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A Comparison Study on the Effectiveness of Different Types of Therapies in Treating Attachment Disorder in Children

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Hathaway, Amanda Role :Text(marcrelator)
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Varga, Megan Role :Text(marcrelator)
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McKinney, Dr. Kathleen Role :Text(marcrelator)
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Laramie, Wyoming
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2009-05-14

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Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a condition which presents itself in children who have experienced abuse or neglect at a young age. Currently there is no effective evidence based practice for treating RAD. In this study we will compare the effectiveness of traditional therapy and art therapy in treating RAD. The therapeutic relationship relies on trust and open communication. This relationship is extremely difficult to develop with children diagnosed with RAD as its symptoms include the inability to trust, difficulty forming interpersonal relationships, delays in auditory processing skills, and a short attention span. Due to these unique symptoms, it is our hypothesis that art therapy will be a more effective treatment for reactive attachment disorder. We propose that art therapy can provide children with an alternate language through which to express themselves. This language is hands on and has the capability of keeping children’s interest while providing a less intrusive way of developing a trusting relationship. Surveys addressing past work with children diagnosed with RAD will be completed by both art therapists and traditional therapists. The responses to these surveys will help us determine the difference in effectiveness between traditional therapy and art therapy in treating reactive attachment disorder. note
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Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)

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