Reactive Attachment Disorder

Reactive Attachment Disorder - rare but serious condition in which an infant or young child doesn't establish healthy attachments with parents or caregivers - may develop if the child's basic needs for comfort, affection and nurturing aren't met and loving, caring, stable attachments with others are not established

Attachment : the reciprocal, enduring relationship between adult and child resulting in mutual satisfaction Disruptions to normal social, behavioral development ?

Symptoms of RAD ? Withdrawal, fear, sadness or irritability that is not readily explained Sad and listless appearance Not seeking comfort or showing no response when comfort is given Failure to smile Watching others closely but not engaging in social interaction Failing to ask for support or assistance Failure to reach out when picked up No interest in playing peekaboo or other interactive games

Critical formative years ages 1 - 5 The risk of developing reactive attachment disorder from serious social and emotional neglect or the lack of opportunity to develop stable attachments may increase in children who : Live in a children's home or other institution Frequently change foster homes or caregivers Have inexperienced parents Have prolonged separation from parents or other caregivers due to hospitalization Have a mother with postpartum depression Are part of an unusually large family, such that parental time is scarce or available unequally or rarely Critical formative years ages 1 - 5

Treatment for RAD ? - with treatment, children with reactive attachment disorder may develop more stable and healthy relationships with caregivers and others - treatments for reactive attachment disorder include positive child and caregiver interactions, a stable, nurturing environment, psychological counseling, and parent or caregiver education

The Effects of Negligence and Isolation RAD Case Study Genie Wiley The Effects of Negligence and Isolation

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