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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 156282" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Could she have been affected by alcohol in utero? Did her birthmother drink while pregnant? If so, I'd seriously be wondering about Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), maybe for both of the kids. She could also have a mood disorder. It's very hard to know, or to get an accurate diagnosis, with adopted kids whose birthmothers used substances while they were pregnant because THAT contributes to so many problems. Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) is almost impossible to treat other than to watch the child/adult so that he or she doesn't get into trouble. Closely monitored group home settings are good. The affected people don't understand much about cause and affect, are extremely impulsive, and only think "in the moment." You say your daughter is very small...that could be a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome. If the birthmother took care of herself while pregnant, then it's easier to figure out what the problem really is, and I'd see a neuropsychologist. IF she didn't, I'd try to find a neuropsychologist who understands how to look for signs that the child's brain has been damaged by in utero alcohol use. Believe it or not, alcohol is worse than cocaine. My son's birthmother did both. We're lucky--he is just on the autism spectrum (sigh). Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 156282, member: 1550"] Could she have been affected by alcohol in utero? Did her birthmother drink while pregnant? If so, I'd seriously be wondering about Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE), maybe for both of the kids. She could also have a mood disorder. It's very hard to know, or to get an accurate diagnosis, with adopted kids whose birthmothers used substances while they were pregnant because THAT contributes to so many problems. Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) is almost impossible to treat other than to watch the child/adult so that he or she doesn't get into trouble. Closely monitored group home settings are good. The affected people don't understand much about cause and affect, are extremely impulsive, and only think "in the moment." You say your daughter is very small...that could be a sign of fetal alcohol syndrome. If the birthmother took care of herself while pregnant, then it's easier to figure out what the problem really is, and I'd see a neuropsychologist. IF she didn't, I'd try to find a neuropsychologist who understands how to look for signs that the child's brain has been damaged by in utero alcohol use. Believe it or not, alcohol is worse than cocaine. My son's birthmother did both. We're lucky--he is just on the autism spectrum (sigh). Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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