In partnership with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and Jockey Being Family, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has developed a guide for pediatricians on how to support adoptive and foster families. The purpose of this guide is to support adoptive and foster families by strengthening the abilities of pediatricians to:
- Identify traumatized children;
- Educate families about toxic stress and the possible biological, behavioral, and social manifestations of early childhood trauma; and
- Empower families to respond to their child’s behavior in a manner that acknowledges past trauma but promotes the learning of new, more adaptive reactions to stress.
The guide provides:
- An online webinar with slides;
- A guidebook for pediatricians;
- Coding tips for physicians;
- A discharge and referral summary for families; and
- A handout with guidance for parents.
Click here to access all of these resources.
