Cleft lip or palate is a facial defect causing a cleft that is either unilateral or bilateral. It is easily corrected surgically, and with special services like speech therapy, occupational therapy and a team approach these children do very well with complete recovery.
Is child Abuse More Prevalent in International Adopters? By definition, child abuse does not discriminate by race, culture or the social status of the perpetrator. A child abuser can be any person, a coworker, friend, neighbor and does not need to have a criminal record. […]
My referral states that the child tested positive for syphilis at birth? What further questions should I ask – can I still consider this referral?” A diagnosis of congenital syphilis is very difficult to establish because clinical signs of infection may not be apparent and […]
My referral is a special needs newborn with bilateral clubfoot. What is this condition and is it correctable? Clubfoot is a very common birth defect. It appears more commonly than any other birth defect. Approximately one baby in 300 is born with a clubfoot and […]
The incidence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is higher among adoptive children (see http://www.aaets.org/adoptarticle7.htm). Therefore, it would be difficult to substantiate that a child’s attentional difficulties are resulting directly from early traumatic exposure. The generally accepted standard of care for children with ADHD is […]
Lactose Intolerance in Asian Children Lactose intolerance is defined as the body’s inability to digest and absorb the milk sugar called lactose. This occurs secondary to a deficiency in a necessary enzyme essential in the digestion process of milk products. This enzyme is named lactase. […]
Should an Internationally adopted child be screened for H. Pylori even if he/she seem asymptomatic? The incidence of H. Pylori is very low in children of industrialized countries. The incidence increases by a small amount every year and it dramatically increases after the age of […]
Does anyone have advice on what to look for in a pediatrician to care for my internationally adopted child and what questions should I ask during the “getting to know you” interview? Good health is very important, and other than you as the parent, […]
What are some the medical concerns and health issues associated with International adoption from Guatemala? Guatemala is one among one of the top five countries that place children for International adoption. It has become a desirable country from which to adopt because of the availability […]
Reader’s Question on Leukemia in Chinese girls In dealing with the medical aspects of international adoption, the usual outcome is almost always a happy ending. Yes, there are those cases where there is an underlying medical condition, developmental delay or emotional trauma. Fortunately, most of […]