Judith Eckerle: Adoption Medicine and the Adoption of Children with Disabilities

Judith Eckerle, MD the Director of the Adoption Medicine Clinic at the University of Minnesota, discusses the adoption of children with disabilities and medical conditions. She outlines trends in adoption, pre-adoption preparation for families, and the evaluation and support of children, highlighting the innovative interdisciplinary team model utilized at the Adoption Medicine Clinic. For a transcript and more information visit emilyhelder.com