Special Needs and Adoption-Related Terms: Adoption terms and special needs words may vary from agency to agency.The terms used in this Special Needs Adoption-Related Glossary may be slightly different from one State to another. A | B | C | D | E-F | G-H-I | J-K-L | M | N-O | P | Q-R | S | T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z Behavioral Disorders: May include disorders influenced by heredity, brain disorders, dire, stress, and family functioning. Symptoms like hyperactivity, aggression, withdraw from social activities and relationships, self injury, immaturity, learning problems, excessive anxiety and abnormal mood swings. Bipolar disorder: A category of … Continue reading →