Dr. Ronald Federici has many satisfied clients, this is a typical testimonial:
“I’m feeling super happy for all those headed to see Dr. Federici. We were there five weeks ago – had we not already made the appointment 12 weeks earlier, I feel our 11-year-old son would not be living with us now. Dr. Federici literally saved our family. We got some great advice, and are working on implementing it. Although it’s not been perfect the past five weeks, it is definitely better. I now feel... Read Full Story
People going through a first-time adoption would have many questions and concerns. The adoption process is a sensitive procedure and requires serious consideration and attention. After all, it’s not a new car these individuals are shopping for. They are in search of a precious gift - a child. Below is a list of some of the common questions prospective adoptive parents might ask for a first-time adoption.
* Who can adopt in North America? As long as the prospective adoptive parents meet... Read Full Story
The Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute released its latest study September 2008, which offers recommendations to increase the number of prospective adoptive parents for children in foster care by welcoming gays and lesbians. This report, Expanding Resources for Waiting Children II: Eliminating Legal & Practice Barriers to Gay & Lesbian Adoption from Foster Care .
The 50 page report offers recommendations and general findings building on the Institutes earlier research found in the 2006... Read Full Story
Ethiopia faces a famine and healthcare crisis that has orphaned over 5 million children. Professional photographer Tyler Stableford volunteered to film this documentary for the child-welfare agency Wide Horizons For Children, which works to empower Ethiopia's hardest-hit communities. The video is a pro bono project by: Crispin Porter + Bogusky; Coupe Studios Music and Sound Design; Fletcher Wilson, M.D.; song "Home" by Bole 2 Harlem; song "African Rhythm" by Eddie Alonso; songs "Mbria... Read Full Story
The process of transracial adoption is regularly attracts controversy. Some feel that youngsters are best taken in by a family in which at least one parent shares the child’s ethnicity to promote positive racial identity and self-esteem. An alternative point of view is that an honest, genuine love for a child is the most important thing and the race of the child should have no bearing on the selection of an adoptive family.
If you are certain that transracial adoption is the one for your... Read Full Story
Dr. Federici,
Thank you for faxing her testing results. We interviewed two Christian schools and enrolled in one we feel will be of significant help to her. We feel this new school will pray for her and work towards her total healing. She will also be enrolled in their NILD and other helpful programs there.
Since your work with her, I’ve felt she’s had a peace I haven’t seen before. We are glad you were able to help her open up about the abuse she suffered while living with her birth... Read Full Story
I met my son when I was a music teacher in the public schools. He was in second grade and enrolled just before Halloween, that October. He wasn’t my son, then. November is National Adoption Month and I am getting this in just before the end of the month. But in celebration of the great time we shared this afternoon and the best thing I have ever done, below is uploaded a video and some photos from today. It is not easy to get him to stand for a picture, but we had a ball watching the video... Read Full Story
Ronald Steven Federici is often described as “the country’s expert in the neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of children having multi-sensory neurodevelopmental impairments.”
He is best described as a “developmental neuropsychologist,” specializing in the treatment of “institutional autism” (which he also calls “post-traumatic autism,” or “post-institutional autistic syndrome”).
Dr. Federici is licensed by the Virginia Board , and is the holder of a Psy. D. degree.
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Dr. Ronald Federici has received worldwide recognition for helping orphans and the adoptive families. He has done a lot of work with children from countries the authors of this blog hold dear, such as Russia , Ukraine , and Georgia as well as Romania and others. For that reason, we'd like to honor and thank him. He holds a Psy.D. degree, and is licensed by the Virginia Board. From his offices in McLean, VA, he helps local families, but his reach is truly global! He has, for example, served... Read Full Story
Dr. Ronald Federici has been an active lobbyist on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC for children’s rights and International adoption reform. Consultant to the Department of State, Office of Children’s Services by evaluating children from families serving in the foreign service.
Angel in Adoption Award through US Congressional Appointment Humanitarian, Award-Romanian Department of Child Welfare
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