Each Wednesday we post links from the previous week that touch on special needs adoption. Our hope is that these small snapshots provide you with a glimpse of life after adopting through China’s waiting child program… both the long-term blessings and the challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs. We also hope to raise awareness about a variety of special needs.

Special Needs Discussion: Bone, Muscle and Joint Conditions (including Missing Limbs) — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child diagnosed with a medical condition that affects the bones, muscles and/or joints

Abby’s Hands — sister to an adoptee (China) Shawshee at Taking Hebron… trying to experience life as her sister does, a teen spends the day with her fingers taped together

Special Needs Discussion: Craniofacial (other than cleft), to include issues with hearing and eyesight… adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child diagnosed with a craniofacial medical condition

Special Needs Discussion: Neurological and Brain Trauma Issues — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child with neurological and/or brain trauma challenges

Special Needs Discussion: Urogenital and Gender Issues — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child with urogenital and/or gender issues

Special Needs Discussion: Issues Having to do with the Digestive System — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child with some issue related to the digestive system

Asher’s Hand Post Surgery — adoptive momma (China) Emily at Table for Seven… a photograph of her son’s hand, healing after surgery

Lexi Loves School! — adoptive parents (China) the Greens at A Full Quiver… on their daughter’s joy and recent progress in school

Special Needs Discussion: Infectious Disease — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child diagnosed with an infectious disease

Special Needs Discussion: Developmental Delays — adoptive momma (China) the Rumor Queen at China Adopt Talk… read the many and varied comments others shared about life with a child with developmental delays