Historical and contemporary perspectives on adoption -- Theoretical perspectives on adoption adjustment -- Adoptive family life cycle -- Infant-placed adopted children -- Special needs adopted children -- Transracial and intercountry adoption -- Open adoption -- Clinical issues and treatment strategies -- Conclusions and future directions
Summary
This volume offers extensive coverage of theory and research on children and families and the contextual issues pertinent to the adoption process, with clinical vignettes punctuating key points. The authors close with a discussion of intervention and assessment issues that commonly arise when working with adoptees and their families. Children's Adjustment to Adoption is a welcome addition to the current literature on the psychological issues associated with adoption. It will be valuable for professionals in the fields of clinical and counseling psychology, developmental psychology, nursing, social work, health services, and family studies
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 117-130) and indexes
