Reactive attachment disorder is a problem with social interaction that occurs when a child's basic physical and emotional needs are neglected, particularly when the child is an infant.
Reactive attachment disorder is caused by abuse or neglect of an infant's needs for:
The risk of neglect to the infant or child increases when the:
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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