Educational Blog Series
BY JOPLIN CLINIC
Navigating the Challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder
A roadmap for parents, carers, guardians, & foster parents
the Unique challenges faced by parents, carers, guardians, and foster parents in Australia when it comes to Reactive Attachment Disorder.
With an estimated 1-2% of the population affected, including high-risk groups like foster children and those with early life trauma, RAD can leave parents and carers feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Our Educational blog series unpacks the complexities of RAD, the gaps in our healthcare system, and the stigma that surrounds it.
Dr Samantha Joplin
Author
Dr Joplin is the founder of Joplin Clinic and has a special interest in complex paediatric presentations, including the diagnosis and treatment of Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). With extensive experience in working with children placed in alternative care and childhood/youth trauma, Dr Joplin is a respected authority in the field. She holds a Ph.D. in Paediatric Neuropsychology and is a member of The Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology APS interest group.