Causes of Attachment Disorders in Adoption
Neglect
•Abuse
•Separation from the primary caregiver
•Changes in the primary caregiver
•Frequent moves and/or placements
•Traumatic experiences
•Maternal depression
•Maternal addiction – drugs or alcohol
•Undiagnosed, painful illness such as colic, ear infections, etc.
•Lack of attunement between mother and child
•Young or inexperienced mother with poor parenting skills
