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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 167903" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Welcome Sweetie!</p><p> </p><p>first thing to do is make an appointment with a psychiatrist, preferably at a major children's hospital. If at all possible get a multi-disciplinary evaluation including a neuropsychologist. This is an evaluation that takes many hours and all the "professionals" work together to find out what is wrong.</p><p> </p><p>If you can't get the multi-disciplinary evaluation, get a neuropsychologist evaluation and also get a psychiatrist on board. I truly think you are NOT dealing with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). My very high functioning Asperger's child was suspected of having Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) because he had ear infections that were quite bad and we sometimes didn't know because he couldn't tell us. It was bs. We did everything possible to help him, gave him everything he needed.</p><p> </p><p>Your child is probably still grieving. I don't know how to help with that much grief in such a young child, but someone will. It also sounds VERY much like there are sensory issues. You need to get a private occupational therapy evaluation with attention paid to sensory issues and Sensory Integration Disorder. The book "The Out Of Sync Child" can explain this more clearly than I can. We found that serving the sensory needs of our kids really really calms our home, and really, who cares if he/she is wearing long pants on a hot day? When they get hot enough, they will take them off. Put a little sticker on her that says "I dressed myself" and let her be. I have truly been there done that, my youngest wore ratty pants and a HUGE nightshirt to go see his sister in a play. I could have fought about clothes, but then we would have ALL been miserable through the entire play. He chewed on teh shirt collar, had it wet almost down to his belly button, but I didn't have to wear it and as long as he doesn't gripe, I let it go. this is just an example of some of the stuff that helps kids with sensory problems. Your daughter may like being wrapped up tight in a blanket like a burrito. The deep pressure can serve a sensory need, and make her calmer in other situations. I would read the book and have the Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation before trying that though.</p><p> </p><p>in my humble opinion giving a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis on a first visit should be malpractice. The "expert" didn't have enough time to learn about your child, much less the family and family dynamics. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) must be the diagnosis of the week, one she is giving out because she just read something about it. go f ind a therapist AND a psychiatrist (with the MD) and have them do some real evaluations before you despair.</p><p> </p><p>I am sorry your daughter is in such pain, and that you are too. This is a good place to be, and you will get a lot of helpful and valuable advice. I DO recommend going to the FAQ forum and reading about the Parent Report. It is a way of organizing info about your child and family so you have it on hand to share with the professionals in your child's life. Keep her picture in there so they remember she is a PERSON, not just a number or a client.</p><p> </p><p>Hugs,</p><p> </p><p>Susie</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 167903, member: 1233"] Welcome Sweetie! first thing to do is make an appointment with a psychiatrist, preferably at a major children's hospital. If at all possible get a multi-disciplinary evaluation including a neuropsychologist. This is an evaluation that takes many hours and all the "professionals" work together to find out what is wrong. If you can't get the multi-disciplinary evaluation, get a neuropsychologist evaluation and also get a psychiatrist on board. I truly think you are NOT dealing with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). My very high functioning Asperger's child was suspected of having Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) because he had ear infections that were quite bad and we sometimes didn't know because he couldn't tell us. It was bs. We did everything possible to help him, gave him everything he needed. Your child is probably still grieving. I don't know how to help with that much grief in such a young child, but someone will. It also sounds VERY much like there are sensory issues. You need to get a private occupational therapy evaluation with attention paid to sensory issues and Sensory Integration Disorder. The book "The Out Of Sync Child" can explain this more clearly than I can. We found that serving the sensory needs of our kids really really calms our home, and really, who cares if he/she is wearing long pants on a hot day? When they get hot enough, they will take them off. Put a little sticker on her that says "I dressed myself" and let her be. I have truly been there done that, my youngest wore ratty pants and a HUGE nightshirt to go see his sister in a play. I could have fought about clothes, but then we would have ALL been miserable through the entire play. He chewed on teh shirt collar, had it wet almost down to his belly button, but I didn't have to wear it and as long as he doesn't gripe, I let it go. this is just an example of some of the stuff that helps kids with sensory problems. Your daughter may like being wrapped up tight in a blanket like a burrito. The deep pressure can serve a sensory need, and make her calmer in other situations. I would read the book and have the Occupational Therapist (OT) evaluation before trying that though. in my humble opinion giving a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis on a first visit should be malpractice. The "expert" didn't have enough time to learn about your child, much less the family and family dynamics. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) must be the diagnosis of the week, one she is giving out because she just read something about it. go f ind a therapist AND a psychiatrist (with the MD) and have them do some real evaluations before you despair. I am sorry your daughter is in such pain, and that you are too. This is a good place to be, and you will get a lot of helpful and valuable advice. I DO recommend going to the FAQ forum and reading about the Parent Report. It is a way of organizing info about your child and family so you have it on hand to share with the professionals in your child's life. Keep her picture in there so they remember she is a PERSON, not just a number or a client. Hugs, Susie [/QUOTE]
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