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This paper demonstrates the need for a broad array of clinical services in treating the emotionally disturbed, mildly retarded youngster in the foster care system. A hypothesis suggests that cognitive deficits and borderline pathology are interrelated, and that treatment involves modifications of traditional therapeutic techniques. The definition of “clinical” is expanded to include seemingly concrete and environmental services, in addition to the office therapy session. Finally, some systemic impediments to effective treatment of the population are explored.
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This paper was completed as a requirement of the Post-Master's Program in Advanced Clinical Social Work of Hunter College School of Social Work.
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Rosenberg, S. Treatment of the emotionally disturbed, mildly retarded youngster in the foster care system. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 2, 49–59 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00757534
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