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The following are a list of resources for adoptive families who have adopted a child with special needs or who are considering the adoption of a child with special needs.  This resource page is not an exhaustive list, so please check back frequently as we will additional resources as we discover them.
 


 

Medical Resources
Listing of Doctors & Clinics by State - a downloadable pdf list of adoption physicians and clinics that specialize in international adoptee illnesses and special needs

Resource Guide for Special Needs Adoption - an educational manual with basic information about 60 kinds of special needs conditions.  The manual includes photos and treatment options.  It's a great resource for any person who is considering adopting a child with special needs.
 


 

Books

Bringing Our Angel Home Author: Tracy Sanford Pillow  Description: This personal story recounts the adoption from Vietnam of Tracie Minh, who was born with a cleft lip and palate. 

Self Awareness, Self-Selection, and Success: A Parent Preparation Guidebook for Special Needs Adoption by Wilfred Hamm, T Morton and L Flynn (Washington: NACAC, 1985). A workbookish series of questionnaires and exercises for people considering special needs adoption. Order from AFA. 

Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss (revised edition) by Claudia Jewett Jarratt (Boston: Harvard Common Press, 1994). Another valuable resource for those considering an older child.  

Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs Kids by Dr. Gregory Keck and Regina Kopecky (Colorado Springs: Pinon Press, 1995) An honest and accessible exploration of the challenges faced by families adopting children with difficult histories by one of the most intriguing educators in the field of attachment issues.

When Friends Ask about Adoption: Question and Answer Guide for Non-Adoptive Parents and Other Caring Adults by Linda Bothun (Chevy Chase, MD: Swan Publications, 1987). A booklet designed to be given to those whose lives may touch our families. 

Adoption/Medical News is a ten times a year 4 page newsletter offering adoption-related medical information to parents and adoption professionals concerning children with special needs, children adopted internationally, etc. The editor is a pediatrician and the adoptive parent of four children. (1921 Ohio St NE, Palm Bay FL 32907). $36 annually. 

The Child With Special Needs -  by Stanley Greenspan 

The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
by Larry B. Silver (Foreword), Carol Stock Kranowitz (Author) 

Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun: Activities for Kids with Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Author: Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A. Description: A companion volume to The Out-of-Sync Child. The author demonstrates that fun and games can be an important part of helping children strengthen their sensory. 

Adopting and Advocating for the Special Needs Child: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by L Anne Babb, Rita Laws

Adoption Piece by Piece: Lifelong Issues, A Toolkit for Parents, and Special Needs - Edited by Sara Graefe | Foreword by Brad Watson.  The three books that make up the Adoption Piece by Piece trilogy are exceptional resources for parents and professionals dealing with special needs and, singly or together, for every adoptive family."

Handling the Young Child With Cerebral Palsy at Home -by Nancy Finnie

Fantastic Antone Succeeds
!: Experiences in Educating Children With Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (Paperback)
by Siobhan Wescott (Editor) 

Children with Prenatal Alcohol and/or Other Drug Exposure: Weighing the Risks of Adoption Author: Susan B. Edelstein Description: Designed primarily for professionals, this book offers practical suggestions, recommendations, and food for thought for preparing, counseling and working with those who are considering adopting an infant or child who has been prenatally exposed.

Reaching Out to Children With Fas/Fae: A Handbook for Teachers, Counselors, and Parents Who Live and Work With Children Affected by Fetal Alcohol by Diane Davis  

Caring for your Newborn and Hearing and Behavior in Children with Cleft Lip and Palate. Author:  MacDonald, S. 

Our Own: Adopting and Parenting the Older Child (Paperback)
by
Trish Maskew (Author)
 

Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss by Claudia Jewett (Harvard Common Press, 1982) 

Helping Children When They Must Move, Attachment and Separation, the Child in Placement: Common Behavioral Problems, and Child Development. All three books by Vera Fahlberg. Excellent books for families adopting toddlers and older children. Available from Spaulding for Children, PO Box 337, Chelsea, MI 48118 

No More Here and There by Ann Carney (U of N. Carolina Press, 1976). Helpful book on dealing with adjustments and problems of adopting an older child. 

Raising Adopted Children by Lois Ruskai Melina (Harper & Row, 1986). Great book with realistic insight into the life cycle of the adoptive family. 

Toddler Adoption by Mary Hopkins Best 

With Eyes Wide Open—a Workbook for Parents Adopting International Children Over Age One. Available through Children’s Home Society of Minnesota. 

Adopting A Toddler: What Size Shoes Does She Wear? Author: Denise Harris Hoppenhauer  Description: An all inclusive book which covers all aspects of ADOPTING A TODDLER and the immediate requirements for raising a toddler. Some of the topics which are covered include: naming your child, baby showers and the developmental milestones for a toddler.

Older Child Adoption - Author: Grace Robinson Description: Thirty families share their experiences and insights on family-making with children adopted over the age of two. 

Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections  Author: Jean MacLeod and Sheena Macrae, Editors  Description: Over 100 contributors from across the globe have come together to offer advice specifically for adoptive parents. Parenting adopted children is parenting plus-there's an extra layer that adopted kids often have and understanding their perspective is key. 

Welcome Home: An International and Nontraditional Adoption Reader  Author: Florence Kaslow, Ph.D. and Lita Schwartz, Ph.D. Description: Provides insight into the adoption process, open adoption, biracial adoption, adopting a special needs child, cultural attitudes, and how to handle an adopted child's questions in later years and much more. 

Nobody's Perfect: Living and Growing with Children who have Special Needs, Author: Miller, N. 

After the Tears: Parents Talk about Raising a Child with a Disability - by Robin Simons Engaging personal accounts by parents who have learned to respond to the daily challenge of raising a disabled child. 

You Will Dream New Dreams: Inspiring Personal Stories by Parents of Children with Disabilities -by Stanley D. Klein and Kim Schive.
 


 

Websites  (These sites will all be through Rainbowkids.com and most are still under development.)
 

http://www.adoptalbinism.com

http://www.blindadoption.com

http://www.adoptionbonding.com 

http://www.adoptcleft.com

http://www.adoptclubfeet.com

http://www.adoptcp.com

http://www.deafadoption.org

http://www.downsadoption.com

http://www.adoptfas.com 

http://www.adoptheartdefect.com

http://www.adopthemophilia.com

http://www.hepbadoption.com

http://www.adopthiv.com

http://www.adoptlazyeye.com

http://www.adoptlimbdifferences.com 

http://www.littlepeopleadoption.com

http://www.adoptolderchild.com

http://www.adoptpreemies.com 

http://www.adoptspinabifida.com

http://www.toddleradoption.com
 


 

Additional Website Resources

http://www.disabilityresources.org/ADOPTION.html  

http://special-needs.adoption.com/

http://www.adopting.com/special.html  

http://www.adoptmed.org/books/

http://www.irsc.org/

http://specialchildren.about.com/  

http://www.parentpals.com/gossamer/pages/

http://www.snap.bc.ca/  

http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/   
 


 

Websites for Specific Special Needs

Cleft Lip/Palate --

http://www.cleftadvocate.org/

http://www.cleftline.org/

http://cpcj.allenpress.com/cpcjonline/?request=index-html

http://www.widesmiles.org/
 

Hearing --

http://68.178.215.106/saitwebsite/index.html
 

Downs Syndrome --

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/down_syndrome_adoption/
 

Cognitive Disabilities --

http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/

http://www.ffcmh.org/
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

 

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