| Reactive Attachment Disorder :: Medscape Attachment disorders are the psychological result of negative experiences with caregivers, usually since infancy, that disrupt the exclusive and unique relationship between children and their primary caregiver(s). Oppositional and defiant behaviors may be the result of disruptions in attachment. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/915447-overview | |
| Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children ATTACh is an international coalition of parents and professional involved with children who have attachment difficulties. The organization is dedicated in promoting the identification of attachment issues, and effective interventions and treatments. http://www.attach.org/ | |
| Attachment and Bonding in Adopted Children Many adoptive families deal with attachment and bonding issues. This site provides information and support on attachment and bonding situations ranging from securely attached to severe attachment disorders, and many levels of attachment issues in between. http://attachment.adoption.com | |
| Attachment and Bonding in Adopted Childrfen Information and support regarding attachment, bonding, and attachment disorders, including reactive attachment disorder (RAD). http://attachment.adoption.com | |
| Attachment Disorder and Corrective Attachment Therapy Information about the nature of attachment disorder and the specifics of Corrective Attachment Therapy attachment disordered children, adults, and their families. http://www.attachmentexperts.com | |
| Attachment Disorder Checklist A professional assessment is necessary to determine whether or not a child has an Attachment disorder. http://www.mental-health-matters.com | |
| Attachment Disorder Information and Support - ATTACh.org. ATTACh, the Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of Children, is an international coalition of professionals and families dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties by sharing our knowledge, talents and resources. Our vision is to be an international leader in creating public awareness and education regarding attachment and the critical role it plays in human development. We provide a quarterly newsletter, an annual conference, membership directory, and other benefits to our members and the public. We invite you to join us as we continue our mission to promote healthy attachment and its critical importance to human development. If you are a parent or therapist struggling to make sense of a child’s emotions and behaviors, or work with children who struggle with attachment challenges, please sign up below to receive occasional notices about ATTACh’s upcoming conferences, seminars, webinars, and publications. http://www.attach.org | |
| Attachment Disorder Network A national support group serving children and families affected by the disorder and related issues. Includes newsletter, live chat and explanatory articles. Based in Overland Park, Kansas, USA. http://www.radzebra.org | |
| Attachment Disorder Site Provides information and support to persons dealing with attachment disorder and the many related problems that these children face. Also includes information on parenting, treatment, and school issues. http://www.attachmentdisorder.net/ | |
| Attachment Disorder Site Reactive Attachment Disorder is a very real illness. Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder are reacting to events in their early life that may include neglect, abuse, or something more subtle (see causes below). Due to these events, many children are unable to attach to a primary caregiver and go through the normal development that children must go through in order to function in relationships. http://www.attachmentdisorder.net | |
| Directory of Reactive Attachment Disorder Resources Lists sites related to reactive attachment disorder, detachment and other pediatric emotional, behavioral and mental health issues. Topics include attachment therapy, training, parenting and support. Appropriate submissions from the public are encouraged. http://dir.radkid.org/ | |
| Heal The Hearts Foundation Advocate group that provides the public with information, parents with support, resources, and scholarships for reactive attachment disorder therapy. http://www.healtheheart.org/ | |
| Institute for Attachment & Child Development Evergreen, Colorado. Nonprofit treatment center for children with attachment disorder. Find basic information on the disorder, a description of clinical services available, including a training institute. http://www.instituteforattachment.org/ | |
| Institute for Attachment & Child Development An attachment disorder is a condition in which individuals have difficulty forming loving, lasting intimate relationships. Attachment disorders vary in severity, but at its extreme individuals may show a nearly complete lack of ability to be genuinely affectionate with others, unable to trust. http://www.instituteforattachment.org | |
| RadKid.Org AT Directory Features a directory of attachment therapists. Utilizing a wiki format, this resource permits any attachment therapist to add listings, edit pages, or correct errors in the listings. There is no charge for this service. http://at.radkid.org/ | |
| RadKid.Org Blog As a feature of the RadKid.Org site, answers questions about reactive attachment disorder and offers suggestions, help, and discussion. http://blog.radkid.org/ | |
| RadKid.Org: Adult Attachment When attachment issues are not resolved in childhood, the adult is left vulnerable to problems in forming relationships with other people. Simply, the patterns of attachment that were learned in childhood continue throughout the person's life cycle, all too often to be passed on to the next generation of children. http://www.radkid.org/adult_attachment.html | |
| RadKid.Org: Reactive Attachment Disorder Information, ideas, and support for parents and caregivers of children with detachment disorder. Includes a support forum and a resource directory. http://radkid.org/ | |
| Reactive Attachment Disorder - AACP Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a complex psychiatric illness that can affect young children. It is characterized by serious problems in emotional attachments to others. RAD usually presents by age 5, but a parent, caregiver or physician may notice that a child has problems with emotional attachment by their first birthday. Treatment of this complex disorder involves both the child and the family. Therapists focus on understanding and strengthening the relationship between a child and his or her primary care givers. Without treatment, this condition can affect permanently a child's social and emotional development. http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/reactive_attachment_disorder/ | |
| Reactive Attachment Disorder :: AACAP Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a complex psychiatric illness that can affect young children. It is characterized by serious problems in emotional attachments to others. RAD usually presents by age 5, but a parent, caregiver or physician may notice that a child has problems with emotional attachment by their first birthday. http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/reactive_attachment_disorder | |
