
Learn how to diagnose and treat attachment disorders in early childhood in this free online child psychology course. This child psychology course delves into the subject of attachment disorder in kids. We take an in-depth look at the various symptoms, significant warning signs and treatment options available for this rare but severe disorder. We then examine the work of some renowned psychologists to help you understand the condition better. This course suits anyone interested in childhood development, particularly parents, teachers and childcare providers.
| Course Category | Child Development, Education |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 3-4 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Define ‘attachment disorder’ and identify the types of attachments • Outline the symptoms of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and disinhibited social engagement disorder (DSED) • Discuss the characteristics associated with the different types of attachment styles at various stages of development • Explain how parents or caregivers can develop a strong attachment bond with their child and the challenges they face • Discuss how neglect can have a significant impact on the mental wellbeing of a child • List the various types of child abuse and explain how parents or caregivers can help an abused or neglected child • Explain the crucial role that fathers can play in helping their children overcome attachment disorders |
| Course Code | 6111 |



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