What Are The Symptoms Of Reactive Attachment Disorder?

No Reactions To Comfort

It's common for children with reactive attachment disorder to show no reactions to comfort. They may also not seek comfort even when experiencing obvious distress. When individuals reach down to pick them up, they may not reach out. A neurotypical child will typically reach toward their caregivers or call for them when they need comfort. Children with reactive attachment disorder fail to seek comfort or react to it because their brains have adapted to an environment where they aren't receiving the comfort they need. It's a survival mechanism. Not all survival mechanisms are healthy, though, and failing to accept comfort can also lead to long-term developmental issues. Comfort is especially important when helping children develop emotionally.

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