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What to consider before telling your RAD parenting story
RAD parents have unbelievable, and unbelievably important, stories to tell. Too often the issues around parenting kids with complex mental health issues, like Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), are told from…
The making of a murderer?
The article discusses Justin Taylor Bean, who, after a traumatic childhood, committed murder at 22 due to inadequate mental health support. It highlights the challenges faced by seriously ill foster…
Funding for Adopted Children
If you adopted a special needs child from foster care, you qualify for Medicaid until age 18, an adoption subsidy, a federal tax credit of $13,460 for 2016, and potential…
Resources I shared at the 2019 REFRESH conference!
The provided post links include resources for teachers on DTD and RAD, a guide for parents dealing with PTSD, a self-care guide, and advice on handling situations when Child Protective…
Understanding the long-term effects of Reactive Attachment Disorder
J.D.’s tragic death after leaving a treatment facility highlights the failures of such institutions in managing behavior. The author shares their son Devon’s troubling journey through residential treatment, where lack…
The Secret Next Door (Child on Parent Violence)
Annie witnesses her son Charlie exhibit violent behavior, highlighting the alarming issue of Intentional Child to Parent Violence (I-CPV) prevalent among families with children diagnosed with serious behavioral disorders. Many…