I’ve been looking online for information about RAD, specifically confussion with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Most of this seems to focus on adoptive and foster children. As in our local case, I think many doctors are more likely to say ASD (not your fault) than RAD (your fault) to the mother. In this case, the mother has her own daughter but anyone who knows the family can see that the child is neglected because of the mother’s parenting beliefs. In this case, I think it is a culture thing (I won’t get more specific.) When I went to an austism forum and asked about the situation, I was ostricized for questioning the ASD diagnosis. It is like questioning global warming...
I’m married to a Special Ed teacher - well certified in Autism - 2 Bach degrees and a Masters - plus alot of certifications...she has come to realize that Autism is over used by both dr’s and schools...re-evaluating the mother/child relationship will determine RAD...now that I know what I know and have become highly familiar with this mental situation...one should not jump on the Autism...and if people become irate — then their parenting skills should be documented and questioned...You’ve done nothing wrong by asking — but those that have something to hide - will yell the loudest...My wife and I never get our feeling hurt when discussing this and making sure others know what is going on...it’s not me that will fail - but the child!