Developmentally Appropriate Psychosocial Care for Children Affected by Parental Chemical Dependence.

Cunningham, Rhonda

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Publication Date: 1992

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Developmentally Appropriate Psychosocial Care for Children Affected by Parental Chemical Dependence.

Cunningham, Rhonda

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, v3 n1 p208-21 Sum 1992

Discusses appropriate care for children affected prenatally or after birth by parental chemical dependence. There is increasing evidence that environmental intervention by professionals and other caring adults can alleviate these children's distress. Maximizing their development also depends on implementation of child welfare protections and the level of community support. (SLD)

Descriptors: Child Development, Childhood Needs, Children, Developmental Disabilities, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation, Economically Disadvantaged, Infants, Intervention, Needs Assessment, Parent Influence, Perinatal Influences, Prenatal Influences, Substance Abuse, Therapy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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