Rethinking the Process of Specialist Assessments for Looked after Children
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 11942110 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Debbie Hindle (Scottish Institute of Human Relations, Glasgow, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2001 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 29-38 |
| Publication date | 2001-10-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Adoption & Fostering (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0308-5759 • E-ISSN: 1740-469X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/030857590102500305 |
| OpenAlex | W2093924394 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 9 |
The direct work integral to making assessments of looked after children is usually complex and may well require referral to specialist services. Debbie Hindle explores some key factors in facilitating such specialist assessments in the context of child and adolescent mental health services. Among issues highlighted are: the importance of understanding the context of the request for an assessment; the need for thorough and sensitive preparation before each session, including the presence of a supportive carer; and the need for continuity and consistency throughout the assessment process. A case example, taken from a wider study of siblings in foster care, is used to illustrate the discussion
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0.06 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2008 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |