When to get an Attachment Evaluation
You should schedule and evaluation with a qualified attachment therapist if your child has experienced any of the following early life events:
- Seperation from birth mother
- Multiple changes in caregiver, particularly ages 0-3
- Frequent moves and/or placements in institutions or hospitals
- Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, particularly ages 0-3
- Neglect or denial of basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, or medical care
- Harsh or inconsistent parenting
- Toxic substance exposure, particularly ages 0-3
- Toxic substance exposure in utero
- Substance abuse by primary caregiver
- Illness resulting in long periods of pain or hospitalization, particularly ages 0-3
- Complications during birth
- Mother affected by postpartum depression
- Mother under chronic stress during pregnancy