Behavior disorder in adopted children

Published

2007-12-01

How to Cite

Ochando Perales, G., Peris Cancio, S., & Millán Olmo, M. C. (2007). Behavior disorder in adopted children. Revista De Psiquiatría Infanto-Juvenil, 24(2, 3 y 4), 224–231. Retrieved from https://aepnya.eu/index.php/revistaaepnya/article/view/104

Issue

Section

Orginial article

Authors

  • G Ochando Perales Unidad Salud Mental Infanto-Juvenil. Hospital Universitario La Fe. Valencia
  • S Peris Cancio Unidad Salud Mental Infanto-Juvenil. Hospital Universitario La Fe. Valencia
  • M C Millán Olmo Unidad Salud Mental Infanto-Juvenil. Hospital Universitario La Fe. Valencia

Keywords:

National adoption, international adoption, adoptive advice, pre-adoption, post-adoption, behavior disorder, child

Abstract

The adoption of a small child is a dream come true, it is an act of generosity to an unknown child, but it is an extremely complex process that has to be done slowly and requires the adaptation of both family and kid. Adopted children, especially those with a history of institutional living before adoption, are at greater risk for a range of developmental, behavioral and attachment concerns.As a result, development behavior, attachment, parent stress, and parent-child interactions need to be monitored. Especially during the pre-adoption process and the first few years after the adoption, having during this period the possibility to use especialized services for Mental Health of both families and child. The purpose of this article is to analyze the main problems that we will face with an adoption, as well as the revision of international literature published in the last few years on this subject.

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