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POST ADOPTION SURVEY

 

Please print this survey, fill it out, and mail it to the agency.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
(Use an additional piece of paper if necessary to further explain any information related to the following survey items.)

Information about you (fill out this section if you are not on our regular mailing list and want to receive our newsletters).

Name: __________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

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Child's Name (optional): ____________ Gender: ____

Adoption Date (optional): ___________ D.O.B. (optional): ____________

Child's Current Age (months/years): ______________________

Length of time child has been in your home: ___________________

Child's Age at time of Adoption (months/years): ______________

Romanian Orphanage (optional): __________________

Your Relationship to Child (mother/father/other): __________________

If you have adopted more than one child please photo copy this survey and complete one for each child.

CHILD'S MEDICAL HISTORY:
Please check any of the following conditions diagnosed regarding your child at the time of his or her placement in your home and the evolution of the condition: I=improved R=resolved N=not improved

 

I R N

I R N

____

HIV Positive

O O O

____

Chronic Constipation

O O O

____

AIDS

O O O

____

Syphilis

O O O

____

HBS positive

O O O

____

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

O O O

____

Hepatitis A

O O O

____

Vision Disorders

O O O

____

Hepatitis B

O O O

____

Auditory Disorders

O O O

____

Hepatitis C

O O O

____

Skin Disorders

O O O

____

Respiratory Disorders

O O O

____

Neurological Disorders

O O O

____

Tuberculosis

O O O

____

Epilepsy

O O O

____

Asthma

O O O

____

Autism

O O O

____

Pneumonia

O O O

____

Asperger's Disorder

O O O

____

Rickets

O O O

____

Tourette's Syndrome

O O O

____

Kidney Disorders

O O O

____

Cerebral Palsy

O O O

____

Liver Disorders

O O O

____

Fragile X Syndrome

O O O

____

Diabetes

O O O

____

Congenital Physical Defects

O O O

____

Gastro-Intestinal Disorders

O O O

____

Major Dental Problems

O O O

____

Intestinal Parasites

O O O

____

Other: _____________

O O O


Please list any pre-existing condition that was diagnosed only after the initial evaluation:

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CHILD'S DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY:
Has your child been evaluated by a certified professional for any of the following:

 

 

Yes

No

If yes, what diagnosis was provided:

Speech Therapy

O

O

_____________________________________

Occupational Therapy

O

O

_____________________________________

Special Education

O

O

_____________________________________

Physical Therapy

O

O

_____________________________________

Attention Deficit Disorders

O

O

_____________________________________

Attachment Disorders

O

O

_____________________________________

For any professionally diagnosed conditions, please indicate:
1. What treatment your child has received or will receive

____________________________________________________________

2. Has the condition been corrected? yes __________ no ___________

3. If "no," has the professional treating your child indicated that the condition is correctable? yes ______ no ______

Please explain
___________________________________________________________________________________

4. Are any of the above mentioned conditions a concern to you or to your child's teacher/caretaker. yes _____ no _____

Explain __________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

5. I think my child has shown symptoms of attachment problems because she or he displays (check any that apply and also state the evolution of the condition): I=improved R=resolved N=not improved

 

I R N

_____

An exaggerated fascination with gruesome materials

O O O

_____

An excessive need to be "in control" at all times

O O O

_____

An inability to empathize with how others feel

O O O

_____

Superficial friendliness towards others

O O O

_____

A significant lack of authenticity or sincerity in how he or she relates with others

O O O

_____

Indiscriminate boundaries (For example, he or she approaches strangers with same degrees of closeness or affection as he or she approaches family members)

O O O

_____

Disrespects others' property or takes others' property without permission

O O O

_____

Refuses to tell the truth

O O O

_____

Is abnormally manipulative

O O O

_____

Rejects affection from those he or she should trust to give affection

O O O

_____

Cannot establish eye contact

O O O

_____

Is hyperactive

O O O

_____

Has learning problems and disabilities

O O O

_____

Is cruel to pets

O O O

6. Please indicate if you agree ___ disagree ___ with the following statement:
My adopted child should have been placed in special therapy(s) from the day he or she arrived in the United States. Please explain:

__________________________________________________________________________________

 

Please answer the following questions, rating the response that most closely fits your own experience with your adopted child.

1. Strongly agree
2. Agree somewhat
3. Disagree somewhat
4. Strongly disagree
A. My child has made satisfactory progress in this area
B. We are not satisfied with my child's progress in this area

 

OVERALL

1 2 3 4

A B

1.

My child's overall adjustment since leaving the orphanage has been positive

O O O O

O O

2.

My child has adjustment problems that I think will be resolved

O O O O

O O

3.

My pediatrician believes my child is in good health

O O O O

O O

FAMILY AND SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

4.

My extended family is supportive of our adoption

O O O O

O O

5.

My child is affectionate towards family members

O O O O

O O

6.

My child seeks the attention of family members when scared or sad

O O O O

O O

7.

My child likes to go places with my family

O O O O

O O

8.

My child can communicate his or her wants and needs to family members

O O O O

O O

9.

