Causes of Attachment Disorder

Not all children who are exposed to these potential causes of attachment disorder end up with with it. We must remember that a lot of this has to do with the individuals themselves - their physiological and psychological make-up, the type of environment they were in and the duration they were in that environment. Neglect ՕAbuse Separation from the primary caregiver ՕChanges in the primary caregiver Frequent moves and/or placements ՕTraumatic experiences Maternal depression ՕMaternal addiction - drugs or alcohol Undiagnosed, painful illness such as colic, ear infections, etc. ՕLack of attunement between mother and child Young or inexperienced mother with poor parenting skills Nancy G.