Children with Reactive Attachment Disorder:

Some parents (biological, adoptive and foster) and most of us in the field of special education, psychology, social work, etc know some children who steal both major and minor items for no apparent reason to the adults. We know children who lie for the sake of lying even when it does not appear that they are gaining anything from lying. We know children who damage property and other important items just because they feel like doing it. Some of us may even know children who urinate everywhere, either in the house or outside. How about other children who may smear feces in the bathroom for no reason at all? Do you know some children who like to sabotage events or situations? Do you know some children who embarrass or humiliate their caregivers? How about children who harass guests in either your home or the homes of their caregivers? Do you know children who exhibit self abusive behaviors? Have you ever wondered why some children hack into others’ computers? These are a few of behaviors of children with Reactive Attachment Disorder, known as RAD.