Course | Early Childhood Attachment Disorders

Learn how to diagnose and treat attachment disorders in early childhood in this free online child psychology course.

This child psychology course delves into the subject of attachment disorder in kids. We take an in-depth look at the various symptoms, significant warning signs and treatment options available for this rare but severe disorder. We then examine the work of some renowned psychologists to help you understand the condition better. This course suits anyone interested in childhood development, particularly parents, teachers and childcare providers.

Course Description

Do you feel that a lack of deep emotional connection between you and your child hinders their development? This child psychology course takes a comprehensive look at attachment disorders and explains how they can negatively affect a child's growth. The course will start by defining the term ‘attachment’ and laying out its different types and associated disorders. The course also discusses two of the significant types of attachment disorders that psychologists have identified.

Are you worried about your child getting a little too friendly with strangers on a recent trip to the park? This course examine some crucial signs and symptoms associated with attachment disorders to help you determine when to seek professional help. The course also take a detailed look at the works of renowned psychologists who wrote about attachment and attachment disorders. The course provides beneficial advice, especially for fathers, on how to develop a strong bond between parents and children.

The course shows you how to identify signs of abuse or mistreatment. Most attachment disorders result from neglect or abuse that children may have faced. We identify the different forms of abuse and their warning signs before explaining how to help a child overcome them to lead a normal and healthy life. The identification of attachment disorders in the early years of development is crucial for a child to live a happy life in the long term. This child psychology course helps you understand attachment disorders in detail so that you can positively influence the development of children in your care. This course has no prerequisites and suits concerned parents, teachers and childcare providers. Enrol to understand how attachment disorders affect childhood development.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Define ‘attachment disorder’ and identify the types of attachments
• Outline the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED)
• Discuss the characteristics associated with the different types of attachment styles at various stages of development
• Explain how parents or caregivers can develop a strong attachment bond with their child and the challenges they face
• Discuss how neglect can have a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of a child
• List the various types of child abuse and explain how parents or caregivers can help an abused or neglected child
• Explain the crucial role that fathers can play in helping their children overcome attachment disorders

Course Modules

Module 1
Attachment Disorders: Signs, Causes and Treatment
In this module, you will look in-depth at attachment disorders among children. You will differentiate between the various types of attachment disorders and a list of their symptoms. You will also be going through the numerous theories relevant to attachment disorders. Some crit early warning signs related to attachment disorders will also be examined.

• Learning Outcomes
• What is Attachment Disorder
• Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
• Causes of Attachment Disorder
• The Different types of Attachment Styles
• Secure Attachment and Bonding
• The Secure Attachment Process
• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Lesson Summary

Module 2
Course Assessment
1. Early Childhood Attachment Disorders - course assessment