Psychology Question for Anyone Who Has a Clue in This Department

Hi, Please check out these web sites.

http://www.attachmentdisorder.net/Symptoms_Causes_Researc...
http://www.attachmentexperts.com/whatisattachment.html

It's frustrating not knowing what to do or how to help. I have an autistic son and remember the feeling well. Go on the web and read all they have on this disorder. The key seems to be making the person feel secure in themselves so that they can loosen the attachment a little and interact with others.

Remember in this case as in most others knowledge really is power.

Good luck.

i'm sure the child's mother has talked to a pediatrician, is he/she the person who diagnosed him? Make sure they get a second opinion from someone else, and also, there's an early intervention program for children with these types of problems. I don't know how old the child is that we're talking about here, but most programs are free.

not exactly sure but i'm thinking anti anxiety meds could help

www.attachmentdisorder.net/Symptoms_Causes_Research.htm

Read up. Maybe as an outsider you can't be of help. This is so complicated. You may see that it is not just the child that needs treatment, rather the healing may be needed for the adults responsible for him/her. The source of the disorder is behavior, not the childs... but the caregivers. If you discover the cause, you can discover a solution.

Hi K..... I'm recently a new mother of a six week old and I am on here to seek advice! But... now that I read your question I might be able to give you advice!! (but It all depends if were talking about the same thing) I know of a disorder... that if it had a name... would be "Anxious Attachment Disorder".... I need to know first--- more about the symptoms tho! If they match up with my nameless disorder I know about.. than I can gurantee some advice for you.... write soon