July 6, 2010
Back in May I described the proposed new diagnosis of Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD). Whether or not DTD would replace Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is beyond my expertise or, frankly, concern. I do know is that it presents a much clearer picture of my RADish’s difficulties than does RAD. For now RAD and Post Traumatic [...]
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May 26, 2010
DTD is not a condition suffered by alcoholics. It is a new diagnostic description of the emotional disturbances of many challenging children. For years we have been left with the limitations of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Led by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D., clinicians have developed a new diagnosis, Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD), to describe [...]
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