[reb621]

My husband and I are being considered for the adoption of two siblings in Colorado (we're from Indiana, which I've heard has a tough person in charge of ICPC!).

Anyway, their profile is a little vague, so I was hoping someone could define the medical terms in "plain English" for us:

1. "The children's developmental challenges are met with an Individualized Education Plan." (What does this mean? Would they be behind academically, or is it physical/developmental?)

2. They "...have difficulty focusing on one activity at a time" and "take medication and receive therapeutic services." (For what? Adhd? Something else?)

3. They also "receive weekly physical, speech, and occupational therapies to help them with coordination, muscle tone, and speech impediments."

4. The profile also says that they are "high energy" and will "keep parents on their toes." (What pre-school-aged child doesn't?!)

These conditions all seem to be treatable with ongoing therapy and a little patience. Are we wrong?

Thanks for your help,
Rebecca