Trevor spent the first four years of his life living with various family members and in various foster homes.Maggie,his second cousin,adopted Trevor about six months ago.Although she provides him with love,support,and stimulation,Trevor does not seem attached to her.He resists any kind of affection and prefers to be by himself rather than socialize with his new family.According to the DSM-5,Trevor probably has:

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Trevor's lack of attachment and resistance to affection are consistent with symptoms of reactive attachment disorder (RAD). RAD is a disorder that can develop in children who have experienced a lack of attachment as infants or young children. Trevor's early experiences of living with various family members and in foster care may have contributed to his difficulties forming attachments with others. Oppositional defiant disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder may also be associated with early childhood adversity, but Trevor's specific symptoms suggest RAD as the most likely diagnosis.

Trevor Spent the First Four Years of His Life Living