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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.
Foreword
This book presents an integrated, practical system for the rehabilitation and remediation of post-institutionalized international adoptees.
