Attachment disorder: The families struggling to stay in control

families of children with disruptive and violent attachment disorder are finding that support for the condition in case of shortage

On a good day, 14 years, step-son James Robson Amy is like any other teenage boy - who is happy to present you with the latest footie results of a game or contest on the PlayStation in his home in Cumbria. But on a bad day, the teenager himself was known to threaten his classmates, teachers and attack, even defecate in the classroom.

Two years ago, James was diagnosed with attachment disorder, which occurs when the link between child and caregiver, not formed during early childhood.

was caused by the chaotic start in life, living in a violent home with an alcoholic mother. James was eight years old when his father got custody of him. Later, James showed a behavior of concern that the refusal to change his underwear for weeks and threatened suicide.

"We have reached a critical point [last year], because they did not receive aid," said Reyes. "Finding the right treatment and support was difficult. Just because the diagnosis is a huge task., Finally, a CAMHS [Child and adolescent mental health services] work has been diagnosed with attachment disorder but after a long journey with the social worker, funding was cut and the end of it. No more aid. "

Help may soon be at hand, after the granting of a government grant to a group of child psychiatrists to Hull York Medical School to conduct a systematic examination to determine interventions are most effective among parents of children with attachment problems. Barry Wright, a child psychiatrist and professor emeritus at the Hull York Medical School, is leading the review, which will publish its findings in 2014. He said that rapid diagnosis and early intervention are of vital importance. "As many of these things, the more support you can put in the first, plus dividends paid"

Studies have shown that children with attachment problems at an early age usually come to have behavioral problems. "Many young people who see they do the crime committed on a regular basis often come from troubled and often you can see very clearly that there are connection problems that are there," said Wright.

Hayley Morgan fears his 13-year-old adopted son Jon will go to jail. Jon was expelled from two schools and to participate with the police several times after physically assaulting Morgan and her husband. Last year, social workers placed him in foster care for the safety of himself and his family.

• "Jon has worsened since in care. He is learning things that might not have learned if I had not been there," said Morgan. "I fear this will end in inside. It's like living with two children, because sometimes it is the best guy. But he is on his last warning to the police. He wants to help, but where do we go in search of help? "
• When Morgan of Bristol, Jon and Steve spent 14 years, 10 years ago, said he was given a course of parenting to adoption, but the question of the union never approached.
• "When he was four, Jon used to do strange things, like saying he wanted to commit suicide and jump off the stairs. Jon is very happy and carefree, is very talkative and active. However, their behavior has a bad lot over the years, "she said. "At one point pulled out a knife to his brother. Would see the red mist, but then broke to mourn and say, "Mom, I do not know what to do with that anger. "

In December, Morgan was eventually offered a course funded by the Council to learn more about attachment issues. But she said he could not teach their coping strategies. He was sent to a course of self-defense to cope with violent behavior, but Jon will not be allowed home until social workers believe that there will be a danger to himself and others .

despite cuts in many CAMHS services, the government insists that the welfare of the mental and psychological health of children is a priority in its agenda. In October, the care services minister Paul Burstow announced a £ 32m investment in psychological therapies for children and youth with mental health problems, including attachment disorders.

Burstow said: .. "We innovate with this investment in the mental health of children, we work with young people and staff to begin to change the way mental health is delivered by the NHS half of people with mental health problems early symptoms experience of 14 years and three quarters before their mid-20. This pioneering work will focus on early and effective treatment. "
But Morgan said: "When I spoke to people at home for children who Jon is, he said:" We get too late. "

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