General Pediatrics

Adoption Medicine: A Manual for Those Caring for Children and Families

Posted on May 28, 2014July 25, 2021 by admin

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by Adoption, and Kinship American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Foster Care and Kinship
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.