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This book presents an integrated, practical system for the rehabilitation and remediation of post-institutionalized international adoptees.
List of contents
1. Internationally adopted children: Development mediated by early childhood trauma; 2. Developmental, neuro-psychological, psycho-educational and dynamic assessments of internationally adopted children; 3. Differential diagnoses and the structure of school-based recommendations for internationally adopted children; 4. Developmental trauma disorder rehabilitation in internationally adopted children; 5. Cognitive remediation of internationally adopted children in school and family; 6. Language remediation in internationally adopted children; 7. Academic remediation of internationally adopted children; 8. Creation of social and cultural competence in internationally adopted children; 9. Therapeutic parenting as a major force in rehabilitation and remediation of internationally adopted children; 10. Transitioning to adulthood using the individual transitional plan; Conclusion: The art of the possible: recovery after trauma; References; Appendix; Index.
About the author
Dr. Boris Gindis is a licensed psychologist and a nationally certified bilingual school psychologist in the United States. He was the Founder and Chief Psychologist at the Center for Cognitive-Developmental Assessment and Remediation (1989–2021). He has authored three books and many research articles and book chapters. He served as a guest-editor for psychology journals, and as a keynote speaker at national and international conferences.
Summary
This book presents an integrated and practical system for the physical and sensory rehabilitation, education, and social and cultural remediation of post-institutionalized international adoptees. It is essential reading for researchers and clinicians concerned with childhood trauma, remedial education, and issues of international adoption.
