It is very hard, if impossible, to reach most kids with full blown Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This sort of behavior is a precursor to adult antisocial personality disorder. The link I posted has a scary picture there and I wish it weren't there, but the information is very good. Antisocial behavior starts in childhood. If a child is already hurting animals and people, has no remorse, is acting out badly, is charming on the surface, etc. etc. (read the article) he isn't safe to live with and this is especially true if there are other children around. Nobody should live with that sort of child...he or she needs out of home placement or somewhere to take the other children. Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is probably the most serious childhood disorder any of us will ever live with and the prognosis for full blown Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) isn't good. Here's the article. This is the first paragraph:
Also known as psychopathy, sociopathy or dyssocial personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder (Auditory Processing Disorders (APD)) is a diagnosis applied to persons who routinely behave with little or no regard for the rights, safety or feelings of others. This pattern of behavior is seen in children or young adolescents and persists into adulthood.
Read more: http://www.minddisorders.com/A-Br/Antisocial-personality-disorder.html#ixzz2FKo46iko
http://www.minddisorders.com/A-Br/Antisocial-personality-disorder.html
