My radiant padlet by Felicia Gardner https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0 en-us 2021-12-12 23:13:55 UTC 2025-11-29 17:22:23 UTC hello@padlet.com feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943321109 Although RAD is considered to be a rare disorder, it can be very common for children who are in the foster system.]]> 2021-12-12 23:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943321109 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943322715 Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a condition in which an infant or young child does not form a secure or healthy emotional bond with their parental figures. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:34:16 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943322715 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943322968 This disorder is most common among children from 9 months to 5 years old who have experienced physical or emotional neglect/ abuse. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:34:42 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943322968 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943324551 2021-12-12 23:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943324551 Some cases where children might commonly develop RAD: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943328954 - When they have had many different foster care providers or have spent time in an orphanage.
- If they have been taken away from their primary caretakers after forming a healthy bond. 
- If they have had multiple traumatic losses early in life. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943328954 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943333518 2021-12-12 23:49:04 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943333518 What is Attachment? feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943336152 Attachment is the emotional bond that forms between infant and caregiver, and it is the means by which the helpless infant gets primary needs met. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943336152 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943336794 Attachment allows children the 'secure base' necessary to explore, learn and relate, and the wellbeing, motivation, and opportunity to do so. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943336794 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943337095 It is important for safety, stress regulation, adaptability, and resilience. ]]> 2021-12-12 23:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943337095 "The issue is not whether children are attached, but how — whether they experience relationships as valuable, reliable, and safe." - John Bowbly feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943338149 2021-12-12 23:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943338149 John Bowlby, a British psychologist, suggested that early attachment experience creates ‘internal working models’ — life-long templates for preconceptions of the value and reliability of relationships, close and otherwise. feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943339700 2021-12-12 23:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943339700 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943342504 2021-12-13 00:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943342504 British psychologist John Bowlby was the first attachment theorist, describing attachment as a "lasting psychological connectedness between human beings." feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943343402 2021-12-13 00:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943343402 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943343981 2021-12-13 00:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943343981 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943345314 Some of the earliest behavioral theories suggested that attachment was simply a learned behavior. These theories proposed that attachment was merely the result of the feeding relationship between the child and the caregiver.]]> 2021-12-13 00:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943345314 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943346080 Bowlby viewed attachment as a product of evolutionary processes. While the behavioral theories of attachment suggested that attachment was a learned process, Bowlby and others proposed that children are born with an innate drive to form attachments with caregivers.]]> 2021-12-13 00:04:55 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943346080 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943346689 2021-12-13 00:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943346689 Interesting perspective: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943348224 Children's attachment patterns are substantially influenced by those of their parents. The attachments of both child and parents affect children's physical, psychological, behavioral, and developmental wellbeing.]]> 2021-12-13 00:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943348224 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353052 To feel safe and develop trust, infants and young children need a stable, caring environment. Their basic emotional and physical needs must be consistently met.]]> 2021-12-13 00:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353052 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353233 For instance, when a baby cries, the need for a meal or a diaper change must be met with a shared emotional exchange that may include eye contact, smiling and caressing.]]> 2021-12-13 00:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353233 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353686 A child whose needs are ignored or met with a lack of emotional response from caregivers does not come to expect care or comfort or form a stable attachment to caregivers.]]> 2021-12-13 00:13:36 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353686 It's not clear why some babies and children develop reactive attachment disorder and others don't. Various theories about reactive attachment disorder and its causes exist, and more research is needed to develop a better understanding and improve diagnosis and treatment options. feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353823 2021-12-13 00:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943353823 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943356127 2021-12-13 00:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943356127 Examples: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943356885 - A baby whose diaper is soiled for hours. 
- A baby who is hungry and not fed for hours.
- A baby who is crying and not tended to/ not comforted in distress.
- A baby who is not held, touched, talked to, or interacted with for hours at a time. 
- A young child who only receives attention by acting out. 
- A baby or child who has had multiple primary caretakers. 
- Any situation involving physical or emotional neglect or abuse. ]]> 2021-12-13 00:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943356885 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361409 Failure to show an expected range of emotions when interacting with others; failure to show “emotions of conscience” such as remorse, guilt, or regret.

]]> 2021-12-13 00:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361409 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361584 Avoiding eye contact and physical touch, especially with caregivers.

]]> 2021-12-13 00:22:03 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361584 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361751 Expressing anger, having tantrums, being irritable, unhappy and sad, disobedience and arguing (beyond what would be “usual” for the child’s age).

]]> 2021-12-13 00:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943361751 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943362475 Displaying inappropriate affection toward strangers while demonstrating a lack of affection for and/or fear of their primary caretakers.

