So, you have this child that you brought home thinking that he/she would fit into your family in no time.  You knew there would be an adjustment time for everyone but you did not realize this traumatized child could turn your world upside down.

The next think you know is that you get on the web and find a site like mine http://www.attachmentdisorder.net and you read the symptoms for this disorder.  Your elated at first because you have tried so long to find out what was going on with this child - so beautiful but so difficult.  Then your heart sinks as you realize that this list is describing your child and the info is pretty scary.  You wonder how in the world you are to proceed and if it is even possible to help this child you so desperately wanted.

First, take a deep breath.  We have all been through this.  There is a way to help this child in most cases. 

1) Start learning - read everything about attachment disorder
2) Find an attachment therapist - on my site
3) Get support, again, on my site

The therapist will teach you how to parent your child properly and will engage you in the right type of therapy for this group of children.

Never give up hope.  Call me!  610-283-3742 is my cell.  I always have time to chat with a mom/dad who went through what I did.

God bless you and keep you.  Nancy G.