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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 57048" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Hi, Stephanie and welcome. I have four adopted kids. A few questions:</p><p>Did the birthmother drink or use recreational drugs when she was pregnant? Even drinking a little bit can affect a developing fetus.</p><p></p><p>Any diagnosed psychiatric or neurological problems on either side of the family tree? It could be that birthmother has a mood disorder too and, yes, behavioral issues tend to be hereditary. Many adoptive parents I know feel their kids are more like their bio. family than themselves, even though they were raised apart from them.</p><p></p><p>Have you ever had a complete evaluation? I highly recommend a neuropsychologist. We had very poor results with two school districts and regular therapists. Adopted kids can be tricky--it's not YOUR genetics--and in my opinion you need the most "fine-tuned" professionals to figure out what is going on. It took us a long time. Things like ODD and Sensory Issues are usually part of another diagnosis, rarely stand alone. I'd try to see a neuropsychologist--there is often a waiting list so it can't hurt to get your name on the list. in my opinion they are the best evaluators because they do intensive testing, and they have no agenda (like school districts often do). Welcome again.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 57048, member: 1550"] Hi, Stephanie and welcome. I have four adopted kids. A few questions: Did the birthmother drink or use recreational drugs when she was pregnant? Even drinking a little bit can affect a developing fetus. Any diagnosed psychiatric or neurological problems on either side of the family tree? It could be that birthmother has a mood disorder too and, yes, behavioral issues tend to be hereditary. Many adoptive parents I know feel their kids are more like their bio. family than themselves, even though they were raised apart from them. Have you ever had a complete evaluation? I highly recommend a neuropsychologist. We had very poor results with two school districts and regular therapists. Adopted kids can be tricky--it's not YOUR genetics--and in my opinion you need the most "fine-tuned" professionals to figure out what is going on. It took us a long time. Things like ODD and Sensory Issues are usually part of another diagnosis, rarely stand alone. I'd try to see a neuropsychologist--there is often a waiting list so it can't hurt to get your name on the list. in my opinion they are the best evaluators because they do intensive testing, and they have no agenda (like school districts often do). Welcome again. [/QUOTE]
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