Adopting an Older Child or a Child with "Special Needs"
If you're planning on adopting an older child and/or child with "special needs", there are a few things to consider...
- The older a child, the more of a past that they bring and possibly more behavioral issues.
- You will need to take a great deal of time with them to attached and bond. *Also, you will ned to give them inner strength to deal with over stimulation and the triggers fo their past that will create hurdles in their lives.
- You will need to contact your insurance company to see what type of medical and/or therapies are covered.
- Should surgeries be required, additional time must be spent on attachment and bonding.
- Therapies of any kind are costly and time consuming.
- You may have many sleepless nights as children may really struggle with moving forward and leaving their past
- Realize that this will be an ongoing journey and they need your patience and understanding to move forward in their lives.
- Make sure that your discuss this as a couple because it will be a huge adjustment to your marraige and your family dynamics.
Adopting Sibling Groups
If you're planning on adopting sibling groups, we recommend that you take in consideration the following pointers...
- Just because they come from the same family background, doesn't mean that they have the same recollection or the same experience.
- They are individuals with their own personalities, so may handle things differently.
- Future triggers of their past my be different for both.
- Give each child their own time for adjustment, attachment, bonding, and development.
Please call Deb at the EAC Help Desk for further assistance,
1-866-586-5656, ext. 116.
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