Getting Started in International Adoption
Getting Started in International AdoptionGetting Started
- Overview of Intercountry Adoption
- Guidelines in Interpreting Videos
- Things adopting families need to know about traveling abroad
The preparation for an international adoption starts about one year before the child actually arrives in the United States. Medical guidance usually begins when the parents receive the medical abstract from their adoption agency.
Medical abstract studied and evaluated
Medical abstract which may include medical diagnoses is explained in layman terms
Growth parameters are placed on a growth curve to assess height, weight, head circumference as compared to a general population of children of the same age
Developmental milestones are discussed so parents can understand the expectations for their particular child. Parents can then more comfortably make decisions regarding their prospective adoption.
Photographs are examined and evaluated for facial dsymorphism and other abnormal physical characteristics consistent with fetal alcohol syndrome
Videos when available are viewed and studied for abnormal physical characteristics and developmental / behavioral level
A phone consult with patient to summarize the findings of the medical abstract, video, and photographs
E-mail/FAX/phone contact with physicians/agencies/representatives from countries of origin may be available for clarifying medical diagnoses and past medical history
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