Executive Summary

A Synthesis of Conference Findings and Recommendations

The Scope of Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Exposure

The Effects of Prenatal Alcohol and Drug Exposure

Some Prevalent Beliefs About Prenatal Drug and Alcohol Exposure and The Research

Preliminary Data: Outcomes for Drug-Exposed and Non Drug-Exposed Adopted Children at Four and Eight Years After Adoption

Related Research

Implications for Adoption Practice

  Scope of the Issue

  Practice Recommendations

1. Information Gathering

2. Child Assessment

3. Preparation of Adoptive Families: Pre-adoption Education and Consultation

4. Ongoing Support of Adoptive Families and Children

5. Professional Development

References

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