Understanding RAD
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This document discusses different types of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) behaviors: detached, disorganized, attention-needy, perfectionist, withdrawn, and aggressive. For each type, it lists common beliefs and behaviors, as well as strategies caregivers can use to help, such as avoiding negative reinforcement, rewarding positive behaviors, demonstrating belief in the person rather than achievements, and providing clear structure and boundaries. The overall message is that caregivers should build up children's self-worth, create opportunities for success, and establish a safe and secure environment.
Understanding RAD
- 2. Secure Detached Disorganized Disorganized
- 3. I may be... Detached Attention Needy A Perfectionist Withdrawn ...Or Aggressive
- 4. Attention Needy Beliefs Behaviors “I need to make myself Will disrupt, embarrass, or noticed.” misbehave for attention “Any attention is good Clinging and hovering attention.”
- 5. Attention Needy What Can I Do? Avoid negative reinforcement. Reward positive and patient behaviors. Provide clear structure and boundaries.
- 6. Perfectionist Attention Needy Beliefs Behaviors “Correctness = Self Worth” Highly self-critical “I am responsible for those Avoids “unsafe” tasks around me.” Frustration & anger over “Relaxing is bad.” mistakes
- 7. Perfectionist Attention Needy What Can I Do? Regroup & Redo Demonstrate belief in the person – not achievements Encourage relaxation
- 8. Withdrawn Beliefs Behaviors “I can’t trust anyone.” Avoids attention & eye contact “Hiding makes me safe.” Self-defeating Selectively clingy
- 9. Withdrawn What Can I Do? Praise effort on tasks as well as completion Facilitate success Give landmarks for achievement and socialization
- 10. Aggressive Beliefs Behaviors “I can’t trust anyone.” Challenges adults and peers “Power = Control.” Externally remorseless “Control = Self Worth.” Highly defensive
- 11. Aggressive What Can I Do? Avoid reciprocating anger Calmly reinforce positive behaviors Address problems privately Allow leadership in strong areas
- 12. We must always strive to... build up self-worth create paths to success provide structure and boundaries ...create an environment that is safe and secure for the child.