The preparation for an international adoption starts about one year before the child actually arrives in the United States. Medical guidance usually begins when the parents receive the medical abstract from their adoption agency. Medical abstract studied and evaluated Medical abstract which may include medical diagnoses is explained in layman terms Growth parameters are placed on a growth curve to assess height, weight, head circumference as compared to a general population of children of the same age Developmental milestones are discussed so parents can understand the expectations for their particular child.
Parents can then more comfortably make decisions regarding their prospective adoption.