Before You Look for Information on RAD

Sorting through the wealth of online information on RAD can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with RAD, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

From the About guide to Adoption

Carrie Craft, the About.com guide to Adoption, has information for parents of children with RAD. Start with these three sections.

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of RAD diagnosis and treatment.

RAD Resources

These sites focus exclusively on RAD and offer articles and other resources for parents and families.

International adoption

These sites deal with attachment problems of children adopted from Eastern Europe and China.

Attachment therapy

Learn more about therapy for attachment disorder, and how to find a therapist, on these sites.

Alternative viewpoints

The potential for abuse in attachment therapy has raised concerns among doctors and advocates. Read more about it on these sites.

Support

Compare notes with other parents and share support on these message boards and Email lists.

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