Adoption Library
The Adoption.com Library is a site devoted to articles and stories related to the various sides of adoption and foster parenting. Many of the stories and articles you'll find here are written by members of the triad who want to share their experiences with others.
You will also find information on celebrities who have or are adopted, adoption laws for each state and a comprehensive glossary of adoption terminology, used in the Library as well as throughout the adoption community. The library has something for everyone, from stories about search and reunion to first-hand accounts of successful open adoptions, from the perspective of the birth parent, adoptee and adoptive parent.
Browse Adoption Library articles by selecting a topic below or jump to other adoption reference materials. You can also share your adoption stories.
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Sexuality Education for Children and Youth with Disabilities Articles: Conclusion
Conclusion This NEWS DIGEST has focused upon sexuality and sexuality education for children and youth with disabilities. While the issue of sexuality is often difficult for parents and professionals to discuss with children and youth, it is also one which is highly important to address in an open, frank, and matter-of-fact manner. Yet, sexuality...
Special Issues
SPECIAL ISSUES This final article looks at four issues that warrant special consideration from parents and professionals providing education about sexuality to children and youth with disabilities. These issues are: -- Sexual orientation; -- Reproduction and birth control; -- Protection against sexually transmitted diseases; and -- Protection...
Fostering Relationships: Suggestions for Young Adults
FOSTERING RELATIONSHIPS: SUGGESTIONS FOR YOUNG ADULTS This article is written expressly for young adults with disabilities. When the word "you" is used, it refers to you, the young adult with a disability. You probably have been talking with your parents and others about the human body and the changes taking place in you physically...
How Particular Disabilities Affect Sexuality and Sexuality Education
HOW PARTICULAR DISABILITIES AFFECT SEXUALITY AND SEXUALITY EDUCATION As has been said, the development of sexuality takes place in all youngsters. Consequently, whether your child has a sensory, orthopedic, mental, emotional, or learning disability, he or she has a genuine need for accurate information about sexuality, as well as the need to...
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