Medical records are often limited or difficult to access.
Review immunization records carefully. Suspicious records are often “too perfect.”
Some vaccinations are (e.g., Haemophilus i...
Regular diet for children who arrive malnourished
Monitor linear growth.
Consider early intervention for children with suspected delays.
Involve parents in local and online supp...
Regular well-child visits, particularly within first months of entry into the United States
Close monitoring of developmental milestones, behavio...
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Grogg SE, Grogg BC. Intercountry adoptions: medical aspects for t...
Z02.82 Encounter for adoption services
Z62.821 Parent-adopted child conflict
V70.3 Other general medical examination for administrative purposes
V61.24 Counseling for parent-adopted child ...
Internationally adopted children may exhibit self-stimulating behaviors (e.g., rocking, head banging) that usually decrease over time. Refer to developmental or occupational specialist...
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