Reactive Attachment DisorderRAD University of 反应性依恋障碍RAD大学.pptVIP

Reactive Attachment Disorder(RAD) Knowledge is the Key to Understanding Abby Gould abgould@ Learning Objectives Understand a working definition of attachment Distinguish between two subtypes of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) Recognize four common symptoms of RAD Identify three possible strategies teachers can implement in the classroom to help students with RAD What is Reactive Attachment Disorder? Glossary Psychiatric disorder - occurs in an individual and is usually associated with distress or disability that is not expected as part of normal development or culture (, 2007) Markedly disturbed - showing extreme symptoms of emotional illness or mental disorder (, 2007) Social relatedness - a person’s ability to associate and interact with society and its members (e.g. A child with RAD does not possess appropriate social relatedness as seen in excessive familiarity with strangers.) (, 2007) Grossly Pathological Care: Grossly pathological care is defined by: A persistent disregard for the child’s emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection Persistent disregard for the child’s physical needs Repeated changes of primary caregivers (Schwartz Davis, 2006) Medical Conditions Associated with Grossly Pathological Care and RAD: Include: malnutrition, growth delay, evidence of physical abuse, vitamin deficiencies, or infectious diseases. (DSM-IV-TR, 2000) Two Subtypes of RAD Inhibited Two Subtypes of RAD Disinhibited - Refers to a child who has an inability to display appropriate selective attachments (DSM-IV-TR, 2000) - More enduring over time than the inhibited type Example: A child who displays excessive familiarity with strangers. Why is Attachment important? Attachment is essential for the formation of a healthy personality which includes: Development of a conscience Abili