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A Question About Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
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<blockquote data-quote="buddy" data-source="post: 571115" data-attributes="member: 12886"><p>I tend to agree. This child is only nearly three. Post institutionalization behavior has overlapping characteristics to Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), but does not mean the child has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Adopting a baby or toddler requires you almost going back to when they are newborn, when the focus is on building that intensive parent child trust relationship. If she can find someone who understands these issues like an adoption clinic, they can assess the level of bonding, and follow the family. But if she is holding the child close to home at this age it's appropriate. I personally felt assessments in that area were needed. But I followed directions to be the everything (as much as was realistic as a single mom) to him. </p><p>I don't know if this is something more but with either condition at this age close bonding techniques are needed. They don't have that internal sense that one or two people are the primary people who love them and care for them unconditionally. Some had to compete from early days in shared cribs with other babies taking their propped bottles. More institution, as in school is usually contraindicated at such a young age. For therapies, mom's usually attend with the child. </p><p>There could be more going on but I too think being cautious about judging the little ones being home still. There is time and there are other ways to socialize, church, mommy and me classes etc.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="buddy, post: 571115, member: 12886"] I tend to agree. This child is only nearly three. Post institutionalization behavior has overlapping characteristics to Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), but does not mean the child has Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Adopting a baby or toddler requires you almost going back to when they are newborn, when the focus is on building that intensive parent child trust relationship. If she can find someone who understands these issues like an adoption clinic, they can assess the level of bonding, and follow the family. But if she is holding the child close to home at this age it's appropriate. I personally felt assessments in that area were needed. But I followed directions to be the everything (as much as was realistic as a single mom) to him. I don't know if this is something more but with either condition at this age close bonding techniques are needed. They don't have that internal sense that one or two people are the primary people who love them and care for them unconditionally. Some had to compete from early days in shared cribs with other babies taking their propped bottles. More institution, as in school is usually contraindicated at such a young age. For therapies, mom's usually attend with the child. There could be more going on but I too think being cautious about judging the little ones being home still. There is time and there are other ways to socialize, church, mommy and me classes etc. [/QUOTE]
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