The Handbook Of International Adoption Medicine

Author : Laurie C. Miller
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195145305
Total Pages : 465 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Handbook of International Adoption Medicine written by Laurie C. Miller and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-01-20 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1989, more than 165,000 children have been adopted by American parents. Every indication suggests that this number will increase in the years to come. Many of these children arrive with complex medical and behavioural problems. These children require specialized medical attention to help them get well and adjust to their new lives and surroundings. The Handbook of International Adoption Medicine presents an overview of the medical and developmental issues that affect internationally adopted children, offering guidelines for families and physicians before, during, and after adoption. Laurie Miller has comprehensively researched these topics and also draws from over fifteen years of experience in international adoption and orphanages throughout the world. This book shows how to advise families prior to an international adoption, how to perform an effective initial screening assessment of the newly arrived child, how to manage common behaviour problems, and how to recognize and manage developmental and other more long-term problems as they emerge. Sections cover such subjects as the risks of prenatal exposures, problems in growth and development, infectious diseases, and other medical conditions such as inherited disorders, uncertain age, and precocious puberty. This information has never been available in one place, making the book an invaluable resource for families and professionals in the field of international adoption.

Author : Dawn Davenport
Publisher : Harmony
ISBN 13 : 0307483185
Total Pages : 418 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of International Adoption written by Dawn Davenport and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2008-12-10 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The go-to guide for everything you want to know about international adoption From the initial decision—Is adoption right for you?—through returning home with your child—How can you ease the transition?—The Complete Book of International Adoption takes parents step by step through the entire process of adopting a child from another country. You will find: • An easy-to-understand analysis of the differences between domestic and international adoption • Advice on choosing a country, including 25 important factors to consider, such as the waiting times involved and the estimated costs for each of the top placing countries, with charts for easy comparison • A detailed discussion of the potential health issues based on the latest research and interviews with doctors who specialize in international adoption • Worksheets and a suggested system for preparing and organizing the extensive paperwork involved • Parenting tips to enhance attachment and suggestions for addressing the issues that come up in raising an internationally adopted child • Real parents’ stories and advice at every stage of the process • Plus all of the information you need to select your agency, plan financially, prepare for the home study, travel sensibly, evaluate your child’s health and integrate your new family More than just provide the facts, The Complete Book of International Adoption also helps parents manage the emotional rollercoaster that comes with the territory. Sensitive, wise, and often witty, this book is a must-have for any parent considering building their family through adoption.

Author : Gretchen Miller Wrobel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429777809
Total Pages : 571 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of Adoption written by Gretchen Miller Wrobel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adoption is practiced globally yielding a multidimensional area of study that cannot be characterized by a single movement or discipline. This handbook provides a central source of contemporary scholarship from a variety of disciplines with an international perspective and uses a multifaceted and interdisciplinary approach to ground adoption practices and activities in scientific research. Perspectives of birth/first parents, adoptive parents, and adopted persons are brought forth through a range of disciplinary and theoretical lenses. Beginning with background and context of adoption, including sociocultural and political contexts, the handbook then addresses the diversity of adoptive families in terms of family forms, attitudes about adoption, and characteristics of adopted children. Next, research examining the lived experience of adoption for birth parents, adoptive parents, and adopted individuals is presented. A variety of outcomes for internationally and domestically adopted children and adoptive families is then discussed and the handbook concludes by addressing the development, training, and implementation of adoption competent clinical practice. With cutting-edge research from top international scholars in a diversity of fields, The Routledge Handbook of Adoption should be considered essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners across the fields of social work, sociology, psychology, medicine, family science, education, and demography. Interviews with chapter authors can be accessed as podcasts (https://anchor.fm/emily-helder) or as videos (https://bit.ly/2FIoi0a).

Author : Heidi Schwarzwald
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319134914
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Adoption and Clinical Practice written by Heidi Schwarzwald and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No matter how positive the intent of prospective parents, international adoption is fraught with emotional, medical, administrative, linguistic, and geopolitical issues. And while a wide range of professionals supports adopted children and their families in adjusting to the inherent changes and disruptions, the pediatrician's tasks--identifying and treating existing health problems and preventing numerous others--are particularly complex. International Adoption and Clinical Practice equips pediatricians with a comprehensive set of tools for establishing a long-term care plan and creating interventions to promote healthy development. This concise guide overviews the intricacies of the international adoption process and how they can affect the pediatrician's job, from potential pitfalls in collecting medical data from a child's birth country to tracking health concerns into adolescence and young adulthood. Developmental and behavioral issues including attachment, language acquisition, identity development, and consequences of abuse and neglect are also examined in this context. Figures, tables, and reference lists complement current information on topics such as: Epidemiology and demographics of international adoption. Pre-adoption evaluation of medical records. Guidelines for diagnostic testing, screening, laboratory evaluations, and immunizations. Common mental health issues faced by adopted children and their families. Long-term and adult outcomes of international adoption. Relevant policy issues and areas for future study. Every child deserves a safe and healthy home, and International Adoption and Clinical Practice gives pediatricians an in-depth framework for helping to make this possible as children make the transition to a new country and the next stage of their lives.

Author : Rafael A. Javier
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 1412927501
Total Pages : 585 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Adoption written by Rafael A. Javier and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Handbook of Adoption' addresses topics in adoption that reflect the many dimensions of theory, research, development, race adjustment and clinical practice which can affect adoption triad members.

