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	*WELCOME TO ALEXANDERPHD.COM* Dr. Alexander works as a child psychologist, specializing in the effects of adoption, foster or other out-of-home placement, divorce, physical/sexual abuse, and trauma on children and families. Dr. Alexander has a private practice in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Alexander was listed as one of Albuquerque's Top Doctors in the March 2009 issue of Albuquerque Magazine. Thank you! Dr. Alexander's Services Psychological Testing of Children and Adolescents Sibling Bond and Placement Evaluations Parent-Child Bonding Assessments Pre-Placement File Review & Consultation Training on the DSM for Student Groups and Professionals Clinical Supervision for Professionals and Interns Court-Appointed Child Custody Evaluations Independent Medical (Psychological) Reviews Professional Continuing Education Expert Witness Testimony, Case Review, Attorney Consultation: *Sample cases include* Child sexual assault; Institutional liability Infant death; Institutional liability Residential treatment for youth; Standards of Care Inmate suicide; Institutional liability Child sexual abuse; Is child able to testify Infant bonding; Is change of placement harmful Termination of parental rights Sibling issues in permanency planning Juvenile Competency to stand trial Trauma; Long-term effects on children and adolescents Personal injury; Neurological effects on child Adult-child bonding in non-marital relationships ************** Christopher J. Alexander, PhD 2320 Grande Blvd, SE, Suite C Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124 505-898-1117 [Voice] 505-890-5414 [Fax] 505-463-0640 [Cellular] alexanderphd@msn.com [E-mail] ISBN: 978-0-615-27154-5 Publication Date: March 2009. List Price: $15.00 As a group, foster and adopted children are at greater risk for developing mental health problems than are other youth. Trauma, abuse, neglect, loss, and abandonment can result in numerous psychological problems, and thus we see elevated rates of mental health diagnoses being assigned to these kids and teens. This typically includes ADHD, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Many others meet the criteria for longstanding conditions such as autism, learning disorders, or mental retardation. Child psychologist, Christopher J. Alexander, Ph.D. acquaints the reader with how mental health diagnoses are determined and given to foster and adopted children. He identifies the risk factors for developing a mental health condition and spells out the different treatment options currently being used with these children and their families. Foster and adoptive parents will gain a better understanding of what the different diagnostic terms mean, as well as options for helping their child. VISIT DR. ALEXANDER'S AMAZON.COM PROFILE PAGE** Recommended books on adoption/foster care Adoption/foster care blog Links to useful information AMAZON PROFILE PAGE Your Name: * Address: * City: * State: * Zip: * Phone: Fax: E-mail: * Comments: (Fields marked with * are required) \| Return Home \| CE Independent Study \| Events Schedule \| My Services \| Recent Articles \| Psychological Evaluations \| Bonding Assessments \| Contact Us \| BOOK ORDERS \|