Some are mild cases that can be more easily addressed, while others may become an attachment disorder. Like many mental health concerns, attachment problems fall on a spectrum. These are some examples and, generally, any situation where caregiver and child are unable to form a bond can lead to attachment difficulties. children who have been separated from caregivers.Those at high risk of developing difficulties include: Who might develop attachment difficulties?Īttachment disorder typically develops by the age of five. There are treatments available however and ways to overcome such issues, even in adulthood. For some the effects are minimal, for others, the effects are emotionally traumatic. Not forming this bond can lead to a set of behavioural and emotional difficulties which can affect development and lead to mental health problems later in life.Īttachment difficulties work on a spectrum. This can make it difficult for the child to deal with new experiences and form relationships. In these cases, the security and safety element associated with parents is lost.
These strong and ‘secure’ attachments are not always made, however. This is because of the close bond they’ve formed and because they associate their parents with safety. This gives children the confidence to try new things, learn and cope with new situations.īabies at this age (between six and nine months) tend to go through a ‘clingy’ stage and don’t like being separated from their parents. They have learnt to rely on their parents to provide food, shelter and protection. Usually, babies develop close bonds to their caregivers by the age of nine months. Whatever the cause, the effect of not forming this bond can lead to attachment difficulties and at its worst, a condition called reactive attachment disorder. The child may have been abused, neglected or separated from their parents for other reasons. There are a multitude of reasons for this, but typically there is a situation where the caregiver is unable to provide the care and attention that is required to form a close attachment. Even at such a young age, we know our parents will be there for us.įor some children, however, this bond is not formed. This attachment helps us to learn and develop in a trusting environment.
After we are born, we develop a close relationship with our main caregivers (usually our parents).
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