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Reactive attachment disorder of infancy or early childhood - Symptom

Symptoms:

Child:

Avoids caregiver
Avoids physical contact
Is difficult to comfort
Does not make distinctions when socializing with strangers
Resists social interaction
Wants to be alone

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:

This disorder is diagnosed with a:

Complete history
Physical examination
Psychiatric evaluation

Reviewed last on: 4/30/2008
Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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