"Try to spend as much time with your child in country as possible before the long ride home," writes de Blecourt. "Along with culture shock, there are often trauma issues to consider during adoption. A few symptoms to watch for are: Poor impulse control; Problems processing information; Lack of emotional regulation; Difficulty trusting others; and Social isolation or extreme clingy behavior. The adoption process itself can be traumatizing to young children. Be prepared, especially emotionally, for trauma behavior.”