I have a 6year old and her brother both have RAD and adhd , this is our first placment of foster children . she has these tantrums like Ive never seen before...
Dear Nancy, When we first got our two girls almost 4 years ago, they had the worst screaming fits you ever heard. Not only that, but they tried to hit us,...
Nancy, I am so sorry for this rough beginning you have had, but I can tell you from experience, it will get better, but it will likely get worse in different...
HI Nancy, Believe me, I can feel your desperation. My recently turned 7 yr old has been struggling since I adopted her 5 yrs ago. She becomes violent (throwing...
-Hi , Yes the kids do have other issues anger for one among others we didnt get alot of documented disorders for these 2 but they have a therapist and...
- Hi When we got the kids we didnt get much info on what these kids have mostly about what happened to them from thier parents so I am learning as we go I have...
... What and how do I find a RAD therapist? I am lucky to have a husband who is more hands on than I am the kids scare me so I back away when there is a...
Nancy, I would start reading Nancy Thomas' books and/or listening to her CDs (www.attachment.org)...learning <http://www.attachment.org)...learning/> her...
Hi All... I'm working on national level advocacy packet. I would like you each provide me with the following: Post Adoptive Services: What State are you In: ...
Hello, My name is Jordan and I work at a Level 12 group home for at-risk youth in California. We have about 12 staff and eight children. We currently have a...
Hi Jordan, I am not a professional in this matter, but I am the adoptive parent of a daughter with RAD. Please understand that what I am about to say is ...
Okay, I stopped reading your message about half way through because you are too judgmental. RAD kids do show some behaviors toward other people. However, the...
Very well said Carolyn.....Typical of the general attitude that we get from the so called "professionals" and others around us. If you aren't inside my inner...
Monica
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I couldn't agree more!! All of us as parents to a RAD child certainly can agree!! I had one foster child that cried for 3 days and when I took her to the ER...
Dear Jordan, I am the mother of a RAD who is now 22 years old and the wife of a RAD who is 56 years old. In my experience the short answer to your question is...
Well we are not "professionals" by any means, just moms who have to deal with this on a daily basis so I guess in a way, we are experts! For a professional...
JORDON MY SON WAS RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM RESIDENTIAL AFTER BEING THERE FOR 1 YEAR MY SON CAME HOME WORSE WE TO ARE AT OUR WITS END WITH HIM HE HAS HAD ...
hi jordan, i agree with pat, as to not understanding carolyn's reaction to you. i also commend you first for researching into this, second for your interest...
i understand your pain. i have watched this thread and now i am going to respond. we brought home our beautiful guatemalan daughter on april 19, 2007. we...
Carolyn, You should have read the entire letter. I think you jumped the gun. Grüß Gott, Barbara ... Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with...
Very well said. I was also married to a man with RAD. He is 38 years old. When we married no one talked much about RAD. I thought I was crazy, that somehow...
I don't have the words to tell you how much I admire you for your courage to do the right thing for your family. My two bio children are forever changed - to...
Carolyn, I realized while I was reading back over the e-mails written to Jordan that I've missed something here. You had a very strong reaction to Jordan's...
Good Afternoon, I am an adoptive mother of a sibling group of three. The oldest girl, age 8, had RAD. Currently, we have been treating her with family ...
Christina, I've been waiting for someone to answer you because there are usually some very good suggestions that come from this group. Going from one child to...
Dear Christina, I was thinking about your daughter who refuses to talk to you. First of all, I'm not a therapist, so take everything I say with that...
Hi Christina, I have dealt with this issue with a young girl who was a friend of the family who was adopted, also. She was very talkative for awhile, then...
Katie, I think that is a great idea! We use humor A LOT in our home...it seems to lighten the moment and helps our son trust us! Hang in there Christina! Lisa...
Gosh, I really apprreciate all of the support! I plan on getting on the sie when i get home from work. We now have her on paxil and we pray that this will...
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