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Reactive attachment disorder is a disturbance of social interaction caused by neglect of a child's basic physical and emotional needs, particularly during infancy. Babies placed in orphanages at birth and raised by mult...

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Symptoms
Child: Avoids caregiver; Avoids physical contact; Is difficult to comfort; Does not make distinctions when socializin...
Causes
Reactive attachment disorder is caused by abuse or neglect of an infant's needs for: Emotional bonds with a primary o...
Tests
This disorder is diagnosed with a: Complete history; Physical examination; Psychiatric evaluation.
Treatments
Treatment has two parts. The first priority is to make sure the child is currently in a safe environment where emotio...
Drugs
  • No known drug therapy
Complications
If not treated, this condition can permanently affect the child's social interactions. It can be connected with: Anxi...
Prevention
Early recognition is very important for the child. Parents who are at high risk for neglect should be taught parentin...
Doctor Specialties
This disorder is usually identified when a parent (or prospective parent) is at high risk for neglect or when an adop...

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