Trauma Experienced by Children Adopted from Abroad

Hoksbergen, René A. C.; Dijkum, Cor van

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“…Among the Others, a significant improvement was visible in all six areas of development. This developmental progress of the Romanian adoptees is probably related to the major efforts of their adoptive parents (Hoksbergen, 1999;Hoksbergen et al, 2001). It is related to an improved environment.…”

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“…(Hoksbergen & Walenkamp, 1983;1991;Sorgedrager, 1988;Verhulst, Althaus, & Versluis-den Bieman, 1992). In addition, specific behavioral consequences have been studied, such as Reactive Attachment Disorder (Hoksbergen, 1998;O'Connor, Rutter, & The English and Romanian Adoptees Study Team, 1999); Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (Hoksbergen, 1996(Hoksbergen, , 2001Hoksbergen et al, 2003;Verrier, 1993) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Hoksbergen, 1999).…”

Section: Introduction Early Child Deprivation and Post-institutional mentioning

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Post-Institutional Autistic Syndrome in Romanian Adoptees

Hoksbergen

Laak

Rijk

et al. 2005

J Autism Dev Disord

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Post-Institutional Autistic Syndrome in Romanian Adoptees

Hoksbergen

Laak

Rijk

et al. 2005

J Autism Dev Disord

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“…In addition to high rates of maltreatment, children in institutional or foster care have, by definition, experienced separation from or loss of the caregiver. These children are also at risk for having experienced other traumatic circumstances, including witnessing violence in the home or in armed conflict, exposure to natural disasters, and other chaotic or threatening environments (Hoksbergen and van Dijkum 2001 ).…”

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“…Despite concern over the behavioral challenges in this vulnerable population, researchers note the paucity of empirical studies that assess trauma (Dovran et al 2012 ; Hoksbergen and van Dijkum 2001 ). Research suggests that children in foster care in the United States exhibit symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at more than twice the rate of combat veterans (Pecora et al 2009 ).…”

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Decrease in Behavioral Problems and Trauma Symptoms Among At-Risk Adopted Children Following Trauma-Informed Parent Training Intervention

Purvis

Razuri

Howard

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Journ Child Adol Trauma

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Children who have experienced early adversities are at risk for behavioral problems and trauma symptoms. Using a two-group, pre-post intervention design, the current study evaluated the effectiveness of a parent training utilizing Trust-Based Relational Intervention, a trauma-informed, attachment-based intervention, in reducing behavioral problems and trauma symptoms in at-risk adopted children. Children of parents in the treatment group (n = 48) demonstrated significant decreases in behavioral problems on the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire and significant decreases in trauma symptoms on the Trauma Symptoms Checklist for Young Children after intervention. Scores for children in a matched-sample control group did not change. Findings suggest that Trust-Based Relational Intervention is effective at addressing many behavioral problems and trauma symptoms in children with histories of adversities.

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“…Hoksbergen, ter Laak, van Dijkum, Rijk, & Stoutjesdijk, 2003;Johnson, 2000;Rutter et al, 2007). Adoptive parents are likely to have to contend with children who are malnourished, have health issues and may have been abused (Forbes & Dziegielewski, 2003;Hoksbergen & van Dijkum, 2001).…”

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‘It's Quite a Journey’: Australian Parents’ Experience of Adopting Older Children from Overseas Orphanages

Alessia

Roufeil

2012

Children Australia

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Intercountry adoption, often of children post-infancy, is one way of forming a family in Australia. However, few studies have invited Australian parents who have incorporated older children into their family to tell their story. Fathers are under-represented in studies of parenting generally and adoptive parenting specifically.As part requirement for a clinical psychology dissertation, with ethics approval from the relevant university, 28 parents (13 fathers and 15 mothers) were interviewed about their experiences of adopting children over the age of 24 months from orphanages in China, Ethiopia, India and Thailand. Although parents' experiences and recollections were diverse, almost all parents had been confronted by difficult child behaviours, at least initially. Contrary to previous research, the child's gender, age or duration of institutional care did not appear related to parental experience.Six major themes emerged from parent interviews: (1) the long wait and intense emotions of adoption; (2) disparity between expectations and reality; (3) recognition of children's difficult past experiences; (4) parenting as a path to self-discovery; (5) the perception of needing to present as coping; and (6) unmet needs. Mothers blamed themselves for their children's behavioural problems, rather than attributing difficulties to children's previous adverse life events. Both mothers and fathers were reluctant to use support services because they felt scrutinised and feared repercussions, and those who sought assistance generally found professionals ill-informed and unhelpful. Parents made recommendations about how the adoptive parenting process could be improved and expressed a strong desire for more information, both pre-and post-placement.

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Trauma Experienced by Children Adopted from Abroad

Cited by 23 publications

References 15 publications

Post-Institutional Autistic Syndrome in Romanian Adoptees

Post-Institutional Autistic Syndrome in Romanian Adoptees

Decrease in Behavioral Problems and Trauma Symptoms Among At-Risk Adopted Children Following Trauma-Informed Parent Training Intervention

‘It's Quite a Journey’: Australian Parents’ Experience of Adopting Older Children from Overseas Orphanages

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