The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn B. Purvis

"An extremely useful parenting handbook... truly outstanding ... strongly recommended." --Library Journal (starred review)" "A tremendous resource for parents and professionals alike." --Thomas Atwood, president and CEO, National Council for Adoption "The Connected Child provides the parents of adopted at risk children easy to follow practical advice on how to handle behavior problems in a calm, gentle, effective manner." --Temple Grandin, Author, The Way I See It, The Autistic Brain The adoption of a child is always a joyous moment in the life of a family. Some adoptions, though, present unique challenges. Welcoming these children into your family--and addressing their special needs--requires care, consideration, and compassion. Written by two research psychologists specializing in adoption and attachment, Read more