Aimed at adoptive parents and the professionals who support them, this handbook describes the lasting effects of early maltreatment, separations, and losses on children's development. Case studies illustrate some of the behavioral challenges commonly faced by parents who adopt older children. To facilitate quick reference, the volume is organized alphabetically by topic. Some of the issues addressed include aggressive behavior, dissociative states, emotional outbursts, sibling rivalry, and sexualized behavior. Archer is an adoption support consultant, and Gordon is co-director of Family Futures Consortium in London. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)