Adopting a child with disabilities

[LittleMissPlant]

Hi All,

I’m really looking for other peoples experiences or adopting a child that has physical and additional learning needs.

I work within the SEN profession with families of children with severe additional needs and I am well aware of how much fighting, justifying and more fighting has to occur.

I’m currently exploring adopting a child with a clear set of additional needs and was just wanting others experiences of this. The good, the bad, the ugly and the love.

Thanks in advance

Are you aware their is an Adoption board on MN under 'becoming a Parent'?
The adopters there have children with a variety of additional needs.

In your situation I'd have a clear think over whether you want to live your work 24/7. You will have the skills and the knowledge, but will you OK with living the difficulties at home and at work.

Apologies - I should have been a little clearer.

I already have a biological child with additional needs.