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Gabbyaggie, things sound hard for you at the moment. Hopefully some ideas in this thread If you feel your son needs some support , ask your LA or adoption agency to refer you to something. Barnardoes was a very helpful referral for us a couple of years ago. Chamhs seems to be a mixed bag, some have adoption experience and some not, and sometimes long wating times. If you are in an area covered by the Acorn centre I am told it is good. I would also ask your LA if they have any opportunities to meet up with other adopters. We have found that very helpful when things are tough, and indeed are going to one in our area next week ! AUK also have local adopter get togethers in some areas.

Hi Edinburgh1975 - I realise this post is nearly a year old and has been bumped up by recent comments. But I wonder if you could spare the time to give us an update - did you manage to access any support? How are your AS & BS doing now? I also have the mix of AC & BC in the family, and I know it can be a tricky dynamic to manage, and also a learning curve in your own expectations & practice moving from the 'normal' parenting of birth children to the more therapeutic parenting our adopted children require. I wonder how the last year has been for you? Would be lovely to hear as often people come on here to ask for help (which is great) and then we don't hear again.