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[Growth and development aspects of international adoption]

Yehuda Senecky1, Gary Diamond, Tova Sapir

  • 1Center for Child Development, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petah Tikva, Israel.

Harefuah
|October 21, 2003
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International adoption presents unique challenges for Israeli families. This review focuses on the growth and developmental issues children face due to prenatal substance abuse and early life deprivation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Increasing international adoptions by Israeli families.
  • Children adopted from abroad often have biological mothers with substance abuse issues, illnesses, and nutritional deficiencies.
  • Infants and young children are frequently placed in orphanages, leading to emotional and environmental deprivation.

Purpose:

  • To review the growth and developmental challenges in children adopted internationally by Israeli families.
  • To build upon previous research focusing on the medical aspects of international adoption.
  • To address the specific needs arising from prenatal exposures and early life adversity.

Summary:

  • Children adopted internationally may experience negative impacts on neurological, physical, and emotional development.
  • Prenatal factors like maternal substance abuse and nutritional deficiencies contribute to developmental risks.
  • Early life experiences in orphanages, including emotional and environmental deprivation, significantly affect child development.

Impact:

  • Highlights the need for specialized support systems for internationally adopted children in Israel.
  • Informs pediatricians, psychologists, and social workers about potential developmental trajectories.
  • Emphasizes the importance of early intervention and tailored care for adopted children facing developmental hurdles.

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