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Review
. 2016 Oct;63(5):775-93.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.06.005.

Development in Children of Immigrant Families

John D Cowden  1 , Kelly Kreisler  2
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Review

Development in Children of Immigrant Families

John D Cowden et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2016 Oct.

Abstract

Children of immigrant families experience developmental processes in the contexts of migration and settlement, presenting immigration-specific challenges. Child health providers can use awareness of the cultural-ecological model of immigrant child development to explore how acculturation, ethnic identity formation, and bilingualism affect the children and families under their care. Cross-cultural strategies for evaluating and supporting immigrant child development are presented to guide the provider in clinical interactions and community efforts.

Keywords: Children; Development; Immigrant; Pediatric; Refugee.

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