Post-Adoption Services

Post-Adoption Services

I hope you are having a positive adoption experience. Most adoptive families do.

However, over time an issue or question may arise that you or your adopted family member would like to discuss. Some of the most common questions adoptive families ask me involve:

School
Learning disabilities
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
Speech/language development
Attachment
Oppositional behavior
Discipline
Grief/loss
How to discuss adoption with my child
Transracial adoption issues
Identity issues

Families adopting internationally may have the following special concerns:

How to help your child transition from an orphanage to a family
How to encourage attachment
What to do if my child doesn't attach
What to expect during the first year
Learning a new language
Identifying possible developmental delays
How to deal with "orphanage behavior"
How to deal with extended family members
Separation anxiety
Where to find "adoption-sensitive" professional support services

How I can help:

Individual and family counseling/coaching
Support groups for adoptive and foster parents
Referrals to specialized adoption-sensitive support services (i.e., occupational therapists, speech/language therapists, developmental pediatricians, physical therapists)
Post-adoption reports required by adoption agencies, foreign governments or courts

To schedule a meeting or discuss any aspect of post adoption, contact me at (301) 388-0178 or via email at paulkelner@theadoptionadviser.com.



Explore the fears and questions of "Am I ready to become a parent?" with a licensed therapist/adoption social worker/adoptive parent.	Navigate home study with an experienced, knowledgeable and caring social worker.	Smooth the transition with individual and family counseling, as needed, regarding parenting and child development.

Paul H. Kelner, LCSW-C, LICSW | 8830 Cameron Court, Suite 101, Silver Spring, MD 20910
P: (301) 388-0178 | F: (301) 388-0176 | paulkelner@theadoptionadviser.com