]]> 2021-12-13 00:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943362475 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943366316 RAD can carry into adulthood if the child is not treated or if treatment was not 100% effective. The effects carrying into adulthood can be very significant and interfere with one's ability to fully experience relationships or have a positive sense of self. ]]> 2021-12-13 00:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943366316 Examples: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943366686 -Detachment
-Withdrawal from connections
-Inability to maintain significant relationships, romantic or platonic
-Inability to show affection
-Resistance to receiving love
-Control issues
-Anger problems
-Impulsivity
-Distrustful
-Inability to fully grasp emotions
-Feelings of emptiness
-Lack of sense of belonging

]]> 2021-12-13 00:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943366686 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943368191 1) Your child's doctor will ask about patterns in behavior suggesting withdrawl from primary caretakers. ]]> 2021-12-13 00:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943368191 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943368993 2) Your child's history will be important in creating a diagnosis, including any history of neglect or abuse. ]]> 2021-12-13 00:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943368993 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943369551 3) Children must be between 9 months and 5 years old to be formally diagnosed.]]> 2021-12-13 00:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943369551 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943370630 4) Before diagnosing a child with RAD, other causes for the child's atypical functioning will need to be ruled out. For example, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can pose some of the same symptoms. ]]> 2021-12-13 00:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943370630 Treatment may include: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943372948 -Psychotherapy and counseling
- Family therapy
-Social skills intervention
-Special education
- Parenting skills classes]]> 2021-12-13 00:33:02 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943372948 While it is not known with certainty if reactive attachment disorder can be prevented, there may be ways to reduce the risk of its development. feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943380468 2021-12-13 00:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943380468 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943381164 -Take classes or volunteer with children if you lack experience or skill with babies or children. This will help you learn how to interact in a nurturing manner
-Be actively engaged with your child by lots of playing, talking to him or her, making eye contact, and smiling.
-Learn to interpret your baby's cues, such as different types of cries, so that you can meet his or her needs quickly and effectively.
-Provide warm, nurturing interaction with your child, such as during feeding, bathing or changing diapers.
-Offer both verbal and nonverbal responses to the child's feelings through touch, facial expressions and tone of voice.

]]> 2021-12-13 00:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943381164 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943382869 2021-12-13 00:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943382869 ‘Rescuing Julia twice’ is a heartfelt account of how an adoptive mother overcame her child’s reactive attachment disorder. In this post she talks about her journey'. feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943383226 2021-12-13 00:42:29 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943383226 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943384243 2021-12-13 00:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943384243 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943385831 The moment a child is born.
It learns to bond with its mother.
But, sometimes unfortunately a mother is torn.
Between being a real mother and drugs.
She refuses to feed the baby.
She shrugs.
And leaves mothering to the other.
Because, she sees her newborn baby as a bother,
And never bonds with her baby.
The baby never feels the closeness with its mother.
As when holding it securely feeding it lovingly,
The baby compulsively,
Makes noises to draw attention impulsively,
It becomes a way for the baby to survive.
It may grow up messing in its pants.
Because it's a feeling of security,
Not showing maturity.
The child eventually develops reactive attachment disorder.
From never being held close to its mother.
From never being loved and nurtured by its mother.
Then, the child's placed into foster care by court order.
The child learns from birth, not to bond or trust anyone.
Because sooner or later everyone.
Will hurt you!
Look, what your own mother did to you.
They hear their inner voice say.
She never wanted you.
Rejected from birth,
The court prays that someone will love these broken children.
As they're placed from home to home, feeling the world's judgment,
These children silently wait for true justice.
Waiting for someone to love them unconditionally,
To accept them as they are.
They wait to be part of a family one day.
All they want is someone that truly cares.
That can love the unlovable,
And be loveable, through all their pain.
Patricia Kelley
]]> 2021-12-13 00:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943385831 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943390783 2021-12-13 00:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943390783 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943392488 2021-12-13 00:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943392488 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943396860 2021-12-13 00:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943396860 feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943398280 2021-12-13 00:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943398280 Popular Resources: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943407113 Cherry, Kendra. “How Attachment Theory Works.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 17 July 2019, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337. 

DBGR52. “Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder Need Caregiver Engagement in Treatment.” Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, https://www.dakotaranch.org/blog/archive/rad/?mwm_id=336460270256&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2NaNBhDvARIsAEw55hjaZjGUmu1yJxvEur1CbaORULvyUHiIgKkJNDkDnNYUSx0e8tqpsh8aAuG5EALw_wcB. 

“Reactive Attachment Disorder in Adults - Discovery Mood & Anxiety.” Discovery Mood & Anxiety Program, 8 Sept. 2021, https://discoverymood.com/blog/reactive-attachment-disorder-in-adulthood/. 

“Reactive Attachment Disorder.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 13 July 2017, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reactive-attachment-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352939. 

“Reactive Attachment Disorder: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment.” Cleveland Clinic, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17904-reactive-attachment-disorder. 

Rees, Corinne. “Childhood Attachment.” The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners, Oxford University Press, Nov. 2007, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2169321/. 
]]> 2021-12-13 01:02:25 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943407113 Scholarly Resources: feliciarenae134 https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943411962 Zeanah, Charles H., and Mary Margaret Gleason. “Annual Research Review: Attachment Disorders in Early Childhood - Clinical Presentation, Causes, Correlates, and Treatment.” Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, vol. 56, no. 3, Mar. 2015, pp. 207–222. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/jcpp.12347.

Allen, Brian, and Carlo Schuengel. “Attachment Disorders Diagnosed by Community Practitioners: A Replication and Extension.” Child & Adolescent Mental Health, vol. 25, no. 1, Feb. 2020, pp. 4–10. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1111/camh.12338.]]> 2021-12-13 01:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/feliciarenae134/8z394pm2fxk43am0/wish/1943411962