RAD is a rare condition in which children fail to form healthy relationships with their caregivers. Natalia said in "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" that she felt her diagnosis was "understandable.

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) is a rare condition of emotional dysfunction in which a baby or child has difficulty forming a bond with parents or caregivers due to early neglect or mistreatment.

It's a heartbreaking story. Infants and young children who are not held, abused, neglected, or who do not have a stable caregiver sometimes grow into children and adolescents facing a specific set of ...

A former parenting blogger spoke to PEOPLE about her family's difficult decision to re-home their daughter with reactive attachment disorder Getty A mom of four spoke to PEOPLE about her family's ...

Early bonds with caregivers shape future relationships and emotional development. Consistent and responsive caregiving is essential for building secure attachments. Attachment theory is a ...