What Causes Reactive Attachment Disorder?
RAD occurs when attachment between a young child and his or her primary caregiver does not occur or is interrupted due to grossly negligent care. This can occur for many reasons, including:
- Persistent disregard of the child's emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection
- Persistent disregard of the child's basic physical needs
- Repeated changes of primary caregivers that prevent formation of stable attachments (for example, frequent changes in foster care)
Source: http://www.webmd.com
