We are raising my 7 year old grand daughter who we learned has RAD (Reactive Attention Disorder). She has a fairly mild case but, she is sure a handful at times. We keep her busy with sports and other things. We have not let her watch television since we found out that she has RAD. We have assigned different chores for her to do so that she feels more a part of our family.
She is so charming with other people that they think we are nuts when we tell them about the mean things that she does to us. They think that we are being over sensitive. They haven't done any reading about RAD so they don't understand what goes on in our little girls head.
I would like to get some more ideas about what to do from other RAD parents.
My husband and I adopted a 2 year old from Russia that has attachment issues. We have been doing lots of reading. I suggest the book Holding time by Martha G. Welch and any other attachment books from the libaray. They have been most helpful to us.
C.
Hi V.! I can't help you at all but just wanted to say that recently I have heard several accounts of children of RAD for the first time and I must say that I commend you for trying to help your granddaughter showing her what love and attachment are all about. I have heard of the trials and tribulations associated with it.
Good luck! J.
Hi Vickie,
I'm not to familiar with RAD, but I am with ADHD, I'm 34 single mom with 11 yr old son, My heart goes out to you, Kids are challenging and a mystery to me, I was just browsing Barnes&noble.com and typed in Reactive Attention Disorder, a book called "From Chaos to Calm" came up, so I read the reviews, It scored High Ratings, Maybe its something that would be helpful to you, I am a Love & Logic parent and maybe that's something that might also help, check out www.love&logic.com Parents and Schools are on the Love & Logic system all over the U.S. I took the 6 or 8 week classes (I can't remember how long it was) and I bought the books "Parenting with Love & Logic�, and "Parenting Teens with Love & Logic", I noticed they have one for Grand Parents too. Love & Logic has definitely saved my sanity. But I think I'm going to buy that "From Chaos to Calm" book, I think it could help our family.
Good Luck to you.
Hi V.!! I can completely relate to you. We have adopted a child with severe RAD and life has not been the same since he came in our home. Now mind you that he is a teenager now and the last 3 years has been up's and downs. It can be very trying and especially for the child who doesn't want to be any part of anyone or family as they have learned it to be a bad thing. I would love to share my thoughts and experiences anytime. Feel free to message me or email me and I will keep in touch! I can even be that reach out support. We are a foster home for teenagers at risk and in trouble so I deal with this all the time.
Keep up the great work!
K.
