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we just adopted a deaf 6 year old girl and it has turned our world upside down. a LOT more than we anticipated, that is for sure! I am growing concerned for our bio 5 year old son. He has been crying a LOT over little things, has been lying, disobeying, etc. It is really not like him to be like this. I think a lot of it has to do with our new addition. Has anyone else experienced this?
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I agree with Bajj too.....but also want to add this:
Whether you did this through an international, private domestic or foster to adopt situation, your AGENCY SHOULD HAVE some resources available for you...or at the least, some counseling resources for your family!!!!
It's common for your son to have some regressive behaviors with someone new in the home; but there may be more than meets the eye here too.
Good to keep an extra eye on what's going on in terms of verbal or physical aggression to your son.
Here again, your agency should be standing by you to help preserve this family in the best way it can.
I hope those on the special needs forums will be able to help further.
Sincerely,
Linny
Bringing an adoptive child into a home is like bringing home a new infant. They will totally disrupt the household, steal all of mommy's time (which translates to love for a 5 year old), and change the bio child's position... your world no longer revolves solely around him. It is pretty normal for him to have some transitional difficulties. Try making a conscious effort to spend spedial one on one time with him. Also find ways he can help his new sister acclimate too. Set up special times for him with you, your husband and your new daughter. If his behaviors ever become aggressive, or if a bit of extra time and love for awhile does not help, seek help.