Sadly,
many children
throughout the world do not benefit from adequate parenting during
their early years. Their foundation for healthy development is
damaged so they have difficulty in forming loving, lasting, intimate
relationships. This condition, known as attachment disorder, can
be triggered by abuse, neglect, abandonment, separation from birth
parents, birth trauma, maternal depression, chronic illness, frequent
moves and placements, and even divorce.
Parents
find that children with this condition are less responsive to
direction, less eager to please and more aggressive. These children
are at increased risk for serious psychological problems in adolescence
and adulthood. Proper diagnosis and treatment will help change
the future for these children - and for our society.
ATTACh’s
Unified Approach
ATTACh,
the Association for Treatment and Training in the Attachment of
Children, is an international coalition of professionals and families
dedicated to helping those with attachment difficulties by sharing
our knowledge, talents and resources.
Our
vision is to be an international leader in creating public awareness
and education regarding attachment and the critical role it plays
in human development. We provide a quarterly newsletter, an annual
conference, membership directory, and other benefits to our members
and the public. We invite you to join us as we continue our mission
to promote healthy attachment and its critical importance to human
development.
