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February 5, 2025 at 07:46 PM
Reactive Attachment Disorder is not as common as other childhood disorders, it is strongly linked to children who have a history of trauma and can have a huge effect on the child's development. As a result of this, it is surrounded by many false beliefs and stigma. The fact that RAD stems up a perception that children diagnosed with it are unlovable and badly behaved which is as a result of deliberate manipulation, rather than a consequence of severe early childhood neglect or abuse leading to difficulty forming healthy attachments and significant social interaction issues. Which can result in parents feeling judged or blamed for their child's condition, furthering the stigma. Truthfully, this condition sprouts up due to lack of love or attention from loved ones,but its also caused by sexual abuse, physical abuse,domestic violence and neglect. In most cases, the parents are not the primary cause and are even ignorant of the child's conditions.
Some Key Aspects of RAD are:
1. They are mostly manipulative, spoiled and ill-mannered
2. They are mostly social isolated which could birth the perception that they are either problematic or different
3. Parental Blame is mostly perceived especially in strong cultural communities and societies. This could cause misunderstanding in the family and would worsen the child's condition if care isn't taken.
4. Many people are not familiar with RAD, leading to misconceptions about the disorder and its causes, perpetuating stigma.
5. The stigma surrounding RAD can sometimes prevent families from seeking necessary therapeutic interventions due to fear of judgment or disbelief from healthcare providers.
With appropriate therapy and support, children with RAD can learn healthy coping mechanisms and develop secure attachments. Furthermore, early diagnosis can improve outcomes for kids with RAD. Proper education on these conditions can reduce stigma and preconceptions as well.

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