Tag Archives: RAD

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder…The new term for Reactive Attachment Disorder?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Dr. G

Disinhibited Social Attachment Disorder encompasses the vast majority of children and teens we’ve treated in our practice who in the past were identified with attachment disorders. Continue reading →

Posted in Adoption, Advocacy, Controversies, Families, Foster Care, Mental Health | Tagged Adoption, attachment, Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder, DSED, dsm-5, neglect, orphan care, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Special Needs Ministry | 6 Comments

DSM-5: Rethinking Reactive Attachment Disorder

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Dr. G

There are many reasons why children adopted from orphanages and children in foster care frequently exhibit severe problems with conduct and emotional self-regulation. Effects of trauma and neglect upon brain development combined with genetic and environmental influences appear to be responsible in most instances…as opposed to a primary attachment disorder. Continue reading →