Reactive Attachment Disorder Support
Wed, 2007-08-15 19:17 - Kerry
Below is a chart of RAD Resources for Adults/Parents with children with reactive attachment disorder.
But what about adults who have been abandoned and abused by their parents? What sort of networking resources are there for adults with attachment and trust-issues? This section is dedicated to the adult who has difficulty trusting others because he/she was neglected, abused or abandoned during childhood.
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Reactive Attachment Disorder Informational Sites |
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RadKid.Org : Provides information and resources for caregivers of children with reactive attachment disorder in particular, but also includes descriptions of other childhood emotional, behavioral, or developmental disorders. |
ADSG : Attachment Disorder Support Group - Information and resources relating to reactive attachment disorder, from a Christian perspective. |
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ATTACh : Association for the Treatment and Training in Attachment of Children - International coalition of professionals and lay persons who are involved with children who have attachment disorders. Includes a list of member therapists and treatment centers. |
The Attachment Disorder Site : Information and resources for parents and caregivers of children with attachment disorder. Find information about the effects of RAD on children and adults, some suggestions on dealing with schools and teachers, as well as adoption information. |
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Nancy Thomas Parenting : A not-for-profit service organization offering information and resources on reactive attachment disorder directed at parents and teachers. Includes a schedule of seminars. The author of at least two books on the subject, Nancy L. Thomas is a Therapeutic Parenting Specialist. |
Daniel A. Hughes : Offers consultation and training for therapists and parents. The author of at least two books on the subject, Dr. Hughes has specialized in the treatment of children with emotional deficit, and now conducts workshops and trains therapists throughout the country. Includes a schedule of workshops. |
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Center for Family Development : Presents information about reactive attachment disorder and other developmental / emotional deficits, including interesting testimonials from patients who have healed. |
Evergreen Consultants in Human Behavior : Founded in 1971 by Foster Cline, a pioneer in attachment therapy, the EC site offers information on the disorder and its treatment. |
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RadZebra.Org : Attachment Disorder Network - Offers information and resources for parents and caregivers of children with RAD, as well as articles and poems. Includes a regular-mail newsletter and a support group for those in the Kansas City, Missouri area. |
The Little Prince : Surviving Life with Reactive Attachment Disorder - A mother’s experiences raising a RAD child. The author offers information about attachment parenting, dealing with this difficult subject with humor and poetry. |
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Older Child Adoption : Attachment & Bonding Issues - Provides information on attachment issues, including parenting, and teaching children with reactive attachment disorder. |
Heal the Hearts Foundation : Information and resources for caregivers of children with attachment disorder. |
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CASA : Reactive Attachment Disorder - Hosted on the Arizona Supreme Court site; includes a clear definition of RAD, and concludes with a quiz. |
Attachment Treatment and Training Institute : Defines attachment disorder and offers information on attachment therapy and training. Schedule of training seminars. |
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Alaska Attachment and Bonding Associates : Find news, announcements, and a schedule for attachment support. |
The Cascade Center for Family Growth : Treatment center for children with severe behavioral disorders. Find information, resources, and treatment for those in the Utah area. |
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Wisconsin Attachment Resource Network : Find information on attachment disorder, parenting and bonding techniques, and treatment. |
Foster W. Cline : Pioneer in attachment therapy. Find information on consults, a schedule of speaking/training engagements, handouts and articles. |
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RadKid.Com : Maintained by our co-host in the RAD support forum we run on Delphiforums. Includes a wealth of information on therapeutic parenting, school issues, and other helpful readings. |
Help for Kids : Dr. Michael Katz. Video training tapes and clinical therapy program. |
| Villa Santa Maria : A residential community specializing in the clinical treatment of children and families who are suffering from attachment disorders. Located in Cedar Crest, New Mexico. | |
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Reactive Attachment Disorder Support Forums |
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| RadKid.Org : Reactive Attachment Disorder - Moderated by the folks at radkid.org & radkid.com, this is a support forum for parents, caregivers, therapists, and others concerned with reactive attachment disorder. Access is free, but requires registration with Delphi Forums. | Forest Cottage Centre : Provides specialized coaching for parents of children with attachment disorder by telephone and through in-person sessions. Tanya Helton M/Sc is a well-known speaker in Canada on the issue of attachment, providing training for parents and professionals. Located in Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. |
| Hope for Radkids : Moderated by Nancy Geoghegan, this is a long-running and active support group for caregivers of children with reactive attachment disorder. Hosted on Yahoo Groups, this site requires registration, but access is free. | St. Louis Attachment Network : Provides information, education, and support to families in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Includes a meeting schedule. |
| ADSG : Attachment Disorder Support Group : Includes forums for general RAD support, for homeschooling or other school issues, for adults with RAD and for siblings of children with RAD. No registration required. | WNC Families CAN : Provides information and support for families in the Ashville, North Carolina area. No online discussion forum, but you can find a meeting schedule. |
| About : Reactive Attachment Disorder : Moderated by Judy Swarbrick, this forum relating to reactive attachment disorder requires registration with About.com in order to post. | MSN Groups: Reactive Attachment Disorder : Online support and discussion group for parents, caregivers, and others concerned with attachment disorder, therapeutic parenting and the treatment of bonding disorders. |
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