title: Adoption--1: Adopting a child today.
abstract: In the first of a three-part series, some of the early difficulties of an adoption placement are outlined, with some practical advice on supporting the adoptive parents.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Swanton
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000300:Adoption; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016487:Parenting; D012944:Social Support; D006113:United Kingdom