Reactive Attachment Disorder
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📋Overview
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a recognized childhood condition characterized by markedly disturbed and developmentally inappropriate social relatedness, typically resulting from severe early neglect, abuse, or disruptions in caregiving. It is classified within the DSM-5 under Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. RAD is a legacy term still in use, with modern diagnostic criteria emphasizing inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers. It primarily affects young children who have experienced inadequate caregiving environments.
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