Managing Special Needs and Treatment Approaches of Intercountry Adoptees and Families

This article examines the contemporary context of intercountry placement to the United States and the special needs of internationally adopted children. Families who adopt internationally may face tremendous challenges in meeting the needs of their children. Treatment models adapted for intercountry...

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Published inAdoption quarterly Vol. 16; no. 3-4; pp. 238 - 261
Main Authors Hegar, Rebecca L., Watson, Larry D.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.07.2013
Subjects
Adopted Children
attachment issues
Children
Handicapped
international adoption
parental concerns
Placement
post-adoption
United States of America
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Summary:This article examines the contemporary context of intercountry placement to the United States and the special needs of internationally adopted children. Families who adopt internationally may face tremendous challenges in meeting the needs of their children. Treatment models adapted for intercountry adoptees and their families are discussed. Finally, policy and practice recommendations are presented.
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ISSN:1092-6755
1544-452X
DOI:10.1080/10926755.2013.790863