What is Reactive Attachment Disorder and how is it treated?

Reactive Attachment Disorder is characterized by the inability of a child to establish a healthy attachment to their parent or primary caregiver. Attachment, the deep connection established between a child and their parent or primary caregiver, is incredibly important for early development of a child and can impact their relationships with others later in life.

Treatment for Reactive Attachment Disorder typically involves a combination of psychotherapy for the child, family therapy, parenting training, and special education services.

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[evelynmerritt]

It’s tough for children who have had inconsistent caregivers. They can have a hard time bonding with parents or difficulty making friends. This explains how there is a solution by working with the child and parents and investigating school accommodations.

[thesoliloquist]

lol mine is so bad that if i do somehow summon the ability to express rage (usually being drunk), i would get disinterested in the argument mid-argument.. it feels like a part of my brain continues on with it but the other part which creates the next thing to say is shutting down.. i guess this is bc being argumentative is a way of connecting with someone.. which deep down im completely averse to.. i feel that 'connect' to that person happening and thats probably why i start to have confusion during the argument.. I also have this tick where i cant raise my volume to where someone is able to hear me.. it gets progressively lower.. i really have to force myself to talk to ppl.. to where i only feel the force and sometimes what is forced out is a jumbled up thought..