• Remain Calm, count to ten, and most
importantly, and don’t lose your temper.
• Learn the child’s native language.
(This was invaluable.)
• Remember your child is scared. Try to find ways to
reassure and comfort him.
• Don’t self diagnose or assume your child has a
medical condition, developmental or behavioral disorder based on a short period
of time together. If a condition continues or worsens, seek help as needed.
•
If your child has developmental delays, get him involved early intervention
services ASAP. Services include child development center programs, early
intervention, English as a second language (ESL), speech, physical and
occupational therapy, etc.
• Find a post adoption support organization.
•
Use simple attachment play.
• Pick your child up when he cries. If he has a
minor injury, comfort first: ask questions later.
• Establish a routine.
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Feed them as often as they are hungry.
• Try to identify and remove causes of
anxiety.
Don’t forget to…
• Apply for a new birth
certificate and social security card for your child
• Add your child to your
health and life insurance
• Be your child’s best advocate. Take advantage of
available financial & medical subsidies, tax credits, reimbursements, &
other post adoption services.