Author : Myra Alperson
Publisher : Holt Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 1466856246
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Adoption Handbook written by Myra Alperson and published by Holt Paperbacks. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone involved in, or thinking about, adopting a child from abroad, The International Adoption Handbook is an essential guide. The process of international adoption can sometimes seem complex, frustrating, and endless. This step-by-step guide, which provides the necessary hard facts and information — as well as support through the experiences of the author and others — will help smooth the way. After a general discussion of who may adopt and what restrictions may apply, the book goes into the nitty-gritty of what the process entails: choosing where to adopt and how to go about it; using an agency or facilitator; initiating the home study; assembling a dossier; working with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service; knowing the topes of expenses that can be anticipated; and many other issues. In addition, the book provides up-to-date information on resources, including what is available today on the Internet, information that was previously difficult for adoptive parents to find out on their own. Equally informative are the author's interviews of a number of adoptive families whose stories are interspersed throughout the book. By sharing their experiences, they help to make the process work for others.

Author : Lisa H. Albers
Publisher : W B Saunders Company
ISBN 13 : 9781416027515
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book International Adoption written by Lisa H. Albers and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2005 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the numbers of internationally adopted children increase in the US, so does the likelihood that these children will be seen in health care settings, schools, and the community. This volume will provide an overview of international adoption and will provide information about preparation of families for international adoption; initial assessment of internationally adopted children, including screening for infectious diseases, updating immunizations, and assessing developmental status; special medical and development issues; working with school systems and assessing traditional and alternative therapies; and a discussion of long-term challenges and outcomes for internationally adopted children. This volume will be of value to health professionals, teachers, therapists, and those who are involved in any way with internationally adopted children and young adults and their families.

Author : Myra Alperson
Publisher : Henry Holt & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780805045789
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The International Adoption Handbook written by Myra Alperson and published by Henry Holt & Company. This book was released on 1997 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers information and advice about adopting a foreign child, from who may adopt to working with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service

Author : Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781581103229
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adoption Medicine written by Council on Foster Care, Adoption, and Kinship Care and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Adoption Medicine: A Manual for Those Caring for Children and Families, leading experts provide data and guidance for health professionals on a wide variety of adoption medicine topics. The first part of the book covers the process of adoption, including historical perspectives and legal issues. Then, individual chapters focus in on common health concerns for adopted children, such as behavior, speech, and maltreatment issues. Additional chapters tackle long-term support for adopted children and their families, including school issues and search for identity.

Author : Aurora Brooks
Publisher : BabyDreamers.net
ISBN 13 : 1776981707
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges written by Aurora Brooks and published by BabyDreamers.net. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges Are you considering international adoption? Do you want to know the triumphs and challenges that come with it? Look no further! "The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges" is the ultimate guide for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of international adoption. Table of Contents: 1. The Adoption Process 2. Cultural Adjustments 3. Language Barriers 4. Identity Formation 5. Legal and Ethical Considerations 6. Adoption Laws and Regulations 7. Ethical Adoption Practices 8. Financial Costs 9. Health and Medical Considerations 10. Pre-Adoption Medical Assessments 11. Post-Adoption Healthcare Access 12. Emotional and Psychological Impact 13. Attachment and Bonding 14. Post-Adoption Depression 15. Support and Resources 16. Adoption Support Groups 17. Post-Adoption Services 18. Transracial and Transcultural Adoption 19. Identity Formation 20. Cultural Competence 21. Sibling Dynamics 22. Post-Adoption Challenges 23. Identity Search and Reunion 24. Education and School Integration 25. Success Stories and Triumphs 26. Frequently Asked Questions "The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges" provides a comprehensive overview of the adoption process. From understanding the cultural adjustments that both the child and the adoptive family will face, to navigating language barriers, this book covers it all. It delves into the complexities of identity formation and the legal and ethical considerations that are involved in international adoption. Financial costs and health and medical considerations are also explored in detail. Readers will gain valuable insights into pre-adoption medical assessments and post-adoption healthcare access. The emotional and psychological impact of international adoption is not overlooked, with chapters dedicated to attachment and bonding, as well as post-adoption depression. Support and resources are crucial for families going through the international adoption process. This book provides information on adoption support groups and post-adoption services that can be of great help. Transracial and transcultural adoption is also discussed, including the challenges and benefits that come with it. Post-adoption challenges such as identity search and reunion, education, and school integration are addressed, along with inspiring success stories and triumphs. The book concludes with a section dedicated to frequently asked questions, ensuring that all your doubts and queries are answered. "The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges" This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Realities of International Adoption: Triumphs and Challenges The Adoption Process Cultural Adjustments Language Barriers Identity Formation Legal and Ethical Considerations Adoption Laws and Regulations Ethical Adoption Practices Financial Costs Health and Medical Considerations Pre-Adoption Medical Assessments Post-Adoption Healthcare Access Emotional and Psychological Impact Attachment and Bonding Post-Adoption Depression Support and Resources Adoption Support Groups Post-Adoption Services Transracial and Transcultural Adoption Identity Formation Cultural Competence Sibling Dynamics Post-Adoption Challenges Identity Search and Reunion Education and School Integration Success Stories and Triumphs Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?