My child likes to help our family with daily activities

O O O O

O O

10.

My child shows interest in talking with family members

O O O O

O O

11.

My child generally relates well with siblings (if relevant)

O O O O

O O

12.

My child relates well to other children

O O O O

O O

13.

My child shows empathy toward the feelings of peers and/or siblings

O O O O

O O

14.

Other children like my child

O O O O

O O

15.

My child shares fairly well with others

O O O O

O O

16.

Other parents probably think my child is overly aggressive when playing with their children

O O O O

O O

17.

My child is open and responsive to physical affection

O O O O

O O

18.

My child can communicate his or her wants and needs to other caretakers

O O O O

O O

19.

My child can communicate his or her wants and needs to others who are only slightly familiar with my child

O O O O

O O

BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT /GENERAL BEHAVIOR

20.

My child sleeps well at night

O O O O

O O

21.

I feel comfortable leaving my child alone with a baby-sitter

O O O O

O O

22.

My child has been cared for by an extended family member who was able to manage my child's needs and behaviors

O O O O

O O

23.

My child can tolerate changes in daily routines

O O O O

O O

24.

My child's behavior has been determined appropriate for day care or school

O O O O

O O

25.

My child can begin and complete an activity in constructive ways

O O O O

O O

26.

My child plays well with other children in a manner that is acceptable for his or her age

O O O O

O O

27.

My child plays well with toys that are age and gender-appropriate

O O O O

O O

28.

My child only enjoys solitary play

O O O O

O O

29.

My child engages in parallel play rather than playing with other children

O O O O

O O

30.

My child enjoys recreational activities

O O O O

O O

31.

My child can feed him or herself

O O O O

O O

32.

My child has a good attention span

O O O O

O O

33.

My child has excessive temper tantrums and/or screams excessively in ways that are unmanageable

O O O O

O O

34.

These temper tantrums involve violent or aggressive behavior

O O O O

O O

35.

My child fusses or fidgets uncontrollably when not involved in a structured activity

O O O O

O O

36.

My child takes too many risks and is often dangerous to him or herself

O O O O

O O

37.

My child bites him or herself or others frequently

O O O O

O O

EMOTIONAL STATUS

38.

My child has shown pride in him or herself

O O O O

O O

39.

My child is overly quiet and withdrawn

O O O O

O O

40.

My child responds cooperatively when reprimanded

O O O O

O O

41.

My child displays signs of having been abused or threatened with abuse prior to his or her placement in our home

O O O O

O O

Please explain:

_______________________________________________

42.

My child is easily distracted

O O O O

O O

INSTITUTIONAL BEHAVIORS

43.

My child rocks when anxious or tired

O O O O

O O

44.

If the answer to 43 is agree or somewhat agree, please answer:
My child's rocking can be calmed when I comfort him or her. Yes ________ No ________

45.

My child often bangs his or her head when stressed, angry or disappointed

O O O O

O O

46.

My child is afraid of moving objects

O O O O

O O

47.

My child has abnormal eating habits that are unmanageable

O O O O

O O

48.

My child shows no reaction to getting hurt

O O O O

O O

SENSORY-MOTOR DEVELOPMENT

51.

My child has difficulties related to toilet training

O O O O

O O

52.

My child has difficulties eating solids

O O O O

O O

53.

My child has well-developed gross motor skills (is coordinated)

O O O O

O O

54.

My child enjoys a bath or shower

O O O O

O O

55.

My child does not become overly upset when having his or her face washed

O O O O

O O

56.

My child is not overly concerned about getting his or her hands dirty

O O O O

O O

57.

My child tolerates having his or her socks and shoes off

O O O O

O O

58.

My child refuses to go barefoot on any surface

O O O O

O O

59.

My child puts non-food items in his or her mouth

O O O O

O O

60.

My child licks objects rather than using them for what they are intended

O O O O

O O

61.

My child cannot tolerate riding in the car

O O O O

O O

62.

My child can tolerate weather changes

O O O O

O O

63.

My child appears to be overly sensitive to clothing textures, tags, seams, etc.

O O O O

O O

64.

My child has an unusual like of being spun around at very fast speeds

O O O O

O O

65.

My child likes to use crayons, markers or pencils

O O O O

O O

66.

My child's small motor skills are adequate

O O O O

O O

PHYSICAL GROWTH

 

Child's percentile measurements (please graph with an "x")

<10%_____25%_____50%_____75%_____100%

First Exam

Weight

_______________________________________

Height

_______________________________________

Most recent exam

Weight

_______________________________________

(date____________)

Height

_______________________________________

On a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being extremely stressful) please evaluate the level of stress you have experienced:

During the adoption process after the pre-adoption paperwork was completed _____
During your trip to Romania (if applicable) _____

 

Would you describe the end result of your adoption experience to be: Very Satisfying/Somewhat Satisfying/Disappointing

Please explain briefly:

__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have any suggestions for adoption agencies assisting families to adopt a child from Romania? (additional paperwork, lab tests, evaluation, general information)

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Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey.