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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Adopted Child

www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/adopted.htm

April 1999

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Brief description of statistical trends of adoption in America.  Includes types of children in need of adoption and the issues they face.  Good overview, concise, without in-depth information.

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Grief and Loss

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Excerpt from book.  Talks about the common causes of grief and loss, how people deal with these emotions and suggests innovative methods for combating grief and loss.

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Keefer, Betsey and Jayne E. Schooler

Just the Facts Ma’am: Why Do Children Need Them?

Book Title: Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child

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This chapter includes the topics: unrealistic fantasies of adoptive parents and children, identity confusion, “magical thinking,” divided loyalties, fears, disconnectedness, and trust issues.  Also includes a short case study.  All topics focus on the importance of honesty towards adopted or foster children.

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Post Adoption Counseling Services, Children’s Aid and Family Services, Inc.

The Impact of Loss

Book Title: Insight Into Adoption… By Barbara Taylor Blomquist

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Emphasizes the sense of loss experienced by adopted children.  Offers several key parenting skills that parents can use to specifically help children cope with loss.

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Keefer, Betsy and Jayne E. Schooler

The Ten Commandments of Telling: Principles to Consider

Book Title: Telling the Truth to Your Adopted or Foster Child…

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Excerpt from the book listed above, has ten simple, one-sentence guidelines aimed at helping parents with the issue of telling their adopted child about their situation.

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Fahlberg, Vera Ph.D.

Post-Adoption Services: Perspectives Press Fact Sheets

Book Title: A Child’s Journey Through Placement

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A paper developed from the book listed above that can be used for training or general information.  Includes the following topics: child risk factors, parent risk factors, the role of the family, the role of the social worker, the role of the mental health professional, and the needs and forms of post adoptive services.

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Wright, Pamela Darr, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., and Peter W. D. Wright, Esq.

Your Child’s IEP: Practical and Legal Guidance for Parents

www.wrightslaw.com/advoc/articles/iep.guidance.pf.html

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An easy to read and comprehensive article about all aspects of the IEP process including testing, legal rights, child’s progress, case law, and other helpful hints.  An excellent resource.

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Post Adoption Depression Syndrome: Defining It, Helping Clients Cope

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A brief, simple and honest article highlighting the common issues faced by families after the emotional adoption process.  Offers some insight about post-adoption concerns, including what to expect and how to cope.

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Carlson, Eve and

Lita Furby, Judith Armstrong, and Jennifer Shales

A Conceptual Framework for the Long-Term Psychological Effects of Traumatic Childhood Abuse

Child Maltreatment

Vol.2 No. 3 August 1997

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Describes major sources of traumatic stress and suggests typical responses to that stress.  Attempts to make predictions between types of abuse and expected long-term symptoms.  Also includes biological factors, developmental factors, and abuse severity.

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Suggestions for Nurturing Your Child’s Mental Health

http://www.mentalhealth.org/

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Simple, easily understood 12-point list of suggestions for parents in order to help any child maintain good mental health.  Includes issues of responsibility, safety, emotional expression, setting examples, and discipline.

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Attachment Center at Evergreen, Inc.

Symptoms of Attachment Difficulties

Book Title: Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge

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Includes 6 symptoms for children from birth to one-year-old.  Thirteen symptoms for children aged 1 to 5.  Eighteen symptoms for children aged 5 to 14.

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U.S. Office of Special Education Programs

Identifying and Treating Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder

http://www.ed.gov/teachers/needs/speced/adhd/adhd-resource-pt1.doc

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A comprehensive article (16 pages) complete with data and analysis that examines the following: causes of ADHD, identification of ADHD, legal requirements of educational services for students with ADHD, treatment options, and effects of ADHD on school performance.

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Family Services of Peel

A Menu of Choices for Women Who Were Sexually Abused as Children

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Provides a step-by-step guideline for conducting support in individual or group setting around sexual child abuse issues.  Acts as a how-to outline for topics to be covered and exercises.

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Gil, Eliana PhD.

Age-Appropriate Sex Play Versus Problematic Sexual Behaviors

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Helps professionals and parents recognize and appropriately respond to sexual behavior in children.  Mostly easily understood, some jargon.

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Heiman, Marsha Ph.D

Reducing Liability Risks in the Treatment of Potential Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse

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Reflective work of a private practicing professional.  Intention of article is to “open a dialogue” in the community to work on a more practical unified approach in dealing with issues of sexual abuse.

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Cavanaugh Johnson, Toni

Clinical Evaluation

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Offers a sample interviewing process for clinicians working with children with sexual behavior problems.  Gives sample questions and explanations of the appropriateness of each question.

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Summit, Roland, M.D.

The Child Sexual Abuse Accommodation Syndrome

Child Abuse and Neglect

Vol.7 1983 p.177-193

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Suggests that “societal definitions of ‘normal’ victim behavior [in child abuse cases] are inappropriate and procrustean.”  Offers a deeper analysis of pain suffered by children who are victims of child abuse and maltreatment.

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Berliner, Lucy and Benjamin E. Saunders

Treating Fear and Anxiety in Sexually Abused Children: Results of a Controlled 2-Year Follow-Up Study

Child Maltreatment

Vol.1 No.4 Nov. 1996

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Highly technical case study, including research statistics.  Specific goal of the study was “to determine whether the addition of specific interventions designed to reduce fear and anxiety to a standard group treatment program…would result in greater reduction in these symptoms.”

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Becker, Marla G. and Richard P. Barth

Power Through Choices: The Development of a Sexuality Education Curriculum for Youths in Out-of-Home-Care

Child Welfare

Vol.LXXIX

No.3

May/Jun.2000

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A fairly detailed profile and analysis of a successful pregnancy/STD/HIV prevention curriculum.  Includes an overview of recent trends, the curriculum, and the policy issues and implications of the work. 

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Berliner, Lucy and Diana M. Elliot

Sexual Abuse of Children

Book Title: Aspects of Child Maltreatment

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One chapter excerpt from the book listed above.  A detailed analysis and discussion of the following topics: incidents and characteristics of abuse, effects of sexual abuse, mediating factors, and treatment issues.

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Faller, Kathleen Coulborn

Interviewing Children Who May Have Been Abused: A Historical Perspective and Overview of Controversies

Child Maltreatment

Vol.1

No.2

May 1996

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Reads like a literature review and includes a detailed discussion of the “ability of an interviewer to conduct a competent interview, the competence of a child to describe actual events, interview structure and process, decision making about the likelihood of sexual abuse.

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Keck, Greogory C. and

Regina Kupecky

Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs

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Excerpts from the original book of the same listed above.  Chapters included deal with impermanence in the Child Welfare system, placement and the waiting child.

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Dubowitz, Howard M.D.

Ethical Issues in Professionals’ Response to Child Maltreatment

Child Maltreatment

Vol.2 No.4 Nov. 1997

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Discusses major areas of concern for professionals in terms of ethical dilemmas, including weighing needs and interests of children/parents, intervening with drug-exposed newborns, and others.  Also includes suggested approaches based in clinical experience and literature.

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Briere, John

Treatment Outcome Research With Abused Children: Methodological Considerations in Three Studies

Child Maltreatment

Vol.1 No.4 Nov. 1996

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A review of three separate case studies on treatment outcomes of abused children.  Also includes an analysis of the methodological implications of these studies.  Design, bias, significance, and real world applications are discussed.

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Finkelstein, Wamsley, Currie and Miranda

Youth Who Chronically AWOL from Foster Care: Why They Run, Where They Go, and What Can Be Done

Vera Institute of Justice
www.vera.org/publication.pdf/244_460.pdf
 

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A comprehensive publication that offers detailed analysis of AWOL and foster care based on a study conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice in New York.  Included is a discussion of placement problems, push and pull factors for youth, first hand AWOL accounts, and possible remedies for AWOL in foster care.

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American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The Anxious Child

www.aacap.org/publications/factsfam/anxious.htm

Dec.2000

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Describes types of anxiety, includes differences in severity, and indicates which types generally require treatment.

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Zero to Three: National Center for Clinical Infant Programs

Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood

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Manual for identifying and developing appropriate diagnosing of disorders in children.

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Toolan, James M.

Suicide in Childhood and Adolescence

Book Title: Suicidal Behaviors- Diagnosis and Management

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One chapter excerpt from the book listed above.  Includes a discussion of trends in adolescent/youth suicide, emotional and social indicators, and suggestions for managing issues around suicide.

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Becker-Weidman, Arthur Ph.D.

Temperament

www.adopting.org/weidmanTemperament.html

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Includes a checklist of 9 temperament dimensions including: activity level, regularity, initial reaction, adaptability, intensity, mood, distractibility, persistency/attention span, and sensitivity.  Helps parents become more understanding and adaptable to child’s behaviors.

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Keck, Gregory C. Ph.D. and Regina Kupecky LSW

The Effects of Impermanence on the Hurt Child

Book title: Adopting the Hurt Child - Hope for Families With Special Needs Kids

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Excerpt from the book listed above, briefly outlining the symptoms and implications of a child who experiences impermanence and a lack of attachment and affection.

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Keck, Gregory C. Ph.D and Regina Kupecky LSW

The Toll of Impermanence

Book Title: Adopting the Hurt Child – Hope for Families With Special Needs Kids

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A short, one-page outline providing advice and guidance to adoptive parents on how to help their adopted child deal with the damage of past impermanances.

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Mind/Body Health Newsletter

Mind/Body Health in Practice

Mind/Body Health Newsletter

Vol.VI No.2

1997

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A packet of useful information for parents and professionals.  Includes the following elements: discussion on child temperament, a temperament rating chart, why children misbehave, a child behavior chart, suggestions for behavior management of emotionally disturbed children, and a behavior management mindset checklist.

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Finkelstein, Wamsley, Currie and Miranda

Youth Who Chronically AWOL from Foster Care: Why They Run, Where They Go, and What Can Be Done

Vera Institute of Justice
www.vera.org/publication.pdf/244_460.pdf
 

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A comprehensive publication that offers detailed analysis of AWOL and foster care based on a study conducted by the Vera Institute of Justice in New York.  Included is a discussion of placement problems, push and pull factors for youth, first hand AWOL accounts, and possible remedies for AWOL in foster care.

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Perry, Bruce D. M.D. Ph.D. and John Marcellus, M.D.

The Impact of Abuse and Neglect on the Developing Brain

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Areas of focus for this article are: the brain, brain development, traumatic experiences and development, and prevention and policy as they relate to the abuse and neglect of children.  Concise but not detailed.

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Children’s Aid and Family Services, Inc.

Promoting the Growth and Development of Your Child: The First Two Years

Various

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A packet compiled by Children’s Aid and Family Services containing information from a variety of internet and journal sources that outlines the “typical” developmental progression of children in terms of language, communication, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, and includes some helpful books and toys.

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IJzendoorn, Marinus H., Femmie Juffer, and Caroline W. Klein Poelhuis

Adoptive and Cognitive Development: A Meta-Analytic Comparison of Adopted and Non-Adopted Children's IQ and School Performance

Psychological Bulletin

2005, Vol. 131 No.2 pp.301-316

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This article tracked and analyzed the cognitive development of two groups of children - adopted and non adopted in terms of their academic performance.  Specifies which areas of cognition and development each group either excelled or struggled in.

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Child Welfare League of America

Children’s Voice Article: Supporting Loving Families After the Adoption

www.cwla.org/articles/cv0211supporting.htm

Dec. 2002

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Interesting article that talks about the major importance of post adoption support and guidance.  Includes the topics: who needs post adoption support?, counseling, race, and financial services.

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Freidrich, William N.

Clinical Considerations of Empirical Treatment Studies of Abused Children

Child Maltreatment

Vol.1 No.4 Nov. 1996

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Examines questions such as: Should therapy be abuse specific?  Who should be the focus of treatment?  Are some symptoms harder to treat than others?  And more.  Stresses the value of data in improving clinical services.

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Agulera, Messick

Crisis Intervention

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Excerpt from Crisis Intervention: Theory and Methodology 5^th Edition 1986.  This section explores various methods of crisis intervention and their appropriate uses.

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Kirby, Kathleen M. and Patrick H. Hardesty

Evaluating Older Pre-Adoptive Foster Children

Professional Psychology: Research and Practice

Vol.29 No.5 Oct. 1998

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Discusses methods and procedures for performing a thorough and systematic psychological assessment of post-infancy-aged pre-adoptive children.  Includes suggestions on how to obtain pertinent information, how to run tests, etc.

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Holman, Warren Dana D.S.W.

The Fatherbook: A Document for Therapeutic Work with Father-Absent Early Adolescent Boys

Child and Adolescent Social Work

1998

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Discusses the emotional and social issues faced by boys who experience a large portion of their lives without a father.  Suggests that this is an area in need of more support and attention.

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Vonk, Elizabeth

Cultural Competence for Transracial Adoptive Parents

Social Work

Vol.46 No. 3 July 2001

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Includes a clear definition of cultural competence, discusses racial awareness, multicultural planning and survival skills, as well as offering implications for social work practice, education and research.

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Crumbley, Joseph, D.S.W.

Seven Tasks for Parents: Developing Positive Racial Identity

www.nacac.org/transracial_identity.html

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An easily read and understood step-by-step checklist parents can use to help their children feel confident and proud of their racial identity in the presence or absence of diversity.

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Kapstein, Ethan B.

The Baby Trade

Foreign Affairs

Nov./Dec.

2003

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A captivating article that outlines the recent surge in international adoption.  Basic statistics are included showing the dramatic increase of international adoption in Western countries, especially the United States.  It also outlines the main points of the recent Hague Convention; an attempt at a multilateral regulation of international adoption.  A poignant message about recent corruption in international adoption that offers an important lesson in the need for cooperation and support.

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Access to Information and Search and Reunion in Korean American Adoptions: A Discussion Paper

Contributed by and available with permission from: Korean American Adoptee Adoptive Family Network (KAAN) www.kaanet.com

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The goal of this discussion paper is to promote discussion in the adoption community about openness in adoption, access to identifying information and search and reunion issues.  Trends, pros and cons, and suggestions about these issues are all included.  The paper is both clear and comprehensive.

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The idea of adoption: an inquiry into the history of adult adoptee access to birth records.

Rutgers Law Review
 

Winter 2001

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This article provides a more accurate history of adult adoptees' access to birth records, and it uses that history to analyze what has been a complex relationship in this area of law between legal rules and social attitudes (65 pages).

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Birth Parents in Adoption: Research, Practice, and Counseling Psychology

The Counseling Psychologist

Jan. 2005

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This article addresses birth parents in the adoption triad by reviewing and integrating both the clinical and empirical literature from a number of professional disciplines with practice case studies.  This review includes literature on the decision to relinquish one's child for adoption, the early post relinquishment period, and the effects throughout the lifespan on birth parents.

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Listening to Parents: Overcoming Barriers to the Adoption of Children From Foster Care

Malcom Wiener Center Working Papers

Jan. 2005

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This study attempted to explore the question of why, despite the increasing demand for children to adopt and active family recruitment efforts, few "general applicants" (those who were not the children's relatives or foster parents) adopt children from foster care.  This study is extensive and detailed.