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DSM-5Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)

Differential considerations

Reactive attachment disorder (RAD)

Review the supplied alternatives by course, threshold, context, and exclusion. The list is not ranked and does not replace a complete assessment.

F94.2Trauma & Stressor-RelatedLocal clinical reference

Structured review aid · not ranked

Each item is taken from the supplied local diagnosis record. Open matched records to review their complete criteria.

5 considerations

Review lens

5 considerations

Differential consideration

DSED

F94.1Trauma & Stressor-Related

Why consider it

opposite behavioural pattern; same causal history

Criteria and features to review

A. Pattern of culturally inappropriate, overly familiar behaviour with relatively unfamiliar adults; ≥2 of: reduced/absent reticence; overly familiar verbal/physical behaviour; diminished checking back with caregiver; willingness to go with unfamiliar adult
B. Behaviours not limited to impulsivity; include socially disinhibited behaviour
C. Grossly insufficient care (as per RAD Criterion C)
D. Child has developmental age ≥9 months

Questions to clarify

Which documented criteria and exclusions are met for each possibility?
What timeline, course, and functional change best distinguishes the alternatives?
Are substance, medication, medical, developmental, and contextual explanations adequately assessed?

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