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Podcast: What to Expect While Fostering and Adopting
Episode: Attachment Disorders in Foster and Adoptive Chilldren - Part 1 of 2
Description: In this episode which is part 1 of a 2 part series, we talk about attachment disorders commonly observed in foster and adopted children.
Attachment disorders relate to the bond children form with their primary caregiver right from birth, which significantly impacts their behavior. Children subjected to neglect, abuse, or abandonment often develop attachment disorders. We will discuss the 5 basic human needs that, when unfulfilled, can lead to these disorders.
In this episode, focusing on children raised in foster or adoptive care, we explore the attachment styles they typically develop. Their experiences with neglect or inconsistent parenting...