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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 167733" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Another parent of a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) child. Mine was severely abused and neglected until age 3, when I adopted her. However, it is possible for a biological child that is loved and never abused nor neglected to have Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This usually occurs when the child is very colicky, a preemie or has sensory issues which makes being held uncomfortable.</p><p> </p><p>From what you have described, none of these things occurred. Therefore, I would seriously question the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis. To state that after one session is, in my opinion, ridiculous. Even given my child's history, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) was not even mentioned for 2 years although it was considered. Her therapist wanted to see how she did in a loving environment before making that diagnosis -- it is a very harsh one and one that especially devastating since there are no drugs that and behavior modification is only partially successful.</p><p> </p><p>One thing I'd suggest you do right away is get the book The Explosive Child. It can help you with parenting your child and give you some insight with what is going on in her mind.</p><p> </p><p>I also second that you try to get a neuropsychologist evaluation. This is very involved (usually takes several hours over a couple of days) and filling out of several questionnaires by parents, teachers, caregivers. Even this can be hit or miss but it is far more accurate than other types of Dxing for mental or behavorial issues.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, welcome to our little corner of the world. I'm sorry you're here but so very glad that you found us. You'll find a great wealth of information, a lot of comfort and caring and even a laugh or two along the way.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 167733, member: 3626"] Another parent of a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) child. Mine was severely abused and neglected until age 3, when I adopted her. However, it is possible for a biological child that is loved and never abused nor neglected to have Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This usually occurs when the child is very colicky, a preemie or has sensory issues which makes being held uncomfortable. From what you have described, none of these things occurred. Therefore, I would seriously question the Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis. To state that after one session is, in my opinion, ridiculous. Even given my child's history, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) was not even mentioned for 2 years although it was considered. Her therapist wanted to see how she did in a loving environment before making that diagnosis -- it is a very harsh one and one that especially devastating since there are no drugs that and behavior modification is only partially successful. One thing I'd suggest you do right away is get the book The Explosive Child. It can help you with parenting your child and give you some insight with what is going on in her mind. I also second that you try to get a neuropsychologist evaluation. This is very involved (usually takes several hours over a couple of days) and filling out of several questionnaires by parents, teachers, caregivers. Even this can be hit or miss but it is far more accurate than other types of Dxing for mental or behavorial issues. In the meantime, welcome to our little corner of the world. I'm sorry you're here but so very glad that you found us. You'll find a great wealth of information, a lot of comfort and caring and even a laugh or two along the way. [/QUOTE]
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