Name: What Is Attachment Disorder? | Child Psychology
Uploaded: 2014-05-02T07:01:41.000Z
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Attachment is the strong bond between a child, an infant, and their caregiver. When this

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strong bond is broken, a child can have as a result a reactive attachment or an attachment

disorder. There are many reasons that this bond can be broken. Sometimes the parent is

simply unavailable. The child is not consoled when they are crying. The child's needs are

not met, when they're hungry or when they're in need of a touch, a hug, a smile. Sometimes

this attachment or bond is broken if a parent is unavailable. Attachment disorders and reactive

attachment issues are very commonly seen in foster children or children that have been

adopted. Some of the signs and symptoms of a child experiencing attachment issues include

a child that is often angry; a child that has difficulty maintaining control, or wants

to control many circumstances. Children with attachment issues also don't like to be physically

touched, and they're not comforted by hugs or affection from their parents or caregivers.

Children with attachment issues and their family need to meet with a clinical professional

in order to help smooth this bond and have more successful relationships. If you're a

parent with a child with attachment issues, it's very important to be patient and remain

calm. Building and growing this bond and attachment really takes time. It's also important as

a parent to manage your stress. There are going to be times when things are very difficult

and you need to take care of yourself. Approach these difficult situations with laughter and

humor, and this really can also add to strengthening the bond between you and your child. While

reactive attachment and attachment disorders are complex and really quite involved in their

treatment, these are just a few of the important tips that are important for parents to understand