Supporting Development in Internationally Adopted Children

Thousands of children are adopted from outside the United States each year¿and professionals must be ready to meet their complex needs and recognize when to refer them for assessments and services. This is the evidence-based resource professionals need to fully understand the development of children adopted from abroad, make appropriate recommendations and referrals, and choose interventions that ensure the best outcomes. Professionals working with internationally adopted children will recognize their accuracy in referring internationally adopted children for further developmental assessments and services; understand the impact of specific issues associated with international adoption, including transitions in language and relationship development, health care, social interaction, and cultural values; discover effective intervention strategies for each developmental area; and study the theoretical foundations for the development of internationally adopted children. With the clear and helpful referral indicators in each chapter, it¿s much easier for professionals to make educated decisions about whether a child needs further assessment. A must-have for a wide range of professionals¿including early interventionists, educators, SLPs, therapists, pediatricians, and social workers¿this book is the key to appropriate services that ensure the best outcomes for children adopted from abroad.

Deborah A. Hwa-Froelich, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, is Professor and Director of the International Adoption Clinic in the department of communication sciences and disorders in the College of Arts and Sciences at Saint Louis University.