Whatever Wednesdays

Each Wednesday we post links from the previous week that touch on special needs adoption. Our hope is that these small snapshots provide you with a glimpse of life after adopting through China's waiting child program... both the long-term blessings and the challenges that come with parenting a child with special needs. We also hope to raise awareness about a variety of special needs.

First Dr. Visit and a Little Update -- adoptive momma (China) Wuxi Mommy at Our Wuxi Girl... first doctor's visit in the United States for an older adoptee

Medical Trip: Beijing -- foster parents (China) the Lauries at The Lauries Go to China... a medical trip with several children from their foster home, facilitated by Bethel Training Center for the Blind

New Shoes!!!! and It's a Matter of Hips!-- adoptive momma (China) Sally: That Girl! at Bryson Makes 8!... updates about her son Bryson, who recently completed his final casting for club foot

You Go, Girl -- an adoptive momma (China) at Our Ladybug Adventure... her daughter's progress several years after adoption

Adopting an Underweight Baby -- adoptive momma (Russia) Ingrid at Grown in My Heart... her experiences in adopting two children, both underweight

Constraint-Induced Therapy -- adoptive momma (China ) Cheri at Infinite Love... describing constraint-induced therapy and her daughter's most recent casting

Blogging Against Disablism Day 2009 -- the annual links list of those Blogging Against Disablism at Diary of a Goldfish... definitely check it out for some great resources and information

Great Things for Sensory Integration and Preschoolers --momma to a child with special needs Katrina at Roots and Wings... wonderful "games" to do with children ages three to five who struggle with sensory issues