a young child than as a teen now. He has friends and is doing well in school. We adopted our younger child (now age 9) at birth through a private adoption. He is diagnosed with ADHD and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) - not otherwise specified. He also exhibits anxiety and some obsessive and sensory issues. His birthmom claims not to have used drugs or alcohol, except for some smoking before learning she was pregnant. I definitely agree that adopted kids seem to have higher incidences of neurological, behavioral, social, and developmental issues. Many do not. However, the circumstances (environmental and genetic) giving rise to an adoption in the first place may set the stage for adopted children's future challenges. Hugs to all the other adoptive parents out there! [/QUOTE]
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