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Symptoms
Child: Resists social interaction; Seeks isolation; Difficult to comfort; Avoids physical contact; Avoids caregiver; In...
Causes
Reactive attachment disorder is caused by neglect of an infant's needs for physical safety, food, touching, and emotion...
Tests
A complete history and physical examination, and psychiatric evaluation can help diagnose this disorder.
Treatments
Treatment is twofold. The first priority is to make sure the child is currently in a safe environment where emotional a...
Complications
If not treated, this condition can permanently affect the child's social interactions. It can be connected with post-tr...
Prevention
Early recognition is very important for the child. Once a parent is identified as being at high risk for neglect, paren...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder is usually identified when a parent (or prospective parent) is identified as being at high risk for negle...
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