RAD is a rare condition in which children fail to form healthy relationships with their caregivers. Natalia said in "The Curious Case of Natalia Grace" that she felt her diagnosis was "understandable.
Natalia Grace’s life story has been tragic thus far. Born with a rare form of dwarfism – spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita – in Ukraine in 2003, she was first given to an orphanage in the country ...
It's a heartbreaking story. Infants and young children who are not held, abused, neglected, or who do not have a stable caregiver sometimes grow into children and adolescents facing a specific set of ...
“There needs to be conversation started so as a team maybe there can be a way to work together and figure out how we can help,” said Denise Winchell, the president of the Alliance for ...
A secure attachment helps children feel confident and safe as they explore the world. Children with secure attachment are better at handling emotions and developing strong friendships. Building a ...
Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary Audrey-Ann Deneault receives funding ...