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Attachment Issues with Foster and Special Needs Children
Attachment Center - General Attachment Information
There is no systematic research about attachment of foster children or special-needs children. However, the parents of adopted children especially those from the foster care system or at an older age internationally are more likely to have a child diagnosed with an attachment disorder. From an attachment theory perspective, these children are at greater risk for difficulties for several reasons:
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From the First Breath Attachment Begins
Attachment Center - General Attachment Information
Each baby no matter any other fact is born dependent in everyway. The foundation needed to form trust is built during the very first days of every persons life. Any baby may be at risk for attachment issues caused by this foundation and how it is built. One of the most rapid stages of brain development takes place during the first six-months of life.
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
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Child Welfare Information Gateway 

Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. Visit often for the latest on a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoption.

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Early Research about Attachment Disorders
Attachment Center - Attachment Disorders and Problems

John Bowlby was the first to consider the issues of attachment with children. The early Attachment theory started when Bowlby conducted several observational studies of institutionalized children. Bowlby's studies showed that institutionalized children often suffered great emotional stress in their attempts to cope with the loss of a caregiver and some children went on to experience difficulties forming attachments with new caregivers.

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