LINKS - ADOPTION CLINICS

International Adoption Clinic in Minnesota - Some articles and fact sheets
International Adoption Medical Consultation Services - Winthrop-University Hospital. Contains articles on international adoption medical issues
Screening tests for international adoption

LINKS - ATTACHMENT, DEVELOPMENT

Adoption-Preservation - A list for discussing personal and behavioral issues which have typically resulted from special needs adoption. This includes behavioral issues such as reactive attachment disorder, attachment disorder, etc.
Attach-China - Website to educate parents adopting from China about reactive attachment disorder
Attachment Disorder - By Jennifer Smart, BHScOT, Editor of Post-adoption Helper
Attachment Disorder Support Group
Evergreen Consultants in Human Behaviour - pioneers in the treat of attachment disorders
Parent network for The Post-Institutionalized Child
Reactive Attachment Disorder
The Attachment Center at Evergreen - Treating attachment disorders. Sections on Frequently Asked Questions; Symptoms List; What You Should Know Before you Adopt a Child; Selected Articles From Our Newsletter; Bibliography; Our Book: Give Them Roots; Current Research; Links and Resources

LINKS - DERMATOLOGY

Eczema Mailing List Web Site - For more information about a condition that many of our children seem to have
Mongolian spots
Mongolian spots with photographsEczema Mailing List Web Site - For more information about a condition that many of our children seem to have
Mongolian spots
Mongolian spots with photographs

LINKS - MISCELLANEOUS

Adoption and The Stages of Development
Adoptive Breastfeeding
An Open Letter to Pediatricians on Chinese Adoption Medical Issues - By Deborah A. Borchers, M.D., F.A.A.P.
ChinaAdopt: Medical issues for international adoptions - Including resources and how to pick a paediatrician
Chinese Growth Charts
Comeunity. Com: Health and medical information for international adoption
Health Issues in Intercountry Adoption - By Robin Hilborn, Editor of Canada's national adoption magazine, Adoption Helper
Health Issues in Intercountry Adoption - By Robin Hilborn, Editor of Canada's national adoption magazine, Adoption Helper
Homeschooling kids with disabilities - Includes information for sensory integration difficulties, early intervention, etc.
International Adoption Medical Consultation Services - Winthrop-University Hospital. Contains articles on international adoption medical issues
Pediatric Examination - All children adopted internationally should be tested for intestinal parasites, among many other things. A list of recommended tests for newly adopted children is on the FCC web site
PKIDS - A wonderful source for information regarding Hepatitis B and other infectious diseases in children. There are lots of links to specific infectious diseases such as HepB, HepC, etc. that are very helpful and Dr. Jane Aronsen (an international adoption specialist) has an Ask Dr. Jane column
Primary Care of International Adoptees - Article by C.S. Quarles and J.H. Brodie
Screening Tests for International Adoptees - From 1999 so may be outdated
The Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) - Funds 14 projects in Nova Scotia through 23 permanent family resource centres and over 100 outreach sites throughout the province

LINKS - SLEEP ISSUES

Children's Sleep Forum - Forum dealing with children's sleep problems
Coping with night terrors
Infant and Children Sleep Disorders - List of links
Night Terrors Resource Centre

LINKS - SPEECH

Apraxia or dyspraxia of speech
Hanen Centre - Canadian charitable organization: Develop and offer language programs for young children with difficulties

LINKS - TRAVEL HEALTH

American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Travel Clinics - Canadian listing
Center for Disease Control Travel Information
List of travel clinics across Canada
Lonely Planet Health Check
Travel Medicine Program, Laboratory Centre for Disease Control - Responsible for providing travel health information for persons travelling outside Canada

RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS

Developmental delays: Ontario Association of Infant Development Program, 6660 Kennedy Rd., Suite 200, Mississauga L5T 2M9 (905) 564-7485.

Poor motor development and sensory regulation: Ontario Society of Occupational Therapists, 55 Eglinton Avenue East,Toronto M4P lG8 (416)322-3011. In Metro Toronto, fee for service settings are: Community Paediatric Therapy Centre (416) 633-0674 and Footprints Paediatric Therapy (416) 444-2125.

Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy (Metro Toronto): Families could potentially receive therapy services through community care access centres (CCAC). The following numbers are for the Child and Family Branches of these CCAC's.
North York (416) 222-2241
Etobicoke (416) 626-2222
East York (416) 422 - 7002
City of York (416) 780-1919
Scarborough (416) 701-4803
Old city of Toronto (416) 217-3802
Parents can initiate the referral for these services although they may request a doctor's referral. The therapies are provided in the family's home. If the child is likely to require long-term help (unlikely), they might ultimately be transferred to an outpatient service or special pre-school setting in the city.

Speech and language problems: Ontario Association of Speech Language Pathologists & Audiologists, 410 Jarvis Street, Toronto M4Y 2G6 (416) 920-3676. In Metro Toronto, contact: The Hanen Centre (416) 921-1073.

Attachment, sleep, feeding or behaviour problems: Ontario Association of Children's Mental Health Centres, 40 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 309, Toronto M4T 1M9 (416) 921-2109. In Metro Toronto, contact: The Hospital for Sick Children, Infant Psychiatry Program (416) 813-6582 and The Hincks Centre for Children's Mental Health, Infant and Preschool Team (416) 924-1164 Ext. 3250.