Families for Russian and Ukrainian Adoption
March 28-29, 2008
Busch Student Center at Saint Louis University, St. Louis MO

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4:14 – 5:45 p.m. Closing Session

Dr. Boris Gindis

1. THE RIGHT START: MANAGING YOUR INTERNATIONALLY ADOPTED CHILD'S INITIAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE FAMILY

2. EQUIPPING OUR CHILDREN FOR SUCCESS:
ACADEMIC AND COGNITIVE REMEDIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ADOPTEES

What are the origins and manifestation of cognitive and academic delays in internationally adopted children?

A psychologist specializing in international adoption will look at these issues, along with the early symptoms of Cumulative Cognitive Deficit (CCD).

Dr. Gindis will address school-based remediation, as well as home-based and
community-based remedial methods.
You’ll hear about his “road map” to recovery:
Coordination of school and home efforts for successful remediation.

Dr. Gindis will answer your questions on other psychological issues of internationally adopted children.