Reactive attachment disorder is seen most of the time in small children's. It is a very rare case affecting babies and young children due to which they fail to have a close bond with their parents or the caregivers. This conditions occur when the child is abused, at his/her childhood or if his caretakers are changed. At such stage, counseling by the psychologist helps a lot because this disorder lasts for life long.
Some of the symptoms that may be present in Reactive Attachment Disorder in babies include being withdrawn or sad, lack of smiling, not reaching out when picked up, disinterested in playing with toys, not using their eyes to follow others in a room, being calm when left alone and participating in self comforting behaviors such as rocking.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder is seen most of the time in small children's. It is a very rare case affecting babies and young children due to which they fail to have a close bond with their parents or the caregivers. This conditions occur when the child is abused, at his/her childhood or if his caretakers are changed. At such stage, counseling by the psychologist helps a lot because this disorder lasts for life long.
Some of the symptoms that may be present in Reactive Attachment Disorder in babies include being withdrawn or sad, lack of smiling, not reaching out when picked up, disinterested in playing with toys, not using their eyes to follow others in a room, being calm when left alone and participating in self comforting behaviors such as rocking.