Definition:
This disorder usually affects children which is a severe, uncommon disorder of attachment. This is distinguished by markedly disturbed and developmentally unsuitable ways of associating socially in perspective. This can condition can either be in the form of constant failure to begin or respond to social interactions.
Diagnosis:
Diagnosis should be performed by trained mental health experts specifically in differential diagnosis.
Treatment:
Support service (psychosocial) which includes domestic or financial aid, social work and housing support.
Psychotherapeutic involvement
Education
Monitor child's safety
Creating positive interactions with caregivers
Symptoms and Signs:
Disturbance in social interaction
Extreme reluctance to receive affection and comfort from relatives or familiar adults
Excessive attempts to receive affection and comfort even from strangers
Excessive distress on separation
Hasty behavior
Vicious/rebellious attitude and behavior
Strange/unusual speech patterns
Incapacity/inability to learn from mistakes
Hates being touched or held
Excessively conscious of surroundings
Lack of awareness in surroundings
Reserved
Worry/uneasiness
Reluctant to listen
Odd responses to others
Pays no attention to interactions from others
Extreme familiarity with strangers
Looks for seclusion/isolation
Lack of compassion/sympathy for others
Keeps away from caregiver
Causes:
Physical Abuse
Neglect or lack of attention
Problems in care and social relationships
Disturbances in affect regulation
:
reactiveattachmentdisorder
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