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• Adoptee study reveals genetic roots of ADHD

  Adoptee study reveals genetic roots of ADHD and supports proposition that children's behavior problems are likely to be genetic rather than environmental.

• Adoptees and Genetic Information

  Resource for adoptees on how to compile a comprehensive health history in order to get the best medical care possible.

• Adoptions International

  The goal of Adoptions International is to provide parents contemplating international adoption with the best pre-adoption medical advice and consultation, as well as with similar services after the arrival of the adopted children to their final destination.

• Birthparents and Genetic Information

  Information for birthparents about how they canbest provide genetic information for the adopted child's usein the future.

• Genetic Predispositions

  Article for adoptive parents about genetic predispositions and how they affect the behavior and personality of adopted children.

• Genetic Testing in Adoption

  American College of Medical Genetics presents "Genetic Testing in Adoption" which discusses the growing trend of having children undergo pre-adoption genetic testing and the ramifications that these tests have on the adoptability of the child.