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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 229453" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I doubt it is a simple problem. Unfortunately, that's not the norm for our adopted kids. In an adopted child with no history, there could be lots of things going on:</p><p>1/fetal alcohol spectrum</p><p>2/(this is common) Attachment Disorder (after all, he was taken away from the only caregiver he knew--older adopted kids usually have some form of attachment problems, and I'd address it with somebody who understands adoption issues. Not all therapists have a clue)</p><p>3/another mental illness could be on the family tree too</p><p></p><p>It is unlikely just one reason. These kids are ALL emotionally damaged at least a little when they come to us. It doesn't mean they can't get better, but you need to get out of denial fast and get him evaluated and in interventions. I highly recommend a neuropsychologist AND a Post-Adoption Worker who understands the issues adoptive children.</p><p>I'd head for the hills if anyone again ever says they feel it is only ADHD. As for bipolar, could be, but it's more likely that he is a complicated child, thus the neuropsychologist is ideal for him.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 229453, member: 1550"] I doubt it is a simple problem. Unfortunately, that's not the norm for our adopted kids. In an adopted child with no history, there could be lots of things going on: 1/fetal alcohol spectrum 2/(this is common) Attachment Disorder (after all, he was taken away from the only caregiver he knew--older adopted kids usually have some form of attachment problems, and I'd address it with somebody who understands adoption issues. Not all therapists have a clue) 3/another mental illness could be on the family tree too It is unlikely just one reason. These kids are ALL emotionally damaged at least a little when they come to us. It doesn't mean they can't get better, but you need to get out of denial fast and get him evaluated and in interventions. I highly recommend a neuropsychologist AND a Post-Adoption Worker who understands the issues adoptive children. I'd head for the hills if anyone again ever says they feel it is only ADHD. As for bipolar, could be, but it's more likely that he is a complicated child, thus the neuropsychologist is ideal for him. [/QUOTE]
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