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Reactive Attachment Disorder
This information was taken directly from Child Welfare Information Gateway
Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is the inability of children to form secure and loving attachments with their caregivers.
Children with reactive attachment disorder may be:
Superficially charming
Indiscriminately affectionate
Impulsive
Hyperactive
Services that may be beneficial for a child with RAD include:
Individual counseling
Behavior management
Family therapy
See the Attachment page for more information on attachment.
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Child Welfare Information Gateway. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services