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Good intentions- Unfortunately not educated on reactive attachment

I’m always on the search for new information on reactive attachment and how to support families like mine who are in the trenches of this disorder. You can hear in this podcast good intentions however highly inexperienced comments about the daily struggles of a family living with this disorder. I understand they intend to give a general education to the listener-However, this definitely would be more harmful for those seeking help than helpful. (Example: a child at a very young age would definitely know how to manipulate parents aka gaslighting, if he or she had rad. Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder Are known for being highly manipulative even a very early ages.) I believe the DSM is not very helpful in most cases of rad. I would, with kind sincerity, suggest perhaps updating this episode. Maybe interviewing someone who has adopted/fostered child with this disorder? Again, good intentions just not educated.