Reactive Attachment Disorder Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of Reactive Attachment Disorder?
A
Disturbed and developmentally inappropriate social relatedness in most contexts
2
Q
At what age does RAD begin?
A
Before the age of 5
3
Q
What are some causes of RAD?
A
- Persistent disregard for child’e emotional needs for comfort, stimulation and affection
- Persistent disregard for child’s physical needs
- Repeated changes of primary caregivers
- Malnutrition
- Growth delay
- Vitamin deficiencies
- Infectious diseases
4
Q
What are the two types of RAD?
A
- Inhibited
2. Disinhibited
5
Q
Describe inhibited RAD
A
Fails to initiate and respond to social interactions in a developmentally appropriate way. e.g. does not seek comfort from parent or caregiver during times of threat.
6
Q
Describe disinhibited RAD
A
Inability to display appropriate selective attachments, e.g. excessive familiarity with strangers
7
Q
Give some treatments of RAD
A
- Family therapy
- Individual therapy
- Play therapy
- Medication
- Special education interventions
