Navigating RAD, or NavRAD, is a guided experience for those parenting kids with reactive attachment disorder to connect and to create a personal plan to move forward. Missed NavRAD? You can always consider membership.
Guiding from experience.
Leading for change.
RAD Advocates guides and advocate for parents as they navigate developmental trauma disorder, currently diagnosed as reactive attachment disorder (and the complicated & frustrating systems that go with it). Along the way, we educate professionals too. Become a member.
What is Developmental Trauma Disorder/Reactive Attachment Disorder?
Developmental trauma disorder, formerly diagnosed as reactive attachment disorder (RAD) develops when a child’s brain is impacted by trauma during the first few years of life. Although common in children living in the foster care system and in orphanages internationally, the disorder can impact any child and family.
Kids with RAD are stuck in a constant state of fight or flight, even after their trauma has long passed.
It’s extremely difficult, even dangerous at times, for parents — whether adoptive, biological, step-parent, or otherwise — to raise a child with RAD and find effective help for them and keep families safe. RAD Advocates exists to bridge the gap.
What We Do & How We Do It
RAD Advocates bridges the knowledge gap between families living with the reality of reactive attachment disorder and the people who can support them.
Educate
We educate:
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Parents, caregivers and professionals regarding a variety of topics related to reactive attachment disorder
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Providers about the effects caused by reactive attachment disorder within the family unit
Support
We support:
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Families in the midst of crises and at difficult events such as court hearings and investigations
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Families as they navigate the complicated systems surrounding reactive attachment disorder (i.e. insurance, paperwork, etc.)
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Families and providers as they create safety plans for every member of the family
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Families in finding resources and helpful treatment options to meet their unique needs and desires
Advocate
We advocate:
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On behalf of families at various meetings with clinicians, educators, human services departments, etc. to best meet the needs of everyone in the family
