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Annotated Attachment Resources for Parents of Adopted Children

The following resources have been recommended by adoptive parents has helpful for severe attachment issues. Some attachment therapies are quite controversial so use discretion in accepting diagnosis or treatment.

Attach China
http://members.aol.com/RADchina/index.html
Site intended to educate parents of children adopted from China (and other countries) about Reactive Attachment Disorder. Reading lists, lists of therapists, etc and an email support group - the attach-china e-mail list.

PNPIC (Parent Network for the Post-Institutionalized Child)
http://www.pnpic.org/index.html
Although the website needs an update, a great service for parents of children with attachment disorder and associated syndromes.

Martha Welch
http://www.marthawelch.com
Martha Welch wrote the book "Holding Time", a discussion of therapy for kids with attachment problems.

Kuddle Kids
http://kuddlekids.com
This website has lots of advice on ways to foster attachment.

Attachment Disorder
http://www.attachmentdisorder.net
A family's website devoted to encouraging other adoptive families who are dealing with attachment disorder.

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