Reactive attachment disorder of infancy or early childhood
Symptoms:
Child:
resistant to social interaction
seeks isolation
difficult to comfort
avoids physical contact
avoids caregiver
indiscriminate sociability with strangers
Caregiver:
disregard for child's basic emotional needs for comfort, stimulation, and affection
disregard for child's basic physical needs like food, toileting, and play
Signs and tests:
A complete history and physical examination, and psychiatric evaluation can help diagnose this disorder.
Review Date: 5/8/2004
Reviewed By: Katrina McPherson, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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