The people who are directly involved with special needs children strongly encourage inquiring couples and singles to educate themselves further. There is no substitute for preparing yourself for adoption others may give you suggestions or provide some guidance, but the ultimate learning responsibility rests with you.
Adoption is a lifelong process.
The following reading list provides you a starting place for your continuing education. Any of these books will spark your interest and guide you to further readings. You can not learn too much about the subject. If you are not interested in learning more about adoption and adopted children, that lack of enthusiasm may be an indication to you that you are not ready to adopt. When you are ready to adopt, the search for more information becomes a joy in itself.