The New and Improved CHILDREN WHO SHOCK AND SURPRISE

The first edition of this well-known and highly useful booklet has been available since 1994. However, the results of Dr. Randolph's research (as well as research on attachment, brain functioning in traumatized children, and the psychological and behavioral problems of socially isolated baby monkeys), has led to an entirely new understanding of the causes of Attachment Disorder (AD), and has necessitated a significant revision of the booklet. Whether you are a first-time reader of information about AD, or have enjoyed this booklet for many years, you will want to read about the exciting, new research-based understanding of the causes and symptoms of AD.

This booklet summarizes the research findings that are presented in detail in the book Broken Hearts; Wounded Minds, and that lead to an entirely different understanding of the behavior problems that are seen in many severely traumatized children. It also provides a summary of some of the most useful parenting tactics that make it easier for parents to survive and have fun with these children. Many parents find it useful to give copies to their friends and relatives, their child's teacher and pediatrician, and to neighbors in order to help these people to accurately understand these often quite challenging children. Many clinicians keep several copies so that they can loan them out to foster and adoptive parents, as well as to prospective foster/adoptive parents, and many social service agencies routinely give a copy to every prospective foster or adoptive parent in order to help these parents to be better prepared for the challenges that they will face with these children.

Don't be surprised if you need to replace your copy of this booklet several times a year, as it tends to "walk off" with people. The most common feedback that Dr. Randolph gets about this booklet is, "Have you been secretly living in my house? You seem to know my child so well, even though you've never met him."
58 pages