Adoption: from chaos to normalcy.
This article acknowledges the risk factors and psychological demands of the adopted child and adoptive parents. Despite many biologic and psychosocial obstacles, most adoptions are considered successful because most of the adopted children do not encounter long-term psychological difficulties.
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Medical College of Pennsylvania, Staunton Clinic, Sewickly, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000300:Adoption / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004739:England; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016487:Parenting / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors