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This list is for parents who are concerned that their child may be struggling with an attachment need. The discussions in my book and DVD help explain the connections between insufficient infant bonding and the development of these troubled behaviors.
The symptoms of Reactive Attachment Disorder can include:
Superficially charming
Indiscriminately affectionate with strangers
Inability to give and receive affection
Extreme control issues
Destructive to self, others, animals and things
Developmental Lags and Learning Disabilities
Avoidance of eye contact (except when lying)
Poor ‘cause and effect’ learning
Difficulty keeping friends
Inappropriately demanding or clinging
Stealing
Lying
Poor conscience development
Incessant chatter in order to control
Poor impulse control
Abnormal speech or gait patterns
Unusual eating patterns (using food as control)
* This list is intended for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole tool for diagnosing Reactive Attachment Disorder.