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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 747370" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>Hi Pixie,</p><p></p><p>We have a member here who adopted a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). She may be along later to share her story. </p><p></p><p>What I know from my own experience is that Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is very serious, and generally not responsive to treatment.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, he may not be able to function normally in a family setting. He may need a residential setting where he can be monitored, receive therapy and hopefully become a happier, more emotionally healthy person in time.</p><p></p><p>I wish I could be more positive and optimistic. If your son doesn't currently work with a therapist who is an expert in working with children having Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), I might suggest locating a therapist with this expertise. I don't think his current therapist is correct in suggesting that it's "good" that you are your son's emotional punching bag.</p><p></p><p>I wonder, from what you write, if this therapist may have done your son and family more harm than good.</p><p></p><p>Do you have other children or pets in the home? Is he kind to them?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 747370, member: 13303"] Hi Pixie, We have a member here who adopted a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). She may be along later to share her story. What I know from my own experience is that Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is very serious, and generally not responsive to treatment. Unfortunately, he may not be able to function normally in a family setting. He may need a residential setting where he can be monitored, receive therapy and hopefully become a happier, more emotionally healthy person in time. I wish I could be more positive and optimistic. If your son doesn't currently work with a therapist who is an expert in working with children having Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), I might suggest locating a therapist with this expertise. I don't think his current therapist is correct in suggesting that it's "good" that you are your son's emotional punching bag. I wonder, from what you write, if this therapist may have done your son and family more harm than good. Do you have other children or pets in the home? Is he kind to them? [/QUOTE]
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