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<blockquote data-quote="EndangeredCheerleader" data-source="post: 600122" data-attributes="member: 15279"><p>MWM- Sorry for the confusion. Both of my daughters are international adoptees (should I put that in my sig?). Poppy joined our family at 2.5 years old and Paris was 3.5.</p><p></p><p>Poppy might possibly have some Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) but she is not on the autism spectrum. I feel Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is the best fit diagnosis we have available. I guess we could label her a compulsive liar with-ADHD but that does not provide understanding as to what drives her. NPD doesn't fit. Whatever we call it, it definitely effects her ability to relate with parents, peers, teachers, and coaches in a typical manner. </p><p></p><p>What you've dealt with scares the hell out of me. I am listening! Truly! Poppy does gravitate to younger kids and animals. I assume it is because she can relate better emotionally to a ten year old than another teenage. I honestly don't believe she'd ever physically abuse anyone but I won't be leaving her alone to chance it. I'm hearing you when you say your adoptive son displayed no sexual interests and you never considered him a threat in that manner. </p><p></p><p>Wanted to add- It's interesting you mentioned his tests revealed cognitive delays but you don't think he had any. We have the same issue with Poppy. She is not borderline retarded which is what her most recent tests scores suggest. It's very frustrating.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EndangeredCheerleader, post: 600122, member: 15279"] MWM- Sorry for the confusion. Both of my daughters are international adoptees (should I put that in my sig?). Poppy joined our family at 2.5 years old and Paris was 3.5. Poppy might possibly have some Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) but she is not on the autism spectrum. I feel Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is the best fit diagnosis we have available. I guess we could label her a compulsive liar with-ADHD but that does not provide understanding as to what drives her. NPD doesn't fit. Whatever we call it, it definitely effects her ability to relate with parents, peers, teachers, and coaches in a typical manner. What you've dealt with scares the hell out of me. I am listening! Truly! Poppy does gravitate to younger kids and animals. I assume it is because she can relate better emotionally to a ten year old than another teenage. I honestly don't believe she'd ever physically abuse anyone but I won't be leaving her alone to chance it. I'm hearing you when you say your adoptive son displayed no sexual interests and you never considered him a threat in that manner. Wanted to add- It's interesting you mentioned his tests revealed cognitive delays but you don't think he had any. We have the same issue with Poppy. She is not borderline retarded which is what her most recent tests scores suggest. It's very frustrating. [/QUOTE]
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