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Author Foster, Celia, 1956-

Title Big steps for little people : parenting your adopted child / Celia Foster ; forewords by David Howe and Daniel A. Hughes
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008

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Description 1 online resource (216 pages) : illustrations
Contents Being taken into care -- Settling in -- Some of the realities of settling in -- Early steps, chores and tasks -- The grieving process -- Brain development -- Family history -- Dealing with emotions -- Different types of behaviour -- Control issues -- Dealing with the effects of difficult behaviour -- Time frame of glimmers of hope -- Big steps forwards -- Back to the story
Summary ' & hellip;all those involved in the adoption of children, old hands and new, will be stimulated and encouraged by this infectious read.'. - from the Foreword by David Howe, Dean of the School of Social Work and Psychosocial Sciences, University of East Anglia. 'This work is a treasure for foster and adoptive parents and for the professionals who work to assist them.'. - from the Foreword by Daniel A. Hughes, clinical psychologist, consultant, trainer and author. This book is full of the techniques that we have used successfully over the years. Many we have adapted to suit their needs and many w
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-211) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Adopted children.
Parenting.
Adoptive parents.
Adoption -- Psychological aspects
Parenting
Social Work.
Child & Developmental Psychology.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Adoption & Fostering.
Adopted children
Adoption -- Psychological aspects
Adoptive parents
Parenting
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781846427800
1846427800