Posted by Twinleaf on January 24, 2014, at 15:48:29
In reply to Re: Attachment Theory?, posted by alexandra_k on January 24, 2014, at 15:06:09
Don't you think babies instinctively know whether it's best for them to withdraw or approach in a given situation? From what you have written about your mother, she was quite dysregulated herself, and secure attachment may not have been a possibility. But there's clearly nothing wrong with you, in the sense that you have all the things you need to grow and change in the right circumstances. This is just my personal opinion, but I think giving you a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum may have been the easiest way for them to provide you with the financial and housing aid you need without committing themselves to very much in the way of therapy. Even if there is a little truth to the idea of an autistic spectrum disorder, attachment-focused therapy can help a great deal with both autism and impaired emotional attachment. Here in the US, it is always a part of comprehensive treatment for children with autistic spectrum. The over-riding problem is how expensive really good treatment is.
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