Kevin, a four-year-old foster child, has been referred to you for individual work. His social worker believes that he needs to have someone to talk to because socially, he's very difficult to relate to and had very few figures that he could turn to over the last few years. Given the constant change of primary caregivers and inability to relate, you are able to diagnose Kevin with:

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While Kevin's situation might cause anyone to be nervous, the important thing to consider is the context of the question. The question is framed in reference to why he was referred, which largely has to do with not having much (if any) of a support system. Reactive Attachment is classified largely in relation to the support system and a lack of appropriate development.

Kevin, a Four-Year-Old Foster Child, Has Been Referred to You