Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder

Question 1

Criterion A Tagline

Answer 1

Child actively approaches and interacts with unfamiliar adults

Question 2

Number of parts required for Criterion A

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Criterion A Part 1

Answer 3

Decreased or no reticence for approaching/interacting with unfamiliar adults

Question 4

Criterion A Part 2

Answer 4

Overly familiar physical behavior (not culturally consistent)

Question 5

Criterion A Part 3

Answer 5

decreased or absent checking back w/Adult caregiver, esp. in unfamiliar settings

Question 6

Criterion A Part 4

Answer 6

Willingness to leave w/unfamiliar adult w/little hesitation

Question 7

Criterion B

Answer 7

The bx in criterion A not limited to impulsivity. i.e. A must include socially disinhibited behavior.

Question 8

Criterion C Tagline

Answer 8

Pattern of extremes of insufficient care

Question 9

Number of parts required for Criterion C

Answer 9

1

Question 10

Criterion C Part 1

Answer 10

Social Neglect/deprivation (e.g. lack of basic emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection) met by caregiving adults

Question 11

Criterion C Part 2

Answer 11

Repeated changes of primary caregivers to form stable attachments (frequent changes in Foster care)

Question 12

Criterion C Part 3

Answer 12

Rearing in unusual settings that limit opportunities to form selective attachments (like an orphanage w/ high child:caregiver ratios)

Question 13

Criterion D

Answer 13

Criterion C presumed to be the cause of A

Question 14

Criterion E

Answer 14

Must have developmental age of at least 9 months

Question 15

Specifiers:

Answer 15

Persistent. (Present for >1 year)

Severe: When each sx manifests at relatively high levels