DETACHMENT DISORDERS DEFINITION Attachment issues fall on a

DETACHMENT DISORDERS

DEFINITION: • Attachment issues fall on a spectrum, from mild problems that are easily addressed to the most serious form, known as reactive attachment disorder (RAD).

EARLY WARNING SIGNS IN YOUNG CHILDREN: * Aversion to touch and physical affection (often it is perceived as a threat). * Control Issues-Often are disobedient, defiant and argumentative * Anger problems -direct-tantrums or physical aggression -indirect-manipulative or passive-aggressive *Difficulty showing genuine care and affection-inappropriately affectionate to strangers while displaying little or no affection to parents. *Underdeveloped conscience-fail to show guilt, regret or remorse

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TYPES OF ATTACHMENT DISORDERS Inhibited Disinhibited • Detached • Indiscriminate sociability • Unresponsive ore resistant to comforting • Inappropriately familiar or selective in choice in attachment to figures • Withdrawn • Shuns relationships with everyone • Seeks attention from anyone • Displays inappropriate childish behavior • Frequently asks for help doing things • Violates social boundaries

EFFECTS OF ATTACHMENT DISORDERS: • Poor self-esteem • Delayed physical growth or learning • Challenges in scholastic environment that may lead to teenage drop out • Delinquent or antisocial behavior • Temper or anger problems • Relationship problems • Eating problems that lead to malnutrition • Academic problems • Depression • Anxiety • Inappropriate sexual behaviors

SCHOOL AND CLASSROOM STRATEGIES: • Model healthy social relationships • Teach social skills • Provide choice and a sense of control (freedom with limits) • Offer consistency and predictability • Respond consistently and calmly to unacceptable behavior • Discipline with natural and logical consequences • Do not provide second or third chances for misbehavior; instead explain "I see that you are not ready to. . . " • Establish a strong partnership with parents and mental health providers that work with the student to avoid "triangulation" or manipulation by the student