About Reactive Attachment Disorder
Key Highlights
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Focuses on building secure, trusting relationships between child and caregiver.Addresses the root cause of emotional and behavioral issues stemming from early trauma.Empowers caregivers with specific, responsive parenting strategies.Non-invasive and does not involve medication as a primary treatment.Can significantly improve a child's long-term social, emotional, and cognitive development.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) or Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED).
- History of severe neglect, abuse, or multiple changes in primary caregivers before age 5.
- Persistent emotional withdrawal from caregivers or lack of seeking comfort when distressed.
- Indiscriminate, overly familiar behavior with unfamiliar adults (in disinhibited type).
- Co-occurring behavioral problems like aggression, defiance, or extreme control issues.
- Failure to thrive emotionally or socially despite a safe and stable current environment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic assessment by the psychologist to confirm RAD/DSED and rule out other conditions.
- Gathering a detailed history of the child's early care, placements, and traumas.
- Pre-treatment meetings with caregivers to set realistic goals and explain the therapeutic process.
- Creating a stable, predictable, and safe home environment to support therapy.
- Ensuring caregiver commitment, as their participation is critical to success.
Risks & possible complications
- Initial increase in difficult behaviors as the child's defensive patterns are challenged.
- Emotional distress for the child and caregiver during the processing of traumatic memories.
- Risk of therapeutic rupture if trust-building is inconsistent.
- Slow progress, requiring significant time, patience, and financial commitment.
- Potential for caregiver burnout due to the intensive nature of the therapy.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Recovery is a long-term process measured in months to years, not days.
- Involves regular, ongoing therapy sessions (often weekly) with the psychologist.
- Daily implementation of therapeutic parenting techniques at home is essential.
- Progress is monitored through gradual improvements in trust, affection, and regulated behavior.
- Follow-up assessments are conducted to adjust the treatment plan as needed.
- Support groups for caregivers can be a valuable part of the ongoing recovery process.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient therapy)
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Expected recovery time: Ongoing process (6 months to several years)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering reactive attachment disorder in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
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Procedure cost in other countries
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Psychologists for Reactive Attachment Disorder
Explore experienced psychologists who regularly perform reactive attachment disorder and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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