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Can This Child Be Saved? Solutions For Adoptive and Foster Families

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This book is an excellent resource for both parents and direct care-givers. Although a lot of space is given to adoption and foster care concerns, it is helpful for anyone dealing with reactive attachment disorder or children who are not adopted but have attachment issues. Ann Kelley, LCSW, Tulsa Boys Home.

For anyone thinking about adopting an older child, this book is a must read but put it LAST on your list. If I had read it first, I probably would have dropped the idea altogether. It is full of frightenning examples of how adopting an older child can lead you and your family down a path to ruin. It does give techniques to deal with and hopefully change some of the disturbing behaviors you may encounter. Most important, it tells you what issues a child has that may lead him to these behaviors.

It will arm you with knowledge needed so when you're given a referral, you'll have a much better chance of choosing a child who will grow and thrive in your family instead of tear it apart. There are so many kids waiting for adoption that CANNOT be saved no matter how you try. You owe it to yourself and your family to read this book. It can help you make the right choice that could literally save your lives.

Here is a book that shows some of the difficult sides of adoption, and yet offers MUCH hope for those who love and parent them. It is honest, and thoughtfully written, with practical advice and guidance.

If I would have had this book soon after I adopted two older children, who had been in foster care their whole lives, I would have been better prepared to deal with the difficulties I faced. The book helped me realize that these behaviors are not my fault. It spelled out the steps that these children go through. Thank God I had read it right as the first one was beginning to self destruct. By the time the second one started, I was well armed. I felt like I had someone "on my side." I recommend it to anyone and everyone involved in the adoption of foster children.

I observed Dr. Cline work with abused children in a treatment center I used to work in. He works magic with children -I am in total awe of him and his style.

This book was very informative. It is a book that anyone who has adopted children or fostered children should read. It is a must read for anyone who is considering adopting or becoming a foster parent. It would be an excellent book for educators to read also to have insights into children in their classrooms who have been adopted or been in foster care and also to give support to their parents. Excellent, excellent book!!

If you have a child with attachment issues, or an adopted older child, read everything you can! This is a good book.

This book can be purchased from the publisher for $24.95. It is put out through the Love and Logic Institute.

This is a highly recommended book in the field of Foster Care and Adoption, and for dealing with the stresses and special needs of children who have lived with and seen things no child should. Reactive Attachment Disorder is a serious situation that is frequently surprising to the parents who expect a sweet child who only wants to be loved.

This book is available new and is not particularly expensive. I don't understand the ridiculously high prices being asked here for used copies. This is not a rare book.