ADOPTED CHILD SYNDROME

What is Adopted Child Syndrome? Is it really a "thing?" The questions in this quiz are taken from this article by Susan Kuligowski: https://adoption.com/what-is-adopted-child-syndrom...

1. True or False: Adopted Child Syndrome is an actual disorder recognized by the AMA

True

False

2. What are some factors that may lead some to believe that a child is affected by Adopted Child Syndrome?

Being bratty, not being able to do math, and always grumpy

Slow of speech, lack of ability to play sports, and dislike of music

Pre-adoption neglect, abuse, or illness

None of the above - those are all ridiculous

3. True or False: Labeling a child with Adopted Child Syndrome could place unnecessary self-fulfilling prophecies of failure on the child

True

False

4. How does "being brave" help a child who may be experiencing some effects of Adopted Child Syndrome?

Bravely sharing your own feelings of loss will help validate your child's feelings

Being brave by standing up to bullies makes your child feel courageous

Showing bravery through putting yourself in harm's way will help your child escape his/her pain

All of the above

5. True or False: All adopted children will feel sadness over the loss of their biological families

True

False

6. True or False: You know your child better than anyone - especially better than professionals who don't know your child

True

False

7. True or False: Given the right resources, we can effectively eradicate our children's pre-adoption pain thereby making their situation as if there was never any sadness, abuse, loss

True

False

8. True or False: Regardless of your child's past, helping them work through their present difficulties can help them become strong adults

True

False