attachment disorder
attachment disorder, defined:
a condition characterized by an inability to develop significant emotional connections with other people. Children, who have been abused and/or neglected, even when very young, may find it difficult to form significant ties. Signs of attachment disorder include difficulty maintaining eye contact, lying, and not responding to affection.
attachment disorder, as it might be used:
The expert witness estimated that the child would experience three to four months of attachment disorder if his placement were changed.
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Clear-Point Law Dictionary
