How common is Reactive Attachment Disorder?
The DSM-IV says that RAD is relatively uncommon, especially compared to other disorders such as ADHD (117). However, others argue that it is a “time bomb ready to explode” because of the increased amount of babies being born to neglectful or drug-addicted parents” (Levy 1). What are symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder? 1. Superficially Charming and engaging. 2. Affectionate with strangers 3. Incessant chatter or nonsense questions 4. Intense Control Battles 5. Refuses, resists, or is uncomfortable with affection on parental terms. 6. Hoarding food. 7. Significant learning problems or lags. 8. Destructive to self or others. 9. Daily lying or lying in the face of the obvious. 10. Parents who feel like giving up or feel hostile towards the child. 11.
