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Reactive Attachment Disorder in Ch... Learning Center

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Reactive attachment disorder is a problem with social interaction that occurs when a child''s basic physical and emotional needs are neglected, particularly when the child is an infant.Reactive attachment disorder is ca...

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Symptoms
Child:Avoids caregiverAvoids physical contactIs difficult to comfortDoes not make distinctions when socializing with ...
Causes
Reactive attachment disorder is caused by abuse or neglect of an infant's needs for:.Emotional bonds with a primary o...
Tests
This disorder is diagnosed with a:Complete historyPhysical examinationPsychiatric evaluation.
Treatments
Treatment has two parts. The first priority is to make sure the child is currently in a safe environment where emoti...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
If not treated, this condition can permanently affect the child's social interactions. It can be connected with:Anxi...
Prevention
Early recognition is very important for the child. Parents who are at high risk for neglect should be taught parenti...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder is usually identified when a parent (or prospective parent) is at high risk for neglect or when an adop...

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