When to get an Attachment Evaluation

You should schedule and evaluation with a qualified attachment therapist if your child has experienced any of the following early life events:

• Seperation from birth mother

• Multiple changes in caregiver, particularly ages 0-3

• Frequent moves and/or placements in institutions or hospitals

• Physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, particularly ages 0-3

• Neglect or denial of basic needs, such as food, clothing, shelter, or medical care

• Harsh or inconsistent parenting

• Toxic substance exposure, particularly ages 0-3

• Toxic substance exposure in utero

• Substance abuse by primary caregiver

• Illness resulting in long periods of pain or hospitalization, particularly ages 0-3

• Complications during birth

• Mother affected by postpartum depression

• Mother under chronic stress during pregnancy